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Reviews of Sea Lion Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

138 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States of America

#12 of 15 hotels in Gloucester

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Review Score

Based on 238 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    8.0
    Convenient, clean, plus a pool!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress a bit soft to my liking

    Would have been nice to have a toaster, muffins and bread

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

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

    Outside patio for morning coffee watching the sunrise.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Best continental bfast we've had. I liked how professional and friendly the staff were. Very accomodating.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    8.0
    Adequate accommodations, but not what I expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I booked a king sized room, but none were available so was put into a queen/double room. The clerk said that what was sent to them from booking.com but I clearly reserved a king. She said I should have booked directly with the property. In that case they should be on the booking.com site.

    Cleanliness and location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to beach, clean and friendly people

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows are hard

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    9.0
    Just fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking area. It rained each night. The spot we had at the left edge of the lot was always flooded on the grass and onto the asphalt area.

    The Lion was close to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The occupants upstairs were heavy footed and were pacing during the night, 11-2, frequently stomping over my head

    The staff, the location, cleanliness, comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had the King deluxe room with privet balcony. The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. We also took advantage of the pool.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    10
    We enjoyed our stay very much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, really. Everything was to our liking.

    Our room was cozy and comfortable and very clean. Staff was very helpful - when we needed to book another room last minute for our son, they made it happen with no problems. For that I am very grateful! I will definitely come here again if I get back to Gloucester! Thank you!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay here again. Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only think I could think of would be to offer breakfast at 6:30 for the early birds.

    Location was great. Didn't take advantage of the breakfast. Wasn't served until 7:30. We were up and out by that time. The room was very clean and the lady who checked us in was very friendly. Good location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    nice room, ok bed, beautiful deck/building, property very neat and clean, really nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I could not have had to park further away from my building. Maybe assign parking by building or room.

    Close location to marina and dining and shopping

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    10
    Very pleasant environment. Well run establishment with owners who cared that things worked well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Extra hook in bathroom

    Bed very comfortable. Room carpet new and all furniture well taken care of. Breakfast was adequate with muffins, yogurt, juice and tasty coffee.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxed family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I thought we might be able to see the beach from the location, but there were woods in between.

    Nicely set up against beautiful woods and giant stones. Pool is heated and clean, parking was easy. Super comfy beds and good sized rooms. Great air conditioning.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    7.0
    Not quite what we expected, but fine in a pinch
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in the motel (not cottages). The interior felt like a typical motel with dirty walls, hardware not working, minimal shampoo, bad lighting. Maybe it was all a bit tired because it’s nearing the end of tourist season? I think we expected more based on the reviews and the price, so it was fairly disappointing. Pool closes aggressively at 8:50 pm, ha! P.S. Visitors might find it useful to know that Gloucester beaches are only accessible to non-residents by advance reservation during high season.

    Plunge pool was popular with the kids. New carpet was pleasant, coffee in the lobby was good. Appreciated all the outdoor tables!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was good.

    Very clean and convenient.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely motel with clean and comfortable rooms. The pool is great for relaxing.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    9.0
    This is the second time we stayed at the Sea Lion, and if everything is OK we will be back next ye
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    TV could be larger.

    Place is great, we had room 113 , the people are extra nice, room was clean.,

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    10
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice , wanted downstairs it was not available , was told I should have called the hotel directly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    8.0
    Helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great with access to good restaurants. It was in a quiet and well-kept area. The small, but complete continental breakfast was perfect for our travel needs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First day the housekeeping did not clean room but manager did it upon request

    Quiet, a/c worked well, shower hood, nice pool w lots of towels and chairs

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    9.0
    Generally, a great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have liked softer pillows. There is ice and a microwave in a little room near the pool. I would like a microwave in the rm. All staff were very accomadating. However on the day we were leaving I felt that one housekeeper was trying to rush us out of the room in the morning, so the room could be cleaned.

    Continental breakfast included all the essentials. Coffee was appreciated. Liked that there were little bistro tables and chairs. My family enjoyed the outdoor pool, which is kept at 80°F. There were tables with umbrellas and lounge chairs, as well as towels for guests' use. No bathroom at the pool. Enjoyed the chairs and balcony outside our door.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    10
    This is a great little place to stay… fit our needs perfectly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is very clean and well maintained.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

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

    Very clean. Perfect for our one night

    Stayed in June 2023

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