Harborview Inn, Gloucester

3.5-star inns

Harborview Inn

71 Western Avenue | Gloucester, MASSACHUSETTS MA 01930, US View Map

8.9 V. good 240 Reviews View Map

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Rooms

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In every room: Air conditioning · TV · Shower · Bathtub or shower

Budget King Room with Sea View

9.29 m²

Ocean view

King Room with Sea View

13.94 m²

Ocean viewDesk

King Suite

46.45 m²

Ocean viewBathtubRefrigerator

Queen Room

18.58 m²

Garden viewBathtubDesk

King Studio

27.87 m²

Ocean viewBathtubRefrigerator

Key facts

Property type: 3.5-star inns
Address: 71 Western Avenue | Gloucester, MASSACHUSETTS MA 01930, US
Nearby landmark: Fishermens Monument · 0.1 mi (straight line)
Nearest airport: Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) · 13 mi (straight line)
Check-in / check-out: 15:00 / 11:00
Top facilities: Free parking, Free Wi-Fi
Guest score: 8.9/10 from 240 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

Great for activities
Located in heart of Gloucester
Excellent room comfort & quality

About Harborview Inn

Featuring a terrace, Harborview Inn is located in Gloucester in the Massachusetts region, a 5-minute walk from Pavilion Beach and 17 miles from Peabody Essex Museum. With a garden, the 3-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Each room has a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at the inn have a sea view.

Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. A continental breakfast is available at Harborview Inn. The House of the Seven Gables is 17 miles from the accommodation.

Logan Airport is 30 miles away.

Top Amenities

Free parking
Free Wi-Fi

Location

71 Western Avenue | Gloucester, MASSACHUSETTS MA 01930, US

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Services & Facilities

18 amenities in 9 categories.

Food & Drinks

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Takeout dining services available

General

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Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Media & Technology

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Free Wi-Fi

Outdoor Recreation

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Garden
Sun Deck

Room Amenities

5 items

Air Conditioning
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Allergy-free rooms available

Services and Conveniences

4 items

Luggage storage & lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless payment available
Designated Smoking Area

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Transportation

2 items

Free Parking
On-site parking

Health Services

1 item

Process in place to check health of guests

Business facilities

1 item

Fax/photocopying

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

Check-in

15:00
Check-out

11:00

Groups: No special conditions apply for groups.
Internet: WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking: Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy: Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

FAQs about Harborview Inn

What are the check-in and check-out times at Harborview Inn?

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

What is there to see near Harborview Inn?

Places nearby include Fishermens Monument, Gloucester Fisherman Statue and The Cut.

Which facilities does Harborview Inn have?

Facilities include free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Is parking available?

Yes, free parking is available.

Does Harborview Inn offer business services?

Yes, it offers fax and photocopying.

How far is Harborview Inn from the airport?

Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) is about 13 mi away in a straight line.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

8.9 /10

V. good

Based on 240 Reviews

Paula

Family with young children · Oct 17, 2024

9.0

Superb Liked: Located on the promenade, perfect for an early morning stroll. We visited in late October, a great time to go, very quiet but most places in town still open. The hotel is very old and full of character. Very clean and cosy. A good choice for breakfast, especially the fruit scones!

Deirdre

Couple · Nov 3, 2024

9.0

Liked: Charming inn with friendly owner in a lovely location, convenient to beeches, parks, restaurants and shops.

sheila

Couple · Nov 10, 2024

5.0

Disliked: There were extention cords running everywhere. I worried about a fire. The room was smaller than an nyc hotel. The waterview was a bit exaggerated. Parking was out front but on a very busy street. Did not know till I booked it was a 3rd floor walk up on very steep stairs. Could have st

John

Group Traveler · Nov 11, 2024

8.0

Nice place

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Michael

Solo Traveler · Mar 12, 2025

9.0

Superb

Michael

Solo Traveler · Mar 29, 2025

10.0

Liked: Amazing views. Amazing owner. Disliked: Everything was great

Kathi

Solo Traveler · May 10, 2025

10.0

The atmosphere of the 200 plus year building settles every bit of anxiety that you might have walked in with! You leave Liked: Harborview is an amazing Inn to be able to stay at. It feels like home with your favorite relative cooking you breakfast!

ROUSSEAU

Couple · Jun 11, 2025

10.0

John was a great host! Liked: great! Disliked: everything was awesome

Dawn

Solo Traveler · Jun 25, 2025

9.0

Liked: Great location on the water. The owner was wonderful.

Jackie

Couple · Jul 9, 2025

10.0

Liked: Wonderful stay here, the owner is very nice and it was such a cute place. Would recommend to anyone looking to book a trip here

Null

Couple · Jul 12, 2025

10.0

Harborview exceeded our expectations nd we enjoyed our two night stay in every respect! Liked: Harborview was charming and had an interesting history. It was clean and well appointed. The location across from the water was perfect to enjoy the views, to stroll for pleasure, to walk to shopping and r

Ellen S.

Couple · Aug 4, 2025

10.0

Was good for 1 night. Liked: Very quaint Disliked: Climbing up 3 floors

Carroll

Couple · Aug 5, 2025

9.0

I saw the other rooms on the property and would give the harborview inn a rating of 9/ 10 if I had stayed in a diff Liked: The owner John, his hospitality, the location, & the cleanliness. Disliked: Our room was very small & up more than 30 stairs, which was unexpected. I have arthritis and now hav

philip

Couple · Aug 20, 2025

10.0

John was a lovely host. Liked: Convenient and close to water

Piper

Couple · Aug 30, 2025

9.0

Liked: The location and the view from the reception/dining room was wonderful.

Samantha

Couple · Sep 2, 2025

10.0

Quintessential New England B&B stay with a lovely host! Liked: This Inn had a fantastic view of the harbor and very cozy accommodations. The rooms had good access to wifi and a dedicated work space. The room had a lovely attached bathroom and freshly baked chocolate banana bread at breakfast. Dislik

Laura

Couple · Sep 5, 2025

10.0

Liked: This was our first B&B experience in New England and it didn’t disappoint. John was very hospitable and a pleasure to chat with. We loved the front porch and being able to sit out during the evening with a drink to unwind.

D'Auria

Couple · Sep 21, 2025

10.0

Liked: Friendly staff, beautiful home, and amazing location

jeffrey

Couple · Oct 2, 2025

5.0

Great location, a bit expensive, close to restaurants Liked: Location, decent breakfast Disliked: Bathroom is straight out of 1950! Remodeling must be done.

Grace

Couple · Jan 19, 2026

9.0

Liked: Location was excellent and breakfast was less than we thought it would be.

Joan

Couple · Jan 19, 2026

10.0

Gracious hosts and clean comfortable room lovely breakfast everything was great!! Liked: Great location with nice views of the water!

Christopher

Couple · Jan 20, 2026

9.0

Cozy, great location, and hospitable Liked: The host was gracious and welcoming. View and accessibility were excellent

David

Couple · Apr 16, 2026

10.0

My and wife are hoping to visit again. We would definitely stay at Harbor view again. Liked: The host John and his son Sam were friendly and very informative in helping to navigate the area. John's knowledge of the history of Gloucester was very interesting and added something extra when exploring.

Karen

Solo Traveler · May 20, 2026

10.0

Liked: It was beautiful!

Leah

Solo Traveler · May 28, 2026

10.0

Had a lovely stay, would book again. Liked: Charming inn in a great location, my room was very cozy and comfortable, friendly staff and a nice breakfast in the beautiful dining room.