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November 2023 by Thomas Pado
Had a great stay at The Vista! I thought it would be smart to stay in Gloucester with a detour in Salem and I was not dissapointed. The closeness to the beach with stunning views from the bedroom made for an amazing stay. Staff was also super friendly on top of the clean and super cute rooms!!Rooms: Room was super cute! Came with a vintage pink bathroom and scenic view!Nearby activities: The beach was in walking distance with lots of cute restaurants that were also super friendly and welcoming!Walkability: Loved that the beach and a few restaurants were within a 15 minute walk! There’s also a shopping center not too far!Food & drinks: Breakfast was amazing. The eating area was super cute and scenic. The staff that gave us our breakfast was also super friendly and suggested we try her homemade pumpkin cake which was delicious.
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October 2023 by Detlef Herkstroeter
Rally nice motel just outside Gloucester. Nice owner, clean rooms and a great view. Breakfast was also a plus. Just a 10 minutes walk to the beach and less than a 5 minutes drive to the beautiful town of Gloucester. We enjoyed our first day of vacation there on our Patio watching the sunrise. For dog owners: they have a very niice play area for dogs at the end of the property. Will come back for more than 1 night.
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October 2023 by William Wihbey
The Vista Motel in Gloucester, is incredible!!! The double bedroom is huge, it is clean, it is outstanding. The management, staff are super courteous, friendly & helpful. The view of the Atlantic, the Sunrise no words to describe the beauty.I shall return to this Motel.
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October 2023 by RoadTripToSFO
My wife and I spent our anniversary weekend here. We got the top-of-the-line king room and found it to be clean and comfortable. Some might say the room was a bit dated but we didn’t see any issue with it. Staff was very nice, particularly at breakfast. It wasn’t the most filling hotel breakfast I’ve had but boy were their banana walnut, blueberry, and pumpkin breads good! There were blankets to enjoy eating outdoors when it was chilly—nice touch! Our favorite nights were when the hotel was less full and our stay was quieter. We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony [when our neighbors weren’t being obnoxious]. We enjoyed the view of the marsh, beach, ocean and sunrise. We were glad we stayed here!
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October 2023 by JPAwoo
We stayed for two nights, then one night again a week later. From start to finish, we felt like The Vista is run by real, caring people. All our questions were answered promptly. Our rooms were a bit dated, but very clean and comfortable. We had every amenity we needed and more. We especially appreciated the refrigerator, which was larger than I expected. It held everything in our cooler that we were travelling with. The highlights of our stay were the stunning sunrise view of nearby Good Harbor Beach (which we walked one morning) and the delicious homemade breads that were offered as one of several selections for breakfast. As our visit was in October, Pumpkin bread and warm, spiced cider were on the menu! Other selections included oatmeal, boiled eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee/tea. There are a couple tables indoors, but most were outside under a canopy--but never fear, heaters and blankets were even provided! The property itself was also beautiful, with lovely views and flowers. We came to Gloucester to go on a whale-watching tour, and we were not disappointed! The tour operators and downtown are only minutes away, but The Vista is far enough from town to be quiet and peaceful. We will stay here again if we come back!
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October 2023 by Stephen Keller
Lives up to the name with beautiful views. Perfect location for walking to the beach and the grocery store. Especially liked the quick and easy provided breakfasts, nice pool area with plenty of seating and a changing area, and well kept grounds.Nearby activities: Good harbor beach
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October 2023 by Thurman Harmon
It was a little pricey for us but we were tired. Staff was great. Had a light breakfast. Room was clean and quiet great
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October 2023 by Tiffany Davis
It was nice here. We really enjoyed our stay.
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October 2023 by bob mcbride
Beautiful rooms with a great view. Prime location for getting to Ipswich and Salem. Adjoining rooms worked great for the whole family. When we forgot an item, we emailed, and they responded promptly saying they'd be able to mail it back with no problem. Would definitely stay there againRooms: Spacious rooms with fridge, microwave, and table with chairs. Bathroom was nice with cute retro blue tubs. The rooms had balconies that overlooked the ocean.Food & drinks: We went to Atlantis for breakfast and had good fresh fish cakes and pumpkin pancakes with homemade whipped cream
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October 2023 by mary s
Booked this the day before to get a quick getaway. I was relying heavily on the reviews. I also called the hotel directly to ask some additional questions. You can not go wrong. As others have stated, it is very clean and a nice, friendly atmosphere. The pool was closed for the season. It looks to be a very nice pool! You need to drive to the beach. It is about a 1-2 minute drive. Off season, there is no cost to park. My husband has mobility issues. He was still able to navigate the wooden footpath over to the beach. There were many unleashed dogs on the beach, despite odd/even day postings. They were of all sizes and very well behaved. The water is ice cold! The view is spectacular! The weather this week was weather breaking warm. An added bonus! We were on the first floor, which was great. There is still an unobstructed view. There is a small efficiency kitchen. Refrigerator. Microwave. Stove top. Coffee mugs and coffee pot. The bathroom was clean. There is a hairdryer. Toiletries are in the room. The patio has 2 chairs and a small table. The blackout curtains work!! Sunrises are right outside your door. Shout out to Laura at the front desk, and Anna, who is a sweetheart. Anna was our complimentary breakfast server. Breakfast consists of several choices of yogurt, fruit, and homemade breads. Coffee is fresh and delicious. To be honest. Yes, the room could be updated. Was it fine? Absolutely. Bed was comfortable if you like a stiffer mattress. Laura us a wealth of knowledge about the area. Make sure you take in a trip to Rickport, which is very close. Also, a whalewatch out of Cape Anne, about 7 minutes from the hotel. Both are well worth it! We actually booked an extra day when we were there to extend our visit.
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October 2023 by WJW974
Older but well kept, clean motel. Extremely accommodating and friendly staff. Nice outdoor breakfast area with heaters overlooking water. Room had patio with beautiful elevated view of water. Kitchenette.
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September 2023 by TicaNicaNancy
My husband and I were impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the rooms. We had a second floor room with a balcony. Not only did we have a view of the water but also the beautiful, full harvest moon. The room was spacious with a small refrigerator refrigerator and a coffee maker, and with good soap, hand cream, shampoo, and conditioner. Breakfast was healthy and the homemade banana bread and blueberry breads were excellent.
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September 2023 by rasicot2
We stayed at The Vista on our way home from a trip up the Maine coast. This motel was recommended by another hotel that couldn’t accommodate a dog the size of ours. We are happy they couldn’t accommodate us as The Vista was a great experience. Nice location, clean and bright rooms, awesome views, and incredible staff. Great ending to our vacation. Nice place to stay…we would definitely recommend.
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September 2023 by Jen Spencer
Great place to stay in Gloucester. Amazing views. Very friendly staff and well maintained.
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September 2023 by patricia wilson
Loved our stay at the Vista! Great, clean, comfortable motel. Our efficiency room had fridge, sink, cook top and microwave. Everything was well maintained. It is clear Laura takes pride in her establishment. The aptly named Vista has gorgeous view of Good Harbor beach (a ten minute walk). We will definite visit again.
