This review is specifically for the Oceanfront Breakfast Cafe. While we have stayed at the Inn several times, we continue to come back for the Breakfast Cafe. When they say the best breakfast in Gloucester, it's not an exaggeration! The couple that owns the Inn/Cafe are very hospitable and welcoming people. I've been visiting for the past 15+ years and every stay and meal has always been exceptional. Additionally, the staff they hire and employ is equally committed. It is truly a five-star operation. We were recently up in the area visiting Gloucester and Rockport. As always, one of those mornings meant we had to stop at Atlantis Oceanfront Cafe! It is a MUST. I almost hate letting this gem/secret out. It is the best place for breakfast with the very best view. It is post-card perfect. Your window table overlooks the rocks+water and you can visually see and hear the waves crashing against the rocks. It doesn't get much more picturesque or scenic than that! While the menu has changed a bit since my last visit, the quality has not. The breakfast portions are very generous and everything is of the highest quality. Our favorite is the eggs Benedict. Those perfectly poached eggs resting on top of those bakery-quality English muffins. The tender Canadian bacon. The perfect amount of creamy, perfectly seasoned hollandaise sauce. The side of tender and perfectly seasoned breakfast potatoes. It doesn't get any better than that in my book! Another favorite of mine is their GIANT Fresh Blueberry Pancakes. They remind me greatly of every childhood trip to the Atlantis and Gloucester. I've always told my family if I had to have one last breakfast, let's hope Atlantis Cafe is in season! I am not joking either! Service is always top priority. Friendly and expeditious. The kitchen is open to the dining room and their culinary takes true pride in every plate they put out. If you're looking for the best breakfast with the best view in Gloucester, Atlantis Oceanfront is the place. I did notice the secret has gotten out as of late! We did have a short 15-minute wait this last visit. Parking can also be challenging given the lot size and guest/staff vehicles parked for the Inn. The patience is worth the reward! Best Breakfast in Gloucester. Period. Wonderful, Involved Owners. read more

This review is only for the Atlantis oceanfront cafe that is part of the inn. Service was spot on where we were greeted by the hostess who was very courteous and accommodating for part of 7. They pulled some tables and chairs together to fit us all in a row. The setting and ambiance is very diner like with the address of the great ocean view. The menu was only one page but had all the essentials for a great breakfast. The waitress was quick off the mark to grab our drink orders. The coffee nice a hot, good cup of joe. 5/5 Fish cakes and eggs - I wanted to try something unique and they had this spectacular dish on menu. The fish cakes contained fresh chunks of fish and was seasoned just right. It wasn't too salty so went well with the spinach. The home fries were good and eggs over easy were done perfectly. The soft egg yolk broke and oozed just fine over the fish cakes. Definitely will come back again for breakfast when in the area. read more

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Oh my gosh. What a beautiful place. You can't beat the views. The beds were comfortable and the restaurant had wonderful food. I loved sitting on the balcony watching the waves. My only criticism is that the balconies are all connected so you couldn't keep you door open with the screen door. read more

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Super friendly staff! Amazing views from every room! Very clean room with a really comfortable bed!!! Fantastic pool with plenty of chairs! Highly recommend!!! read more

From the checkin to our last minute here everyone was super friendly. This hotel is always immaculate. Our room had an amazing view and it was also immaculate. We can see why it was rated so high and we would return again. Great location shout out to Kevin and Bethany read more

Fantastic food, service, and views. Try the Irish breakfast omelette made with corn beef hash. Yum Yum.

menu got smaller not many options if you are trying to be healthy the fruit plate was not very fresh omelet fillings can not be changed on Sundays service was ok ambiance was good parking was ok my friend had a tough time with sun in his eyes if you sit in the window in the morning read more

My sister and I stayed here for one night on a recent weekend and we thought the place was fantastic. The view was unsurpassed. The service was excellent. The breakfast was delightful (ham and cheese or spinach and cheese croissants!!) and it was quiet and clean - everything you want in a hotel. read more

