Gloucester

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Good Harbor Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Good Harbor Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Half Moon Beach which includes a beach, general coastal views and a sunset
Maritime Gloucester as well as a small group of people
Maritime Gloucester showing a sunset and a bay or harbor

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Where to stay in Gloucester

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East Gloucester

If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Gloucester
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Downtown Gloucester

While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.

Downtown Gloucester
Annisquam Light, Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA; Shutterstock ID 161751743

Annisquam

While Annisquam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

Annisquam
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Rocky Neck

If you're spending some time in Rocky Neck, Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Rocky Neck
Beautiful place to walk and enjoy the views. This foggy noon created the atmosphere of an unreal world.

Magnolia

Nestled in Gloucester, this small village boasts its own library, restaurants, and shops. Enjoy Gray Beach at Coolidge Reservation or take in scenic views of Kettle Cove at Surf Park.

Magnolia
Beauport Hotel Gloucester

Beauport Hotel Gloucester

3.5 out of 5
55 Commercial Street Gloucester MA
The price is CA $282 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $282
CA $316 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (933 reviews)
Room was great, beds comfy. Great bloody mary in the bar and awesome sunrise.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Castle Manor Inn

Castle Manor Inn

2.5 out of 5
141 Essex Avenue Gloucester MA
Stay at this hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean, but the outside of the building our room was in, behind the inn, was run down and the back of the inn was in disrepair. Not a very pleasant experience.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Castle Manor Inn
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

4 out of 5
50 Ferncroft Rd Danvers MA
The price is CA $158 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $158
CA $176 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,415 reviews)
Everyone had a good time

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Long Beach Suites

Long Beach Suites

2 out of 5
28 Rockport Rd Gloucester MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
It's amazing & very private, has everything you could need!

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Long Beach Suites
Tidebend: River views and gracious comfort

Tidebend: River views and gracious comfort

Gloucester MA
Stay at this vacation home in Gloucester. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wingaersheek Beach and Dogtown ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Lovely house and location! Clean, spacious, comfortable, with a fabulous kitchen and great hang out areas.. We were 10 from 3 families in town for Thanksgiving and Tidebend was perfect for hanging out, sleeping, cooking. I really appreciate that each sleeping space was comfortable and as described ...

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Tidebend: River views and gracious comfort
Luxury 1900's romantic retreat steps from the beach - King Suite!

Luxury 1900's romantic retreat steps from the beach - King Suite!

Gloucester MA
Stay at this cottage in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plum Cove Beach and Halibut Point Reservation are ...
Luxury 1900's romantic retreat steps from the beach - King Suite!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Gloucester

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5/5 - Excellent

Rotarypat

Some beautiful homes, nice beaches.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very small downtown area, no shopping, limited restaurants.

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