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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Swimming pool
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Heating
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Terrace
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Garden
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Hiking
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Luggage storage
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Fishing
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Express check-in/check-out
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Bar
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Fax/photocopying
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Golf course
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Games room
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Non-smoking throughout
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Outdoor pool
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Sun terrace
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Daily housekeeping
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Accessible parking
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Street parking
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Board games/puzzles
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Concierge service
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Special diet menus - on request
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Allergy-free room
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Outdoor pool - seasonal
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Snack bar
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Pool with view
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Heated pool
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Salt-water pool
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Outdoor furniture
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Sun loungers or beach chairs
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Picnic area
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Wine/champagne
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Outdoor fireplace
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Shallow end
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Fence around pool
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Key access
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Face masks for guests available
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Property Description
Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
On-Site Restaurant and Outdoor Pool: Enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant and soak up the sun by the outdoor pool.
Scenic Ocean Views and Shared Terrace: Relax and unwind while taking in the beautiful ocean views from our shared terrace.
Convenient Location for Outdoor Activities: Explore hiking and fishing opportunities onsite or visit nearby Halibut Point State Park for outdoor adventures.
Book your stay at Emerson Inn by the Sea for a perfect blend of history, comfort, and relaxation.
Please note that an elevator is not available at this property. Rooms are only accessible by stairs. Contact the hotel for more information.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 15 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any cots.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay. -
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Guest Reviews
We stayed two night and wished we had more time to stay longer. The Parlor Bar and porch were relaxing and provided a place to enjoy light snacks and drinks while taking in the beautiful ocean breeze. The staff were able to assist us with all our needs and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. The rooms are well appointed and tastefully decorated. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. Breakfast croissants were amazingly fresh and paired with the most delicious coffee ever. Highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a relaxing restful reset.
The property is a beautiful classic old New England Inn.
The common rooms were beautiful and the breakfast was plentiful especially accommodating a gluten free diet.
The breakfast hostess who I believe was from Finland(?) was very accommodating, and dining on the veranda overlooking the Atlantic was wonderful.
While beautiful, the atmosphere was impersonal.
Regarding our room... my wife and I felt cramped, as the room was uncomfortably small.
The room was missing a hair dryer which for my wife was an important amenity. I had to borrow one from another guest because the front office wasn't opened and when I called the number as instructed, I got an answering service.
I absolutely loved staying at this hotel! Everything was so clean, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. They made me feel so comfortable, almost like I was staying with family. The hotel has such a cool and different atmosphere. It reminded me of the roaring 20’s with a Great Gatsby style, but it was still peaceful and relaxing. The ocean views were absolutely beautiful and the whole place just had this calm, peaceful feeling.Would definitely stay here again!
Excellent staff and breakfast pastries!
location
Always a relaxing and beautiful moment when we head to the Emerson Inn. Views and drinks on a lovey deck in comfy rocking chairs…what more could you want:)
The view was amazing
The rooms and food and staff
It was a shame that there was no food service in the evening, but breakfast was lovely on the porch overlooking the sea in the morning. The view was fantastic and the inn had a lovely atmosphere. The weather meant we could make use of the large porch overlooking the sea. There was always iced water and coffee on tap.
Our room and bathroom were a little small but did have a great ocean view. Also be aware that this is a historic building so, if you are on the 3rd floor there are lots of stairs to contend with.
Beautiful setting and old building gave it real character
Not in Rockport itself. A good 40 minute walk to town.
We enjoyed breakfast, food was very good. Relaxing atmosphere. I ate the quiche, French toast and fruit.
Coffee was great and servers were pleasant. And we liked the bar as well . convenient to have a drink before leaving for
the wedding we attended.
The size of the rooms/bathrooms were tight. Weather was great so enjoyed your lawn and pool and took walk nearby.
Probably would have spent more in town of Rockport or Gloucester if weather wasn't so great!
We have stayed at probably twenty boutique hotels up and down the New England coast, and this one has quietly moved to the top of the list.
We almost didn't book it — we'd never heard of it. That would have been a significant mistake.
The building itself stopped us cold the moment we pulled up. It's one of those rare properties that feels like it grew out of the land rather than being dropped onto it — right on the ocean, beautiful lawn, and wraparound porches that clearly have a few centuries of stories soaked into the boards. You can tell the owners have resisted the temptation to renovate the soul right out of it. The original wide-plank floors creak in exactly the right places.
The wainscoting in the dining room would make a preservation architect weep with joy. This is what boutique is supposed to mean.
The staff, though — honestly, they might be the real story here. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like old friends who happened to be running a little late.
Our room wasn't quite ready and before we could blink, the woman at the front desk had us settled on the porch with iced tea and a handwritten list of her personal favorite spots in Rockport.
Not the laminated tourist sheet. Her actual favorites, with little notes in the margins. That kind of warmth doesn't come from a training manual.
Every single person we encountered — at breakfast, by the pool, passing in the hallway — smiled first. It sounds small. At most hotels, it's apparently very hard.
Our room faced the water, and I have to be honest: I wasn't prepared for what that view actually looked like. I've seen ocean views. This was something else. The Atlantic from this angle, on a clear morning with the light coming in sideways.
I sat on the wraparound porch for an hour with cold coffee, just watching the water move. The rocks, the boats, the way the color shifts from deep blue to green as the clouds pass — it's the kind of view that makes you feel slightly foolish for spending so much of your life indoors. Worth every penny of the room rate on its own.
We're already looking at dates to come back in October, when I imagine the whole property takes on a completely different and probably equally wonderful character. If you're considering a romantic escape on the North Shore and you're
on the fence — get off the fence. Book it.
Filthy. Especially the carpet. It was shocking.
Location and views
The air conditioning was really loud and the breakfast should have had hot items too
Our experience with the Emerson Inn left us shocked and deeply disappointed. We were looking forward to a peaceful getaway, but life had other plans — the person we had arranged to stay with my disabled 91‑year‑old father had to cancel unexpectedly, making it impossible for us to travel.
When we reached out to the Emerson Inn to explain, hoping for understanding, the manager’s response was cold and uncaring. There was no empathy, no flexibility, and no willingness to consider the reality of our situation. They refused to issue a refund and offered only a credit valid until October 30, 2026.
While a credit might seem helpful on the surface, the requirement to use it by the end of October is incredibly difficult for anyone caring for a loved one with significant needs. Our ability to travel is limited and unpredictable, and the manager showed no interest in acknowledging that reality.
In moments of genuine hardship, you learn which businesses value people over policy. Sadly, the Emerson Inn made it clear where they stand.
My husband and I enjoyed a beautiful weekend away at Emerson. The setting is beautiful and the building is gorgeous. The room was clean and well appointed. We were very comfortable. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I would receommend the Emerson Inn. We will be going back again.
The view and the property was breathtaking. The walk by the sea is a must!
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