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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel in Gloucester with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Travelers start their mornings with continental breakfast at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages, then lounge on the garden terrace or cool off in the outdoor pool. Free WiFi and barbecue grills are available. Guests appreciate the helpful staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Ann Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Property highlights
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
  • Barbecue grills, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • 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

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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
  • 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

This property is closed from November 3 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
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 8:00 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 8:00 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 444 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quaint, staff was very friendly. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NICE place to stay! Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. The beds are very comfortable. Would highly recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

John

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

Affordable Stay

The motel was very nice.The room we stayed in was cozy. It was up to date, not old. Quiet area and close to everything. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff. able to open windows
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were absolutely no weird vibes or animosity — the staff was very friendly and welcoming! The continental breakfast had plenty of options, and the entire area was super quiet and peaceful. There are also lots of nearby places to eat, which was really convenient. The smoking patio was a nice touch, and the sheets and towels were very clean. I didn’t swim in the pool, but it had a lovely view. Overall, a calm and comfortable stay! About 25 minute drive from Salem FYI
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was wonderful. The hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The opeoplè were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Enjoyed the pool, and the provided rafts in the pool. Pool is close to the room also. Beds seem good! Fridge amd freezer work well. Friendly fast checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and quiet. Room was clean and staff vary friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable rate for the area; close to food shopping; nearby breakfast restaurants. Clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and safe location. Clean room and well managed property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sea Lion was extremely clean with crisp white linnens and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet motel. Friendly folks at the desk. Ample Parking. Breakfast choices were adequate at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was so incredibly friendly! Free breakfast was very simple but good. The bed said it was queen but was definitely a full and that's the only issue I had with this place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are several buildings on the site, some rooms are close to the road, need to figure out before booking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is so stinkin cute! I came up for the night for a wedding, and they were so accommodating with my early check in request. It was a perfect room for me: homey and cozy, my own entry and bathroom, easy parking, and they provided so much. The staff were just lovely humans. I would love to stay here again soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cozy stay for a night! Clean property, comfortable amenities. Only complaint was a blinking light in our bathroom that wouldn’t turn off.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that they had a small refrigerator/freezer....2 doors. The room was clean and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was a brief overnighter, but it was very satisfactory. The free breakfast is in the small office and is only a cold continental breakfast, which we passed on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not much. Coffee was good but not much variety
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

Love the place

Staff was amazing. When I asked if they had a room for the following night and they didn’t, she actually found me a room somewhere else in town. If was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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