Harbor Light Inn
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About this property
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Colonial inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Colonial inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
Located in Marblehead (Marblehead Historic District), Harbor Light Inn is within a 10-minute walk of Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Fort Sewall. This inn is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Salem Museum and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Peabody Essex Museum.
What's nearby
King Hooper Mansion(0.2 Miles)
Massachusetts Bay(0.3 Miles)
Marblehead Museum & Historical Society(0.3 Miles)
Gas House Beach(0.4 Miles)
Fort Sewall(0.5 Miles)
Riverhead Beach(1.7 Miles)
Salem Harbor(2 Miles)
Preston Beach(2.7 Miles)
Salem State College(2.9 Miles)
Salem Pioneer Village 1630(3.1 Miles)
Marblehead Light(3.2 Miles)
Phillips Beach(3.2 Miles)
Salem Museum(4.4 Miles)
Witch History Museum(4.5 Miles)
Peabody Essex Museum(4.5 Miles)
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal)(13 Miles)
Logan International Airport (BOS)(15.4 Miles)
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)(15.7 Miles)
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal)(30.8 Miles)
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field)(29.1 Miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Location
58 Washington Street, Marblehead Historic District, Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States of America
King Hooper Mansion (0.2 Miles)
Massachusetts Bay (0.3 Miles)
Marblehead Museum & Historical Society (0.3 Miles)
Gas House Beach (0.4 Miles)
Fort Sewall (0.5 Miles)
Riverhead Beach (1.7 Miles)
Room options
4
King Room (3Rd Floor No Elevator Access)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Queen Fireplace Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
4
Queen Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Queen Fireplace Spa Tub Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Spa TubFireplace
Guest reviews
8.4
Very good
Based on 346 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
17%
Couple
82%
What guests think
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At Harbor Light Inn, reviewers consistently praise the warm, accommodating staff, the charming historic character, and the excellent Old Town Marblehead location that is walkable to harbor dining and sights, with many noting very clean, comfortable rooms.
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What guests think
At Harbor Light Inn, reviewers consistently praise the warm, accommodating staff, the charming historic character, and the excellent Old Town Marblehead location that is walkable to harbor dining and sights, with many noting very clean, comfortable rooms.
Rooms are often described as spacious and cozy, with comfortable beds and, in some cases, fireplaces or jetted tubs. Guests like the landscaped pool area, backyard patio, on-site tavern, and convenient parking, though the pool can be seasonal and feels small when busy. Breakfast is widely praised for freshness and variety, while a few guests wished for hot items like scrambled eggs; overall, expect a welcoming, relaxing stay in a classic inn.
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Facilities
Multiple reviews highlight the landscaped backyard with a pool and patio, a cozy on-site tavern, and convenient on-site parking. The pool is seasonal and can feel small when busy.
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Dawn
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.
Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.
10
James
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pool was closed for the season but the pool atea was relaxing and welcoming
Pool was closed for the season but the pool atea was relaxing and welcoming
10
Jeannie
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a very beautiful, comfortable property to stay at. The jetted hot tub was great! Staff was extremely firendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the different nooks and rooms to enjoy our brekafast our cup of coffee. The small tavern was fun, comfortable and had great cocktails. We walked all over and bonus find was Redd's Pond where we were able to ice skate! Great restuarants very close by. Highly recommend!
This was a very beautiful, comfortable property to stay at. The jetted hot tub was great! Staff was extremely firendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the different nooks and rooms to enjoy our brekafast our cup of coffee. The small tavern was fun, comfortable and had great cocktails. We walked all over and bonus find was Redd's Pond where we were able to ice skate! Great restuarants very close by. Highly recommend!
10
DIANE
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
There was a Very helpful staff. The home is well kept and clean. ThenBreakfast buffet was great. All the pastries were wonderful. There is ample parking and the hotel is short distance to town. Beautiful back yard and pool for relaxing.
There was a Very helpful staff. The home is well kept and clean. ThenBreakfast buffet was great. All the pastries were wonderful. There is ample parking and the hotel is short distance to town. Beautiful back yard and pool for relaxing.
10
Nicholas
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Good service. Excellent breakfast. Nicely decorated and furnished inn. Very cute little bar for drinks before or after dinner. Backyard is nicely landscapped with delightful pool.
Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Good service. Excellent breakfast. Nicely decorated and furnished inn. Very cute little bar for drinks before or after dinner. Backyard is nicely landscapped with delightful pool.
10
Carol
13 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed there before several yrs before ..love the old charm and easy walking distance to all of Marblehead & several of its best local restaurants. Ez parking in their lot on property ..self serve coffee in morning & reserved seating times for Continental brkfst of your choosing in nice room overlooking backyard with small pool ( not open yet mid May)
Stayed there before several yrs before ..love the old charm and easy walking distance to all of Marblehead & several of its best local restaurants. Ez parking in their lot on property ..self serve coffee in morning & reserved seating times for Continental brkfst of your choosing in nice room overlooking backyard with small pool ( not open yet mid May)
10
John
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
10
Suzanne
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were great. Loved the in-house tavern, pool, and patio!
The staff were great. Loved the in-house tavern, pool, and patio!
10
Mary
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.
Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.
10
michael
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
. Great location in Old Town - walkable to anything. . Very friendly and proactive staff - they all “act like owners”. . Immaculately maintained backyard patio/pool area is a great place to take breakfast or afternoon cocktails, both of which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. . We’ll stay again whenever next in Marblehead.
. Great location in Old Town - walkable to anything. . Very friendly and proactive staff - they all “act like owners”. . Immaculately maintained backyard patio/pool area is a great place to take breakfast or afternoon cocktails, both of which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. . We’ll stay again whenever next in Marblehead.
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Cleanliness
Reviews repeatedly note spotless rooms and well-kept common areas, with standout housekeeping and a consistently clean feel.
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10
Michael
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.
Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.
10
Mark
10 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
hospitable, clean and welcomimg
hospitable, clean and welcomimg
10
Patricia
11 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The inn is lovely and spotless and charming My room perfect The staff is professional and warm and really helpful The old town of Marblehead is magical Especially in a winter wonderland Can’t wait to go back
The inn is lovely and spotless and charming My room perfect The staff is professional and warm and really helpful The old town of Marblehead is magical Especially in a winter wonderland Can’t wait to go back
10
Sierrah
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
An amazing stay! Very welcoming, very clean, very accommodating and so much more! We had a very late check in and accommodations were made, the food was so good with lots of options. The rooms were clean and large with loads of charm! We came on our honeymoon and would 100% come again!
An amazing stay! Very welcoming, very clean, very accommodating and so much more! We had a very late check in and accommodations were made, the food was so good with lots of options. The rooms were clean and large with loads of charm! We came on our honeymoon and would 100% come again!
10
stephen
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charm of property. Cleanliness and nice staff
Charm of property. Cleanliness and nice staff
10
Hector
21 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely friendly staff! They were happy to provide information of what is around the inn as well as information of the town. If I decide to visit the area again I would definitely choose to stay in the inn again. Clean room and well up kept and comfortable.
Extremely friendly staff! They were happy to provide information of what is around the inn as well as information of the town. If I decide to visit the area again I would definitely choose to stay in the inn again. Clean room and well up kept and comfortable.
10
John
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
10
Javier
19 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing service, super clean, luxury, comfortable, and beautiful!!!!!
Amazing service, super clean, luxury, comfortable, and beautiful!!!!!
10
TOM
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great breakfast, clean room, quaint hotel.
Great breakfast, clean room, quaint hotel.
10
Daniel
19 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Just overnight for a short stay. This hotel has a bnb vibe. It's a restored 1729 building with good-sized clean rooms. It's quirky, with narrow stairs to each floor (no elevators). There's a bar and a couple of public guest areas. it's in the middle of historic Marblehead, so everything's within a short walk. Staff was accommodating in finding places to eat and quickly fixing a heating issue. Wifi is a little slow
Just overnight for a short stay. This hotel has a bnb vibe. It's a restored 1729 building with good-sized clean rooms. It's quirky, with narrow stairs to each floor (no elevators). There's a bar and a couple of public guest areas. it's in the middle of historic Marblehead, so everything's within a short walk. Staff was accommodating in finding places to eat and quickly fixing a heating issue. Wifi is a little slow
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Rooms
Guests describe rooms as comfortable and often spacious, with very comfortable beds; several mention fireplaces and occasional jetted tubs adding charm.
