The Emerson Inn By The Sea

Cheri Howard

The service was beyond expectation! The views are incredible and the hotel is delightful. There is a wonderful porch to relax and enjoy the views or read a book or sip wine with friends. We would definitely return.

Lauren Knapp

My husband and I called for a room in a panic after another hotel we had reservations at was filthy. I called and was able to get a room that was ready within 20 mins of our call, despite the understaffing issue happening at all hotels. Upon check in, I casually expressed my gratitude in them saving my anniversary trip. They upgraded our room while we went to get our bags out of the car, and truly made a horror of a day much better. The staff went out of their way to give us a positive experience, despite only two staff being on site. It was apparent that the manager is dedicated to her field and enjoys her job. The hotel has a beautiful view of the ocean and a pool. There were also games and lounge chairs in the grass area in front of the hotel, overlooking the ocean. All the staff was extremely friendly and personable. We enjoyed our included hot breakfast and the fantastic drinks at the bar. I stayed at the hotel prior to the change in management and the changes seem to generally be good. The hotel is more expensive than it was in the past, but clearly the pool/lawn area and the hot breakfast was upgraded. Given the price of all hotels at the moment, I don't think it's crazy but it certainly makes you think twice to do more than a night or two. Will return!

Chuck Bongiorno

We have visited Rockport every year for the past 36 years. We usually stay in the village, but decide to stay at The Emerson for this trip. We had stayed there once many years ago, but hadn't returned in a while. We plan on coming back - it was wonderful. It started with great staff and then the room was perfect. A dip in the salt-water pool after a 5 hour drive was terrific. Although there is no dinner, there was a very nice selection of appetizers and the bartender did a great job. There is nothing like sitting on that beautiful porch overlooking the ocean with a favorite beverage and some nice munchies. And the breakfast was top notch - great way to start the day! We look forward to our next visit!

Barbara Minakakis

The Emerson Inn was a real find for us. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, right on the ocean (its broad lawn running to the granite rocks below), a stone's throw from the Atlantic Path along very accessible ledges, within easy walking distance of Halibut State Park and a longer walk to Rockport's village with its restaurants and art galleries, it is a beauty of an old, exquisitely maintained hotel and located just right. Its management and staff are friendly and efficient, its rooms are clean, and its broad veranda is perfect for eating a full breakfast and, later, on well-placed rocking chairs, looking out to sea -- or, as one guest was doing, working from "home." For such an elegant old, white-columned hotel, its atmosphere is wonderfully casual. When we were there, the clientele were varied -- a family with kids and a little dog, younger couples, older couples. Very relaxing. And yet the place was quiet. At night the planets and stars were magnificently bright over the ocean. We actually can't wait to go back to Rockport. Although we were able to hit several of the area's highlights, there's a lot more to do. And we'll certainly return to the Emerson Inn.