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The Hotel Marblehead

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A large, historic house with a prominent front entrance, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden. - The Hotel Marblehead (Marblehead)
A bedroom with a bed, a white chair, a shelf with books, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside. - The Hotel Marblehead (Marblehead)
A room with three arched windows and a sloped ceiling. - The Hotel Marblehead (Marblehead)
A living room with a fireplace, a chair, a round coffee table, and a log display. - The Hotel Marblehead (Marblehead)
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with round tables and chairs, and a kitchen visible in the background. - The Hotel Marblehead (Marblehead)
Located close to Fort Sewall and House of the Seven Gables, The Hotel Marblehead provides a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, a wooden side table, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

King Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen with Patio ADA | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, WiFi (free)

Queen with Patio ADA

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a radio, and a wall with a compass symbol.

King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

King Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a white coffee table with decorative rocks, a grey sofa, and a white dining table with chairs.

King Jr. Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, and a view of an outdoor area with a red chair and greenery.

King with Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Marblehead, The Hotel Marblehead is in the historical district and by the ocean. Fort Sewall and House of the Seven Gables are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Ann. Peabody Essex Museum and Endicott College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Marblehead travel guide
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264 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945

What's nearby

  • Stowaway Sweets
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverhead Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Salem Harbor
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • King Hooper Mansion
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Swampscott Station
    5 min drive
  • Salem Station
    16 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Casa Corona
    5 min walk
  • Marblehead Village Market
    13 min walk
  • Maddie's Sail Loft
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    17 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1872
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 50

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0003631680
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hotel Marblehead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Marblehead?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Hotel Marblehead?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Hotel Marblehead located?

Situated by the ocean, this boutique hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fort Sewall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Peabody Essex Museum and House of the Seven Gables. Endicott College and Cape Ann are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

The Hotel Marblehead Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ronda Jones

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Charming! Great location! The young lady at front desk was so sweet and helpful! Loved the king size bed and little patio!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, cozy, and conveniently located to lots of things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marisella

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We had a wonderful stay at The Hotel Marblehead. The room was clean, comfortable, and exactly what we needed after a long day of exploring. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the location was perfect. While we came to visit Salem, we ended up falling in love with Marblehead. It's a beautiful coastal town with so much charm, and the hotel made a great home base for exploring the area. Despite some unexpected travel delays getting to and from Massachusetts, our stay at The Hotel Marblehead was one of the highlights of our trip. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable hotel close to Salem while enjoying the beauty of Marblehead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

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Clean room and comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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Lovely place to stay. Very clean, nice and just plain amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, lovely old house very centrally located for exploring the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, location was very pleasant and staff went above and beyond Ash and Debbie are customer service rock stars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tuere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were delightful and light
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay in beautiful Marblehead. Pros: Great location to sites and beach. As a solo traveler, I felt safe. Bright, clean rooms and comfortable bed. Beautiful grounds. Convenient, free off street parking Cons: I must have read old info. No breakfast or bikes on hand. The brief time I met staff was helpful but then no staff btwn 6pm and 10:30am. The AC unit was extremely loud. I did not get a good night's rest because it was too humid without AC and too loud with it on even at the lowest settings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

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The entire experience was like a bed and breakfast, it was great, the host Debbie made us feel very welcome. The rooms were spotless, warm, comfy, and was more welcoming than a hotel, I will definitely be returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good for accessing the local area. Parking on property. Picturesque building. Room decor is okay. Breakfast was good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience, the quietude, the plethora of books in our room, the landscaping and the breakfast that consisted of actual fruit, yoghurt and pastries. Responsive and friendly staff. Would very definitely recommend. A fine, old New England Villa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

savannah

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Beautiful property. Clean room. Friendly staff. Overall, this was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very clean. Wonderful staff, especially Debbie at the front desk!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, Debbie is very pleasant and competent, the breakfast is very nice and the entire stay was seamless
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and hotel , clean room, friendly staff, parking, close to everything, Breakfast..All around an amazing Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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The room was spacious and very comfortable. The only staff we met was the manager, who was lovely and very helpful. The breakfast provided was fresh and delicious, with excellent coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great and everyone was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KRISTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very, cute, clean and cozy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely house and comfortable room. Easy check-in, quaint and close to both Marblehead and Salem. Breakfast was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Amenities
Good parking and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated with friendly staff and a nice complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Very quaint with relaxing surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was as advertised and very comfortable. It was in a beautiful building, and really added to the experience of visiting Salem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, strawberries were fantastic and a great touch to welcome us into the residence.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025