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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Property class: 2.5

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A small stone building with a red door, surrounded by trees and a picnic table. - Sea Lion Motel and Cottages (Gloucester)
A wooden deck with a red door and a window, surrounded by white railings and outdoor furniture. - Sea Lion Motel and Cottages (Gloucester)
A rectangular swimming pool with a white fence and lounge chairs. - Sea Lion Motel and Cottages (Gloucester)
A parking area with a signpost indicating directions to 'Seal Lion' and 'Olde Town'. - Sea Lion Motel and Cottages (Gloucester)
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains. - Sea Lion Motel and Cottages (Gloucester)
At Sea Lion Motel and Cottages, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Sea Lion Motel and Cottages is in East Gloucester, a neighborhood in Gloucester. Schooner Adventure and Sargent House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Gloucester and Rocky Neck Art Colony. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Cogswell's Grant are also worth visiting. Visit our Gloucester travel guide
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Map
138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • A beach sign with footprints and a message to keep the beach clean.
    Good Harbor Beach
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A sunset over a calm lake with a pier extending into the water.
    Massachusetts Bay
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A coastal scene with clear blue water, rocky shoreline, and several sailboats anchored in the distance.
    Niles Beach
    6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • A sandy beach with a row of houses in the background.
    Wingaersheek Beach
    14 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Schooner Adventure
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    3 min drive
  • The Lobster of Gloucester
    2 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    5 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    2 min drive

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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

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9 PM

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.

Is Sea Lion Motel and Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Located in East Gloucester, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Good Harbor Beach, Schooner Adventure, and Massachusetts Bay. Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 512 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great room. Wonderful breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cozy, clean room. Had everything we needed. Great staff and premise all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were clean and the property was very well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was excellent! Clean and comfortable. The staff was great,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was super friendly, very prompt in responding to any request, and the included continental breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The pool look fabulous, but I forgot my suit. Rooms are tiny, but location is quite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was super clean and staff went out of their way to be helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a 3 minute drive to Good Harbor beach. Very clean and quiet and there was a great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, and had plenty of towels. We had to change rooms and the staff ensured we had our belongings. Very nice resort.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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lovely little place. Room clean and complete. Staff were the friendliest!! lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Amazing stay and great location. The staff was very friendly, the rooms big and clean. The beds are extremity firm... which was the only negative but we loved the atmosphere, the pool and it's charm. Very quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean and pool was warm and wonderful! Staff was very helpful and the complimentary coffee, fruit and danish in the morning was very appreciated. We had a great trip and hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice clean well maintained room. Did not utilize any of the amenities on site, as we were only results in town to attend a funeral and did not spend any time on site other sleeping at night. Staff was excellent and very helpful. Would definitely stay at the Sea Li on again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My friends and I stayed here during a weekend escape to the beach. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfortable for the 3 of us. The property was beautiful and quiet at night. All of the staff we met were friendly and gave us wonderful recommendations for food and beaches. We also really liked their breakfast- lots of variety. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable - suited my needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
Rooms very clean with everything you NEED but it is a very small room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was most helpful. Our room was near a busy road, so we heard cars at night. Very basic, but comfortable room. Bedding was excellent. Walk to Good Harbor is doable, but walk back up the hill could be tough if you have a lot to carry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and quaint, staff was very friendly. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed four days here and it was very comfortable. We had a living room, kitchen, bathroom and one bedroom. The kitchen has all basic amenities and the bathroom is also very clean. You could ask for housekeeping everyday if you need but it isn't including automatically. We just asked for clean towels everyday. The staffs were very helpful and nice. They gave us recommendations for restaurants and tips for parking and transportation. The location is great... 3 mins drive to the beach, 7 mins to Rockport. I would love to stay again at Sea Lion Motel when I visit Gloucester in the future. I loved every moment in Gloucester and Rockport. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great relaxing stop, close to lots of fun tourist spots
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy rooms, friendly staff, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

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This was an ideal location for staying in Gloucester without being in the heart of the Labor Day chaos and dealing with downtown parking. It's short walk to the grocery store, retail, restaurants, and the marina, which was great for us. The mattress was incredibly firm and painful to sleep on and the hotel room was simple but clean. The outdoor pool looked lovely, although we didn't get a chance to use it. The breakfast spread was very small but good, although I could have used a few more protein options. This is a great option for people looking for a simple and more affordable place to stay while adventuring in Gloucester.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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NICE place to stay! Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean as a whistle and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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