The Vista – A Favorite for Families in Gloucester
About the Hotel
Rooms with ocean views
The Vista offers ground-level and second-floor rooms with private patios or balconies overlooking Good Harbor Beach. Choose between two double beds or one king bed. Accessible rooms include grab bars in the bathroom, a tub seat, and a hand-held shower. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and cookware. Free Wi-Fi and plush pool towels are provided.
Breakfast and pool access
A free continental breakfast is served until 11 AM on the patio, featuring hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, and coffee. Guests can use the heated outdoor pool (seasonal) before check-in and after check-out. The pool has direct views of Good Harbor Beach and is accessible via a portable lift.
Nearby attractions and activities
The Vista is a 10-minute walk from Good Harbor Beach. Nearby, guests can visit Beauport, a historic home with art collections, or watch boatbuilders restore vessels on a 19th-century marine railway. Cape Ann Whale Watch and Gloucester Stage Company are within 2 km. Route 128 provides easy access to Rockport (4.5 km) and Logan Airport (55 km).
Family-friendly and accessible
Children under 11 stay free, and rollaway beds are available for $15. The Vista allows pets in obstructed-view rooms. Accessible features include dedicated parking, lowered sinks, and an accessible route to the pool. Smoking is not permitted in rooms or on patios.
Check-in and policies
Check-in starts at 2 PM, and check-out is by 11 AM. A 2-night minimum stay is required on weekends, and a 3-night minimum applies on select holidays. Free parking is available, including on arrival and departure days. Guests can walk to Good Harbor Beach in less than 10 minutes.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Toys
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor