What's it like in East Gloucester?

Travellers to Gloucester's East Gloucester neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach as part of your East Gloucester travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in East Gloucester?

Based on our traveller data, Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks is one of the top choices for your stay in East Gloucester. This hotel offers free parking and 1 hot tub. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Sea Lion Motel and Cottages and The Vista .

How many hotels will I find in the East Gloucester area?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodation options in East Gloucester to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Gloucester area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Gloucester, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in East Gloucester.

What is there to do around this Gloucester neighbourhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Good Harbor Beach, Niles Beach and Long Beach while you're in East Gloucester. You could also plan a visit to Eastern Point Lighthouse or The Gorton Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around East Gloucester include Schooner Adventure, Rocky Neck Art Colony and Maritime Gloucester. While you're out sightseeing, Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch and Cape Ann Historical Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gloucester.

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Our top choices for East Gloucester hotels

A poolside area with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a building with multiple balconies and outdoor lighting.

1. Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

East Gloucester

Christie T

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A coastal beach scene with a large house on a rocky outcrop, a sandy beach with people, and a clear blue sky.

2. The Vista

East Gloucester

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

3. The Highliner Hotel

Downtown Gloucester, 1.6 km from East Gloucester

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Two individuals in white robes by a window overlooking a body of water with a distant shoreline.

4. Beauport Hotel Gloucester

Downtown Gloucester, 1.7 km from East Gloucester

Stas

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern house with a large patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a fire pit.

5. Rockport Inn And Suites

4.7 km from East Gloucester

francisco

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

6. The Rockport House

5.6 km from East Gloucester

Ann

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture, a view of the sea, and houses in the background.

7. The Cove at Rockport Hotel

5.9 km from East Gloucester

Wendy

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Harborview Inn.' There are two umbrellas in front of the building, and a rope barrier with flowers.

8. Harborview Inn

Downtown Gloucester, 2.2 km from East Gloucester

Martin

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A sign for the Sally Webster Collection by Addison Choate, mounted on a building with a window and greenery in the foreground.

9. Sally Webster Inn

5.8 km from East Gloucester

Laurel

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A covered porch with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a view of a house in the background.

10. Castle Manor Inn

3.6 km from East Gloucester

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A restaurant with large windows overlooking a marina.

11. The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina

3.1 km from East Gloucester

Myles

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A coastal building with a garden and a rocky shoreline.

12. The Yankee Clipper Inn

7.2 km from East Gloucester

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A residential house with a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

13. Addison Choate Inn

5.5 km from East Gloucester

Don

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water and a rocky shoreline.

14. Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge

6.2 km from East Gloucester

Mary Beth

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A coastal scene with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and a lighthouse in the distance.

15. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

17.7 km from East Gloucester

Berna

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A balcony with a table set for two, featuring a bottle of wine and glasses. A chair with a towel draped over it is visible.

16. Eagle House Motel

5.7 km from East Gloucester

Glen

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a sign reading "THE BEVERLY," and a brick foundation.

17. The Beverly

19.9 km from East Gloucester

James

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden paneling, chandeliers, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

18. Hawthorne Hotel

22.3 km from East Gloucester

Karrie

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table with books and a disco ball, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

19. The Ipswich Inn

17.7 km from East Gloucester

Sean

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern interior with two wooden armchairs with yellow cushions, a brick-patterned wall, and wall-mounted lighting.

20. The Hotel Salem

22.7 km from East Gloucester

Kathleen

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Compare popular hotels in East Gloucester

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Vista	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 461 reviews	View
Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 886 reviews	View
Beauport Hotel Gloucester	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Harborview Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 343 reviews	View
Addison Choate Inn	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 432 reviews	View

Where to stay in East Gloucester

Find the best East Gloucester areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Gloucester

While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Maritime Gloucester.

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A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a wooden walkway leading to it.

Rocky Neck

While Rocky Neck isn't home to many top sights, Rocky Neck Art Colony and Maritime Gloucester are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Annisquam

Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

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