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Harborview Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Gloucester with free breakfast

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32-inch TV with cable channels, Netflix, printers
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Harborview Inn, steps from the train station, offers a comfortable base with continental breakfast and a pleasant garden. Enjoy a cozy lobby fireplace and scenic terrace views. Guests appreciate the complimentary beach towels and praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Tomorrow

Sep 6 - Sep 7
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Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Gloucester, Harborview Inn is near a train station and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure are also worth visiting. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Map
71 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • Pavilion Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Good Harbor Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Source Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mile Marker One Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Oak To Ember - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Midori - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harborview Inn

Bed & breakfast near Cape Ann
Consider a stay at Harborview Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • 6 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and printers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Harborview Inn Gloucester
Harborview Inn
Harborview Gloucester
Harborview Inn Gloucester
Harborview Inn Bed & breakfast
Harborview Inn Bed & breakfast Gloucester

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborview Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harborview Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harborview Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Harborview Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Harborview Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Fishermen's Memorial Monument, Pavilion Beach, and Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. Stage Fort Park and Sargent House Museum are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Harborview Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 304 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was very welcoming and kind! The room was very clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming room with view of harbor & ocean. Early check-in was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable B&B in the heart of Gloucester. Room could have blackout shades as it was very bright.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
John was a knowledgable and friendly host. The inn is lovely, with an optimal location for both water access as well as restaurants/shops. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was a wonderful host, very communicative. Beautiful location by the ocean walking distance to great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B and B. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family-owned and so warm and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, charming character and host, but sub-par plumbing and heating infrastructure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C

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

Great stay

This is a very special property. Quaint, right on the water, owned and operated by John Orlando and wife. He is a very interesting host, lifetime resident and interesting to get to know. I highly recommend a stay here. Room was just right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay: close to beach and town. Hosts very amicable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, beautiful location and very gracious host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Inn with very personable and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great host and location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great time @ the Harborview Inn

WONDERFUL - We stayed at the Harborview for our granddaughters wedding. The staff (family run business) was great and our view was amazing. I would definitely recommend staying here. We truly enjoyed our brief visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John is a great host and the property is in a fabulous location with excellent views
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With beautiful view and walkable location right behind the Fisherman statue, it was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahkameh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at Harberview B&B, right across the ocean, a wonderful host, and so many places to visit in this coastal town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the location and view. We were able to walk to restaurants and the walkway across the street was beautiful for miles. I also really like the owners as they were so accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was very friendly, loved the Inn and the location is walkable to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying here. Conveniently located near downtown and across from the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
immaculately clean, cozy, quiet spot that's lovely for a romantic weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here from Friday to Monday for a wedding we were in. The Inn keeper Sam and the Inn owner John, were more than welcoming when we got there. This place was so cozy and really made you feel like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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