Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

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

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Porch
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
01930, MA, Gloucester, 138 Eastern Avenue

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hammond Castle - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 16 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow Ice Cream Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Property highlights
At Sea Lion Motel and Cottages, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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 available

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 December 4 2024 to April 17 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between November 3 and April 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Lion Motel and Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 3 to April 15.

Is Sea Lion Motel and Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sea Lion Motel and Cottages located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach and Schooner Adventure. Massachusetts Bay and Cape Ann Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 373 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 373 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 373 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 373 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 373 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

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean as a whistle and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

faith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was so incredibly friendly! Free breakfast was very simple but good. The bed said it was queen but was definitely a full and that's the only issue I had with this place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Cozy rooms, friendly staff, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor Weber grill available for making meals. Big refrigerator in the room. USB charging ports on the night stand. Very nice bathroom. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Near Gloucester and Rockport. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and charming location, with helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
great service and friendliness at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I really was upset that the internet was so bad. This is a critical facility for me as I make travel arrangements. After 10 pm the internet was at best intermittent and often stopped working or the signal was very low in room 114.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anyarat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not much. Coffee was good but not much variety
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best kept secret!
This place was charming. It is so clean and great location to all the wonderful restaurants, fishing, and whale watching, close to Boston and Salem. It's just a wonderful place to stay. Check in and check out. Simple. Cant wait to go back again soon...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great relaxing stop, close to lots of fun tourist spots
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coralie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown Gloucester and Cape Ann Whale Watch which I highly recommend. Cute, comfortable, clean room, lovely staff. Property is ok, first impression pulling in was not great but the room was charming and the place grew on us. We had coffee in the Adirondack chairs outside of our room and had a little view of the water through the trees. We only stayed one night and walked to Good Harbor beach (20 minutes) which is gorgeous. We would definitely recommend this motel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, easy access to a nice beach in Gloucester and close to Rockport, nice, cozy and friendly place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esme

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

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay
Property is n great condition. Very clean. Very friendly. Would definitely stay again. The only issue was WiFi and TV. Neither would stay connected at any point during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea, New York

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Priced like a luxury stay (at least outside of Gloucester), but the rooms themselves are outfitted like the Bates Motel meets Super 8. Would I do it again? Sure, in a pinch. But not without some healthy side eye.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful for the Gloucester, Essex and Rockport area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Friendly staff, clean, & well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quaint motel. Very clean and comfortable with great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay in Sea Lion Motel. Staff were very friendly and offered plenty advice on the local area at check in. We stayed in a motel room. It was pleasant enough, spacious and clean although a little dark. Definitely worth the money for our brief visit to Gloucester. Morning muffins were lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024