The Glen Cove Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (44 reviews)
167 Onset Ave, Onset, Massachusetts, 02558 , Onset , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Boat tours nearby
Nature reserve
Front entrance ramp
Health or beauty spa nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Nightclub
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful location
Charming historical hotel
Cons:
Issues with mattress quality
No coffee provided in room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Guests mentioned clean and well-kept facilities; overall positive sentiment.
Service
10
Exceptional service noted throughout the reviews, including early check-in and friendly staff.
Location
10
Prime location by the beach with excellent views and accessibility mentioned repeatedly.
Room Quality
8.44
Mixed sentiment due to issues with bed quality; some rooms noted positively, others not.
Amenities
8.94
Amenities mentioned with some positives; however, lack of mini-fridge and coffee were noted.
Value for Money
9.44
Guests felt the pricing aligned well with the overall experience, though minor issues were raised.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food quality was praised, but one negative experience of foodborne illness was reported.
Overall Experience
10
General sentiment is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 08:27

Property Description

Escape to The Glen Cove Hotel & Restaurant, where Victorian charm meets coastal relaxation.

Recreational Delights
Unwind with a vibrant nightlife at our on-site nightclub and enjoy lively karaoke evenings, ensuring your stay is filled with fun and entertainment.

Culinary Excellence
Savor delectable American cuisine at our two restaurants, including the Bay Room, and refresh at one of our inviting bars/lounges. Don't forget to start your day with our complimentary continental breakfast.

Comfort & Convenience
Experience modern accommodations in our 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. With thoughtful amenities like ceiling fans and housekeeping on request, we ensure a comfortable stay.

Book your getaway now at The Glen Cove Hotel & Restaurant and embrace the ultimate beachside experience!

Important information:

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and karaoke. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 44 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.94
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 10
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Joshua Trowsdale
6
Pros:

Location is nice (across from the bay) and staff were pleasant. However, nails were sticking up on the bathroom floor from poorly done repairs, the room was hot and stuffy with no AC, and I would have liked to know that there is very loud live music on the weekends until 11:00 or 12:00 at night. If you like staying up, the music was good, but if you want to go to bed earlier than that, don't stay here. Also, I was hoping to watch the MLB playoff game but room had a tiny TV with limited cable that didn't get TBS. The continental breakfast is basically bad coffee, cereal, and store bought wrapped goods. Not great overall, especially for the price.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Leslie
10
Pros:

The hotel and restaurant were outstanding! There were many special amenities I didn’t expect. It was beautiful and offered a comfy bed. The restaurant was careful about my Celiac requests and the food was delicious!
I wish I could have stayed longer.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Lyne family
10
Pros:

Such a beautiful hotel. Very charming and vintage. Staff was very nice and accommodating

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Ting
10
Pros:

Relaxing area to visit, very clean, lounge and restaurant were very good.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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NANCY family
10
Pros:

Great historic hotel in a beautiful location. Balcony view of bay from our room was lovely; however, traffic noise from road in front of hotel could be loud and interfere with sleep. All of the staff were pleasant and above and beyond hospitable. It's not a Holiday Inn Express but if you're looking for a lovely, restored small hotel in a beautiful area, that includes a great restaurant and bar, in easy walking distant to small-town shopping and restaurants, and furnished with antiques, this is the place to visit!

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Charisse partner
10
Pros:

Adorable room, great location, friendly staff.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Darcy
10
Loved it
Pros:

The view was incredible out of both the windows, the room was clean and cozy, the staff was extremely nice. The basement bar/restaurant was so much fun- the food was amazing and the cover band playing was really really good and everyone there was LOVING it. The beach was literally across the street too.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

Very clean and Q comfortable bed. Private balcony facing the road. Live music most nights.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Anne partner
10
Pros:

Waterfront just across the street but view obstructed when eitting in rovkers due to. Anners hung on railing. Quaint little room perfect for our needs. Very clean and comfy bed. Would recommend.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
J
Jim
10
Delightful experience!
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel in outstanding condition. Great location by the beach. Superior service, I received a call to tell me the room was ready early and I could have an early check-in. The service was just as wonderful from check-in throughout our stay.

The restaurant is excellent and definitely worth a return.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
A
Ann Marie family
10
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, charming and good location

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
S
Sandra
6
Pros:

Mature property but overall kept up very well. Big bonus is that it has an elevator. While the room was nice, the bed was horrible. The mattress was old and every spring in it rumbled and squeaked with every move. Both of us had aches and pains the next day.

We had dinner at the restaurant and the cocktails and meals were delicious. I had the Salmon bowl which was salmon (cooked perfectly) over rice with avocado, cukes and mango on the side on Thursday night. I feel that I got some kind of food illness from that meal. We drove home on Friday after leaving the Glen Cove and my stomach and gut were at war. I later got sick. I could not hold down food for 3 days, and it is now day 5 and I am still fighting symptoms of a foodborne illness. Many items in that meal can cause illness. While the avacado and mango were not in their skins, if they were not washed properly before handling that can do it. The cuke did have the skin on and it's the same situation. Rice is also a haven for bacteria if it sits in a pan waiting to be used. I only mention this because the kitchen has got to take a look at how food was prepped and cooked on Sept. 11th.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Dana partner
8
Pros:

Being right on the beach was spectacular. Could watch the sunset from our balcony. The pool area has a beautiful deck and bar service so it was a place to get out of the wind off wanted. The room had a kitchenette and we would have used it if we’d been there longer. There was a coffee maker, but no coffee provided. That was one downside. Almost every hotel now provides coffee in your room. We paid nearly $10 across the street to get coffee from the cafe.
The people were friendly and the location is unbeatable.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Linda Beata Ohairwe, William Collins partner
6
Pros:

Friendly and amazing staff, great location but the rooms smell quite musty because of the lack of ventilation. That was the biggest con

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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RICHARD family
10
Pros:

We've stayed there twice, both excellent, friendly staff, great food and room comfort. They even called my about 10 am the day we were going to check in to tell me we can check in anytime. Great service. Looking forward to being in that area again and staying there.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Dana partner
10
Pros:

This historical stop is right across the beach from a beautiful bay. Clean, quaint, great staff. Easy parking. We stayed in a room with deck access and it was lovely. Went for supper at the restaurant on site and had one of the best meals we’ve had on our trip.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Meghan
10
Hidden gem
Pros:

The entire hotel is absolutely beautiful and has that old charm feel while still having all the modern amenities. The only downside was the mattress. It was like sleeping on ply wood! However, was doable for one night. Any more than that, nope. The views and location of this hotel are so peaceful and beautiful, especially at sunset!

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Craig
10
Pros:

Charming place w super bar/restaurant

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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RICHARD family
10
Pros:

Absolutely the most charming, friendly and picturesque place I've ever stayed. Great views from the room, great food and atmosphere in the bar.Had fun conversations with customers and the bartenders. Friendliest staff, a safe, walkable area with some fun bars close to the small downtown area. I give a 12 out of 10.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee