Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near Good Harbor Beach

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Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Unwind at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages, where guests can start the day with continental breakfast. Soak up the sun on the garden terrace or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. With free WiFi and barbecue grills, this cozy retreat has left a lasting impression on previous guests for its helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY1,232
CNY1,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Long Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 22 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 46 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 46 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 48 min drive
  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Rockport Station - 5 min drive
  • West Gloucester Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

When you stay at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 3 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between November 3 and April 15.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
State tax ID - C0006321070

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Lion Motel and Cottages currently open?

This property is closed from November 3 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is there a pool at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 9 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages and nearby?

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Sea Lion Motel and Cottages like?

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages is located a short 15-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach. Travelers love the motel's prime location.

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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Location
Bathroom
Beach
Quiet - room
Downtown
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Breakfast
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What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight, described as beautiful, great, perfect, and nice by multiple guests. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast was fresh, tasty, and offered a good variety. (9 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient and quiet location close to the beach. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay

Very clean! Staff is very friendly!
Gary T, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

NICE place to stay! Staff was friendly.
Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot!

Great location, easy to find. The hotel/cottages were clean and welcoming. The pool area was perfect! The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very nice. Only stayed for 2 nights but wished we could have stayed longer! We Will definitely return!!!
Joleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable Stay

The motel was very nice.The room we stayed in was cozy. It was up to date, not old. Quiet area and close to everything. I enjoyed my stay
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved this place. The staff was friendly, the facility was clean and nice and it super close to everything! A stay here is fantastic.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Needed vacation.

Room was very clean.nice clean bathroom, comfortable beds, slept soundly.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was convenient to Rockport and Gloucester
Julie Ann, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay

Our room was good but I found the front desk clerk to be a bit rude. She was preoccupied with the rules do not smoke etc (which I never would do as I hate cigarette smoke and I do not smoke). She could have been more welcoming.
wendy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent enough location. Not on the beach but close to all things Gloucester.
Lindsey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Customer service was wonderful. The hotel was clean.
Alisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pool was nice. Coffee in the morning was good. And all the staff were kind and informative. Stayed on a whim and will return to visit. Simple clean place.
Kent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy rooms, friendly staff, excellent location
Christine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnight

Great property, close to downtown and beaches, staff super friendly. Pool clean. Rooms very clean, beds comfortable. Only complaint would be that the air conditioning needs to be cleaned/upgraded, it gave off a very musty odor, so we had to turn it off which made the room warm.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean as a whistle and a comfortable bed.
Siri, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The opeoplè were very nice
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The bed was a little hard
Cory, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quiet and charming location, with helpful staff.
Stewart, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a nice and quiet place to stay for a couple of days.
Melanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great service and friendliness at the front desk.
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is wonderful for the Gloucester, Essex and Rockport area!
Peggy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean! Had a surprise view of the harbor from the second floor!
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The people were great, place was clean, but slightly. When comparing prices of other places to stay in Gloucester, MA it was great! Continental breakfast served daily in the office. It's up a small hill, so you don't hear the main road traffic. The pool looked great, but it was too cold to utilize it. I would definitely stay here again!
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and quaint motel. Very clean and comfortable with great staff.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A motel that doesn’t feel like a motel. While it offers the convenience of parking close to the room, the rooms are more hotel-like than typical motels. The pool looked beautiful, though it was not pool weather when I stayed. Convenient location for a wedding in Gloucester for half the price of nearby hotels. Easy access to Rockport or Rte 128 without being on a busy road. The front desk people were very welcoming and the complimentary breakfast was a nice bonus. I was so glad I stayed here!
Tammy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, friendly and helpful staff, will come back
Tessa, 1-night trip