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Two individuals in white robes by a window overlooking a body of water with a distant shoreline.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A large hotel with multiple floors and a beach view.

A seafood display with shrimp and seaweed, a bar area with glasses and bottles, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. Beauport Hotel Gloucester

Downtown Gloucester, 1.2 km from Half Moon Beach

Amy

8.555.602 ₫

9.556.607 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A long, narrow hallway with dark walls and wooden flooring.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a zebra-patterned rug, and a large framed picture on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a zebra-patterned rug, and a staircase.

2. The Highliner Hotel

Downtown Gloucester, 1.4 km from Half Moon Beach

Matthew

4.317.497 ₫

8.906.601 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A covered porch with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a view of a house in the background.

A wooden-paneled room with a staircase, a chair, and a table.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a stone foundation.

A bay window with two armchairs, a small table, and a decorative mirror.

3. Castle Manor Inn

1.4 km from Half Moon Beach

Jeffery

4.207.288 ₫

5.574.689 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A restaurant with large windows overlooking a marina.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A marina with boats docked, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a view of the water.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a yellow sofa, patterned ottoman, and a blue coffee table.

4. The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina

1 km from Half Moon Beach

Meghan

9.140.600 ₫

10.210.050 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A building with a sign reading "The Harbor Light Inn 1729" and a visible American flag.

A white building with black shutters, a dark door, and an American flag.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar area with a wine rack, bottles, and glasses. There are three people seated at the bar.

5. Harbor Light Inn

17.8 km from Half Moon Beach

Christopher

8.673.124 ₫

9.687.992 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A brick building with a sign reading "The Cabot Lodge."

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, a coat rack, and a bathroom with a glass door.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. There is a TV mounted on the wall displaying a flower scene.

6. The Cabot Lodge

17.5 km from Half Moon Beach

Aaron

5.894.904 ₫

6.584.608 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a blue sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chair.

A covered porch with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a white fence.

7. The Rockport House

7.6 km from Half Moon Beach

Anne

5.347.251 ₫

6.702.169 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden paneling, chandeliers, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A bar area with a beer tap, glasses, and a cash register.

A brick building with a gold eagle statue on the entrance, a QR code on the awning, and a window display with plants.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a large mirror.

8. Hawthorne Hotel

19.7 km from Half Moon Beach

Mario

6.322.684 ₫

7.062.438 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A small stone building with a red door, surrounded by trees and a picnic table.

A parking area with a signpost indicating directions to 'Seal Lion' and 'Olde Town'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A wooden deck with a red door and a window, surrounded by white railings and outdoor furniture.

9. Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

East Gloucester, 3.8 km from Half Moon Beach

Elizabeth

4.518.068 ₫

5.046.656 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A coastal scene with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A bar area with a flat-screen TV, bar stools, a counter with various bottles, and a coffee machine.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A dining area with striped tablecloths and wooden chairs, set outdoors with a building in the background.

10. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

15 km from Half Moon Beach

Karen

3.572.668 ₫

3.990.670 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A large, white, two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to a lower level.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a large bed, a sofa, and a chair. There is a chessboard on a table, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

A poolside area with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a building with multiple balconies and outdoor lighting.

11. Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

East Gloucester, 3.6 km from Half Moon Beach

Melissa

7.634.407 ₫

9.169.303 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A large, historic house with a prominent front entrance, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A bedroom with a bed, a white chair, a shelf with books, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a fireplace, a chair, a round coffee table, and a log display.

A room with three arched windows and a sloped ceiling.

12. The Hotel Marblehead

19.7 km from Half Moon Beach

Wesley

4.846.137 ₫

5.413.136 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and blue cushions, featuring a fire table and umbrellas.

A white vehicle with "Salem Waterfront" branding, parked on a brick pavement.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, bar seating, and a patterned wall.

A room with a window, a chair with a woven basket, and a floor lamp.

13. Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

19.7 km from Half Moon Beach

Richard

7.025.204 ₫

7.847.153 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A covered porch with white columns, a row of black rocking chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a wooden headboard.

A multi-story white building with a balcony on the second floor, large windows, and a front porch with outdoor seating.

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear view of the sea, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

14. Emerson Inn

9.4 km from Half Moon Beach

Jane

6.697.971 ₫

7.481.712 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table with books and a disco ball, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a blue door, and a black chair in the foreground.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a leather couch, and a round coffee table. There are framed pictures on the wall and a chessboard on a small table.

