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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Essex

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Room 6, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 588 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 3, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 3, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 4, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 4, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel King Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel King Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Motel Queen Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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$149 per night
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About the neighborhood

Map
132 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929

What's nearby

  • Essex River - 1 min walk
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 12 min drive
  • Crane Beach - 12 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 12 min drive
  • Hammond Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 16 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 41 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 42 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 42 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 47 min drive
  • West Gloucester Station - 7 min drive
  • Manchester Station - 8 min drive
  • Gloucester Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Team Biofuel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪True North Ale Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel is a great choice for a stay in Essex. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - C0009340920

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel and nearby?
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel like?
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Essex River and 6 minutes' walk from Essex Shipbuilding Museum. Travelers give top marks for the motel's prime location.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay in Essex, MA
We had a great night visiting this little town. The hotel staff was friendly and suggested a local dinner restaurant which was great
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
A super cute little inn right on the river! It was very clean, very friendly, and just a pleasant spot! Absolutely loved it!
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sandra, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Great location and very nice staff. However, the office staff leave a little early and come in late, so if you need anything keep that in mind. The property itself needs a little love. The front door has such a big gap under it that we had to roll a towel up and stuff it around it to keep the cold air out. In the shower there was caulk over top of some black mold that should have been remediated prior to being caulked. Other than that it’s a nice place and convenient to a lot of things/places.
Tamara, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joyce, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a gem! So clean, cute and quiet
Christine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Melanie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a very lovely Inn and the beds are amazing!!!!best nights sleep we have had on our trip. Susan and Gail were so wonderful and the view at the Inn is quaint and idyllic . I would highly recommend staying here and I will definitely be back on my next trip
Molly, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, cozy, in a beautiful walkable area close to food, drinks, and shopping
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Very disappointed in what we got for the price: tiny bathroom with no room to put toiletries and few towels were supplied, no “normal” housekeeping service, uncomfortable seating in room, no hi-def tv
Barbara Ann, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming property in a quaint neighborhood.
Praveen, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean & comfortable
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

just okay
the cottage was just okay it was very very tiny, the shower was tiny, the main room the ceiling was sagging like it had a water leak at one time or still does and looked like it would fall down. the bathroom had a slanted ceiling so not much room for a taller person to be comfortable. there was no breakfast options at this hotel and only a dunkin across the street with very limited flavors of donuts. would i stay in the cottage again? the answer would be no. it was pricy for what it was
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A perfectly placed little gem!
What a cute little place. Its right at the bend of the river, has a small dock for boats and is walking distance to Woodman's, Dunkins and CK pearl. A perfectly placed little gem!
Angela, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Manager of the Hotel was a wonderful person.
Erik, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was wonderful
valerie, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Madeleine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great little place to stay for a quick overnight.
Paula, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great view
Was a great view of the river, the only thing not happy with was no coffee pot in motel room and no ice. Also the shower was so tiny.
Joan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the area
Leonard, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Old New England Inn
A Great New England style inn. This inn is the typical old fashioned New England type hotel right on an estuary in the beautiful village of Essex. The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. My reception was was very friendly and helpful. I will, indeed, stay at Shea's again when I go up to the northshore.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anne, 1-night trip
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