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The Yankee Clipper Inn

3.5 star property
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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The Yankee Clipper Inn, just steps from Front Beach, welcomes travelers with its garden setting and comfy rooms with free WiFi. The seasonal outdoor pool is perfect for relaxation. Guests praise the helpful staff and delicious cooked-to-order breakfast.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, Ocean View (Yankee Clipper Inn or Quarterdeck House)

Superior Room, Ocean View (Yankee Clipper Inn or Quarterdeck House) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Ocean View (Yankee Clipper Inn or Quarterdeck House)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View (Main Inn or Bulfinch House)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Garden View (Main Inn or Bulfinch House)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Bullfinch House)

Family Room (Bullfinch House) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room (Bullfinch House)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
127 Granite Street, Rockport, MA, 01966

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cape Ann - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Good Harbor Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 18 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 2 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roy Moore Lobster Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Yankee Clipper Inn

Hotel near Shalin Liu Performance Center
Located close to Front Beach and Long Beach, The Yankee Clipper Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 800 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1946
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and April 18.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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
Tax ID - C0004312520
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Yankee Clipper Inn
Yankee Clipper Inn Rockport
Yankee Clipper Rockport
The Bulfinch House
Bulfinch House Inn
Bulfinch House Rockport
Inn The Yankee Clipper Inn Rockport
Rockport The Yankee Clipper Inn Inn
Inn The Yankee Clipper Inn
The Yankee Clipper Inn Rockport
Yankee Clipper
The Yankee Clipper Inn Hotel
The Yankee Clipper Inn Rockport
The Yankee Clipper Inn Hotel Rockport

Frequently asked questions

Does The Yankee Clipper Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from January 1 to April 18.

Is The Yankee Clipper Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Yankee Clipper Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Yankee Clipper Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Yankee Clipper Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Yankee Clipper Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Front Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Shalin Liu Performance Center. Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Yankee Clipper Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 373 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing view. Very convenient location, breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the room, the view,...everwas phenomenal. Stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Yankee Clipper Inn. Such a cute hotel which is beautifully designed and kept. One of the best breakfasts I’ve had at a hotel. I think our server’s name was Claire and she was an absolute doll. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

The view of the ocean from the room was spectacular, and the staff particularly Cameron and Allison were so helpful and friendly! The room was spacious and very comfortable. I would highly recommend the inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view was stunning! I loved waking up to watch the sunrise every morning from bed❤️ I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from all areas was stunning. I stayed in the quarter deck and it was perfect. It wasn’t a hard walk over to the big house for breakfast and evening drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful waterfront location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and exceptionally clean!! Great breakfast everyday!! Will be back!
The beautiful grounds and the quarterdeck house on the right
View from our room
Breakfast!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous inn with a warm and friendly staff . The views are beautiful and the made to order breakfast is delicious and served with a smile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks so much for a great stay. We loved our breakfast, and Claire was wonderful!

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful inn with great views and a good vibe. Definitely one of the best in the area. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their check-in process was pleasant. Our room was beautiful and had all the special touches you don’t necessarily see at other places. The grounds are also beautiful! We are already planning our next stay 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained historical building and setting with unique character. Very quiet, cozy and restful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that we were right on the ocean and could see the tide come in and out. Also, it was fun to watch the lobster fishermen harvest their catch. The staff was very accommodating and the breakfast was first rate. We would like to come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

Great Inn

The Yankee Clipper Inn provided an excellent weekend away. The staff were friendly, kind and attentive. The inn was beautiful, spotlessly clean and comfortable. It's location is ideal. I would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Yankee Clipper B&B

Staff was excellent friendly helpful. Breakfast was also excellent Room was clean except for 1 pillow case and the box of tissues was empty. Tom was quite small and not enough electrical outlets.(only 1side of the bed could plug in phone chargers) Views of the sea are Gorgeous Place is a bit far from the town so you need to drive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Yankee Clipper Inn. The location is amazing. The building is full of charm. The breakfast is fantastic. And the hospitality by from the manager Mike can't be beat. We stayed across the street at the Bull Finch house and still had an amazing view. We walked to town (about 1.25 miles). You get beautiful views and close ups of some very nice homes. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay at The Yankee Clipper Inn. We stayed in the Quarterdeck Inn that’s next to the larger Inn. Our room overlooked the ocean. It felt like we were on a cruise ship - it looked that close. The room was spacious with a really nice sitting area where you can view the ocean. The room was clean, comfortable with a small but updated bathroom. The Inn was very quiet and well maintained. Parking is close but keep in mind you have a manage down a granite stairway to get to the Inn. Each morning we walked over to the Yankee Clipper for breakfast. The staff there were amazing. Super friendly, and can handle anything you need. Mike at the front desk (I assume is the owner or manager) Is great. The made to order breakfasts were delicious. The grounds are breathtaking - walkways, patios, cliffs, sunrise views - all beautiful. We loved every minute there. The area around the Inns are so much fun - its about a 15 min walk (or a 3 min drive) to the main town but well worth it and easier than I expected. The town has tons of shops, a couple beaches and many restaurants to check out. The city of Gloucester is just a few mins drive and worth the visit. Be sure to drive up Halibut Point State Park while you’re in Rockport. I am usually ready to head home after a vacation week - but I wished we could have stayed longer!
Sunrise from the Quarterdeck Inn.
Cool seating at the Yankee Clipper
View of the Quarterdeck from lawn
view from Young America room in the Quarterdeck Inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management & staff were exceptional in every sense of the word. Everyone was attentive, helpful, professional & courteous. Actually they were a fun group. The only situation we were uncomfortable with concerned the rate of decent of the stairs leading to our room. That being said the view from the room made it worth while. We will definately return but request a rppm on the main lodge. EAD
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Spectacular ocean views in traditional inn

The Inn has a wonderful spot right next to the ocean. We stayed in an ocean view room with balcony (Neptunes Car) in the Quarter Deck House. The views were spectacular from an almost floor to ceiling window as well as from the private deck. Booking through hotels.com gets you reward nights but you cannot choose the room you want. Typically allocated on arrival. I had already looked on the inn’s website and Mike graciously agreed to my choice. He did recommend contacting the hotel directly in future to discuss the many room options and rates. Breakfast was plentiful with a good selection of pastries, fruit/yogurt, cereals and juices. There is also a made to order selection of hot breakfast choices also and plenty of free flowing coffee and tea. In the quarterdeck house there was a communal fridge and microwave for guest use. The room was spotless and helpful it had an iron/ironing board also. It has a massive tv that you can stream online services like Netflix. This is a traditional Inn set between 3 different old buildings so please expect the floors to creak a bit and the furnishings/decor to be in keeping. You will find interesting old furnishings and rustic charm rather than modern interiors/minimalist design. The bed was very comfy and linens had high threadcount. Shame no duvet just sheet and blanket but thats personal preference Bear in mind no food other than breakfast and no bar. However, Rockport is only 30 minute walk or 5 min drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel on the water! We adored our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent and staff friendly and helpful. The property has great views of Rockport and the surrounding area. We stayed in-the Bullfinch house which is historic. Famous architect of the past.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

RAMIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view, Breakfast, Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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