Gloucester, MA

Travel Guide

A beach with a lifeguard tower, waves, and a large house with a tower on a rocky shore.
A beach with clear water, sandy shore, and green foliage.
A group of people in naval uniforms on a wooden deck, with a ship's rigging and a clear blue sky in the background.
A historic building labeled "MANUFACTURY" with a large chimney, a dock with fishing boats, and a sunset sky.
A coastal town with houses on a cliff overlooking the sea.

Where to stay in Gloucester

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East Gloucester

If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Gloucester

While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.

Annisquam

While Annisquam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

Rocky Neck

If you're spending some time in Rocky Neck, Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Magnolia

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Magnolia. You might want to make time for a stop at Gray Beach or Massachusetts Bay.

Castle Manor Inn

Castle Manor Inn

2.5 out of 5
141 Essex Avenue Gloucester MA
The price is ¥27,080 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
¥27,080
¥35,583 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"room is quite neat, cute clean, very nice, a cute little room; the staff are very friendly and helpful, balcony is very serene to relax and lounge."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Castle Manor Inn
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 out of 5
138 Eastern Avenue Gloucester MA
The price is ¥27,542 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
¥27,542
¥30,764 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Gloucester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews)
"Staff was most helpful. Our room was near a busy road, so we heard cars at night. Very basic, but comfortable room. Bedding was excellent. Walk to Good Harbor is doable, but walk back up the hill could be tough if you have a lot to carry."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages
Beauport Hotel Gloucester

Beauport Hotel Gloucester

3.5 out of 5
55 Commercial Street Gloucester MA
The price is ¥50,589 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
¥50,589
¥56,508 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff, wonderful place to stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Long Beach Suites

Long Beach Suites

2 out of 5
28 Rockport Rd Gloucester MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann are located nearby.
Long Beach Suites
Peaceful centrally located home:  w/ yard & walking distance to town

Peaceful centrally located home: w/ yard & walking distance to town

Gloucester MA
Stay at this vacation home in Gloucester. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"I came with my husband and 2 kids. I originally booked for 5-6 people and 2 dogs but my older 2 decided not to come and I wasn’t sure about the dog situation. It said pet friendly but then received an email stating that it was only service dogs so I reached out and with a couple days I got a response ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Peaceful centrally located home: w/ yard & walking distance to town
Luxury 1900's romantic retreat steps from the beach - King Suite!

Luxury 1900's romantic retreat steps from the beach - King Suite!

Gloucester MA
Stay at this cottage in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wingaersheek Beach and Cape Ann are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Perfect tiny house! View to water obscured by trees and property from house, but the driveway/road to the house has a clear view. Very quiet, short road. Neighbors did not seem to be in residence. Short walk to plumb cove beach- enjoyed sunset there every night. Small refrigerator, but refrigerator/freezer ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

Luxury 1900's romantic retreat steps from the beach - King Suite!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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