The Vista

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Double Room, Ground Floor | View from room
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $255
$228 nightly
$255 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

Explore the area

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22 Thatcher Rd., Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Schooner Adventure
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

ADA Premium King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 324 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

With a stay at The Vista in Gloucester (East Gloucester), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Good Harbor Beach and Schooner Adventure. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Wingaersheek Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Massachusetts Bay.

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Schooner Adventure - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Niles Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • TD Garden - 60 min drive - 42.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 5 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster of Gloucester - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Burn Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Vista

The Vista offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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 hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet (32 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat (19 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0004171070
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Vista Motel Gloucester
Vista Motel
Vista Gloucester
Vista Hotel Gloucester
Vista Motel Gloucester, MA - Cape Ann
Vista Motel Gloucester MA - Cape Ann
Vista Hotel
The Vista Hotel
The Vista Gloucester
The Vista Hotel Gloucester

The Vista Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 425 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating staff, great views, lovely room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and extremely nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff was awesome and extremely helpful. Super clean and zero musty smell you might expect from an older facility near the ocean. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean and sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view, the heated pool and the included breakfast! The staff was also very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly, and a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great classic beach hotel.

Great spot for a extended weekend. We came to gloucester for a wedding and the vista was perfect. Amazing views, friendly staff, even bags for ice for the beach cooler!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Husband and friend had a great time, loved the area, rooms and staff were great. Will stay again if ever back in the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great water view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Great place

Friendly, very clean and easy access! The breakfast was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Anna at breakfast and watching the sunrise. It’s heaven here. Want a time share!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and had an exceptional view of the ocean. The property was well manicured and it was very pleasant just to sit out as well as eat and look at the ocean. It included a good breakfast and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and the staff is very responsive, friendly and accomodating. Convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay at The Vista. The rooms were very clean and well laid out. The food in the restaurant was top notch The free breakfast is exceptional. The sunset was gorgeous over the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

The view was the highlight of our accommodations. The room, bath and beds were all only average.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property, comfortable bed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Friendly staff and beautiful view. I would highly recommend the Vista.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great!

Clean, convenient, great view, comfortable, with a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful location. Ocean view. Clean rooms. Friendly, accommodating staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great just out of town beautiful view from every room, wonderful locally owned, and kept up, and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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

Great place

Great relaxing place to stay with amazing views. And lovely kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff very helpful, friendly, professional, and very informative. Will definitely stay at the Vista again and recommend to others. Tia was the best!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, clean nice rooms with a wonderful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023