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Deborah
13 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The bed was the most comfortable I have ever had in a hotel. The staff was courteous, friendly, and helpful. The warm had a warm welcoming feeling. Superb.
The bed was the most comfortable I have ever had in a hotel. The staff was courteous, friendly, and helpful. The warm had a warm welcoming feeling. Superb.
10
Michael
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.
Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.
10
Dawn
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.
Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.
10
Vaughn
18 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
With its gorgeous interiors and warm, friendly staff, Harbor Light Inn charmed us from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, cozy wine and cocktail offerings were available in the evening, and an in-room fireplace to boot. Can't wait for our next stay!
With its gorgeous interiors and warm, friendly staff, Harbor Light Inn charmed us from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, cozy wine and cocktail offerings were available in the evening, and an in-room fireplace to boot. Can't wait for our next stay!
10
Sierrah
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
An amazing stay! Very welcoming, very clean, very accommodating and so much more! We had a very late check in and accommodations were made, the food was so good with lots of options. The rooms were clean and large with loads of charm! We came on our honeymoon and would 100% come again!
An amazing stay! Very welcoming, very clean, very accommodating and so much more! We had a very late check in and accommodations were made, the food was so good with lots of options. The rooms were clean and large with loads of charm! We came on our honeymoon and would 100% come again!
10
Damian
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Such a cute place. Friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Really enjoyed breakfast outside in the morning. Loved the whole town. Hated to leave.
Such a cute place. Friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Really enjoyed breakfast outside in the morning. Loved the whole town. Hated to leave.
10
Susan
18 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Historic, charming inn with comfortable rooms, gracious staff, and a lovely breakfast. Fireplaces, warm cookies in the afternoon, and a cozy little tavern for a nightcap made our stay delightful.
Historic, charming inn with comfortable rooms, gracious staff, and a lovely breakfast. Fireplaces, warm cookies in the afternoon, and a cozy little tavern for a nightcap made our stay delightful.
10
John
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
10
Haley
19 Nov 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
My husband and I stayed here Nov 1-5, for our 15 Year Anniversary. It was such a wonderful stay! The place is so nice. Bed linens were so comfortable I peeked at the tag to get the brand so I could order them for our home. Same with the towels and wash cloths! Everything was very luxurious feeling. The breakfast offered each morning was always yummy, with a good variety of options to choose from. Very clean, and very friendly staff! We would (and hopefully will) absolutely stay here again!!
My husband and I stayed here Nov 1-5, for our 15 Year Anniversary. It was such a wonderful stay! The place is so nice. Bed linens were so comfortable I peeked at the tag to get the brand so I could order them for our home. Same with the towels and wash cloths! Everything was very luxurious feeling. The breakfast offered each morning was always yummy, with a good variety of options to choose from. Very clean, and very friendly staff! We would (and hopefully will) absolutely stay here again!!
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Mark
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fireplace and jetted tub
Fireplace and jetted tub
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Service
Staff are repeatedly praised as warm, professional, and accommodating, offering helpful local tips and flexibility such as late check-in.
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Martin
9 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff went above and beyond! Will definitely be back!!
Staff went above and beyond! Will definitely be back!!
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Shane
23 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The harbor light was incredible, the rooms were clean, well appointed with incredibly comfortable beds. The staff were equally as amazing, Mary and Mark were highlights, super helpful and great conversations in the pub. Will for sure be staying again
The harbor light was incredible, the rooms were clean, well appointed with incredibly comfortable beds. The staff were equally as amazing, Mary and Mark were highlights, super helpful and great conversations in the pub. Will for sure be staying again
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Michelle
2 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had the best stay! Carolyn and her staff went above and beyond! Highly recommend!
We had the best stay! Carolyn and her staff went above and beyond! Highly recommend!
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Marc
24 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very friendly and helpful when I asked about local shops and restaurants. They also leant me an umbrella when it was raining. I'll stay here again next time I'm in town.
The staff was very friendly and helpful when I asked about local shops and restaurants. They also leant me an umbrella when it was raining. I'll stay here again next time I'm in town.
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Hector
21 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely friendly staff! They were happy to provide information of what is around the inn as well as information of the town. If I decide to visit the area again I would definitely choose to stay in the inn again. Clean room and well up kept and comfortable.
