Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
BBQ/picnic Area
Terrace/patio

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

Motel in Gloucester with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
This motel features an outdoor pool, a computer station, and a garden. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite.
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Gloucester motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Sea Lion Motel and Cottages's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Good Harbor Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a computer, a terrace, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 15 minutes by foot from Good Harbor Beach and a 2-minute drive from Schooner Adventure
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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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 available

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

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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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Our room was good but I found the front desk clerk to be a bit rude. She was preoccupied with the rules do not smoke etc (which I never would do as I hate cigarette smoke and I do not smoke). She could have been more welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff. able to open windows
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathleen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary T

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

Great Place to Stay

Very clean! Staff is very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, the shower was hot with water pressure and bed was comfortable. Win, win, win!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

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

Perfect spot!

Great location, easy to find. The hotel/cottages were clean and welcoming. The pool area was perfect! The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very nice. Only stayed for 2 nights but wished we could have stayed longer! We Will definitely return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was a little hard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Affordable Stay

The motel was very nice.The room we stayed in was cozy. It was up to date, not old. Quiet area and close to everything. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Overnight

Great property, close to downtown and beaches, staff super friendly. Pool clean. Rooms very clean, beds comfortable. Only complaint would be that the air conditioning needs to be cleaned/upgraded, it gave off a very musty odor, so we had to turn it off which made the room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Belchertown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A few minor changes needed.

The included breakfast is takeaway muffins, yogurt, and snack bars; there isn’t a dining area. The bathroom fan is very noisy and connected to the light via a single switch. The switch can’t be turned on at night as the fan noise will awaken anyone sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ileana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast is perfect
Rockport
Wingaersheek  beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Westport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. The beds are very comfortable. Would highly recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience for my first solo trip! Great location to walk to the beach! Many restaurants within 10 minutes. Lisa at the front desk great! Room comfortable. Affordable for area. I would highly recommend. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shardei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Enjoyed the pool, and the provided rafts in the pool. Pool is close to the room also. Beds seem good! Fridge amd freezer work well. Friendly fast checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025