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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel, hotel in Essex

Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel offers accommodations in Essex, 24 mi from Boston. Free private parking is available on site.

Location very good Loved the area Very good breakfast
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
71 reviews
Price from
$219
1 night, 2 adults
Harborview Inn, hotel in Essex

This Gloucester bed and breakfast is directly across from the harbor and features uniquely styled rooms, each with a private bathroom. Various shops and restaurants are within a 10-minute walk.

Charming inn with friendly owner in a lovely location, convenient to beeches, parks, restaurants and shops.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
136 reviews
Price from
$189
1 night, 2 adults
The Merchant, hotel in Essex

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Merchant offers accommodations in an historic building in Salem. Each room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

The fresh pastries and snacks each morning were amazing!
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
$237.60
1 night, 2 adults
Yankee Clipper Inn, hotel in Essex

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Yankee Clipper Inn is a 1929 art deco mansion in the seaside town of Rockport, Massachusetts.

The people who worked there were fantastic! They were friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
122 reviews
Price from
$289.30
1 night, 2 adults
Blue - Inn on the Beach, hotel in Essex

Blue - Inn on the Beach is a boutique hotel set in Newburyport, 19 mi from Portsmouth and 19 mi from Salem. A complimentary breakfast basket is offered. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV.

Beautiful room and view. Lovely breakfast. Staff very helpful.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$223
1 night, 2 adults
Daniels House Inn, hotel in Essex

Located in Salem, within a 18-minute walk of Dead Horse Beach and 1.5 miles of Glendale Cove Beach, Daniels House Inn provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

I loved how historic it was. It felt like sleeping in a museum.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
77 reviews
Price from
$259
1 night, 2 adults
Stepping Stone Inn, hotel in Essex

Located in Salem town center, Stepping Stone Inn offers free WiFi access. Matt’s famous fresh coffee will be provided daily from 8-10am and gourmet coffee, tea and hot cocoa is available 24/7.

The owners are friendly, knowledgeable, and made you feel at home during your stay. Highly recommended.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
23 reviews
Price from
$300.90
1 night, 2 adults
Silsbee's by Daniels House, hotel in Essex

Located in Salem, within a 18-minute walk of Dead Horse Beach and 1.5 miles of Glendale Cove Beach, Silsbee's by Daniels House has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for...

It was perfectly restored. There is so many wonderful things about the room and bathroom. We loved staying here.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
19 reviews
Price from
$261
1 night, 2 adults
The Salem Inn, hotel in Essex

Set in America's oldest seaport, only steps from famous sites, this property consists of 3 historical homes and provides a free daily breakfast and a number of amenities such as free WiFi access, free...

Location, ambiance, self check-in
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
641 reviews
Price from
$169
1 night, 2 adults
The Hotel Marblehead, hotel in Essex

This historic Inn is minutes from the beach in a centrally located residential area. Each uniquely decorated room offers free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV.

Great location, friendly staff, beautiful inn, and super comfortable accommodations. Charming and beautifully Historic, but neither stuffy nor tight quarters as some B&Bs can be. Really good coffee and Debbie was just the best.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
185 reviews
Price from
$161.70
1 night, 2 adults
All inns in Essex
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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening – distinguishing them from country or guest houses.

Inns That Guests Love in Essex

  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    Very rustic Inn. Loved the fireplace. Not as good of a view this time. You can walk to restaurants and antique shops.
    Jen
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    We stayed at the inn and it was beautiful! We were pleasantly surprised walking into our room, which had a fireplace, comfortable bed and large bathroom.
    Winter
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    It was gorgeous and historic! Beautiful hotel and inn
    Jessica
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    Our room in the Inn building had a great view of the Essex River salt marsh. The room was very clean.
    William
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    The Inn room was a good size and had a lovely shower. The queen bed was very comfortable. The beautiful wide plank floors brought a feel of old century style.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    Wonderful historic home located within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Beautifully appointed room with all amenities . Loved the double shower heads in the modern bathroom. King bed was so comfortable and smelled fabulous. Loved sitting by the gas fireplace with my morning coffee and evening wine. The owner was very helpful. Very good restaurant next door owned by the Inn.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    The beautifully renovated historic inn has lots of charm. It has all the amenities while maintaining the historic feel of the period. The bathroom and shower are luxurious and spacious. Cleanliness is obviously a priority here and much appreciated by this guest.
    Gail
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    A beautiful 17th century property that still retained its rustic characteristics both in feel and location. Located near Essex so plenty of facilities nearby as well as Ipswich for its History and Gloucester as a seaport. Great also if you like seafood - plenty of places to eat nearby. It’s owners are very personable and helpful and we experienced a warm welcome. Highly recommended!
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    The room was large and comfortable. Even though the inn is old, the bathroom was updated and modern. we would stay there again.
    J
    Janice
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    Lovely, large room in the old inn part. Beautiful furnishings, very comfortable bed and lovely shower room. Robes and slipper provided, plus coffee machine. It also had a gas fire in the room which was nice on a chilly evening.
    John
    Young couple