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Harborview Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian B&B with free breakfast

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32-inch TV with cable channels, Netflix, printers
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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, Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪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 | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Standard Room, Ocean View

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

About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Gloucester B&B, you'll be steps from Fishermen's Memorial Monument and within a 10-minute walk of Pavilion Beach. Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church and Stage Fort Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Stage Fort Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Half Moon Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cape Ann Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Maritime Gloucester - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Oak To Ember - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Midori - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harborview Inn

3.5-star Victorian B&B with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Harborview Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Gloucester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Harborview Inn.
  • 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
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Harborview Inn Bed & breakfast Gloucester

Frequently asked questions

How close is Harborview Inn to the airport?

Harborview Inn is 15.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harborview Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harborview Inn.

How close is Harborview Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 5-minute walk from Pavilion Beach and 12-minute walk from Half Moon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harborview Inn offer free breakfast?

Harborview Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Harborview Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Harborview Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Harborview Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Harborview Inn have a pool?

Harborview Inn does not have a pool.

Does Harborview Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Harborview Inn to downtown Gloucester?

Harborview Inn is 0.4 mi away from 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. 250 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great time @ the Harborview Inn

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 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Dillon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at Harborview Inn! Right on the water in Gloucester, beautiful views, easy to get to the train, and great rooms and service. John was a delight to talk to and very helpful with suggestions about the area. The only thing that could have made it better for me would be fruit at breakfast, but the pastries served were delicious. I would absolutely stay at Harborview again if I am ever in Gloucester!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024