Harborview Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast in Gloucester with free breakfast

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

32-inch TV with cable channels, Netflix, printers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Explore the area

71 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Place, Half Moon Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Maritime Gloucester
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Good Harbor Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Exceptional

450 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View

Exceptional

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gloucester

Harborview Inn places you next to Fishermen's Memorial Monument and within a 10-minute walk of Pavilion Beach. This 5-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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What's nearby

Pavilion Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Half Moon Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Maritime Gloucester - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Good Harbor Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
Wingaersheek Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 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
‪Midori - ‬7 min walk
‪Drift - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harborview Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast in Gloucester with free breakfast

Harborview Inn features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby and a garden.

32-inch TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include 6 bathrooms and printers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$149 nightly

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

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

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

3 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

6 private bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch TV with cable channels
Netflix

Food and drink

Free bottled water

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

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No alcohol is served at Harborview Inn.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Harborview Inn?

Harborview Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Harborview Inn?

Guests positively rate the bed & breakfast's walkable location in Gloucester, just steps from Fishermen's Memorial Monument, and within a 10-minute walk of Stage Fort Park and Pavilion Beach. You'll also find Half Moon Beach and Maritime Gloucester less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Harborview Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Harborview Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Harborview Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Harborview Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Harborview Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this bed u0026 breakfast, including Egyptian cotton sheets and Netflix in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Harborview Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Harborview Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Harborview Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Harborview Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Harborview Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Harborview Inn?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Harborview Inn?

The closest major airport to Harborview Inn is Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal), which is 15.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal), which is around 24 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Harborview Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Harborview Inn.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner

Sep 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Only 1 night stay... Quaint, charming and comfortable. Perfect for our 1 night purpose or a weekend getaway to Gloucester.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann

Jul 19, 2025

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

Jul 6, 2025

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

Jul 5, 2025

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

Jul 5, 2025

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

Jun 22, 2025

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

May 30, 2025

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

May 19, 2025

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

Apr 27, 2025

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

Mar 23, 2025

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

Mar 18, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter C

Business traveler

Mar 14, 2025

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

Mar 2, 2025

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

Feb 1, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Jan 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Dec 8, 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with partner

Nov 25, 2024

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

Nov 19, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Family-owned and so warm and welcoming!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Nov 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Nov 10, 2024

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

Nov 4, 2024

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

Nov 3, 2024

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

Oct 13, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Oct 6, 2024

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

Lovely!

We had a lovely stay here! The building and rooms are very cute and cozy. The decor is beautiful, especially in the dining room. The breakfast is a very good spread of assorted pastries. Scones, muffins, croissants, you name it! The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and nice to talk to! The room was very nice and they offer a welcome basket with snacks and waters. To top it all off we had a beautiful view of the water right from our window. We had such a great time staying here!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024