Cape Ann Motor Inn is located directly on Long Beach, a beautiful stretch of sandy beach, which begins in Gloucester and ends in Rockport. Long Beach is one of the cleanest in New England. It is flat with a gradual drop off, making it great for children and adults. Guests often enjoy a walk at night, with blue illuminating lights, the moon overhead and the light from the lighthouses of Thacher Island, just off shore.
Cape Ann Motor Inn offers guests traditional and relaxed beachside lodgings in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its location, rooms, and amenities make this motel a popular choice for couples, families, and groups, especially those interested in Cape Ann’s beauty, and spending time at the beach.
Located on Long Beach, Cape Ann Motor Inn is conveniently set about 30 miles from both Boston, making it easily accessible when flying into Logan International Airport. While staying here, guests can enjoy proximity to area attractions like Thacher Island’s Lighthouses, Cape Ann Museum, Whale watching, deep sea fishing, and Hammond Castle. We are also a short distance from the commuter rail that you can take to Boston or make a stop along the way in Salem.
Accommodations are designed for comfort and overlook the beach. Guests may choose Double Rooms with two double beds, or there are rooms with one double bed and one sofa bed. Half of the inns rooms offer efficiencies which is very convenient. All rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms with included toiletries, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and coffee makers.
Each morning, guests can awaken to complimentary coffee and pastries in our lobby, a wonderful start to any day spent on the beach or exploring local sights. There are also snacks and drinks available for sale. Many of the area’s tastiest restaurants and welcoming bars are also a short drive away.
Our resident parrot Bert is a Yellow nape Amazon that the inn inherited. Born in the early 1970’s, Bert was named Bertram after her previous owner’s boat, the Bertram. After 12 years of being at the inn Bert laid an egg and we quickly renamed her Roberta. She is a well-loved GIRL! You can find her at the front desk at times or in the lobby perched on one of our staff members. She welcomes many guests with a “Hello” or a “how are you doing? “and wishes them a fond farewell at checkout time with “bye Bert” and a wave.. She whistles Pop goes the weasel when she hears the vacuum cleaner. When a dog enters the lobby Bert will “bark ferociously” to defend her territory. She has many fans, receives a good amount of human interaction daily, and can’t resist fresh blueberries and peanuts!
