Excellent. Location could not be better and we snagged an ocean front for night one. The room and…read morebathroom was spacious for Cape Ann. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. The rooms outside deck was spacious and the ocean water lapped on the sand and rocks below. The staff was absolutely great. Friendly, accommodating and competent. The view was of the open ocean, Bears Neck, and back beach. Awesome. The 4th of July Parade walks right by the hotel and the Bonfire is a 30 second walk away. Bears Neck and the many shops, restaurants, lobster pounds, art dealers, jewelers, artist, glass blowers and more is a very short walk away.

I rarely write negative reviews. No one is perfect and things do go wrong sometimes. With Captain's…read moreBounty, when things went wrong, the hotel became very defensive and denied any accountability, and turned it around and blamed it on the customer. I have been waiting for two weeks for a refund and an explanation/apology, the hotel simply refused to respond. On 07/03/2026, I and my three young children arrived at Captain's Bounty on the Beach for a two night stay for the July 4th weekend. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the reservation because there were wasps inside our room. Specifically, there was a dead wasp on the bathroom floor upon our arrival, which was unacceptable because hotels are expected to check the room right before guest arrival. Disgusted, I immediately picked it up with a tissue and flushed down the toilet. Subsequently, we saw another 6 wasps in total and I was scared that it would fly so I quickly caught it with tissue and flushed down the toilet. I did not think to take a picture for evidence because I and my children were scared. Because the wasps are dangerous and especially my children are young, we did not feel safe to stay for the night and had to cancel the reservation, which was very disappointing as we drove almost two hours to get to the hotel and we were left without a plan for the holiday weekend. I wanted a refund since we had to cancel the reservation for safety reasons. I spoke with the front desk, who immediately insinuated that we wanted to cancel because we didn't have an oceanfront room, which was not the reason for the cancellation; the wasps and our safety was. The hotel has two separate buildings, one is right on the beach, and the other one is across the street next to a historical cemetery. It was not ideal but I would not cancel the reservation just because of that and lose our money. Unfortunately the wasps were just too much for our family to make it work. In the written communication that followed, the hotel kept forcing a point that the location was the reason for the cancellation, while demonstrating no accountability for having wasps in their hotel room, which is a completely unacceptable safety hazard. The hotel also questioned my honesty by pointing out that I took my children to the beach that day. Seeing wasps in the room was a shock and our vacation was not going the way we hoped. We all felt unsafe and disappointed. However as the mother and the only adult, I am responsible for my children and had to make sure they were affected as little as possible. Also I don't tend to act on impulse and usually take my time to think things through before acting. It was a long drive on a hot day and I tried to lighten their mood and let them spend some time at the beach while I thought things through what the best plan was for my family, and the conclusion was that we could not see ourselves sleep in a room with wasps at night. The fact that the hotel uses this against me was absurd and shows the absence of compassion. We paid over $900 for nothing but disappointment and a waste of our family's time. Admitting no fault on their end and refusing to refund our money, the defensiveness the hotel demonstrated is a clear indicator that they do not have customer's best interest at heart and aren't willing to take accountability when they should have. Keep accusing the customer and shifting blame onto the customer is not how a business with integrity should operate. Being treated this unfairly as a consumer, I am deeply disappointed. The hotel kept saying no wasps were found later. But that has NOTHING to do with what we experienced as an individual customer and the hotel has not accepted any responsibility for this. In addition, the hotel was able to rent the room out Saturday night, but still refused to refund my money, which made it even more disappointing. It's easy when everything is smooth. However it's when there is conflict that the true color shows.

Had a lovely stay. Room was clean and good sized. The king bed was comfortable while the deck and…read moreocean sounds were also very relaxing. The desk folks were helpful and pleasant. Housekeeping was immaculate and responsive. This is a location central to everything: stores, restaurants, breakfast places, and, of course, Motif #1. Only negative was that the Hideaway opened the day we were leaving so we weren't able to avail ourselves of that during our stay. Otherwise, gotta rate this place an eleven out of ten! Will definitely be back!!!

Gorgeous town Gorgeous views…read moreTiny and I mean TINY room (room 1) Restaurant literally next door Gorgeous little shops near by Friendly staff and passer bys SUPER CLEAN

The Cove is a great option for staying in Rockport. It's a4+ rating in my book…read more I've enjoyed Front beach for 60+ years so staying directly across the street on a beautiful 2 day getaway couldn't be beat! We stayed in Rm 3, booked last minute and all that was available. Smart checkin is awesome and efficient. The room while small, was inviting, clean comfortable! AC was super, bed firm but comfy and water pressure great! The outside deck overlooking Front beach was perfect on a clear sunny August day! In season, beer and wine are offered. Nice Adirondack chairs, a few high top tables and other seating ida available to enjoy the view, eat your takeout, sip your coffee or beverage while Enjoying a relaxing view. Parking is a short walk away! Room has a micro, small fridge and kuerig. We will definitely return to enjoy the Cove in the future.

