Emerson Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Halibut Point State Park and Motif No 1, Emerson Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Neighborhood Queen

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

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Exceptional
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  • 156 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

101 Rockport Suite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Rockport Suite

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood King

  • 168 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

  • 168 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 154 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood King

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Exceptional
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  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 168 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • 196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 132 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

  • 132 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Charming Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 192 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 168 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Seaside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 152 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 138 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Neighborhood Queen

  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Balcony Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 126 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Balcony Queen

  • Ocean view
  • 126 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Rockport, Emerson Inn is near a train station and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Halibut Point State Park and Good Harbor Beach, while Maritime Gloucester and Cape Ann Museum are cultural highlights. Motif No 1 and Long Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rockport travel guide
Map
1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA, 01966

What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with a calm lake, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
    Halibut Point State Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A rocky shoreline with a sailboat on the water, a tree, and houses in the background.
    Back Beach
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Granite Pier
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Halibut Point Reservation
    10 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Paper House
    10 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport Station
    3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    10 min drive
  • The Lobster of Gloucester
    9 min drive

About this property

Emerson Inn

  • Historic hotel near Halibut Point State Park
  • Located close to Motif No 1, Emerson Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and books
    • Tour/ticket assistance, games, and a reception hall
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • The Parlor

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1856
  • Communal living room
  • Georgian architecture
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 8 and April 14.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Tax ID - C0005442520
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerson Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerson Inn?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerson Inn on Aug 20, 2026 start from $344, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Emerson Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerson Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerson Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emerson Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this historic hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Halibut Point State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Motif No 1. Good Harbor Beach and Maritime Gloucester are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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