Oceanfront Hotels in Cape Ann, Massachusetts

Oceanfront Hotels in Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Founded by the pilgrims, Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is a seaside community 30 miles north of Boston often referred to as "the other cape." Composed of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester, Cape Ann is a haven for active travelers and bird watchers. A popular destination for kayakers, sailors and divers, visitors find no shortage of oceanfront hotels to maximize their experience along this rustic stretch of Massachusetts's coastline.

Cape Ann Motor Inn

Cape Ann Motor Inn sits on the sands on Long Beach in Rockport. Open year-round, guests of the inn may enjoy complimentary pastries and coffee while warming beside the lobby fireplace or relax on the outdoor patio overlooking the ocean. Rooms include kitchenettes and a view of Thatcher Island's twin lighthouses. The inn's grounds also feature a gazebo and garden.

Cape Ann Motor Inn
33 Rockport Road
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 281-2900
capeannmotorinn.com

Beach Knoll Inn

One of the first homes built on Sandy Bay, the historic Beach Knoll Inn was built in 1740. Some rooms have kitchenettes and panoramic views of Back Beach and Sandy Bay Harbor, and all rooms include an outdoor seating area and access to the backyard barbeque. The inn offers colonial ambiance complete with original beamed ceilings, as well as modern conveniences such as private baths and entrances.

Beach Knoll Inn
30 Beach Street
Rockport, Massuchesetts 01966
(866) 546-6939
beachknoll.com

Good Harbor Beach Inn

Open April through October, the Good Harbor Beach Inn in Gloucester is ideal for fishermen, sailors and beach explorers. Guests at Harbor Beach can wade through the shallow ocean to Salt Island at low tide or relax in the courtyard. Many of the inn's rooms offer beachfront views and a small refrigerator.

Good Harbor Beach Inn
One Salt Island Road
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 283-1489
goodharborbeachinn.com

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