Emerson Inn

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Exterior
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Seaside King

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

Seaside Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rockport Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

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

Neighborhood Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Neighborhood Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Charming Queen

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside Queen

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

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

Charming Queen

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

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

Charming Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Charming Queen

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

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

Balcony Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside Queen

  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King Deluxe

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

Balcony Queen

  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

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

Neighborhood King

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside King

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

Neighborhood King

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Seaside King

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

Seaside Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Charming Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Neighborhood Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Motif No 1 - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cape Ann - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 21 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Common Crow Natural Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Long Beach Dairy Maid - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Talise - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Emerson Inn

3.5-star historic hotel near Halibut Point State Park
Along with a restaurant, 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.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A seasonal 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
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
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 daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls 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 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
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
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. 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. 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.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • 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).

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