We loved this stay so much! We were visiting Boston, and the hotel prices were outrageous in the city. We decided to venture outside of the city and discovered Atlantis, which was much more reasonablly priced and way better appointed. Our room was on the second floor and had a wonderful view of the ocean. Our room was very clean and well appointed. It wasn't fancy, but it met our needs perfectly. We loved the view and literally could not stop looking at it! The bed was perfect and we had a great nights rest. Upon checking in, they gave us great recommendations for local restaurants and warm chocolate chip cookies!!!! (Totally my favorite part!) we stayed here and October 2022 and the restaurant was still open for the season. We were lucky enough to snag a window seat for breakfast the next morning, and had an amazing view of the ocean . The breakfast menu was absolutely excellent. We had eggs and French toast with the fruit platter. The fruit was so good. We loved the servers! They were super friendly and it felt like a family atmosphere. We are excited to come back and stay here again next fall!!! read more

This hotel!!! We decided to stay here while visiting Boston because it was cheaper than staying in the city. Man was that a great choice! This hotel is amazing. Every room has an ocean view. The room was very clean and the chairs on the patio facing the ocean were lovely. They also have a great little restaurant on site for breakfast. I would love to come back and stay here again in the summer. Our only complaint is that everything shuts down very early in town. We got in at 6:30pm and had trouble finding a place for dinner. So if you plan to come here, call ahead and get yourself some reservations. I would most definitely stay here again. read more

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I stayed there for a late August weekend and couldn't be happier. The walls are thick and there is minimal amount of noise from other guests. The scenic bass rocks can't be beat and I wouldn't have minded just looking out at them all day. Very relaxing read more

This year, my family and I delayed our yearly stay at AOI due to some family issues. Sadly we missed out on seeing our favorite staff member, Nick P. Without Nick our experience at AOI just wasn't the same, although still amazing. We missed Nick but our family still had an amazing visit to Massachusetts. Perfect location north of Boston and always enjoyed by my family. read more

I asked for a single pancake to go along with my breakfast meal and it was $10.50! A stack was 12.50.

Absolutely amazing experience... bedroom very clean , super friendly staff, and food in the cafe was great too. Gorgeous views !!! Very serene read more

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn - Sunrise from balcony - Hotels Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

What an Oasis! We're Bostonian locals who found the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn (AOI) during covid when traveling far was not recommended. The ocean views are so much better than the overpriced Beauport Hotel downtown AND the AOI is walking distance to Good Harbor Beach (T&L Mag just named it one of the top 25 beaches in the country!). If you have a special concern Jane, the manager is so down-to-earth and pleasant to talk to. The rooms are SPOTLESSLY clean and the staff: Vicky, Mary Ellen, Kevin and many others are friendly, helpful and just wonderful! Steve the maintenance/garden guy keeps the grounds impeccably beautiful. The Breakfast Cafe attracts many locals (that was the tip off that the quality would be good). Kim on the wait staff, goes out of her way to make your meal special. We've been trying many local places from Gloucester to Newburyport, but we keep coming back to the AOI as our favorite! P.S. Tip: Don't miss the home baked complimentary cookies in the lobby. The raspberry and lemon filled are the best!! read more

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn - The waves splashing over the rocks are mesmerizing! And the sunrises are worth getting up to photograph!! - Hotels Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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We are finishing our 3 night stay here tonight. The folks at the desk are super nice. The breakfast crew is great! Rooms are in good shape and the bed was comfortable. There is a nice pool and chairs. Just wish they might do some lawn games or install a jacuzzi or offer food throughout the day to make it perfect. All that said, it is a great place for a getaway! read more

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn - Off balcony of room 114. - Hotels Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Delicious breakfast with many choices. We shared the oatmeal with pecans, apricot and cranberries, the blueberry pancakes and homemade corned beef hash (very lean, no potatoes) with perfectly poached eggs. Very nice waitstaff, lots of cleaning after diners left a table to prepare for the next guest, and the view was outstanding. read more

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Great location and breakfast was wonderful! Staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend :) read more

