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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Ann Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Maritime Gloucester
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester (East Gloucester), Sea Lion Motel and Cottages is within a 5-minute drive of Schooner Adventure and Good Harbor Beach. .This motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Massachusetts Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Ann Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Ann Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Motel in Gloucester with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Gloucester motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 3 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
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 8:00 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 448 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Nice place

We stayed here because Gloucester isn’t too far from Salem where we were visiting. 10 minutes in a cab from train station. Very quiet, helpful receptionist and decent mix of continental breakfast available in reception area. Nice base for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the second time I’ve stayed and will stay again should I return to the area. Staff is wonderful and helpful. Room is clean. Everything is accessible. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were absolutely no weird vibes or animosity — the staff was very friendly and welcoming! The continental breakfast had plenty of options, and the entire area was super quiet and peaceful. There are also lots of nearby places to eat, which was really convenient. The smoking patio was a nice touch, and the sheets and towels were very clean. I didn’t swim in the pool, but it had a lovely view. Overall, a calm and comfortable stay! About 25 minute drive from Salem FYI
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Xinhui

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Great breakfast, view of the ocean and chairs and a small deck out back of the room. Very relaxing and enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah, Olympia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, quiet, the lady checking us in was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Good options for breakfast. Room was clean and the hotel was super convenient for a wedding we attended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stayed!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

The staff was wonderful and so helpful. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William, New Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A woman from Sea Lion called me in advance of my stay, greatly accommodating my extremely late arrival. That seems a a rarity these days but it was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Our room was good but I found the front desk clerk to be a bit rude. She was preoccupied with the rules do not smoke etc (which I never would do as I hate cigarette smoke and I do not smoke). She could have been more welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff. able to open windows
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathleen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary T

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

Great Place to Stay

Very clean! Staff is very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, the shower was hot with water pressure and bed was comfortable. Win, win, win!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

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

Perfect spot!

Great location, easy to find. The hotel/cottages were clean and welcoming. The pool area was perfect! The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very nice. Only stayed for 2 nights but wished we could have stayed longer! We Will definitely return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025