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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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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 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, a computer station, and barbecue grills
  • 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. 233 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 384 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

8/10 Good

Lindsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

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

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Siri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean as a whistle and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great relaxing stop, close to lots of fun tourist spots
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and charming location, with helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, easy access to a nice beach in Gloucester and close to Rockport, nice, cozy and friendly place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
great service and friendliness at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and quiet place to stay for a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful for the Gloucester, Essex and Rockport area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No rev
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quaint motel. Very clean and comfortable with great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Great price

Great job at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

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

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

Arlene

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

Best kept secret!

This place was charming. It is so clean and great location to all the wonderful restaurants, fishing, and whale watching, close to Boston and Salem. It's just a wonderful place to stay. Check in and check out. Simple. Cant wait to go back again soon...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean place to stay. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a one night stay . Rooms are clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the perfect location for a quiet getaway. Near the ocean and a beautiful pool. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to whale watch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024