Boatslip Resort & Beach Club
Dancing · Resort · Provincetown, MA
About
The Boatslip Resort & Beach Club has been home to the legendary Tea Dance since 1965, a daily afternoon party that draws gay men from across the country. This adults-only waterfront hotel sits on Provincetown Harbor with bay views and a heated pool. You'll find over ten bars scattered across the property, plus a sundeck where you can rent a chair for five dollars. The crowd leans toward 20s through 40s, with plenty of bears and a mixed gay-straight vibe. It's lively, themed, and built for groups.
Tea Dance starts at 4pm, but you can claim a spot poolside earlier. Rooms include private renovated baths and some have balconies overlooking the water. Limited parking is available, and continental breakfast is included in your stay. The Boatslip is trans-friendly and welcomes everyone, though it's strictly 21+. A short walk down Commercial Street puts you near other spots like the Crown & Anchor if you want to keep the night going.
The Boatslip sits in Provincetown's West End on Commercial Street, steps from shops, galleries, and nightlife. It's right on Provincetown Harbor with direct beach access.
Features
- ✓Daily Tea Dance at 4pm with harbor views
- ✓Heated saltwater pool and sundeck
- ✓Rent chairs and towels by the bay
- ✓Over 21 atmosphere all year round
- ✓Continental breakfast included with stay
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 86 reviews. 50 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Tea Dance is life”
During the day, you can rent a chair for $5 and a towel for $3, sunbathe by the bay while watching the guys in bikinis, or go for a swim in the pool. At 4pm, get ready for the best daytime drinking and dancing around. I absolutely love it here!
A visitor · Over a year ago
“The Best place of pt”
This is the best place in Provincetown. The location is fantastic, and the tea dance is a lot of fun.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Awesome as always!”
The Boatslip is beyond just a destination—it's a rite of passage for gay men, whether they're newly out or fully embracing their identity. It sits directly on the beach with one of the most stunning bay views anywhere. The sunset, with its fiery pastel tones, is breathtaking as you dance the afternoon away with friends. The crowd is the hottest mix of men, the music is top-notch, the daily tea dances are legendary, and the cocktails and overall sensuality must be experienced firsthand. And I won't say much about 'the dock,' which isn't officially part of Boatslip, but if you've never been, ask about it—because when you're there, you might as well.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Great vacation spot!”
Tea dances and a fabulous pool!
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“THE BEST T DANCE”
The tea dance here is unlike any other!
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is breakfast included? +
Yes, continental breakfast is included with your stay.
Is there free Wi-Fi? +
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort.
What is the age requirement? +
The Boatslip is an adults-only resort, 21 and over.
When is Tea Dance? +
Tea Dance takes place daily starting at 4pm, from spring through fall.
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