Room was fine. Price is somewhat reasonable. However, I'm not thrilled with this concept of remote…read morecheck in/check out as a business model. Would it really break the balance sheet to have an on-site manager at a front desk? No, it wouldn't. Not sure if I'll ever book another room here again now that I know the owners don't hire humans.

It was clean! That' is always #1 with me. And the grounds…read moreare lovely and wonderfully landscaped with beautiful flowers. EDIT: I OVERLOOKED VIEWING PICTURES THAT GUESTS POSTED AND ... EWWW! I DON'T KNOW IF THEY TOOK IT UP A COUPLE NOTCHES, OR IF I JUST GOT LUCKY WITH A CLEAN ROOM. I WILL AGREE WITH ONE PICTURE THOUGH, THE INSIDE OF THE COFFEEMAKER HAD THE NORMAL RESIDUE ON IT, WHICH EVEN AT HOME GROSSES ME OUT. BUT I MYSELF WOULD NEVER USE A HOTEL ROOM COFFEE MAKER. However so many reviews state the staff is friendly ... I never saw a smile on any of them let alone any friendliness. Not a big deal. But what WAS a big deal to us was the misleading description on their website under amenities that they offer a hot breakfast. The only things that are hot are the coffees, the hot water, and the toaster. If you're thinking of the breakfasts other hotels call a hot continental breakfast ... (eggs, sausage or bacon, hash browns, Belgian waffle maker), don't! So besides the hot coffee, there's juice, cold cereal, instant oatmeal packets, yogurt, fruit, bagels, English muffins, and packaged danish, muffins and cookies. At least it was something considering the room was over $300. EDIT: THERE ARE ALSO TWO PICTURES OF THE BEAUTIFUL HOT AND "YUMMY" CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. FIRST, IT IS NOT THE ROCKPORT INN, AND SECONDLY IT WAS POSTED BY THE BUSINESS OWNER! TSK! TSK! And their Hotel market, with snacks, beverages, and convenience items. HaHaHa! It's a closet without a door. A cooler with soda, maybe water and juice, and several little baskets with snacks ... like grocery store family packs of tiny individual pouches that are usually labeled not for resale! I bought two tiny bags of cheez-itz and a coke for $10! They didn't get enough out of me for the room! So was it like $2.50 for each one gulper package of crackers and $5 for a can of coke? And I don't know what were considered convenience items, there were only the limited snacks and drinks ... forget toothpaste or Tylenol or any other toiletry or OTC item. When asked, they said sometimes they have things like that if people leave them behind! WHAT? We did love the little courtyard outside the pool area with all the patio furniture and fire pit ... but the pit should be right in the middle so more people can enjoy it. The first night our family of 10 just huddled in a corner because there were already 8 people around it who didn't seem to want to share. The second night we just grabbed some chairs and put them closer, saying "you don't mind if we join you, do you"? Of course we doubted they'd say no, but if the fire were in the middle, more people would be able to enjoy it. And there's plenty of room out there for those who don't want to sit near it, to have a quiet area elsewhere. Would I go back again? If I had a reason to go back to that area, I definitely would, but it's highly unlikely because this time we were there for a wedding being held at the Beaumont Hotel, 10 min. down the road, (which I understand was a DEFINITE ripoff)!Their standard king or 2 queen rooms were anywhere from $600 - $1,200! So I'm still going to rate the Rockport Inn a 4 ... I'm just subtracting the on star for the lack of friendliness and food!

Nonexistent WiFi…read more Whole toilet literally moves when you use it - not affixed to floor securely. And no I am not overweight. Tatty, cheap, damaged furniture and a popcorn ceiling. $280 for a mid-week night and it has a popcorn ceiling. Bugs and webs on ceiling. Shower rail coming out of wall both ends. Bath tub faucet not affixed to wall. Ironing board hanger coming out of wall. Took pictures / videos of everything when I arrived and when I left because I read a review where they charged $100 for something that the occupant honestly reported as damaged. Comfort Inn standard but 2 1/2 times the price. $100 hold for 'incidentals'. There's no mini bar and 'free' breakfast, so what exactly could 'incidentals' be? It's a damage deposit. Call it what it is. Not declared before booking so I wasn't expecting it. If they don't refund it I'll be disputing it via a chargeback with my credit card. Crappy coffee in the room. $280 a night and crappy coffee along with crappy powdered 'creamer'. The 'free' breakfast is a literal carb-fest of prepackaged crap. For $280 a night I expect *some* form of protein. Almost refused me when I arrived because I didn't have a physical credit card when checking in, just a digital wallet. I had already paid for the full stay before arriving. Motel did not state during booking the need for a physical credit card on check-in which is why I didn't bring one, having already paid in full. It's a glorified motel. Doors on the street. As a single woman I would never have booked here if I had known that. I thought I was booking a proper hotel. Especially at $280 for a mid-week night. Deeply disappointed.

