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Harborview Inn

3.5 star property

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32-inch TV with cable channels, Netflix, printers
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Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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71 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Ann Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Gloucester
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gloucester

With a stay at Harborview Inn in Gloucester (Downtown Gloucester), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Fishermen's Memorial Monument and 5 minutes by foot from Pavilion Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Stage Fort Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Half Moon Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Stage Fort Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pavilion Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Ann Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Collar Lobster Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Minglewood Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Midori - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harborview Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast in Gloucester with free breakfast
Harborview Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. This Gloucester bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and printers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 1 2026 to October 7 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Harborview Inn Gloucester
Harborview Inn
Harborview Gloucester
Harborview Inn Gloucester
Harborview Inn Bed & breakfast
Harborview Inn Bed & breakfast Gloucester

Reviews

Harborview Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 315 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric, Maynard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice location and in walking distance of downtown, restaurants and parks with a beautiful view of the harbor if you have the right room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and the host were so helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beauty everywhere

We enjoyed an overnight stay in this lovely Inn, with its beautiful decor, clean and cozy room, and comfortable bed. The continental breakfast gave us the chance to spend time with John, the owner, and the other guests—a friendly and fun experience. Wish we could have stayed longer, to spend time relaxing on the front porch and take another walk along the harbor, just across the street, with its astonishing display of thousands of blooming dahlias.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was very welcoming and kind! The room was very clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice B&B in Gloucester

Close to downtown Gloucester and nice porch with view of the harbor. Good walking trail right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable B&B in the heart of Gloucester. Room could have blackout shades as it was very bright.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful inn! Amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming room with view of harbor & ocean. Early check-in was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer Fun

Pretty Inn and the owner was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
John was a knowledgable and friendly host. The inn is lovely, with an optimal location for both water access as well as restaurants/shops. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here before. Returned as this is a great location. John the inn keeper is a special guy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely inn, perfect for our visit, thank you for allowing us into your home and thank you for great conversation with a nice cup of coffee. The absolute best view in town!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, charming character and host, but sub-par plumbing and heating infrastructure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was a wonderful host, very communicative. Beautiful location by the ocean walking distance to great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter C

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

This is a very special property. Quaint, right on the water, owned and operated by John Orlando and wife. He is a very interesting host, lifetime resident and interesting to get to know. I highly recommend a stay here. Room was just right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked an overnight stay for my mom and I as a Christmas gift for her, as she had never traveled to Gloucester. We planned a trip to hunt for seaglass and wanted to stay close to Pavilion Beach. SO glad we decided to stay here! John is very warm, welcoming, and conversational. He made us feel at home right away, and even carried my mom's overnight bag upstairs to our room. We stayed in the Manchester room, which had a beautiful view of the beach across the street. The bathroom was super tiny but very clean and we slept very well in the comfy bed. They had a little welcome basket with snacks & bottled water in our room waiting for us, and cookies in the common room downstairs. The next morning before checkout we spent an hour or so in the common room, enjoyed a slice of walnut coffee cake, coffee & orange juice; chatted with John about the property and played with Skipper, his adorable dog. Cannot say enough good things about this place & would recommend to all our family & friends!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John welcomed us and was a remarkable host. We stayed in six different accomodations on this trip and this one was by far our favorite. The room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Parking is free and convenient. John gave us a great dining recommendation which was within an easy 8-10 minute walk. We would love to stay here again. Thank you for being a great host.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, Milton

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family-owned and so warm and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024