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Harborview Inn

3.5 star property
This welcoming retreat combines comfort with practicality, offering a sunny terrace for relaxation and convenient WiFi for travelers who need to stay connected.

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Harborview Inn, steps from the train station, offers a comfortable base with continental breakfast and a pleasant garden. Enjoy a cozy lobby fireplace and scenic terrace views. Guests appreciate the complimentary beach towels and praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 694
AED 775 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Gloucester, a neighborhood in Gloucester, Harborview Inn is near a train station and near the beach. Cape Ann and Ravenswood Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Adventure. Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Long Hill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing. Visit our Gloucester travel guide
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Map
71 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • Fishermen\'s Memorial Monument showing a statue or sculpture
    Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stage Fort Park which includes a coastal town and rocky coastline
    Stage Fort Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pavilion Beach which includes a sandy beach and a coastal town
    Pavilion Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Ann Museum featuring art and interior views
    Cape Ann Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Maritime Gloucester as well as a small group of people
    Maritime Gloucester
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station
    11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    12 min walk
  • The Open Door Food Pantry
    13 min walk
  • Azorean
    11 min walk
  • Midori
    7 min walk
  • Subway
    11 min walk

About this property

Harborview Inn

Bed & breakfast near Cape Ann
Consider a stay at Harborview Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • 6 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and printers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 1 2026 to October 7 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you, 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Harborview Inn Gloucester
Harborview Inn
Harborview Gloucester
Harborview Inn Gloucester
Harborview Inn Bed & breakfast
Harborview Inn Bed & breakfast Gloucester

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborview Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harborview Inn?

As of 16 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harborview Inn on 18 February 2026 start from $211.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harborview Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Harborview Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Harborview Inn located?

Located in Downtown Gloucester, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Fishermen's Memorial Monument, Pavilion Beach, and Stage Fort Park. Sargent House Museum and Massachusetts Bay are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Harborview Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 316 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special location...and so kind and friendly the host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable with daily housekeeping. Great location for walking. Nice complimentary breakfast. Wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and the host were so helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only 1 night stay... Quaint, charming and comfortable. Perfect for our 1 night purpose or a weekend getaway to Gloucester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn keeper was great after you get to know him. Little tempered on entering but ok after a little while. Decor very nice and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Easy walk to main street and the harbor walk was just across the street. Easy drive to the Hammond Castle. Bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was small, but fine. The continental breakfast was very nice. John the owner was very attentive and kind. Thanks for the lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming room with view of harbor & ocean. Early check-in was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
John was a knowledgable and friendly host. The inn is lovely, with an optimal location for both water access as well as restaurants/shops. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here before. Returned as this is a great location. John the inn keeper is a special guy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable B&B in the heart of Gloucester. Room could have blackout shades as it was very bright.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay: close to beach and town. Hosts very amicable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely inn, perfect for our visit, thank you for allowing us into your home and thank you for great conversation with a nice cup of coffee. The absolute best view in town!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family-owned and so warm and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was a wonderful host, very communicative. Beautiful location by the ocean walking distance to great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Inn with very personable and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John is a great host and the property is in a fabulous location with excellent views
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
immaculately clean, cozy, quiet spot that's lovely for a romantic weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great time @ the Harborview Inn

WONDERFUL - We stayed at the Harborview for our granddaughters wedding. The staff (family run business) was great and our view was amazing. I would definitely recommend staying here. We truly enjoyed our brief visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely bed and breakfast, directly across the ocean and only a couple of blocks from restaurants and shops. The staff was friendly and the chek-in/out process was quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C

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

Great stay

This is a very special property. Quaint, right on the water, owned and operated by John Orlando and wife. He is a very interesting host, lifetime resident and interesting to get to know. I highly recommend a stay here. Room was just right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the location and view. We were able to walk to restaurants and the walkway across the street was beautiful for miles. I also really like the owners as they were so accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Great vacation location!

The location is great! We really enjoyed meeting and talking with John. Lot’s of local knowledge and good recommendations for restaurants and walking or driving in the Cape Ann area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023