Snug Harbor Marina and Hotel

Attention all artists, naturalists, bird watchers and fisherman the Snug Harbor Marina and Hotel has very thing you need. Fish off the pier, watch ponies from your deck and view eagles and dolphin's during your pontoon boat tour with Captain John. This is the 4th time we have stayed at Snug Harbor and we can't wait come back next year!

It is always a great time staying at the Snug Harbor Hotel and Marina. John and Basia are perfect hosts, friendly and accommodating. This was our third stay with them since 2019 and my wife and I are looking forward to returning this September. We love everything about the Chincoteague and Assateague islands. John's boat tour is one you shouldn't miss and an unique experience each time. He takes you up close to the lighthouse, ponies and dozens of different birds and he tells the stories, history and folklore of the area. While staying at Snug Harbor you also have access to scenic views, excellent restaurants and Assateague National Park and its beaches.

If you are considering a kayak or boat tour with Assateague Tours - I highly recommend this company! Basia took my friend and I out kayaking and she provided the perfect mix of conversation and knowledge about the islands and the ponies. While there are no guarantees to see the ponies, we took Basia’s recommendation to go out during high hide and we lucked out with the most beautiful close up views of wild ponies. We were able to pull our kayak into the marsh and just relax while the ponies wandered just twenty feet from us. In the water we were able to see turtles popping up and along the shore various birds. Basia went above and beyond taking photos of us in our double kayaking and texting them to us at the end of the trip. The next morning her husband took us out with a small group on the pontoon during low tide. We lucked out, still seeing the wild ponies from a distance (consider bringing binoculars!) but the boat tour was a whole different feel from kayaking. John has been driving boats off Chincoteague Island since he was 8 years old. He is knowledgeable about the tides and took us around to view the light house, the southern tip of Chincoteague, pointed out Wallop Island, and gave us a really enjoyable tour. If it’s a cool day, consider bringing a hat or a blanket to wrap up in! Thanks so much Basia and John for such wonderful experiences!

This is a true waterfront paradise. The hotel sits right on the Assateague channel. The property is surrounded by the most incredible wildlife. I have traveled all around the world and I put my Chincoteague vacation in the top 5! The Snug Harbor Marina has something for everybody in your family, boat and kayak rentals and tours around the islands. Great place to make long lasting memories.

,,,We had a great stay and lots of fun at Snug Harbor. Cottages are super clean , well maintained and have everything we needed during our stay. Perfect location like no other on the island. Beautiful view from our cottage. We could see the ponies straight from our deck the first morning we woke up❣️ So relaxing and peaceful. That was a wonderful and unforgettable experience! We will most definitely be back🩵

We liked the cabins because of the LOCATION. It's quiet and the view is great. There was a sunset Cruise right from the marina dock, and we loved it. We saw the ponies up close and some dolphins playing. The cabins were dated but clean, and had a kitchen that we could use to make soup and sandwiches. No microwave and the AC had a bit of trouble cooling the room, but the breeze cooled the cabin after sunset. With my teens, I might have stayed on the other side of Chincoteague, where you can walk for food and night life - but that side is noisier and busier. I had a slight feeling of sketchiness from the personnel, like maybe they weren't being honest - it reminded me of the Caribbean, where every answer was calculated to make them look the best or get a tip. But overall I still give it a 4 star review.