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Blue - Inn on The Beach

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a hot tub

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Lark Suite | View from room
Bicycling
Courtyard
On the beach
Front of property
Blue - Inn on The Beach offers a peaceful oceanfront escape with amenities like continental breakfast and a relaxing spa tub. Enjoy WiFi, self-parking, and bikes to explore the coastline. The 24-hour front desk staff receives consistent praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Oceanview Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Oceanview Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Oceanview King | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Oceanview King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Lark Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Queen Cottage | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Queen Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom King Cottage | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

One Bedroom King Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
20 Fordham Way, Plum Island, Newbury, MA, 01951

What's nearby

  • Newbury Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plum Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plum Island Point - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Waterfront Promenade Park - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Salisbury Beach - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Newburyport Station - 14 min drive
  • Rowley Station - 17 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carousel Bar & Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Abraham's Bagels - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grog Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Blue - Inn on The Beach

Property highlights
Blue - Inn on The Beach provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue - Inn on The Beach feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Travel cribs, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Tax ID - C0015992050
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Blue Inn Beach Newbury
Blue Inn Beach
Blue Beach Newbury
Blue A Lark Hotel
Blue - Inn on The Beach Hotel
Blue - Inn on The Beach Newbury
Blue - Inn on The Beach Hotel Newbury

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue - Inn on The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue - Inn on The Beach?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue - Inn on The Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue - Inn on The Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue - Inn on The Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Newbury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Newbury Beach and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Plum Island Beach and Plum Island Point are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Blue - Inn on The Beach Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, wake up to a sunrise and breakfast at your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute joy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place to stay on Plum Island. Quiet, comfortable and great service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyed our stay at Blue Inn. High quality accommodations in all respects. Right on beautiful beach. The staff was always available and helpful. Newberryport town a delight with walkable marina and many unusual shops and restaurants in a tranquil friendly atmosphere. Summer weather in the 70’s as hoped👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
...we loved everything about our pause on PLUM ISLAND at BLUE - Inn on the Beach. Highly recommend...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cozy friendly! I sent a txt to freshen up room while I was out and it was done in a very timely manner!! Very happy with our stay!! Breakfast with coffee delivered to us at 8am on the dot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view, great breakfast treats delivered to your door each morning
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

A hidden gem

Great place with a very attentive staff. Even in winter, the waterfront location is beautiful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Love the breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole vibe of this place. Our room opened right onto the beach. Awesome morning sunrises. Breakfast baskets delivered to the door. We will be back to enjoy the free bikes and another stay at the Blue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picturesque view, with incredibly short walk to beach. Lovely quiet neighborhood. Short drive to great shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Feel in love with Newburyport ❤️

Probably the best hidden secret in MA. Love the proximity to town and nature. The beach and the views are second to none. The beach front room is a must! A combo between being one with nature and having the luxury of life! ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and outstanding service. Blue is the perfect place to relax and decompress. It is on the perfect part of the beach and has great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nice little breakfast at the door every morning was great! Staff was amazing! Beautiful surroundings!! I’m going to make a reservation right now for April!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

We’ll be coming back

A lovely winter getaway. Our room was comfortable and set up like a studio apt. Breakfasts delivered to our room were tasty and creative. The ocean was just outside our door, loved our walks on the beach and it was great to be on the edge of the NWR. Newbury/Newburyport is quiet this time of year but we had no trouble finding great places to eat. A lot of snow and parking lot was icy but hey, it’s winter in New England.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meriely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great time and the room was beautiful- it was -6 degrees but the fire and some wine kept us cozy. Bed was comfortable. Love that they have a little kitchen and couch- You can not beat the view or access to the ocean outside of your door. We will go back in the nicer weather to get that walk on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

We loved the location, the room appointments, and the staff were wonderful. We came in on a Friday night and our room had two issues the staff wasn’t aware of but handled beautifully. Unfortunately, I don’t remember her name but the young lady came from home to address them in less than 10 minutes. The breakfast baskets are a creative spin on room service, our only suggestion for an even better experience, would be to have two options for the guests choose from the evening before. We will be back and look forward to visiting other Lark Hotel locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been one of the best, most relaxing vacations I have had. This beautiful inn is right on the beach!!! You walk out onto your patio, and then it's sand and ocean. It is quiet and all you hear are the waves crashing on the shore. You receive a wonderful breakfast every morning with quiche, muffins, fresh orange juice, a smoothie and a carafe of coffee, delivered to your room in a little picnic basket, at a time that you desire. The rooms are immaculate and tastefully appointed, and look out on the beautiful beach. The staff was gracious and wonderful. Even the late check-in process was easy. We were very sad to leave this morning, but we have out this place on our annual list, 9n our trip to Massachusetts. Do not hesitate to stay here. You will get addicted!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great experience! Easy check in, friendly, grabbed a cookie and some chips, got our room code (no annoying keys to manage!) then immediately checked out the GORGEOUS beach, directly off our semi-private deck. Perfect place to unwind. Amazing shower, fireplace, the breakfast—WOW—delivered to our door in a basket and carafe! Delicious and fresh. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hot water not working on kitchen sink Overall building maintenance is lagging and showing a rundown appearance third floor glass on railings, not cleaned, allowing for a better view of beach. Overall, the staff was very limited in doing their best.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pirjo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a lovely, quiet hidden gem right at the beach.
The super moon!
The sunrise!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed for a weekend wedding stay. Breakfast delivered to our cottage - coffee was delicious, bkfst quality was not good. Maybe a simple (yummy) muffin or bagel would be better. WONDERFUL spot right on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the Blue Inn. The view from our ocean front room was fantastic. Great breakfasts, friendly staff. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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