Went north to be with family during a very trying time. I…read morearrived mid afternoon to check in. Walked into a rustic historical local bar that stood still in time. Checked in with a very friendly barkeep. A young man who I now call a friend. Went to my room and found it super clean, neat and well tended. I went to the bar got introduced and immediately felt like family. Although they don't serve food, they recommended all kinds of restaurants to attend in the area. This is a great bar/inn, just a great place to hang your hat while traveling lightly.

What drew us in was "The Perfect Storm" but what made us stay was the friendly bartender, the…read morewelcoming folks sitting at the bar, and of course, the tasty drinks! At its heart, this is the best kind of dive bar: the kind filled with heart and colorful locals. The photographic homage to sea-faring folk shows none are forgotten while the laughter keeps the joy of camaraderie in the present.

The view is phenomenal, location is ideal (5 minute walk to Good Harbor Beach), the staff is beyond…read morefantastic (accommodating to a high maintenance person - ahhh -- how rare is that?), the guests are friendly, the pool is clean, each room is unique .......when will summer come back so I can return??? This is by far not high end.....but it is as close as I get to camping.

Great view, clean room, accessible to all of Gloucester's sites without being on top of anyone…read moreelse. My only wish was that they had a closet for hanging more delicate clothes but the door racks served the purpose just fine! Would definitely come back again!!

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.

This review is only for the Atlantis oceanfront cafe that is part of the inn…read more 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.

First, you gotta be ready for something a bit different. Quirky, I believe, was used in a previous…read morereview, and the word fits. Location is fabulous. We had a view from the second floor across the street to Gloucester Bay and the famous mariners statue. Downtown is a short walk in one direction, and the bridge that is seen on Wicked Tuna a short walk in the opposite direction. There is a fabulous waterfront park a short distance away with beautiful views for a hike. We did not use our car during the visit. Since they had availability, we were taken on a tour and were able to choose our room. Everything was in working order, with the room very large and comfortable. We stayed over Wednesday night and the evening "sing was directly below our room. I was reminded for some reason to call and catch up with my sweat lodge hippy quaker sister and see how she was doing (just fine thanks). I am sure it was our imagination, but the following morning we heard something scurrying across the roof. My wide asked if I thought it was the famous muffin bunny. I checked the door, and there was the muffin basket. We really enjoyed our stay at the Inn, and in Gloucester. If you visit the Inn, and are staying on the second floor, pack light as the stairway is a bit steep.

what a beautiful inn. Clean and comfortable with a fantastic view of the harbor. As they say…read morelocation, location, location. The inn keeper Donald super nice. If you go once you will most certainly visit again, it's just that nice. Five stars in every way. Barry

We had reservations to travel there and unfortunately our flight was canceled just shy of three…read moredays pre arrival. The hotel was not willing to give us back our deposit which was the cost of one night lodging ( 15 minutes just shy of three days to arrival). I am sure the facility is lovely but after DELTA had to cancel our flights we were Left unable to logistically make it from our home in Florida. We weren't even offered a credit toward a future stay. I do not recommend a hotel that simply wants to get money for NO Services.

Well, totally unresponsive so apparently they just don't care about their customers. What a shame…read more There are other places to stay right next-door, where you will have the same view.

This spot is not a lot of things…read more It's not luxe. It's not shiny. It's not white glove - at all. That's across the harbor. Here's what it is. A working boat yard and marina. A throwback. And yes, a little beaten up. Rooms small, but comfortable. Hot water. Cold beer. Big pool. Amazing location. Attentive front desk staff. Free coffee at front desk. No chocolates on your pillow. This is Gloucester.

Beautiful view of active marina.a great find on our trip to gloucester. This hotel is right next to…read moreone of the marinas but very quiet! They do have a restaurant onsite but it is closed certain days and we were there then. The rooms are being redecorated and we were lucky to get a first floor room. The only draw back is that there is no elevator so if you. We'd assistance hope there is a first floor room. The staff were gracious to accommodate our needs. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Great homey feel. Had an amazing stay at Blue Shutters Beachside resort in Gloucester Ma. Tony…read moreand Patty were amazing host, we felt like we were visiting family for the weekend. They were very fun to talk with and they told us about the best places to sight see and enjoy fine meals in the area. The home was very warm and cozy and full of so much history. We had an amazing room with great view of the ocean and beach when we up. We are already planning a return trip with family for later this fall. Thank you Tony and Patty for a great getaway. Mike Ballos

My wife and I have stayed here multiple times. The staff is so welcoming; the rooms are lovely and…read morethe location across from the magnificent Good Harbor Beach is amazing. Owners Tony and Ed are so gracious -- we consider our stay so terrific. If you want a lovely experience, you definitely should consider staying here.

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