A spacious kitchen with a wooden bar area, white cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

15. The Ipswich Inn

15.6 km from Half Moon Beach

Kare

3.638.481 ₫

3.991.414 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern house with a large patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a fire pit.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a fenced backyard.

A spacious living room with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

16. Rockport Inn And Suites

6.6 km from Half Moon Beach

Carl

5.147.464 ₫

5.749.699 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story house with a porch, a sign reading "THE BEVERLY," and a brick foundation.

A covered porch with a railing, a clear view of the street, and a building with a brown door.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in stove. There is a small bar area with stools and a plant.

A modern apartment with a living room, kitchen, and dining area.

17. The Beverly

17.1 km from Half Moon Beach

Ashley

4.283.024 ₫

4.784.190 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A traditional black wooden house with multiple gabled roofs, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and a brick pathway.

A harbor with several boats docked, a large ship with masts, and a church with a spire in the background.

A kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden table set for a meal, a hanging light fixture, and green cabinets.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, patterned bedding, a dark headboard, and two bedside lamps.

18. The Warlock House

19.4 km from Half Moon Beach

21.614.646 ₫

34.091.649 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Half Moon Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beauport Hotel Gloucester	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The Highliner Hotel	8.6 Excellent 17 reviews	View
Castle Manor Inn	8.4 Very good 1,013 reviews	View
The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina	8.4 Very good 812 reviews	View
Harbor Light Inn	9.8 Exceptional 344 reviews	View

Top Half Moon Beach Hotel Reviews

Beauport Hotel Gloucester

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooftop pool and hot tub. Close access to a beach. Great food!"

The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Outside band at the outside bar in the afternoon was great. Food at the on site restaurant was very good."

Harborview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Love love love this place!!! John is so friendly and helpful, breakfast bar was perfect , the atmosphere of the room and breakfast area was so very relaxing. Can’t wait to go back again next year!!!"

The Highliner Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really well appointed rooms. Accessible and helpful concierge. Convenient to restaurants and shops."

The Hydrangea Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house with an amazing host!"

Other attractions near Half Moon Beach

A coastal town with rocky shores, a prominent church, and a clear blue sky.

Stage Fort Park

9.2/10 (71 reviews)

After visiting Stage Fort Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gloucester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A statue of a person with a wheel, set against a backdrop of houses and a tree.

Fishermen's Memorial Monument

9.6/10 (18 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gloucester when you spend time at Fishermen's Memorial Monument. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A beach with people, umbrellas, and beach chairs.

Pavilion Beach

8.0/10 (9 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pavilion Beach during your trip to Gloucester?

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Cressy Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cressy Beach during your trip to Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Ten Pound Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Gloucester when you spend time at Ten Pound Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church

After visiting Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gloucester.

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Sargent House Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sargent House Museum during your travels in Gloucester. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Rocky Neck Art Colony

8.2/10 (20 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Rocky Neck Art Colony during your trip to Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Half Moon Beach?

Half Moon Beach is located in Gloucester. This historic area is known for its beautiful ocean views and whale watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 53 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find near Half Moon Beach?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Half Moon Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Half Moon Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Half Moon Beach.

What can I see and do near Half Moon Beach?

Maritime Gloucester, Cape Ann Museum and Hammond Castle feature captivating exhibits. Eastern Point Lighthouse, Motif No 1 and Dogtown are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Shalin Liu Performance Center and The Gorton Theatre.

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Our top choices for Half Moon Beach hotels

1. Beauport Hotel Gloucester

2. The Highliner Hotel

3. Castle Manor Inn

4. The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina

5. Harbor Light Inn

6. The Cabot Lodge

7. The Rockport House

8. Hawthorne Hotel

9. Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

10. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

11. Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

12. The Hotel Marblehead

13. Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

14. Emerson Inn

15. The Ipswich Inn

16. Rockport Inn And Suites

17. The Beverly

18. The Warlock House

Compare popular hotels close to Half Moon Beach

Top Half Moon Beach Hotel Reviews

Beauport Hotel Gloucester

The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina

Harborview Inn

The Highliner Hotel

The Hydrangea Inn

Other attractions near Half Moon Beach

Stage Fort Park

Fishermen's Memorial Monument

Pavilion Beach

Cressy Beach

Ten Pound Lighthouse

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church

Sargent House Museum

Rocky Neck Art Colony

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