Harborview Inn

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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32-inch TV with cable channels, Netflix, printers
Interior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
71 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    4 min walk
  • Pavilion Beach
    5 min walk
  • Stage Fort Park
    9 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    45 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gloucester

With a stay at Harborview Inn in Gloucester, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Fishermen's Memorial Monument and 5 minutes by foot from Pavilion Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Stage Fort Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Half Moon Beach.

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hammond Castle - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 15 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midori - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oak to Ember - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tonno Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Minglewood Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Harborview Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast in Gloucester with free breakfast
Harborview Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. This Gloucester bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and printers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Beach towels
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Harborview Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 285 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife always wanted to stay at a bed and breakfast. Check ...done. The place was fine but it was nothing wonderful. I dont like staying in someones home. However it was a nice home with all the original old charm, if u like that kinda thing. Felt like i was staying at my Grandpops house. The breakfast was fine and included some scones, cakes, coffee etc Hotel for us going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John is a great host and the property is in a fabulous location with excellent views
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay: close to beach and town. Hosts very amicable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property, it’s all so beautifully decorated and a lot of outdoor space. Sitting on the porch early in the morning and in the evening was so lovely to look out on the water. Go ahead and grab a coffee in the lovely in the Cape Ann room for breakfast and talk to John, the owner. John is a life-long local with a lot of interesting stories and don’t forget to give his sweet little doggo, Skipper some pets before heading out for the day. The location can’t be beat. I didn’t rent a car but the area is so walkable, just a 15 minute walk to Main street and is 5 mins from Pavilion beach. Breakfast is a nice continental layout with pastries, juice, coffee, and tea as nice snack to get you going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Inn with very personable and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia, Ortonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cherylann

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

6/10 Okay

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, charming house on the water. Owner/manager and his dog were delightful and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shivani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn
Excellent location (and not just for the views). John was very friendly as was the wonderful skipper. Old English charm in the US!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely bed and breakfast, directly across the ocean and only a couple of blocks from restaurants and shops. The staff was friendly and the chek-in/out process was quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, AUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John, the innkeeper is very helpful and charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
immaculately clean, cozy, quiet spot that's lovely for a romantic weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agus, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richmond Parker and Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Innkeeper John, and mascot Skipper, are friendly and gracious hosts at a quaint and welcoming Inn across from Gloucester Harbor. We highly recommend this spot. You cannot go wrong!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the personal touches provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host could not be more pleasant. Across the road from the promenade and 5 mins walk to many excellent restaurants. Great common front room for breakfast & relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vacation location!
The location is great! We really enjoyed meeting and talking with John. Lot’s of local knowledge and good recommendations for restaurants and walking or driving in the Cape Ann area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Innkeeper is very nice! However, the property is very old and tired. Also, there is really no onsite service. After check-in you won't see a soul until breakfast. We had to leave for a flight before the breakfast service started and the room was locked and there wasn't even an offer to set out a muffin or anything for our departure. As a point of clarification, stayed at 5 other inns this year and all had some 24 hour accommodations for coffee or early departure breakfast items. All in all, it pains me to not be more positive, but it is what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proprieter at this guest house was very attentive. He allowed us to arrive early. The cozy room and the location on the Bay gave a sense of place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023