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The Hydrangea Inn

Property class: 3
3-star Victorian B&B with free breakfast

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Boating
Free daily continental breakfast
Interior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4 Kent Cir, Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Place, Stage Fort Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pavilion Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Gloucester

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Stage Fort Park and Half Moon Beach. Cressy Beach and Fishermen's Memorial Monument are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stage Fort Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Half Moon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pavilion Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Ann Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 18 min walk
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Open Door Food Pantry - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪George's Coffee Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Midori - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Hydrangea Inn

3-star Victorian B&B with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Gloucester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Hydrangea Inn offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 - C0108711070
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, 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 C0108711070. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit.

Property is also known as

The Hydrangea Inn Gloucester
The Hydrangea Inn Bed & breakfast
The Hydrangea Inn Bed & breakfast Gloucester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hydrangea Inn to the airport?

The Hydrangea Inn is 15 mi (21-min drive) away from the Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Hydrangea Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hydrangea Inn.

How close is The Hydrangea Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 8-minute walk from Half Moon Beach and 10-minute walk from Cressy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hydrangea Inn offer free breakfast?

The Hydrangea Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hydrangea Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Hydrangea Inn?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Hydrangea Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Hydrangea Inn have a pool?

The Hydrangea Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Hydrangea Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Hydrangea Inn to downtown Gloucester?

The Hydrangea Inn is 0.7 mi away from Gloucester.

The Hydrangea Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast cooked fresh each day. Property is very clean. Joan is an amazing lady who has had a very interesting life. She'll do anything for you and you'll become friends for life. 11/10 if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hostess, Joanie, is so special! Her care made our stay even better! Her home is lovely, very warm and inviting and IMMACULATE! Her breakfasts were fit for royalty! So delicious, and she waited on us, serving us like we were family. She was also a wealth of knowledge and information about the community and the best, fastest way to get to the airport amid morning traffic! Thank you, Joanie!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This bed and breakfast exceeded every expectation! The location was perfect — close to everything yet peaceful and relaxing. The home itself is a beautiful historic property full of character and charm. Every detail was thoughtfully maintained, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The breakfast was absolutely amazing — fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. The hospitality was outstanding; the host made us feel genuinely welcome and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for comfort, history, and true hospitality. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joanie was the most AMAZING host I’ve ever met. She made us feel like family, made sure we had what we needed for the day, and made the most DELICIOUS breakfasts! I would highly recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely love

We had an amazing time! Great host, great breakfast, great time !! Definitely will be staying here again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joan, our host, was the BEST. She was friendly, had great stories, and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. The location was perfect and we were able to easily get to Salem and other surrounding areas. The view of the ocean was amazing as well. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a wonderful bed and breakfast spot in a beautiful town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Having travelled all the around the world, I can honestly say this has been one of my favourite and most memorable stays. Although listed as a hotel, the Hydrangea feels more like an exclusive homestay. Joanie is the perfect host: she’s so warm, welcoming, and friendly – and, as other guests have already said, her breakfasts are absolutely delicious. The rooms are comfy, cozy, and quirky. The location is a short drive or 10-15 minute walk to Gloucester centre along a beautiful seafront path. While everything about the Hyrdrangea is lovely and comfortable, it was Joanie who made our stay such a memorable one. She even allowed a couple of our friends to join for breakfast for one morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay with Joan exceeded our expectations, from the proximity to the seaglass beach across the street, to the lovely easy walk along the water to the large state beach…the charming eclectic decor… enjoying Joan’s stories about her curated collections and whimsical finds..the lavish breakfasts & treats…it was a breath of fresh sea air combined with the best conversation & food & the treasure hunt for sea glass that made for an unforgettable weekend! Thank you Joan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful private home with excellent hostess and full breakfast meals. Well worth the price. Owner had a fascinating history. The house had a great view of the water and was less than a block from a park and paved walkway along the water and into town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable and spacious accommodations. The breakfast each morning was delicious as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and conscientious host, Joan. Beautiful home; location couldn’t be better. Easy parking. Nice walking areas right across the street along the harbor. This part of town is just beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner and very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tian-jia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house has the depth of history, a history of human spirit, the spirit of honor, service, kindness, and human heart to heart connection. My wife and I stayed for three days. We not only enjoyed physical comfort and relaxation, but also felt spiritually enriched as we saw the richly decorated house, heard many inspiring stories about the history of the people lived in the house and experienced the genuine care of the hostess. It’s a soul-touching experience indeed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home. Hostess was attentive and a very interesting and thoughtful person. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was outstanding. We will be returning and recommending the Hydrangea Inn to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, well lit and cozy. The morning breakfast was outstanding! It was so complete I didn't have lunch the entire week I stayed at the Inn. The bathroom was also very clean, well decorated, and conveniently located next to the bedroom. The mini-fridge had chocolates, water, soda and seltzer at no extra charge. Joannie, the owner, is a fantastic host. She has lived all over the world (Greece, Turkey, Argentina, Uruguay, LA, Boston, to name a few) In her fundraising work at Harvard and USC, she met many, many interesting people and has great stories to tell. The breakfast conversations we had were so interesting I had remind myself to visit the relatives I flew 3000 miles to see. I unconditionally recommend the Hydrangea Inn!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely kept property. Fantastic breakfast. Fair price. Welcoming and helpful hostess. Interesting books for guests to read.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Absolutely charming!

What a treat it was to stay at the Hydrangea Inn. Joan was a gracious hostess who made us feel right at home. The breakfast was delicious and a great time to ask Joan questions about the area. She was a wealth of knowledge and an interesting lady? Oh, and the view of the bay was a bonus we didnt expect! We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic quiet and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joan was a pleasure as a hostess. She gave great recommendations, made a stellar breakfast, and has amazing life stories to entertain. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the restaurants in the area and walking along the waterfront. The location was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024