Emerson Inn

3.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Bar (on property)
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, books
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA, 01966
  • Halibut Point State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Motif No 1
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Seaside King

  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rockport Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Neighborhood Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Charming Queen

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside Queen

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Charming Queen

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Charming Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Charming Queen

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Balcony Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside Queen

  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Balcony Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Neighborhood King

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside King

  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Neighborhood King

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Charming Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Rockport

Located in Rockport, Emerson Inn is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Halibut Point State Park and Motif No 1. .This historic hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Good Harbor Beach and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Maritime Gloucester.

What's nearby

  • Halibut Point State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Motif No 1 - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cape Ann - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 21 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockport Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talise - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Heath's Tea Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Leaf Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emerson Inn

Historic hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Emerson Inn offers 36 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rockport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 36 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at The Parlor Bar, a beachfront bistro which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Parlor Bar - This beachfront bistro serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Parlor Bar

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1856
  • Communal living room
  • Georgian architecture
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 8 and April 14.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0005442520
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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