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Top floor for one night. Picture window and balcony provide view of the ocean. I imagine with a nor'easter that must be dramatic!! Only negatives were the very small bathroom and the over-cooked potato quarters that came with breakfast. For walkers/runners, the sidewalk along Atlantic St. Breakfast (not included with stay), other than the potatos, was surprisingly good. Restaurant does not do lunch or dinner. read more

This was a wonderful weekend thanks to the staff at Atlantis inn, the location is great all rooms have spectacular views. read more

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn - Room 200 with King size bed and a great view - Hotels Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Very clean oceanfront hotel with great views and mediocre internet. The staff here are very friendly, and the inner room amenities are exactly what you will need. There is a nice pool between the hotel and the road, and the ocean is a quick 32nd walk across the street. The only criticism I have is that the Internet connection here is really sporadic. If they can get that fixed, they would get a solid five star review from me. read more

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn - View from the balcony at sunrise. - Hotels Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

If you are looking for the perfect location to stay and slumber with lots to do, this is the place for you. In my opinion you could just arrive and stay poolside. The view and activities are amazing. Please catch the sunrise. Eat the gosh darned breakfast because its amazing. The staff here is beyond helpful & amazing and the room service is sublime. read more

It was the last day of the season and the restaurant was full. It was right after a Nor'easter and the waves were crashing. There was quite a bit of water on the road. My hosts took me here for breakfast. I'm on a seafood binge and had the eggs and fish cakes. They were very good. I've noticed that places on the east coast have salad with breakfast. This had tomatoes and spinach. In South Africa, I had tomatoes for breakfast. I hope to come back here in the summer. read more

Let me say this about breakfast at Atlantis....the view is outstanding.

We decided pretty much last minute to get away for Labor Day weekend. We headed to Gloucester early so we could go to good harbor beach, then check in to the hotel. After driving around Gloucester for over an hour trying different beaches (all lots were full/residents only) we decided to call the hotel and see if they would just let us go to the pool before check in. We called the hotel a little before noon and check in wasn't until 3, but they told us to head over and we could absolutely enjoy the pool! When we arrived the wonderful staff actually had a room ready for us to check in early, a map of how to walk to good harbor, and smiles on their faces. We got into our room dropped our stuff and headed to the pool. Man, what a view! Beautiful flowers everywhere and a you can see the ocean from everywhere in/at this inn! The room was perfect, the most comfortable hotel/inn bed I have ever slept in! We actually had a hard time leaving because it was so perfect. If you are from New England and looking for a quick getaway, this is where it's at! You can walk along the road and explore the rocks, watch the boats, walk to the beach, or just sit and enjoy the crisp ocean air. We are definitely coming back here, no doubt about it! Don't worry I didn't forget the cafe! Quick, friendly service! The food was delicious and again, the views make everything! I wish it was open for lunch and dinner! We would've eaten there all day if we could have! read more

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn - The beautiful pool view - Hotels Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

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We stayed from October 22 to 24 this year. Have visited annually for many years. I still marvel at the pristine condition of the rooms. Well appointed, comfortable bed, unmatched view of the ocean across the street. Location is perfect. Walk out on the rocks, down the street to the beach, or relax on your terrace. There is a pool for summer use. We chose not to have a full breakfast at the cafe and ordered bagels and juice to enjoy in room. There are cider and cookies available for guest enjoyment. Staff is pleasant and completely accommodating. read more

If you are looking for a relaxing, tranquil getaway, this is the place to go! The view is spectacular, and you are in walking distance to Good Harbor beach. The customer service at the front desk was so helpful and had plenty of recommendations in the city. The rooms were comfortable and clean, and the breakfast was amazing! read more

Whilst the Cafe at the Atlantis is a bit more expensive than most other places for breakfast in town, it's well worth it. The view of the Back Shore of Gloucester is unsurpassed and the food is delicious as well. The oatmeal/molasses bread is so good that we ordered an extra side of it. The Backshore Omelet, with beautiful skinny asparagus, portabellas, and tomatoes [the tomatoes could have been riper but added juicy texture nonetheless] and swiss cheese was perfectly cooked and scrumptious. We were seated at a side window but the view of the ocean was good overlooking the hotel's pool. The view from the front windows is spectacular. The restaurant is larger than I thought it would be and the tables have comfortable space between them. The service was very good. Highly recommended! read more

