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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Essex with free parking

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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel, a cozy retreat near Crane Beach, offers a serene escape with its garden and free in-room WiFi. Explore the nearby Wingaersheek Beach or unwind in your room knowing you're close to the action. Guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage

Cottage

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 3, 1 King Bed

Room 3, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4, 1 King Bed

Room 4, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel King Bedroom

Motel King Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Motel Queen Bedroom

Motel Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
132 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929

What's nearby

  • Essex River - 1 min walk
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 12 min drive
  • Crane Beach - 12 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 12 min drive
  • Hammond Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 7 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Team Biofuel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪True North Ale Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

Motel near Wingaersheek Beach
Located close to Crane Beach, Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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
Tax ID - C0009340920
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Shea's Riverside Inn Motel Essex
Shea's Riverside Inn Motel
Shea's Riverside Essex
Shea's Riverside
Shea's Riverside & Motel Essex
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Motel
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Essex
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Motel Essex

Frequently asked questions

Is Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Crane Beach, Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach. Long Beach and Salem Witch Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 610 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Numera

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and beautiful prperty. The village has excellent resturants and small shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and loved the outdoor seating to enjoy the sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, quiet, comfortable, CLEAN, friendly team, pretty view, easy check in and check out. Its not the ritz, but it's great for what it is - a small little locally run motel. Comfy beds, plenty of towels and blankets, plenty of pillows (I'm a pillow person, and there's never enough) would absolutely stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay in Essex, MA
We had a great night visiting this little town. The hotel staff was friendly and suggested a local dinner restaurant which was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean, updated and they had everything we needed! Beautiful and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time ! Place was really clean and just like the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine, SCHENECTADY

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Early, Calhoun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and convenient for my trip to the Boston area. Second time I’ve stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an extremely cute property! It is also quite walkable to a few restaurants and shops. The room was very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. I would definitely recommend this Inn to anyone staying in Essex!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
A super cute little inn right on the river! It was very clean, very friendly, and just a pleasant spot! Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami, Herndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEEVE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, great room and great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shea's is a great place to stay in Essex. The staff is very helpful, and the rooms are clean with comfortable beds. Hope to return sometime soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stopped off for a final night before leaving for Boston airport. It was convenient for Salem and a pleasant visit to Manchester by the sea en route to the airport. The room was clean comfortable and shower was good. Local bakery made a short walk for a good coffee and croissant. Great location by the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and very nice staff. However, the office staff leave a little early and come in late, so if you need anything keep that in mind. The property itself needs a little love. The front door has such a big gap under it that we had to roll a towel up and stuff it around it to keep the cold air out. In the shower there was caulk over top of some black mold that should have been remediated prior to being caulked. Other than that it’s a nice place and convenient to a lot of things/places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5