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Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Porch
BBQ/picnic Area
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the area

Gloucester

At Sea Lion Motel and Cottages you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Good Harbor Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Schooner Adventure. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a computer station, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this East Gloucester motel include Massachusetts Bay and Cape Ann Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cape Ann Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Ann Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Burn Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Sea Lion Motel and Cottages. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gloucester motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Gloucester motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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

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 3 November 2025 to 30 April 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 3 November and 15 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
  • 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 10 per day

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 - C0006321070
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 C0006321070. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Yep, Sea Lion Motel and Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

Yep, Sea Lion Motel and Cottages is a short 15-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach.

Does Sea Lion Motel and Cottages have a pool?

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 9 PM.

Does Sea Lion Motel and Cottages serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

No, Sea Lion Motel and Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

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

Are pets allowed at Sea Lion Motel and Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was all around wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel had a real boutique feel. Everything had been thought of to enhance your stay pretty decor in the room, very homely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quaint, staff was very friendly. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small, basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stsy, clean, comfortable bed and very friendly staff. Good access to train station for an evening visit to Salem.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The area was beautiful and the location was close to various restaurants and the train.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I fished the Yankee Clipper for 2 days and were up and out each morning before breakfast. We only encountered the room conditions, ice for our catch, convenience to the boat, and parking - all were excellent. We were looking for a great price and convenience and the Sea Lion met both!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was clean, comfortable and cheery with lots of natural lighting. It was centrally located between Gloucester and Rockport, and an easy drive to Essex.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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