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Harbor Light Inn

3.5 star property
Colonial inn with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Harbor Light Inn is a short walk from Marblehead Museum & Historical Society. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, and spa treatments. The property offers WiFi throughout, and visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Queen Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Fireplace Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Fireplace Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Fireplace / Spa Tub Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Fireplace / Spa Tub Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room (3rd Floor/No Elevator Access) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room (3rd Floor/No Elevator Access)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
58 Washington St, Marblehead, MA, 01945

What's nearby

  • Peabody Essex Museum - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Salem Museum - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Salem Witch Museum - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • House of the Seven Gables - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Endicott College - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lynn Station - 10 min drive
  • Salem Station - 16 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gerry 5 V.F.A. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Yacht Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Harbor Light Inn

Inn near Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
Located close to Fort Sewall and House of the Seven Gables, Harbor Light Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Harbor Light Inn feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Harbor Light Inn Tavern

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1820
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.00 per night

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 - C0005311680
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Harbor Light Inn
Harbor Light Inn Marblehead
Harbor Light Marblehead
Light Inn
Harbor Light Hotel Marblehead
Harbor Light Inn Inn
Harbor Light Inn Marblehead
Harbor Light Inn Inn Marblehead

Frequently asked questions

Does Harbor Light Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Harbor Light Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbor Light Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Harbor Light Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harbor Light Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Fort Sewall. Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Harbor Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 308 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, quaint hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff! They were happy to provide information of what is around the inn as well as information of the town. If I decide to visit the area again I would definitely choose to stay in the inn again. Clean room and well up kept and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very glad we found this unique B&B. Quiet, comfortable and romantic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous stay for a long romantic weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meloney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic building with a comfortable room and conveniently located. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! The french toast is to die for!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay! Carolyn and her staff went above and beyond! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I have stayed at the Harbor Light many times. We are returning customers, and definitely plan to stay there again the next time we are in Marblehead. We always enjoy the ambience and the people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I have stayed at the Harbor Light Inn many times. We enjoy the decor and the warm friendly atmosphere. We plan to continue to stay here every time we visit Marblehead (which we frequently do).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrij

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with the charm and feel of Old Town Marblehead. Everything was elegant and perfect. The staff and innkeeper exceptional. A lot of love time and effort have been invested in the Harbor Light Inn and it shows. The best stay we have had hands down. Cannot wait for our return stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Love this Inn !

The Harbor Light Inn has become our favorite B n B. Absolutely charming, beautifully restored historic building and lovely grounds with pool. Breakfast is consistently delicious. We plan to come back on a regular basis.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is gorgeous and centrally located. The staff has been wonderful every step of the way by confirming our exact room and adding gifts for the birthday girl! Check in was and thMark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
. Great location in Old Town - walkable to anything. . Very friendly and proactive staff - they all “act like owners”. . Immaculately maintained backyard patio/pool area is a great place to take breakfast or afternoon cocktails, both of which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. . We’ll stay again whenever next in Marblehead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Magical Marblehead

Small room but well appointed and cozy. Bedding was excellent. Our room opened right out into the garden which made us feel like we were staying in a lovely guest house on the property. Nice breakfast in the garden was lovely. We will stay there again. Staff and Owner were accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

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

Great Marblehead Inn!

The Harbor Light Inn is lovely! The staff is very kind, present, and accommodating. Very clean, quiet, and those super smooth sheets, oooooo! I didn't know they had a pool. Wish I had. They recommended a great nearby restaurant, The Landing, which was awesome, on the water, within easy walking distance, and so scrumptious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Restive retreat

Just overnight for a short stay. This hotel has a bnb vibe. It's a restored 1729 building with good-sized clean rooms. It's quirky, with narrow stairs to each floor (no elevators). There's a bar and a couple of public guest areas. it's in the middle of historic Marblehead, so everything's within a short walk. Staff was accommodating in finding places to eat and quickly fixing a heating issue. Wifi is a little slow
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

IRENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, parking was convenient and safe. The room I selected was available for me before check in time. This worked out well since I had an early flight in. I really enjoy the Victorian style with old world charm. My room #28 was extremely cozy with the fireplace and just at the top of the stairs. The breakfast selection was great !!! All staff did an excellent job. But, Stacey was especially helpful thru out the entire process of my stay. I definitely will be booking again. Please keep me posted with special events.Thank you. Happy Halloween !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was beautiful with gorgeous rooms!! The staff was so helpful and always interacting with guests. Was sad to leave after the most relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had old charm with modern conveniences. The breakfast was well laid out and the bkft staff was very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place! We only got to spend one night here but will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quaint, peaceful, idyllic, historic Inn! Awesome location right in the middle of the Marblehead Historic District. We walked less than 5 min to dinner at The Landing and then to drinks at Maddie’s Sail Loft. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quaint and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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