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Harborview Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Gloucester with free breakfast

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Enjoy a room with a bay window offering a view of the sea and parking area, featuring a round table, armchairs, and a rug.
Harborview Inn features a beautifully maintained garden with outdoor seating areas and a classic architectural style.
Classic hotel room with a dark dresser, large mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.
Classic two-story home with a welcoming entrance and beautifully maintained front yard.
Enjoy the view of the street and water from this room's window, which offers a glimpse of the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$425
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
71 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Maritime Gloucester - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Midori - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oak to Ember - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tonno Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Minglewood Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Harborview Inn

Bed & breakfast near Good Harbor Beach
Consider a stay at Harborview Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. In addition to a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, beach towels and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and printers.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and printers

Languages

English

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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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
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 any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harborview Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harborview Inn?

As of 16 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harborview Inn on 21 July 2025 start from AU$425.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Harborview Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harborview Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Harborview Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Harborview Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Fishermen's Memorial Monument, Pavilion Beach and Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. Stage Fort Park and Sargent House Museum are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Harborview Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 300 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The location was wonderful. Beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Charming room with view of harbor & ocean. Early check-in was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

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

John was a wonderful host, very communicative. Beautiful location by the ocean walking distance to great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Great location, charming character and host, but sub-par plumbing and heating infrastructure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Family-owned and so warm and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location and views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely B and B. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Great stay: close to beach and town. Hosts very amicable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

WONDERFUL - We stayed at the Harborview for our granddaughters wedding. The staff (family run business) was great and our view was amazing. I would definitely recommend staying here. We truly enjoyed our brief visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Charming Inn with very personable and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

John is a great host and the property is in a fabulous location with excellent views
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Amazing hotel, beautiful location and very gracious host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10

great host and location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

Excellent host beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We really like the location and view. We were able to walk to restaurants and the walkway across the street was beautiful for miles. I also really like the owners as they were so accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

We stayed here from Friday to Monday for a wedding we were in. The Inn keeper Sam and the Inn owner John, were more than welcoming when we got there. This place was so cozy and really made you feel like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We very much enjoyed our stay at Harberview B&B, right across the ocean, a wonderful host, and so many places to visit in this coastal town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

With beautiful view and walkable location right behind the Fisherman statue, it was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

immaculately clean, cozy, quiet spot that's lovely for a romantic weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

John was very friendly, loved the Inn and the location is walkable to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

We really enjoyed staying here. Conveniently located near downtown and across from the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Great location! Friendly host! Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Beautiful place on ocean and great experience with the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022