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Reviews of Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

132 Main Street, Essex, 01929, United States of America

#2 of 2 hotels in Essex

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 71 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very rustic Inn. Loved the fireplace. Not as good of a view this time. You can walk to restaurants and antique shops.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    9.0
    The inn was located on the scenic Essex River. The room was comfortable, spacious, and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No usb ports for our Fitbit’s to charge. The two chairs by the fireplace were very low without arms and hard to get up from.

    No breakfast was offered but We used the microwave and refrigerator to have simple breakfasts in the room and used the keurig coffee machine with our preferred kpods from home.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    We stayed at the inn and it was beautiful! We were pleasantly surprised walking into our room, which had a fireplace, comfortable bed and large bathroom.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Never saw or ran into any staff. Didn’t need them, but sometimes I wondered where they were

    It was gorgeous and historic! Beautiful hotel and inn

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had no ice machine

    It was very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    10
    She loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The exhaust from the automotive traffic.

    The room was perfect. The bathroom was luxurious. I loved the deck and the view. The bed was extremely comfortable. I slept like a baby.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    10
    We had an excellent experience and would definitely come back and recommend it to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and comfortable. Loved the double shower in the bathroom! Many thoughtful touches like sleeping masks, bathrobes - everything needed to relax after a journey.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    8.0
    Charming, cozy inn near the water with much to do and see nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit loud if the room abuts the main road

    Super location, lovely and well-appointed room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2023

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast. Not many options in the area within walking distance for a simple breakfast. Had to wait until 10 or 11 am for brunch at restaurants close by

    Wonderful historic home located within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Beautifully appointed room with all amenities . Loved the double shower heads in the modern bathroom. King bed was so comfortable and smelled fabulous. Loved sitting by the gas fireplace with my morning coffee and evening wine. The owner was very helpful. Very good restaurant next door owned by the Inn.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2022

    8.0
    great communication with staff, clean and cozy room, great shower
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great view of Essex River

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    10
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. I have no complaints.

    This hotel is so adorable. We stayed in the main house, which was built in the 1780s. It had some original features, but was nicely updated. The bathroom was great. The bed was comfortable. The location was far enough away from Salem to allow for quiet nights, but close for a drive or a train ride.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2022

    8.0
    An historic property that’s been nicely updated, is comfortable, and has frontage on the Essex marshlands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room arrangement was somewhat odd in that the refrigerator & microwave were on the other side of the room than the coffee maker. Our room faced the street, which is quite busy into the evening

    Located next to Essex marshlands. Large historic room with recently renovated bathroom. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2022

    10
    Comfortable, spacious, and awesome grounds!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we loved it!

    Fabulous location, close to plenty of restaurants!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    10
    Comfortable, clean, quiet stay in a historic inn surrounded by a lovely wetland with the smell of salt in the air.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I initially had a concern that it was situated close to the road, but it was quieter than I anticipated. I bring a white noise machine and I had a restful sleep.

    The beautifully renovated historic inn has lots of charm. It has all the amenities while maintaining the historic feel of the period. The bathroom and shower are luxurious and spacious. Cleanliness is obviously a priority here and much appreciated by this guest.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2022

    8.0
    Serene, comfortable Inn located in perfect picturesque setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was too soft and the Internet didn’t work the whole time.

    Loved the location! So beautiful and quiet. Room was also a good size and great bathroom

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2022

    8.0
    We had an excellent vacation and the property served our needs perfectly and we would not hesitate t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Poor internet service in the Inn portion of the property.

    The location for touring around Cape Ann was terrific. Also, several decent restaurants within walking distance. Enjoyed sitting out by river sipping drinks in the evening. Also, close proximity to beaches.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2022

    10
    Great proximity to Gloucester and Rockport at an affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was large and comfortable. Even though the inn is old, the bathroom was updated and modern. we would stay there again.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    8.0
    lovely place to stay in cute Essex
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no indoor common area I could find stay in the motel, not the inn, if you are disabled

    did the old home up really nicely perfect location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful setting, lovely staff, just a bit too much road noise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only negative was the road noise. Situated on the main road traffic was heard from early in the morning til late.

    Lovely, large room in the old inn part. Beautiful furnishings, very comfortable bed and lovely shower room. Robes and slipper provided, plus coffee machine. It also had a gas fire in the room which was nice on a chilly evening.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    10
    The staff was super friendly and helpful. Loved the location. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. Would go back and recommend to others!

    Comfy beds. Very clean. Great location on the river with several great restaurants and a brewery withing walking distance.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We would have liked maid service and someone on property during the day. We needed a few things, but staff was not on property except for check in.

    Beautiful views of the Essex river and Marsh. Comfy bed and Plush bathrobes made our stay cozy!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2022

    9.0
    Nice not to have to worry about quality and cleNliness
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Cleanliness. Comfort.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2021

    10
    nice upgrades
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the stairs are very narrow and very steep in the guest house -had recent knee surgery

    view patio/deck bed was comfy the bathroom was awesome and the shower had good water pressure-beautiful upgrades- unfortunately I didn’t take a picture

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2021

    10
    Shea's Riverside Inn was amazing!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tent outside attached to the Restaurant took away from the view of the area. Was ugly too look at and was never utilized.

    The balcony from our room had a great view of the river and town.. Our room was perfect and clean. The staff was amazing!!!

    Stayed in October 2021

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