The Cove At Rockport Hotel

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

Blair

Never saw any staff so can't answer that. My only complaint about the room is that the bed is WAY too high. It was difficult for me to get on it. Honestly... if I'd known the bed was that high I might not have taken the room. I can't understand why motels have beds like that. Do they not consider that all people are not tall enough for them?

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Carol

Yes room 402 has excellent view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Kimberly

Property was as described. Great location, was there off season so a lot was closed in the area. Staff was very nice walking us to our room because it was a little hard to find.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Jen

Clean, quiet, great location. Only issue was the bathroom door didn’t open from the inside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Bruce

The room was excellent. Check-in was very easy.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Kevin

Cleanliness

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Shirley

We stayed in the annex in the lower level. The apartment was very clean and well appointed and the location was great. The issue was that we didn’t realize that we had to navigate so many steep stairs until after we booked. This should have been made clear on the website. Don’t expect to see staff around but if there is a question or concern, someone gets back to you quickly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Joseph

Short stay but nice

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Jamie

The room was recently updated and looked very nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Nancy Ann

Really steep stairs. Early 10:00 am check out. Construction

Beautiful ocean view. Spacious. Nice decks

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Linda

We got in very late (11:00 pm) so no attendant. Very dark too. The text instructions for finding our room were confusing as we went to the clubhouse, code didn’t work and then went to blue door. But we loved the room and location.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Paul

Nice ocean view with convenient parking.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Maria

Beautiful, ocean view room - clean and comfortable

We had a beautiful, ocean view room that was very clean and comfortable. We were warned about the ongoing construction/renovation - but this activity really did not bother us at all. The staff that we met were fantastic and went out of their way to accommodate us including allowing us a late check out. Great location, close to everything if you are okay walking. Pictures reflect reality, but be aware, they do not have a bar. The upstairs outdoor area is beautiful - but it's up to you to provide the beverages/books or whatever you please. We would stay here again if visiting Rockport in the future.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2025

Gary

Other than location, this was a particularly unsatisfactory accommodation. No staff, poor instructions, coffee maker, but no cups; clogged bathroom sink. Pretty location. That’s it.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2025

Katja

The view was fantastic - getting to the room was challenging due to small staircases.
We have been made aware of that (and the noise due to ongoing construction on the property) only after our booking.
The location is, however, very nice and close to a public beach, restaurants and shopping.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Susan

Excellent hotel -- location, comfort, and staff!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Carly

Can’t wait to stay here again !

Absolutely perfect location. Friendly, accommodating, & responsive even with self check in. Stunning ocean view and steps from the sand

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Ned

Quick getaway

Very clean accommodations, comfortable king bed, with great water views. Step from room to large deck overlooking center beach and easy walking distance to restaurants and shopping at Bearskin Neck. While Rockport is a destination resort town, it becomes very quiet in the evening but close to Gloucester where many entertainment venues are available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2025

Susan

The place was nice all redone and new. And parts were still under construction. But the only problem we encountered was the check in process. We could not find anyone when trying to get our room or code to get in. and email check in time and texted time were different times. Other then that all good

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2025

Lori

The porch is not your own so to see the \" ocean view\" , you have to look at random strangers sitting in the \" public \" porch for 3 rooms! If we don't want people looking in to our bedroom, we need to close the blinds- no more ocean view!! A lady was on the porch until 10pm - basically outside our window! Pictures should indicate this!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Christine

When I arrived at the property, the screen door to my room was locked. Thankfully someone helped me, but I didn't see anyone else. Once I got into the room, it had been freshly painted, which looked great, but the smell of fresh paint was absolutely overpowering. It was hard to sleep in the room even with the window open and the fan going. It should have been aired out before guests arrived. The location was great, but I wasn't crazy about having to walk to my car. I don't know what can be done about that because parking in Rockport is difficult. I enjoyed the deck outside my room very much. Overall it was an okay experience but pricey for what I got. Breakfast would have been nice to have been included.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Kathryn

I was hesitant after reading some of the previous complaints, but booked The Cove on a whim. I absolutely LOVED my stay. It was in a quite, safe neighborhood and we were able to walk anywhere that we needed to go! The view of the beach across the street was wonderful and we loved that we could open the windows and catch the ocean breeze. We felt safe sleeping with the windows open and were never awakened by other guests or traffic noises.
Complaints that I reviewed said that they had a difficult time finding the entrance: We walked (2 older women) with ease to the place in the early evening from the train station and found our entrance with ease.
Another complaint - this is a self-check in facility. I loved that I didn't have to bother with anyone and the instructions were very easy to follow! I am technically challenged and had NO issues.
Unexpected bonus - there is a filtered water refill in the downstairs \"club house'. We also had a wonderful selection of simple breakfast come and go items that worked great for grabbing and eating lunch later at a restaurant. We actually appreciated the fact that this was a sleepy town as things do close relatively early. We found it refreshing and enjoyed retiring early so that we were refreshed to walk again in the a.m. The shower was great too!
The only con: I thought that there would be a couch that could be made into a bed but it was just a futon.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Ximena

The place was amazing! Very beautiful and clean, the club room really cool! And the beach just in front the hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Margaret

Wonderful view of the cove and the beach is right across the street. They even have beach chairs and a pack-n-play in the closet. They also have t-shirts for sale in the club house that are reasonably priced and super soft and comfortable. We bought 3 :-) !!!!! The beds were sooooooo comfortable! There’s a mini fridge, microwave, and single cup Keurig for coffee and tea. We enjoyed every minute being there that we booked another night on our way back down the coast. You can’t go wrong choosing this place! It’s also conveniently located about 25-30 minutes to Salem.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Darla

