The Vista

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Double Room, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Aerial view
Double Room, Ground Floor | Beach/ocean view
Double Room, Ground Floor | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
22 Thatcher Rd., Gloucester, MA, 01930
  • Good Harbor Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Ann Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 329 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • 329 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ground Floor

  • 324 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 329 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

ADA Premium King

  • 324 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Balcony

  • 324 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 324 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Vista

Gloucester hotel with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Vista offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Vista has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (32 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat (19 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0004171070
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vista Motel Gloucester
Vista Motel
Vista Gloucester
Vista Hotel Gloucester
Vista Motel Gloucester, MA - Cape Ann
Vista Motel Gloucester MA - Cape Ann
Vista Hotel
The Vista Hotel
The Vista Gloucester
The Vista Hotel Gloucester

The Vista Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 361 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 361 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
No frills sleeping room.
The motel was ok overall. Very much no frills. Online, it indicated that all rooms had an ocean view. Not true. Upon arrival, we were told we had an obstructed view, which meant we could only see trees. Two of the rooms have no view. Had I known this was “obstructed view”, I would not have rented the room. Online, it indicated it was the only room available. This is probably a website issue. The beds were like sleeping on box springs. My body hurts after sleeping on this bed. They are either extremely old mattresses, or the cheapest mattresses they could find. Both, my bed, and my friend’s, were like sleeping on box springs. Water is very slow to warm up, but it does get warm. Breakfast is a hard boiled egg, yogurt, and breads, so we didn’t bother. The rooms are dated, but very clean. The area is very safe. Employees are very kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in, Sandy, was extremely accommodating. Excellent customer service. Unfortunately, the room was very dated and had a musty smell. The linens, bedspread and towels were very old. The view from the room was very nice. I would not stay there again until the rooms are updated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Very nice welcoming. Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david, southmpton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decided to base here instead of Boston hotel as we had a car and made a cheaper option. Only thing it took over 1 hour to do the 30 miles to Boston. Breakfast was limited but I'm not sure if this is due to time of year. Nice area to base for traveling
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was stuffy and oddly damp, but overall pleasant. Staff were very kind. Would come back if I'm in town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Vista was perfect for us. Clean property and a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice view. Room was very nice. No elevator, but we managed fine. TV was hard to find channels. Tell patrons to bring their passwords to stream. A new thing for future. Overall it was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of and walkable to Good Harbor beach which was a great benefit as with the new beach parking protocols you have to sign up 10 days in advance to go on the weekend! Another Huge plus was even though we had to check out at 11 we could stay on the property to use the pool all day and stay parked there to walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Vista has a beautiful view of the water. It is in walking distance to the beach. Less than a mile from downtown and the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Rooms
Quick trip visting family, did not spend much time on the property. The rooms and views were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay here again!
Incredible staff and views! Perfect place for us. Very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice being so close to the beach. We were able to walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luz N

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful retro type motel. Had a great view of the ocean and beaches. Quick 12 minute walk to the beach was most enjoyable. Staff with friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was very pleasant. Nice to have breakfast option
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024