The Vista

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Good Harbor Beach

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Terrace/patio
Double Room, Ground Floor | Beach/ocean view
View from property
Front of property
Double Room, Balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$366
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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22 Thatcher Rd., Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Place, Good Harbor Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Gloucester
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingaersheek Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

ADA Premium King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gloucester

At The Vista you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Good Harbor Beach and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Schooner Adventure. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage and a vending machine. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Gloucester hotel include Cape Ann and Wingaersheek Beach.

What's nearby

  • Good Harbor Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Long Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seaport Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Vista

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Good Harbor Beach
Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Vista. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gloucester hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1960
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Vista offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 (81 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat (48 centimetre 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 14 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. The tax ID number is C0004171070. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Vista?

Yep, The Vista has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Vista?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vista on 8 Nov 2025 start from AU$365.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Vista?

Yep, The Vista is a short 9-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach.

Does The Vista have a pool?

The Vista has an outdoor pool.

Does The Vista serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is available at The Vista.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Vista?

No, The Vista does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Vista?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Vista?

No, pets are not allowed.