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Boatslip Beach Club

Google (584) 4.4
Tripadvisor (55) 3.9
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Many visitors praise the beautiful outdoor patio, great views, and lively atmosphere, especially at the T-Dance events. However, some guests report disappointing room conditions, describing them as dirty and not resort quality, while others have experienced rude bar staff and issues with service animals.

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Address
161 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657
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Phone
+1 508-487-1669
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Website
boatslipresort.com
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Price Range
$$

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About this place Boatslip Beach Club

The Boatslip Beach Club is the home of one of the most distinctive social institutions in the American gay calendar: the Provincetown tea dance. Every afternoon from approximately 4pm to 7pm throughout the summer season, the Boatslip's outdoor deck above Cape Cod Bay fills with several hundred people for a ritual that defies simple categorisation. It is a dance event — there is a DJ, and people do dance — but it is also a neighbourhood social hour, a daily meeting of the Provincetown community, and an outdoor party that takes full advantage of one of the most beautiful settings of any gay bar in the United States. The late afternoon light on the water, the harbour in the background, the mixture of longtime regulars and first-time visitors: the tea dance has a specific quality that no number of circuit parties or nightclub nights replicates. The tradition dates to the early 1970s when Provincetown was establishing the social forms of the gay resort town. The Boatslip also operates as a resort hotel and has a pool, poolside bar, and beach access. For visitors to Provincetown, attendance at the tea dance is as mandatory as a visit to the A-House — it is the experience that most precisely encapsulates what makes Provincetown unique.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 07:00
Monday 16:00-07:00
Tuesday 16:00-07:00
Wednesday 16:00-07:00
Thursday 16:00-07:00
Friday 16:00-07:00
Saturday 16:00-07:00
Sunday 16:00-07:00

Features

Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dance Touristy Local favorite DJ sets Outdoor terrace Pool Day venue Seasonal (summer only)

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A D
A D Aug 2026

Don't miss the daily tea! The pool is small but cooled us down quickly on a muggy 85F degree day. Friendly customer service. Get the weekly pass ;-)

Pijus Čiūta
Pijus Čiūta Aug 2026

I love it here

Jay InsyX Hunt (DJ InsyX)
Jay InsyX Hunt (DJ InsyX) Jul 2026
Arnab Majumdar
Arnab Majumdar Jul 2026

Had a great experience. Great location.

Charles Davis
Charles Davis Jul 2026

Awesome place to stay.

Sanket Ingale
Sanket Ingale Jul 2026
Jesse R
Jesse R Jul 2026

Cool

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