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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

2.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Lake
Garden
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View | Living room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
132 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929
  • Essex River
    1 min walk
  • Singing Beach
    10 min drive
  • Wingaersheek Beach
    12 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage

Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 3, 1 King Bed

Room 3, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4, 1 King Bed

Room 4, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel King Bedroom

Motel King Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Motel Queen Bedroom

Motel Queen Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Essex

Located in Essex, Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Wingaersheek Beach and Crane Beach. .This motel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Good Harbor Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Long Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Wingaersheek Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Crane Beach - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Hammond Castle - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate - 16 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 7 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Team Biofuel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪True North Ale Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

Riverfront motel in Essex with free parking
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0009340920
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Shea's Riverside & Motel Essex
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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 607 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really decent place for an overnight on the North Shore. Priced fairly. Small room but very comfortable bed, good shower and good location overlooking the marsh. Easy walk to the great antique shops and restaurants in Essex
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Minimal motel but meet our needs . View was pretty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location of property was perfect for our travel plans. Room was very clean, but extremely small. Better fit for a single rather than a couple. Staff was very friendly. Grounds were great for sitting and relaxing by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shea’s Riverside Inn has clean, quaint, affordable rooms with a beautiful waterside view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamar, Bridgeport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, N Hampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Innkeeper always calls to meet our checkin time and place is situated next to a picturesque marsh , and quiet enough for a busy popular town….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & Cozy
Nice, quiet location on the Essex river. DD right across the street and other dining options within a short drive. Room was small but clean and cozy. Staff was extrenely friendly and helpful. Would definately return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic getaway
Queen size bed
Cute bistro setup outdoors
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would stay here again!
Our stay was brief, but quite pleasant. When entering the room, the light was on and the air conditioner at a comfortable level. It was welcoming with a welcome home touch. Interaction with staff was quite pleasant. There was a sanded area with picnic tables and chairs to rest as you looked over the waterway. I would absolutely have no problem staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy, Reston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property being sold, so I understand they do not want to make changes, improvements. Very clean, good bed, small room and bath. No other amenities…no fridge, coffee in room, icemaker, room cleanup (in the motel anyway). However, the price is right, so I shouldn’t complain!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

william r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My friend loved the weekend.
Wonderful place to stay. A/c was already on in the ultra clean room when we checked in. Lovely shade tree with recliners outside with a beautiful view of the Essex River. Susan, the clerk, was very helpful and nice. Pearls restaurant just 300 yards away. Several churches a half mile away. Antique shops. And close to Rockport which is a wonderful place to visit and dine. Look for the sailor at the helm statue in Gloucester on the way to Rockport if you go the scenic route. And of course the frequently painted (by artists) Red Shed.
Outside Shea’s Riverside Inn and motel
Rockport on the road on the other side of the harbor from the red shed. Many many gift shops and restaurants.
Shady area to sketch the Essex River at Shea’s Riverside.
Rockport harbor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY NICE, VERY FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SEVICE. WOULD STAY AGAIN
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Groton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk to some great restaurants after a day at Cranes or Wingersheek beaches. Rooms are very clean and the beds are just as comfortable. Awesome seating area to watch the boats coming in at sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! The owner is lovely. Nice, quiet area. Clean, beautiful rooms with a beautiful view. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just love Shea's! I've stayed here numerous times. It's older and nothing fancy, but the charm, atmosphere, and peacefulness are second to none!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024