Enjoyment as Vast as the Sea.

A rebirth has occurred in the seacoast village of Rockport. Much like the coming of Spring, the Emerson Inn by the Sea is a refreshing change of atmosphere. Renovated under the stewardship of innkeepers and owners, Bruce and Michele Coates, the Inn displays the essence of the past finely preserved in a distinctive setting. Enjoy a peaceful night's rest, awakening to the warm welcome of sunrise. Delight in a host of gourmet specialties in the elegant setting of The Grand Cafe. From a leisurely stroll through Rockport, to a marine-life adventure snorkeling, to a hike along the shore to Halibut Point, the Emerson Inn by the Sea is surrounded by a diversity of activities. Experience the unparalleled peace and comfort of a refined classic inn.

Thank you for your interest in the Emerson Inn By The Sea.Rockport is a small seaport one hour north of Boston at the end of Route 128. (Take route 127 from Gloucester until you see our sign in Pigeon Cove) Most famous as an art colony, the town was a major granite shipper until the depression closed the quarries. Today, vacationers sunbathe on the rocks and beaches, take walks through the woods or along the shore, or watch the whales from boats out of Rockport or Gloucester. The Rockport Golf Club has a fine nine hole course about three miles from the Emerson, and there are tennis courts less than a mile from the inn.

The Emerson is open year-round. As you will notice in the brochure, we are a traditional country inn. Half of our rooms face the Ocean, and our top floor suite has a balcony with a truly spectacular Ocean view. Although we are easy to reach by car, Rockport also has good rail service from North Station in Boston. 

From May through October, our rates include a full breakfast , from November through April our rates include a continental breakfast. We know you will enjoy Rockport, as so many of our returning guests do, and hope you will spend your Cape Ann vacation here with us at the Emerson Inn By The Sea.