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    Sea Lion Motel

    111 reviews
    #5 of 7 Hotels in Gloucester
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    138 Eastern Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930-1854
    (978) 288-0447
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.0
    111 reviews
    • Excellent41%
    • Very good46%
    • Average9%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    “bedroom cottage”(4 reviews)
    “nice pool”(7 reviews)
    “continental breakfast”(9 reviews)
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    (978) 288-0447
    138 Eastern Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930-1854 See on map
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    Free Wifi
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    2 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Love this place!

    Every other summer for the past 8 years, we drive up to Gloucester for a 1-2 night stay. The Sea Lion is where we choose stay. Modest but clean and well-maintained motel. It feels like you’re staying with your favorite family members.

    Thank Coffeeishappiness
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great Location, Clean Rooms, Friendly Staff

    Had a great stay as a family here. Pool was great, staff very friendly, and ideal location. We look forward to returning! Also, rooms are spacious and worked out really well for a family trip. Fridge and coffee in room.

    Thank Kimberly N
    Management response:Responded 1 week ago

    Thank you!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Clean and quiet

    We were looking for a place to stay that was close to Good Harbor beach and reasonably priced. This was a great choice. The room was small but the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was immaculately clean! The shower had great water pressure....More

    Thank Llamafocs
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Clean and convenient

    We stayed here for a family reunion and was pleasantly surprised at how clean and spacious it was. The balcony was great to hang out on and talk or just read. Looking forward to returning sometime soon.

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Mr and Mrs Brown's stay

    My Husband and I just want to thank Bonnie, Sabina and Michelle for being the most gracious, accommodating hosts we have ever experienced during our stay to settle his Dad's estate after a very painful loss. We have been treated like vips even though we...More

    Thank Kara C
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    susan8723
    27 April 2017|
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    Response from Ramona F | Property representative |
    Hi We are located about 2 1/5 miles from downtown Gloucester and about 2 1/5 miles to down town Rockport. Gloucester has 24 hour taxi service.
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    13 April 2017|
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    Response from Ramona F | Property representative |
    Hi, I am sorry but we do not allow pets at the Sea Lion Motel. The Accommodations at Rocky Neck has some pet friendly rooms. 978 804 0562
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