Such a great location! Can walk beach right across the street! Very scenic coastal views here!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Frank

Very clean plenty of amenities

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Mark

Beautiful scenery

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2024

Ashleigh

Self service hotel so you check yourself into your own room. Very clean, nicely decorated and right on the water.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

Marjorie J

Beautiful location right on a cove. I got a suite of two rooms with three beds much more than I needed but windows on two sides looking out at the beach and that the Botanical Garden right next to it. Didn't like that there was no breakfast and that it was boutique-style. I was able to walk from the train station

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

We stayed in Rm 8. Not the easiest to drag suitcases up the very narrow staircase. Unbelievably surprised at the TINY bathroom sink - totally deceiving in the online pictures. Toilet flush very noisy, sometimes doesn't flush properly. We had ocean view, but glass windows were full of spots/dirty, which obstructed view. Listened to people above us move chairs or tables around, slam doors in the very late night and early, early morning - very noisy. The small bathroom area and lack of space to place toiletries, suitcases was the worst. I would not choose to stay here again or recommend to others. The only positive was that the room was clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Molly

The Cove is an absolutely perfect spot in Rockport to enjoy the gorgeous views and quaint New England charm. the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the outdoor areas provide the perfect space to relax and take in the setting.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Donna

Location is wonderful and our room was clean, bright and upgraded. Bar was closed.. would have been nice. Can't it be open 7 days a week? At least in the summer?

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2024

Juliette

Charming stay

The location could not have been better! Right on the ocean and walking distance to the shops, coffee and food. Cute and quaint. Will def stay again. This was charming. One note, you can hear right through the walls so bring ear plugs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2024

Susan

It was fantastic.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2024

gayle

We wanted to be on the beach in Rockport so we booked this hotel on the expedia website . The evening prior to checking in the Cove at Rockport sent us a link to upload our personal information. Not wild about uploading private info but i did. They then sent me a link to follow for virtual keys ie codes. It was confusing and frustrating so we called the hotel and had to leave a voicemail. It seems there is no front desk or even in person check in work on the property! They called us back with MORE directions. When we arrived at the front door of the property it was the wrong door . Called again to find out they were in an office at the property but no one came to open please tell….WHY couldn't they simply get up and open the door a few feet away?
For all this aggravation we then saw our same exact room #2 on their site for less money per evening for that day and the next nights!!!!
Ever feel as though you might have had enough? The Cove itself is clean however small without any amenities on premise even a front desk. Not a bad place to stay once our rate was adjusted. If you would like to stay here make sure you know exactly where your point of entry will be because if you arrive after dark you are screwed!!!!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2024

Jonathan H

Quaint cottage

Lovely BnB in a very good location. We were unaware of virtual front desk until after booking. It is hidden in the expanded part of description. Also two flights of stairs with steep third floor makes luggage difficult. These issues should be more evident in todays APPs when booking given no refund policy

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Richard

Not crazy about unattended check in, otherwise all was good. If you add a shelf in the bathroom for toiletries it would be perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Dongao

Neat and classy

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2024

Maxime

The room we stayed in (the basement of the Millbrook cottage) was spacious and clean. The kitchen was relatively well furnished (not a lot of dishes but ok). Overall our stay was pleasant, but we were surprised and disappointed by the level of noise coming from the apartment above us. Clearly this was not the other guests' fault, but rather a design flaw with the cottage. We could hear the neighbors as they got up at 6am every morning and ran around their apartment, and frankly we would not have chosen this place if we had know it would be this noisy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Michael

It was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Gail V.

We enjoyed our stay. Wish checkout time was a bit later.
Very convenient location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Sherry

Alexis was super helpful & answered all my questions so promptly. Would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

Margaret

All of the above

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Melissa

What a great view from the property and the room. The room is cozy and inviting and it has air conditioning. The design is thoughtful. We spent our time between enjoying the views from our room or going to the beach that literally across the street.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Immaculate, comfortable, convenient.

Visiting family in Rockport, just needed a bed for one. My stay was off season and weekday when no restaurant or bar active. If it was a busy time my review would need to reflect the proximity of the room to the deck where service to the public would greatly impact noise and privacy factor.
The room was on the first floor and very accessible. Keypad security was easy. The room was very clean and well appointed. The view was great. The location was walking friendly to beach downtown, train station and parking was nearby.
One drawback was no loading area. Streets are not wide and pulling up to unload presents potential traffic hazard and threat of ticketing. The parking lot is not that far and the most direct way to The Cove is a nice path in Mill Pond Park a beautiful oasis with a pond, brook and lovely plantings. The park is next door to the Cove and truly a plus factor. Be prepared to lug your gear from parking to your room unless there are bell hop services on the day of your stay. Something to know ahead of time: A necessity not available is an ice machine. My room had a mini fridge and kept my off-site acquired ice cold.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2024

jandee

No elevator.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Gorgeous Ocean Views

We absolutely loved our stay at The Cove @ Rockport! Peaceful & serene atmosphere with gorgeous ocean views!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Jeffrey

Touchless registration and entry wa great
Rooms are wonderful for the price

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2024

Alexander

Aside from the filter that needed to be replaced from their AC unit, staff was decent, cleanliness was great. Great location centered in the the town of Rockport, conveniently closer to all the attractions. Be aware, booking recommended straight through the Cove. They have a different check in process. It is contactless. You should receive an email or text instructions how to check in.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Kimberly

Quaint town and beautiful location for a hotel

Beautiful location in a quiet little seaside town. Easy to get into our room. Great community room with games and cozy nooks. Only complaint is that there was no outlets next to the bed to charge a phone or for my husband cpap machine.

Partner