Casually Elegant Inn & House Rental

Enjoy your visit to Cape Ann in this architecturally detailed Grand Georgian, nestled in the heart of downtown Gloucester, MA, just footsteps to Main Street, the harbor & the train to Boston.

Best for independent travelers who prefer maximum privacy, simplicity and a slower, self-directed pace.

Under new management since 2009

A charming inn offering both old world and modern accommodations at old world prices!

Two blocks to beautiful Magnolia Harbor Beach, and walking distance to Coolidge Reservation's Ocean Lawn, Rafe's Chasm, Ravenswood Park, and other scenic spots.

Under four miles to downtown Gloucester & Manchester, Stage Fort Park, commuter rail, St. Peter's Square, whale watch & charter boats, great restaurants, shops, museums, more beaches...

A delightful locale for weddings, reunions, lawn parties, and events of all sorts.

 Most of our rooms feature a spectacular harbor view and all have private baths. All our rooms feature cable TV, air conditioning and a telephone. All our guests are invited to a complimentary continental breakfast featuring fresh fruits and pastries from around the Cape Ann area.

Cape Ann Motor Inn is located on beautiful Cape Ann, just 30 miles northeast of Boston. We are situated directly on Long Beach on the Rockport/Gloucester line. All of our kitchenettes and guest rooms overlook the ocean, with a beautiful view of Thacher Island and its twin lighthouses, just off the coast of Rockport. The sunrises here are unforgettable. We are open all year, so you can enjoy a great Gloucester beachfront vacation or quiet off-season getaway here on Cape Ann.

The Blue Shutters Beachside Inn has something for everyone -- a variety of uniquely decorated rooms that can accommodate single guests, couples and groups of all sizes.  Following are descriptions of just some of the choices.  All but three of our guest rooms offer breathtaking views of Good Harbor Beach

All rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, cable television and wireless Internet connections. All guests have access to the Main Room and the grounds of the Blue Shutters -- both facing Good Harbor Beach.  In addition, continental breakfast is available to our guests during peak seasons.

The Sea Lion Motel, located on the Cape Ann coast in Gloucester, Massachusetts,  offers several types of accommodations:  motel rooms, cottages, efficiency units and deluxe rooms in our main house.  All cottages and efficiencies are furnished and have full kitchens. All motel rooms, cottages and efficiencies have Cable TV, air conditioning, and are tastefully decorated with full modern baths.

Located in the historic Rocky Neck Art Colony, overlooking Smith's Cove, we offer clean, comfortable, waterfront one bedroom efficiency rooms and suites, all equipped with kitchen facilities and private bathrooms.  Most rooms and suites have decks overlooking the water.

Our year-round hotel features on the water rooms with balconies overlooking beautiful salt water marshes. Walk from your room through our indoor skywalks to our lobby, Spa, pool, jacuzzi, and function room. Spend time relaxing at our indoor, glass enclosed year-round chlorine-free pool and jacuzzi or catch some rays on the sun deck overlooking the Annisquam River and marina. Enjoy a relaxing treatment from our Spa menu or participate in one of our Wellness Classes including Yoga, and Pilates - be sure to treat yourself, while you are here!