I grew up in Andover and had never stepped foot in here until the beginning of March. I enjoyed my…read morestay here. The night time desk clerk was nice to talk to after a stressful day. The rooms are nice and the place is clean. One thing to note is that they no longer serve food!

We were in town for a wedding. School was not in session so the area was quiet. Lovely grounds and…read morean easy walk into town for morning breakfast, coffee, ice cream or even dinner. Park your car here and walk. Easy! The rooms are basic, large and clean. No complaints here. Totally quiet at night. Great visit.

Love them! Super…read moreclean comfortable rooms, FABULOUS breakfasts, and so reasonably priced. And the TV WORKS ! Also, the house is so historic, and the owner is a jewel! ,

I liked this place. It was a cute little breakfast place. Friendly staff and great service. Enjoyed…read morethe food, it was large portions. Recommend for a brunch spot in the area.

The Cellar, underneath the Inn. First time going to this place, we arrived when they were opening…read more The door was locked, so we sat in the rocking chairs. Someone that works there had walked past us several times, and opened the door. We wandered in, and she said the restaurant was in the basement. When we left, we saw a sign for Cellar. Not knowing the restaurant was named the Cellar, the sign wasn't clear/meaningful. Anyway, we got there eventually. The decor was pretty nice (definitely more bar than restaurant). We chose a table in a quiet corner, which was beneficial and not. The wait staff was very friendly, but we were a bit out of sight out of mind for them. All the food was great, and the cocktail was expertly made, exceeding expectations. They have popovers as the table accoutrements, which are a personal favorite of mine! As mentioned above, I'd consider this a (speakeasy decor) bar with food options, that would be a solid social/meet up spot, with great drinks.

I had dinner at The Bell Inn & Tavern with my mom for an early Mother's Day celebration since it's…read morewhere she wanted to go. She and much of my family really like this place and rave about it, but my overall first impression was definitely a mixed bag. My mom made the reservation for Saturday at 4:45pm in the dining room. We arrived a little early, so she showed me around the beautifully renovated building. When we checked in with someone, they redirected us to the bar area downstairs as they were holding a private event in the main dining area. Okay, not a big deal to us. However I could understand if someone else might get a little annoyed at being told they had to go to the bar area when they specifically asked for the dining room on their reservation. I have to say that I do love the downstairs bar area, it's classy and has a vintage speakeasy vibe. We were quickly greeted by one of the guys working the bar who was super nice and did a great job. For a drink I started with their version of an espresso martini, which was a good start to the food experience and gave me high hopes. They brought us out some popovers which to me were just okay. For an appetizer we got some buffalo chicken dip, which was quite delicious. For dinner my mom got a Caesar salad (which I tried a little bit of and thought was good) and a flatbread pizza that was on special. I decided to be a little bougie and went with the braised short ribs, and I regret to say that the dish fell flat for me. The short rib did come apart okay when I stuck my fork in it, but it was kind of chewy, bland and overall really didn't have much flavor. The menu also states that the short rib is served with broccolini (which is a milder, sweeter version of the green vegetable) but it came with regular plain broccoli instead, which I was also quite honestly disappointed by. With all that being said the polenta was my favorite thing on the plate. I'm a little conflicted. The place is beautiful and the staff is so nice. But with how much it was hyped up to me, I was a little let down. I'm kind of thinking that I should've went with another dish? I really want to truly love this place, so I'm sure I'll be back with family at some point to give them another chance.

In the 90's, I operated a limousine service, and a few of our customers we would pick up here for…read morenights on the town. The first floor was a regular motel. But in the basemen,t they had these cave rooms. Really nothing more than a built-in hot tub and a platform bed. Did not even have a key, just tokens for a washing machine style coin slot and a 2 or 3-hour timer.

90's, Loved this place, conveniently located close to home.! Variety of food nearby, Chinese food…read moreright next door and the drinks were great!

When they're on a nice fall day in September. We had a delicious lunch, served to us by a friendly…read moreand attentive waitress. The person who complained about the small rooms should take into consideration. This is an old colonial house not a modern open concept restaurant/hotel. It's walking distance to some nice little shops downtown. You can walk off your lunch and enjoy this historic town. By the way, the prices were comparable to many restaurants in the area.

I was thinking that I could give it 1.5 stars, but I'll stick w/one…read more This Inn was in a beautiful location & the food was pretty decent.. That is all I can say on the positive side. The hotel is in dire need of refurbishing & cleaning. The rooms are not only small in square feet, but have 7' ceilings, making the sleeping experience similar to what I think sleeping in a coffin would be like. The hallways in the common areas are disgraceful & ratty--I really cannot use another word to describe the carpeting. Poorly lit & terribly confusing layout. Several of us got lost (twice) trying to find the rooms. The bathroom was miniscule--had no fan & a heavily peeling tub. The A/C unit was old & sounded like a jet engine was passing through the room. Parking lot signage was absurd. An arrow pointing LEFT sent you to a laundry room. There was no way to get to the Front Desk except walking around the entire Inn. Allowing pets should have been my first clue--& a barking dog was right next to my room with paper thin walls. I paid almost $300 for the honor of staying in this 1776 Inn. Go elsewhere.

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.

The Inn was exceptional The staff was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating - Took care of any problem we had. The room was very spacious and included a fire place and a very big bathroom. They have a continental breakfast - We had some of the pastries made by a local bakery. THE BEST CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS WE HAVE EVERY HAD. Would come here just for the pastries !!!! Will be back !

Interesting place! Gorgeous grounds and beautifully kept. Very modern, with homey touch. Nice staff…read more- especially Kathleen at the front desk. Great coffee maker in the room! Nice continental breakfast, with good selection of coffees - including decaf - and fresh pastries, yogurt and cereal. One obvious glitch. The bathroom has a sliding door that is near impossible to close! Also, didn't make the bed - though maybe that was because we only stayed 2 nights. Overall, it gets a thumbs up!

Stayed here two nights - wonderful and local in the best sense of the word. Feels like a warm hug -…read moreold world hospitality with wonderful staff and clean, bright rooms. Excellent breakfast at the cafe. Right across from the ocean with reasonable prices - can't beat it.

This review is specifically for the Oceanfront Breakfast Cafe…read more 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.