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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Good Harbor Beach

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Surrounded by lush greenery, this charming building offers a serene retreat with a cozy red door and white-framed windows.
Relax on the deck with Adirondack chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and on-site parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Long Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

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 Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Motel near Good Harbor Beach
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
  • A vending machine, barbecue grills, and a computer station
  • 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

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).

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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 392 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

NICE place to stay! Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I loved this place. The staff was friendly, the facility was clean and nice and it super close to everything! A stay here is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Was convenient to Rockport and Gloucester
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Pool was nice. Coffee in the morning was good. And all the staff were kind and informative. Stayed on a whim and will return to visit. Simple clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Decent enough location. Not on the beach but close to all things Gloucester.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Customer service was wonderful. The hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The opeoplè were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very clean! Had a surprise view of the harbor from the second floor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

The people were great, place was clean, but slightly. When comparing prices of other places to stay in Gloucester, MA it was great! Continental breakfast served daily in the office. It's up a small hill, so you don't hear the main road traffic. The pool looked great, but it was too cold to utilize it. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Cozy rooms, friendly staff, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location, clean as a whistle and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

A motel that doesn’t feel like a motel. While it offers the convenience of parking close to the room, the rooms are more hotel-like than typical motels. The pool looked beautiful, though it was not pool weather when I stayed. Convenient location for a wedding in Gloucester for half the price of nearby hotels. Easy access to Rockport or Rte 128 without being on a busy road. The front desk people were very welcoming and the complimentary breakfast was a nice bonus. I was so glad I stayed here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very quiet and charming location, with helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

It was a nice and quiet place to stay for a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

great service and friendliness at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Location is wonderful for the Gloucester, Essex and Rockport area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Close to road so noisy traffic, tv was limited to Samsung free tv stations, even though there was an Xfinity remote in room. Xfinity remote didn’t do anything, so don’t think cable was working. Room was clean, spacious, and woman at check-in was great and came to room to help with tv issue. No frills motel, but wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, if we got a room further away from the road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely and quaint motel. Very clean and comfortable with great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Good location, friendly and helpful staff, will come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Very clean and friendly Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Nice clean place to stay. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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

8/10

This motel is located on a nice property set back from a busy street that is accessible to both the Gloucester waterfront and neighboring Rockport, The rooms are clean and the staff is friendly. The continental breakfast included tasty muffins. The only problem was the lack of hot water when showering.It became lukewarm only after letting it run for awhile; not optimal for a unseasonably chilly rainy day. I assume this was an anomaly and therefore I recommend this property to Gloucester visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

No rev
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice room, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024