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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Gloucester with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Ann Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Maritime Gloucester
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gloucester

At Sea Lion Motel and Cottages you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Good Harbor Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Schooner Adventure. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a computer station, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Gloucester motel include Massachusetts Bay and Cape Ann Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cape Ann Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Ann Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 46 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

Motel in Gloucester with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Sea Lion Motel and Cottages. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gloucester motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Gloucester motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 - C0006321070
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0006321070. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Yep, Sea Lion Motel and Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Yep, Sea Lion Motel and Cottages is a short 15-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach.

Does Sea Lion Motel and Cottages have a pool?

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 9 PM.

Does Sea Lion Motel and Cottages serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

No, Sea Lion Motel and Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 444 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was a little hard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Belchertown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A few minor changes needed.

The included breakfast is takeaway muffins, yogurt, and snack bars; there isn’t a dining area. The bathroom fan is very noisy and connected to the light via a single switch. The switch can’t be turned on at night as the fan noise will awaken anyone sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ileana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast is perfect
Rockport
Wingaersheek beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Westport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. The beds are very comfortable. Would highly recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience for my first solo trip! Great location to walk to the beach! Many restaurants within 10 minutes. Lisa at the front desk great! Room comfortable. Affordable for area. I would highly recommend. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shardei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Enjoyed the pool, and the provided rafts in the pool. Pool is close to the room also. Beds seem good! Fridge amd freezer work well. Friendly fast checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needed vacation.

Room was very clean.nice clean bathroom, comfortable beds, slept soundly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was convenient to Rockport and Gloucester
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to road so noisy traffic, tv was limited to Samsung free tv stations, even though there was an Xfinity remote in room. Xfinity remote didn’t do anything, so don’t think cable was working. Room was clean, spacious, and woman at check-in was great and came to room to help with tv issue. No frills motel, but wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, if we got a room further away from the road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NICE place to stay! Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Had a surprise view of the harbor from the second floor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The opeoplè were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025