Emerson Inn

3.5 star property

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Sundeck
Seasonal outdoor pool
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, books
Seaside King Deluxe | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $326
$292 nightly
$326 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA, 01966
  • Place, Halibut Point State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Granite Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Back Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Neighborhood Queen

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Rockport Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood King

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 154 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 224 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 168 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 192 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Balcony Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 126 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Balcony Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 126 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rockport

Located in Rockport, Emerson Inn is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Halibut Point State Park and Motif No 1. .This historic hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Good Harbor Beach and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Maritime Gloucester.

What's nearby

  • Halibut Point State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Granite Pier - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Back Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Halibut Point Reservation - 10 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Paper House - 10 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze Liquors - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fleur Cuisine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Emerson Inn

Emerson Inn offers 36 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rockport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Stay in one of 36 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at The Parlor Bar, a beachfront bistro which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Parlor Bar - This beachfront bistro serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Parlor Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1856
  • Communal living room
  • Georgian architecture
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 8 and April 14.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 - C0005442520
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Emerson Inn
Emerson Inn Sea
Emerson Inn Sea Rockport
Emerson Sea
Emerson Sea Rockport
Emerson Inn By The Sea Hotel Rockport
Emerson Inn Rockport
Emerson Rockport
Emerson Inn By The Sea
Emerson Inn Hotel
Emerson Inn Rockport
Emerson Inn Hotel Rockport

Emerson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 266 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was fresh, location was nostalgic, excellent ocean views and sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN and Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Owner on duty to help and oversee. Peaceful and very enjoyable visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view of the ocean and restful location in a historic hotel that helps you relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was perfect from desk to room to breakfast. The view of the ocean during far away hurricane was exciting. The outdoor pool looks inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Venue
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful opportunity to stay at such a unique property. Fantastic service, beautiful vistas, all of the amenities. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Someone helped us carry our luggage up the stairs, provided suggestions for restaurants and overall very hospitable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic quintessential New England
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to relax and unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

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

50th Birthday Trip

Our stay was amazing. The views were incredibel. The food was fantastic. We loved having windows facing the ocean and leaving them open at night. This was my 50th birthday trip and we are definitely planning to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Third visit and we keep coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a wedding during the weekend. The property was very picturesque. It was quite while we were there and zero issues. Breakfast was good, bed was clean and comfortable. Kids loved it and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Amenities
Fruit flies all over the food that was put out for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere from the moment we arrived was amazing! The staff members truly made you feel welcomed and were very helpful. We will surely return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

First class

Great hotel! Bed extremely comfortable! Nice linens and towels! Hotel is historic so it’s not a contemporary place but has some very nice updates. The pool is salt water and overlooks the ocean. Felt very much like Being at a resort right here in New England. Food that we had was excellent and the stafff are extremely inviting and warm. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff. They were so kind to me and my husband as we planned our wedding near by and allowed us to take some beautiful first look photos. We will absolutely be back to visit these wonderful people. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great!

Great hotel. Maintains the antique look. Congenial staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here. We plan to come back. Only one suggestion would be to have some sort of breakfast even if a light continental breakfast. Lovely staff. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Ocean side Inn

Lovely to sit on deck overlooking green, pool and ocean. So relaxing, stately yet unpretentious. Wonderful breakfast served daily. Bed, pillows, comforter comfortable. Shower perfect. Would love to go back. Scenery is so priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ignasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterfront view from the hotel porch is amazing. The hotel is very cozy and nice. Unfortunatelly, there's no elevator to access the second or third floors where my room was, so carrying the luggage is a hassle. The room is correct and confortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Emerson was a great place to get away from it all. With that, be aware that there is very little, if any, taxi, Uber, or Lyft access. Other than that, make sure you watch the moonrise as it is spectacular. The provided breakfast was very good and fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the ocean setting. There is a public path to the rocks on the ocean where we sat on the rocks - stunning! Also love the French inspired music they play in the common area. We did not get to use the pool due to cool temps and rain but plan to return next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Charming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very late check in. Response from person at the desk? “You want a clean room right?” Very nonchalant about causing delays for numerous guests. We missed our dinner reservations in Gloucester. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025