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Emerson Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic hotel near Halibut Point State Park

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Outdoor pool
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Outdoor pool
Cocktail bar
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA, 01966
  • Halibut Point State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Motif No 1
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Ann
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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305 Seaside King

305 Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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301 Seaside Queen

301 Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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309 Seaside King

309 Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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410 Rockport Suite

410 Rockport Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

310 Neighborhood Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

315 Seaside King Deluxe

  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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214 Neighborhood Queen

214 Neighborhood Queen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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312 Neighborhood Queen

312 Neighborhood Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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208 Neighborhood Queen

208 Neighborhood Queen

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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202 Charming Queen

202 Charming Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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307 Seaside Queen

307 Seaside Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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211 Seaside King Deluxe

211 Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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206 Charming Queen

206 Charming Queen

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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215 Seaside King Deluxe

215 Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

302 Charming Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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204 Charming Queen

204 Charming Queen

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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314 Neighborhood Queen

314 Neighborhood Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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212 Neighborhood Queen

212 Neighborhood Queen

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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313 Seaside King

313 Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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409 Balcony Queen

409 Balcony Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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303 Seaside Queen

303 Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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311 Seaside King Deluxe

311 Seaside King Deluxe

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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411 Balcony Queen

411 Balcony Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

209 Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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210 Neighborhood King

210 Neighborhood King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

205 Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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412 Neighborhood King

412 Neighborhood King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

201 Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

213 Seaside King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

207 Seaside Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 304 Charming Queen

304 Charming Queen

304 Charming Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 308 Neighborhood Queen

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

308 Neighborhood Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Rockport

Oceanside stay.You'll find Halibut Point State Park and Motif No 1 within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Good Harbor Beach and Maritime Gloucester are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Halibut Point State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Motif No 1 - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cape Ann - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Good Harbor Beach - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 26 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shack Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Brew Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Emerson Inn

3.5-star historic hotel near Halibut Point State Park
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the historic Emerson Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Emerson Inn was completed in May 2021.

This 3.5-star Rockport hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1856
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Emerson Inn offers 36 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rockport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Snack bar/deli

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 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Scuba diving

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 8 and April 14.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 500.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 500.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is C0005442520. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Emerson Inn
Emerson Inn Sea
Emerson Inn Sea Rockport
Emerson Sea
Emerson Sea Rockport
Emerson Inn By The Sea Hotel Rockport
Emerson Inn Rockport
Emerson Rockport
Emerson Inn By The Sea
Emerson Inn Hotel
Emerson Inn Rockport
Emerson Inn Hotel Rockport

Emerson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 257 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
50th Birthday Trip
Our stay was amazing. The views were incredibel. The food was fantastic. We loved having windows facing the ocean and leaving them open at night. This was my 50th birthday trip and we are definitely planning to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about this property except the lack of a space for suitcases, any hook or hanger to utilize for a coat or jacket. I realize it is a historic property, but some furniture in the limited square footage could be traded for space for a luggage stand. We don't need the dresser, palm, fancy lamp etc. This space would be better for the practicalities of people traveling. Had to place 1 suitcase under table and 1 on the only place to sit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fifty years together... this was a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a wedding during the weekend. The property was very picturesque. It was quite while we were there and zero issues. Breakfast was good, bed was clean and comfortable. Kids loved it and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Venue
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Third visit and we keep coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic quintessential New England
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robson

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view of the ocean and restful location in a historic hotel that helps you relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is quite dated and could use an infusion of capital. No one at the front desk after 9pm. Room was very tiny. We were admonished for making our reservation via expedia and not direct. Room was not made up and given fresh towels after the first night because we didn't find the card in the closet to hang on the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed wasn’t comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff. They were so kind to me and my husband as we planned our wedding near by and allowed us to take some beautiful first look photos. We will absolutely be back to visit these wonderful people. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Property is “ tired”. Old- 150 year old inn and trying for a 1920s style that is really stretching it. What food is offered is average or below. Old mattress- just adequate room- peeked off paint BuT lovely views. Would not go back but an ok stay. The proximity to ocean the calling card!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here. We plan to come back. Only one suggestion would be to have some sort of breakfast even if a light continental breakfast. Lovely staff. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Someone helped us carry our luggage up the stairs, provided suggestions for restaurants and overall very hospitable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ocean side Inn
Lovely to sit on deck overlooking green, pool and ocean. So relaxing, stately yet unpretentious. Wonderful breakfast served daily. Bed, pillows, comforter comfortable. Shower perfect. Would love to go back. Scenery is so priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Emerson was a great place to get away from it all. With that, be aware that there is very little, if any, taxi, Uber, or Lyft access. Other than that, make sure you watch the moonrise as it is spectacular. The provided breakfast was very good and fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the ocean setting. There is a public path to the rocks on the ocean where we sat on the rocks - stunning! Also love the French inspired music they play in the common area. We did not get to use the pool due to cool temps and rain but plan to return next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023