Cape Ann Motor Inn, Gloucester

We've stayed here multiple times and my parents have stayed here even more, This is their Inn of choice, Its a motor inn not a hotel or resort, its a little out dated but that doesn't make it dirty or gross, it was clean and maintained. and ITS RIGHT ON THE BEACH any closer and you'd be in the water. Ive never had a problem with this place, the office could be open later but that is my only complaint The beds were comfy and clean. The sliding glass doors lend to a balcony and was nice to have to smell the ocean air and here the waves. nice to sit out on and view the ocean. I can not wait to go back here and during the off season its a great deal. Gloucester is the best and Cape Ann is lovely to stay at

I DECIDED THIS SUMMER MY SISTER AND I AS WELL AS ACO WORKER AND HER MOM WOULD STAY AT THE CAPE ANN INN FOR A SUMMER WEEKEND . MY SISTER WAS CURIOUS WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS . THERE WASNT ANY . IT WAS AHOT AFTERNOON. SO WE HAD TO SETTLE FOR THE FAN. THE ROOM WAS CLEAN BUT OUT DATED. FOR THE PRICE OF 169. A NIGHT I THOUGHT IT WOULD HAVE AC. IT WOULD BE BETTER TO STAY IN THE FALL FOR LESS OF A CHARGE. OTHERWISE THE BEACH WAS BEAUTIFUL AND PRIVATE.

my mom and my aunt have been coming here for years....i usually spend 2 or three nights with my family.... 3 boys a husband and a dog...yea the rooms are a bit outdated and could use some updating but im at the beach....we dont really spend anytime in the room...its a great place and i would recommend it to anyone....

Cape Ann Motor Inn has everything I need in a vacation. I like the informal atmosphere. The beach is perfect for walking. The view can't be beat. The Town of Gloucester is casual with lots of interesting places to visit and shop. I have been spending my vacation time there for several years and hope to spend several more. There is nothing not to like.

It's beautiful, own private beach, view of the Thatcher's Island, all rooms open up to beach, sleeping to the ocean coming in that close, you beat it, but I do agree the rooms are outdated, dirty, but they allow dogs, NO one else up there does that, unles you are rich and rent a house..... Been going there since childhood, used to stay at the I'nns, can't afford that now, and no dogs.... but for where you are, it's totally worth it... And that's coming from a gern a phobic... just bring sheets and a pillow, sanatizer, and your good to goo, because come on really, you shouldn't be in the room when your there anyway!!!!!!!!!

This was honestly, The most disgusting place i have ever been to. My boyfriend and I decided to go in June, 2006 and we would arrive after 9. We were told a key would be waiting for us. It was in the mailbox. The first thing we noticed when we arrived is the nasty musty stale smoke smell of the room. Dingy lighting and curtains, just ugly! Oh did i mention we had specifically requested a non-smoking room! So we just tried to make the best of in and settle in. The sheets were tired looking, like they were mot changed from the previous people. The man upstairs had his TV blasting all night so loud either one of us were able to get an ounce of sleep. It was awful. In the a.m. I cut my leg on something getting up out of bed. My boyfriend turned down the sheets to find a GIANT hole in the bed w/metal sticking out of it. When we continued to take the rest of the covers of we saw these disgusting stains all over the sheets. It was so nasty i had to vomit. We noticed that morning in the daylight there was also wholes in the walls yellow stains on the walls ans ceiling and wholes/rips in the curtains. It was pretty bad. This past summer i found out my mom booked us a hotel in cape ann, when i found out which one i had a fit. I called to see if there had been any changes and the man assured me there had been several and that my family would not be disappointed. I tried to get my mom to reconsider but she did not want to try and find another room. We checked in and out in about 10 minutes! Still Nasty! If you are planning a trip to Cape Ann/Rockport this summer, just do yourself a favor and do not stay at this creepy place, it reminds me of the motel from Psycho! Creepy!!!!!!!

This was our third time going there, also the third time in the Honeymoon Suite. Sad to say it is the last time.Smelled dirty and musty. When I turned down the bed there was hair on the pillow and sheets!!Needs a complete clean out and facelift. Great location is all it has to offer.

The room was filthy. Found used, dirty, greases brown paper bag behind refridgerator. Filthy utensils and dishes -- I wouldn't dare use them. Under the bed was filthy as was the rest of the room. Peeling paint on ceiling and gray/dingy towels. The bathmat had brown/red stains of it as if someone had previously bled on them. The only thing good was it's location -- than again, there are other places in the area that had just as nice a view and looked to be a lot more inviting. I will never go back; very disappointing. The next thing you can expect here are bed bugs. Check the mattresses....I don't trust this place.

The location was great, and from what we could tell from our stay in the area, it's one of the ony places to stay that are directly on the beach, and Long Beach is one of the few beaches in the area that is pretty much rock free. The price was great, and it accepted pets. The rooms are a little ragged and small, but we found it acceptable for the price we paid. I think it was a great place for a family vacation if you are looking for something direclty on the beach, and are the do it yourself type of vacationer. Suggestion: The rooms contain a queen bed and a pull out coach, but more then 2 people in the room would be tight. The rooms, or at least the one we were in, have ajoining doors, so if you are travling with more then just you and another person, I would get more then one room. Overall, it was a good choice for us.

When I made reservations, I specifically mentioned there were four people in my party. They said it was not a problem. I expected two double beds. They forgot to mention that all rooms had one double bed and a fold away couch. When I complained they told me the only way to get two beds was to rent two rooms. Needless to say I got no sleep that night. Next time I go back to Gloucester, I’ll make other arrangements.