South of Boston Hotels: New Bedford MA

New Bedford is located on the southeastern tip of Massachusetts and is best known for its history as a center for whaling. There are still former whaling captain homes to visit, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, and a bed-and-breakfast that was converted from the home of the sister of Herman Melville, author of Moby Dick.

Hotels/Motels

Best Western Dartmouth Inn
741 State Rd, North Dartmouth
Indoor pool; fitness center.

Comfort Inn - North Dartmouth
171 Faunce Corner Rd., North Dartmouth
Outoor pool; continental breakfast; pets for a fee.

Days Inn New Bedford
500 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford
Bar/lounge; continental breakfast.

Hampton Inn Fall River
53 New Bedford Rd., Westport
High-speed Internet access.

Hampton Inn New Bedford
1 Hampton Way, Fairhaven
Fitness center; outdoor pool; complimentary wi-fi.

Residence Inn New Bedford
181 Faunce Corner Rd., North Dartmouth
Indoor pool; breakfast buffet; pets allowed; Wireless Internet public area.

Inns/B&Bs

Melville House Bed and Breakfast
100 Madison St., New Bedford
A restored 1855 Italian Empire house that was once owned by author Herman Melville's sister.