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Harborview Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A covered outdoor seating area with blue umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a view of the waterfront. - Harborview Inn (Gloucester)
A cozy room with a view of the sea, featuring two armchairs, a round table, and a large window with curtains. - Harborview Inn (Gloucester)
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Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Harborview Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, a TV on a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Gloucester, a neighborhood 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 Rocky Neck Art Colony 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. Visit our Gloucester travel guide
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Map
71 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • A statue of a person with a wheel, set against a backdrop of houses and a tree.
    Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A coastal town with rocky shores, a prominent church, and a clear blue sky.
    Stage Fort Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with people, umbrellas, and beach chairs.
    Pavilion Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An art gallery with wooden flooring and paintings on the walls.
    Cape Ann Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    4 min drive
  • The Lobster of Gloucester
    3 min drive
  • Seaport Grille
    2 min drive

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 1 2026 to October 7 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you, 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

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborview Inn 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 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?

Located in Downtown Gloucester, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Fishermen's Memorial Monument and Massachusetts Bay. Pavilion Beach and Stage Fort Park are also within 10 minutes. Gloucester Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Harborview Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love this place!!! John is so friendly and helpful, breakfast bar was perfect , the atmosphere of the room and breakfast area was so very relaxing. Can’t wait to go back again next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harborview Inn is in a great location. The views are beautiful and relaxed. The host John, was friendly and helpful with recommendations for activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and host. Beautiful and relaxing. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across the street from the harbor. Proprietor (John) is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend staying there. We have friends who live in the area (we don't) and we will definitely return to the Harborview on future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

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Special location...and so kind and friendly the host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and the host were so helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurene

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The room was clean and comfortable with daily housekeeping. Great location for walking. Nice complimentary breakfast. Wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only 1 night stay... Quaint, charming and comfortable. Perfect for our 1 night purpose or a weekend getaway to Gloucester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family-owned and so warm and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely bed and breakfast, directly across the ocean and only a couple of blocks from restaurants and shops. The staff was friendly and the chek-in/out process was quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn keeper was great after you get to know him. Little tempered on entering but ok after a little while. Decor very nice and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here before. Returned as this is a great location. John the inn keeper is a special guy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely inn, perfect for our visit, thank you for allowing us into your home and thank you for great conversation with a nice cup of coffee. The absolute best view in town!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Great vacation location!

The location is great! We really enjoyed meeting and talking with John. Lot’s of local knowledge and good recommendations for restaurants and walking or driving in the Cape Ann area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Easy walk to main street and the harbor walk was just across the street. Easy drive to the Hammond Castle. Bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was small, but fine. The continental breakfast was very nice. John the owner was very attentive and kind. Thanks for the lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025