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Emerson Inn By The Sea
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  • Inn Details

    Ralph Waldo Emerson called the Inn "Thy proper summer home." Today's guests enjoy the relaxed 19th century atmosphere from our broad oceanfront veranda, but can savor the 21st century amenities of a heated outdoor pool, private baths (some with spa tubs), room phones, cable television, wireless high speed internet access, and indoor sauna. Savor our award winning cuisine in The Grand Cafe. "Editors' Pick," - Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England. "Award of Excellence," - Wine Spectator. "Gourmet Greatness," - the Phantom Gourmet. "Unparalleled Ambiance," - The Boston Globe. Nearby are hiking trails along the oceanfront, tennis, golf and the always popular whale watches. The village of Rockport is famous for its shops and art galleries. OPEN ALL YEAR.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Home (Inn) Improvement, Cooking, Traveling, Reading, Music

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Award Winning Restaurant

    • Corporate Retreats

    • Family Reunions

    • Magnificent Ocean View

    • Sincere Hospitality

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • In-room internet

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Piano

    • VCR

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool

    • Meeting Facilities

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    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $259/$349

    Our best room with king bed, spa tub, fireplace (electric) and private glass-enclosed balcony. Magnificent Ocean View!

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum on weekends, May - Oct; 3 night holiday weekends

    • Deposit amount required: 2 night deposit required at time of booking

    • Cancellations: deposit refunded if reservation cancelled with 14 or more days advance notice less a $25 processing fee

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Guest may purchases drinks with their meals

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: well behaved children welcome

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA

    • AARP

    • Corporate

    • Weekly
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full/Continental+

    • Time Served: 8 am - 10 am

    • Serving location: Dining Room, On-site restaurant

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Rock Shrimp and Corn Chowder
    "Chef Mitch's Award Winning Soup"

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Oceanside

    • Village

    City

    • Boston

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 35 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Boston

    • Gloucester

    • Portsmouth

    • Salem

    • Concord

    • Newburyport

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseshoes

    • Kayaking

    • Fine Dining

    • Whale Watching

    • Antiquing

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Offseason breakfast awful!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We just stayed here and the continental breakfast was pitiful- better food at a Hampton Inn! Toast, bagels, dried pastries, had to ask for a yogurt, when I complained they said it was how they get the offseason rates so low, but for the prices, the room was very small and the food not even close to the value, was not worth the trip! Go during the season and maybe worth the price. And they chrged our credit card for thefull rate an entire month before we stayed, when I complained about that they said it was policy. Lousy policy!!

    Five stars from former innkeepers

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    As former inn owners we are more critical than the average guest. We stayed 2 nites/3 days and never left the beauty of this gracious, old-world inn. We can honestly say that EVERYTHING, dining, rooms, waitresses (thanks Shannon!), front desk, as well as maintenance personnel were so full of warm hospitality that we felt more like friends than guests. The music of Joseph Blanchard on Friday night "sent me into the stratisphere" while, Bob Allison on Saturday night brought my husband back to days of old as he sang along with the oldies. The menu is delightful, tasty and healthful and beautifully presented. The views spectacular even as we watched Hurricane Irene approach. I just can't say enough . . . Trust that we will be back!

    Breathtaking

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We spent 2 lovely nights and just sat on the porch in rocking chairs enjoying the view for much of the time. The room was small but adequate because of the rest of the Inn.was so enjoyable. We even did dinner there for both nights. Truly a relaxing experience.

    A jewel along the sea

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    We celebrated our 5oth wedding anniversary at the Inn. It exceeded all our expectations; beautiful location, delicious food & attentive staff. We look forward to a return visit.

    "A great place on the ocean"

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We were welcomed promptly and efficiently when we arrived. We had a street view room but it was what we ordered and did have a refrigerator. The pool overlooks the ocean and is a great spot to read, relax and swim. The food and service in the restaurant was great and the breakfast which was included was fantastic. We would love to return there again.

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