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Went for breakfast this morning. The usually fantastic view was obscured by fog this morning. The view and the service were quite good. However do not order the hash. My mistake. The poached eggs and oatmeal toast were very good but the hash was like scrambled Hamburg. In edible. When the waitress took the plate she didn't even comment on how I liked it which I obviously did not. Couldn't eat it. If you go order some thing else. read more

Best breakfast in town. Everything is fresh, fresh, fresh! The cook, SHE, is fantastic! And, did I mention the view is awesome? Oh yes, warm greetings by front desk and appreciative departures. "It doesn't get any better than this!" read more

Other than breakfast should be included for the price- and they should give you a newspaper without having to pay for it, this is really a nice, clean, friendly, basic, no frills (You know the cheap plastic cups in the bathroom) motel with a great view, nice pool and a convenient location. Can't really go wrong staying here. read more

Wonderful stay. It is obvious that everything has been replaced or freshly painted. Great view of ocean. Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Had breakfast onsite the next morning and was pleasantly surprised. Chef was quick and delivered a great meal. I would imagine the motel has been around since 70s but as I said everything was fresh. Had stayed at the marriott in Boston on warf and can say they delivered a better product and much better value. read more

Excellent food beautiful view friendly staff you won't be disappointed oceanfront rooms

My sister and I spent the weekend of July 18 through July 21at the Atlantis oceanfront Inn in Gloucester. We had a wonderful time. I was nervous about about staying at a hotel because of COVID-19, but the hotel was immaculate. It was really obvious that all protocols were taken seriously. The housekeeping staff was extremely helpful and met all our needs even though some of the procedures have changed due to COVID-19. I found my stay very relaxing and comforting. Another thing that happened was that the city closed the beach parking to non-residents but front desk staff was very helpful in helping us navigate a wonderful day at the beach during the Pandemic. The night clerk recommended takeout from Charlie's it was so convenient and fresh. I would love to be at the Atlantis Oceanfront this very moment and look forward to booking another wonderful visit with them in the future. read more

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Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Every room has a great view of the ocean. And not only was the pool open - one week prior to the official season - it was lightly heated! The place is immaculate too. read more

I was anxious about staying at a hotel during Covid but was so impressed with the safety procedures, and cleanliness of the motel. The rooms are simple but very clean and the location is amazing. Power went out our first night and did not return until lunch the following day. The cafe was not open but muffins and coffee were provided to guests. Staff was helpful and pleasant. Would definitely stay again. read more

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn - View from motel - Hotels Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

Having spent a night at the Atlantis Motor Inn I now know what to expect at a retirement home! Mean staff who resent taking care of their guests, ridiculously over priced for what you get, the decor is designed for the geriatric, the "heated pool" was ice cold & forgot about asking the staff for anything because you'll just be bothering them !!! I admit the view of the ocean is lovely, however you still have to drive to the beach. Would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone !!!!! read more

Wonderful hotel. Every room with a view of the ocean, large rooms with balconies, immaculate. Friendly staff, very good breakfast menu.

This is pretty much a no frills in - clean, convenient and right on the ocean. I've only been here in the off season and it still seems a little overpriced but you're across the street from the rocky shore so I can't complain. read more

There is a great breakfast cafe at the inn, and it is open to the public. If one of you only prefers sweet and the other only savory - breakfast at the Atlantis Inn on Atlantic Avenue is your best bet as they do both well! The muffins and breakfast rolls (cinnamon rolls, pecan sticky rolls) are so, so, so good!! Plus, there is such a beautiful view overlooking Bass Rocks and the sunrise!! Gorgeous! If you are a fan of savory breakfasts, the best in town is at Charlie's Place. If you prefer only sweet, head to Two Sisters on Washington Avenue. The Atlantis is a close second in both categories! read more