Thank you, Seafarer Inn and the City of Rockport, for what will certainly go down in my…read moreHannah-Montana-themed journal as the most peaceful day of '07. Special props to the Atlantic Ocean for being cold and fun to swim in.

Chris and the rest of the staff at The Seafarer Inn are top marks!…read moreMy person and I stayed there the week before Memorial Day weekend and it was wonderful! Unbelievable views, quaint accommodations and perfect location to the center of town! I would highly recommend a stay here! Also, Chris is a Rock Star!! We left some very important items in our room inadvertently and Chris found them. He called us immediately and then overnighted the items to us!! A total Rock Star and Rock Star service!! Thank you Chris!!

There are no elevators as this is an old Inn, not a modern remake of an old inn, its the real deal…read more I have balance and leg weakness issues and the stairs were well worth the view. Also the staff is more than willing to help with luggage. I had a single room with a queen sized bed that couldn't have been more comfortable. The room itself was spotlessly clean. I have been in 4 and 5 star modern hotels that were not as clean. The view was the star though, a panoramic view of the ocean, no other decoration needed. The staff could not have been more responsive or accommodating. Everyone was friendly and eager to help in any way. The service was spot on and the food, even during these crazy times, was amazing. As I was dinning with a friend I couldn't help but notice a new staff member being trained on the proper way to clear and clean the tables, as a nurse I was impressed. The Emerson is nestled in a quiet neighborhood by the ocean. There are numerous public foot paths down to the ocean through the area. I walked down to the rocks just off the property to watch the sunrise. Halibut Point State Park is just a short walk down the road or It can be accessed on the public foot paths. I would bring rugged shoes as it is rocky and muddy in some areas after a rain. I was thinking my walking polls would not have been a bad idea, but I have balance issues. The area itself has many points of interest. Bearskin Neck had shops open with limited access, but still a lovely walk to the top of the neck and down town. I was happy to explore the area and just relax on the huge wrap around veranda or at the pool. This was truly a wonderful way to relax and destress and I look forward to many more trips to the Emerson. Next time I'm bringing the hubby.

See for yourself....These are the pictures you don't see. The HVAC - they actually warn you…read more No elevator - read the fine print. Pretty.

Fantastic historic old house directly on the rocky seashore, of beautiful Rockport!…read moreDon't miss feeling like you are lucky enough to live there! Mike, your very personable, and helpful host, will make your stay unforgettable! We stayed in one of my real hero's room, Paul Newman, and it was amazing with its own Sunroom, and porch !! The best Rockport experience!! Don't miss it....

Beware: No dogs allowed on the property, including at the outdoor bar. Some very nice folks let us…read moreknow about the disappointing policy. It's a huge bummer. But....as we were obviously walking away to our car...another employee, big and burly, was unnecessarily rude and yelled that dogs were not allowed on the property. Yankee Inn: please change your policy and let Mr Mean Guy know that there's no use in adding insult to injury

I considered this a highlight of our coastal Massachusetts trip -- mostly because of the…read moresignificance of this establishment - we even overnighted above the bar and the accommodations, while dated, were safe and clean! Despite the historic significance of Gloucester's beginnings in the 1620s, this bar became the model for the set used in filming the movie, The Perfect Storm, and the actual bar frequented by the characters portrayed by actors in telling us of the list lives of the fishermen aboard the Andrea Gail. Among so many others, their names are further memorialized nearby at a sculpture of a fisherman at the wheel and dedicated to they that go down to the sea in ships..."

A trip to Gloucester is not complete without a stop at The Crows Nest. Apart from its famous…read moredepiction in The Perfect Storm this is a chill respite from the typical fair you can find anywhere. Grab a beer, thumb through the photo album, chat with some amazing regulars and others from all over the world and buy a t-shirt but don't miss it!

We celebrated birthday dinner at the Beauport restaurant. We were able to get a table overlooking…read morethe water. We had to wait 20 minutes but they allowed us to go to the roof deck/pool for a beverage while we waited.

Beautiful location but do not recommend staying there overnight. Restaurant was good but hotel very…read morepoorly managed. Pool is over run by day passes the hotel sells for $20 meanwhile I paid $600/night and couldn't get a seat. When spoke with manager was dismissed and said they are paying guests also. She also lied about their policy. Trash on roof from rooftop guests in photo.