Harbor Light Inn

3.5 star property
Colonial inn with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property – evening/night
Front of property – evening/night
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Buffet
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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58 Washington St, Marblehead, MA, 01945
  • Place, Peabody Essex Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Witch Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, House of the Seven Gables
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Fireplace Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Fireplace / Spa Tub Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room (3rd Floor/No Elevator Access)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Marblehead

At Harbor Light Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Fort Sewall. Highlights at this Colonial inn include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Harbor Light Inn Tavern serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast. The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Marblehead inn include Salem Museum and Peabody Essex Museum.

What's nearby

  • Peabody Essex Museum - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Salem Museum - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Salem Witch Museum - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • House of the Seven Gables - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Endicott College - 18 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Lynn Station - 10 min drive
  • Salem Station - 16 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gerry 5 V.F.A. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Village Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marblehead Yacht Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Harbor Light Inn

Colonial inn with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Harbor Light Inn. Self parking is free.

This Colonial Marblehead inn is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1820
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Harbor Light Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Marblehead inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Harbor Light Inn Tavern

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1820
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 - C0005311680
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0005311680. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Harbor Light Inn
Harbor Light Inn Marblehead
Harbor Light Marblehead
Light Inn
Harbor Light Hotel Marblehead
Harbor Light Inn Inn
Harbor Light Inn Marblehead
Harbor Light Inn Inn Marblehead

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Harbor Light Inn?

Yep, Harbor Light Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Harbor Light Inn?

Yep, Harbor Light Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Gas House Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does Harbor Light Inn have a pool?

Harbor Light Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from May to October.

What makes Harbor Light Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Harbor Light Inn.

Does Harbor Light Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Harbor Light Inn?

No, Harbor Light Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Harbor Light Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Harbor Light Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Harbor Light Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Harbor Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 306 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice place but room way too small!

This is a very quaint hotel (there are only 2 'hotels' in Marblehead). The staff were very friendly & helpful, and the main floor (sitting room, dining room, little bar, outdoor greenspace with pool and firepit) was beautiful and spacious, so all good there. However, our room (room 31) was extremely small for two people and their belongings. There was nowhere to put anything! The small dresser was mostly taken up with a Keurig & telephone and the nightstands had lamps with large bases, so they took up most of the space. The bathroom was tiny, with only a 2" shelf above the sink to place anything on it. In addition, the air conditioning window unit was extremely loud; every time it kicked on during the night, it woke us up. This room for two nights was over $800. Another member of our group stayed at a great Airbnb which was quite spacious and had a full kitchen, for almost half the price of Harbor Light Inn. My advice would be to check around before booking lodging in Marblehead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very glad we found this unique B&B. Quiet, comfortable and romantic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Loved the in-house tavern, pool, and patio!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn!! Wonderful staff, breakfast and easy walking to area shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Superb

The bed was the most comfortable I have ever had in a hotel. The staff was courteous, friendly, and helpful. The warm had a warm welcoming feeling. Superb.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was friendly and had a warm, homey feel. The place itself is beautiful and has a charming, unique character due to its age. My husband would have liked to see omelets or scrambled eggs offered at breakfast—he missed having the typical warm breakfast we usually enjoy at bed and breakfast places. I would reccomend this place for sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Wonderful

Cousins from out of state were visiting so I splurged and treated myself to a wonderful accommodation.
The Inns cozy bar was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, Pembroke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't recommend this lovely place highly enough! Everything was delightful, and the location is excellent. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. I had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very beautiful, comfortable property to stay at. The jetted hot tub was great! Staff was extremely firendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the different nooks and rooms to enjoy our brekafast our cup of coffee. The small tavern was fun, comfortable and had great cocktails. We walked all over and bonus find was Redd's Pond where we were able to ice skate! Great restuarants very close by. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

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

Lovely Inn within walking distance of many things

We loved it here. It is a very nice inn that was quiet, has a great breakfast, great sheets and friendly staff. And parking. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location. Staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

engle

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at the harbor light! Family owned and operated, and it shows and every detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The harbor light was incredible, the rooms were clean, well appointed with incredibly comfortable beds. The staff were equally as amazing, Mary and Mark were highlights, super helpful and great conversations in the pub. Will for sure be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay and then visit Salem. The facilities and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous stay for a long romantic weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024