Extremely friendly staff! They were happy to provide information of what is around the inn as well as information of the town. If I decide to visit the area again I would definitely choose to stay in the inn again. Clean room and well up kept and comfortable.
10
Carla
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The inn was beautiful with gorgeous rooms!! The staff was so helpful and always interacting with guests. Was sad to leave after the most relaxing stay.
The inn was beautiful with gorgeous rooms!! The staff was so helpful and always interacting with guests. Was sad to leave after the most relaxing stay.
10
John
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
10
engle
16 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
fantastic stay. it feels like home away from home. very quiet, can't beat the location. family owned and operated and you can tell they care. breakfast was amazing the bar was really sweet and i just couldn't wait to get back to my room. sheets were excellent :)
fantastic stay. it feels like home away from home. very quiet, can't beat the location. family owned and operated and you can tell they care. breakfast was amazing the bar was really sweet and i just couldn't wait to get back to my room. sheets were excellent :)
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Andrij
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful property with the charm and feel of Old Town Marblehead. Everything was elegant and perfect. The staff and innkeeper exceptional. A lot of love time and effort have been invested in the Harbor Light Inn and it shows. The best stay we have had hands down. Cannot wait for our return stay.
A beautiful property with the charm and feel of Old Town Marblehead. Everything was elegant and perfect. The staff and innkeeper exceptional. A lot of love time and effort have been invested in the Harbor Light Inn and it shows. The best stay we have had hands down. Cannot wait for our return stay.
10
Gary
25 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
So friendly and nice
So friendly and nice
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Location
Situated in Old Town Marblehead, the inn is an easy walk to harbor restaurants, shops, and sights, and several guests found it convenient for visiting Salem.
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Victoria
29 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I can't recommend this lovely place highly enough! Everything was delightful, and the location is excellent. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. I had a great time.
I can't recommend this lovely place highly enough! Everything was delightful, and the location is excellent. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. I had a great time.
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Marleny
11 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s the perfect little getaway. I loved the neighborhood and so many areas near the water where you can walk around and take in the scenery
It’s the perfect little getaway. I loved the neighborhood and so many areas near the water where you can walk around and take in the scenery
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Dawn
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.
Great location for exploring Marblehead. Views of the harbour were fabulous. We had great food in two restaurants within walking distance- The Landing and the Barnacle. Spending time in the hotel pool and garden was paradise. A very enjoyable stay.
10
Jessie
27 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great Inn in beautiful & walkable town. Hope to return again
Great Inn in beautiful & walkable town. Hope to return again
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Monica
14 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location to explore the historic district. On site parking. Beautifully maintained historic hotel. Carolyn the manager/ owner is very hands on and tends bar in the cozy tavern. She and the staff strive to make your stay enjoyable. We also loved the breakfast that is prepared on site and served in the dining room. We would love to return in the summer to take advantage of the outdoor pool and lovely back yard. We highly recommend it!
Excellent location to explore the historic district. On site parking. Beautifully maintained historic hotel. Carolyn the manager/ owner is very hands on and tends bar in the cozy tavern. She and the staff strive to make your stay enjoyable. We also loved the breakfast that is prepared on site and served in the dining room. We would love to return in the summer to take advantage of the outdoor pool and lovely back yard. We highly recommend it!
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Catherine
28 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quiet and quaint setting located in heart of historical district, hughky recommended..
Lovely quiet and quaint setting located in heart of historical district, hughky recommended..
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Elizabeth
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super quaint, peaceful, idyllic, historic Inn! Awesome location right in the middle of the Marblehead Historic District. We walked less than 5 min to dinner at The Landing and then to drinks at Maddie’s Sail Loft. Highly recommend!
Super quaint, peaceful, idyllic, historic Inn! Awesome location right in the middle of the Marblehead Historic District. We walked less than 5 min to dinner at The Landing and then to drinks at Maddie’s Sail Loft. Highly recommend!
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John
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Walkable to all areas of town. Beautiful building. Great breakfast.
Great hotel. Walkable to all areas of town. Beautiful building. Great breakfast.
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Tiffany
4 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Such a great location. Staff very friendly!
Such a great location. Staff very friendly!
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Tammey
31 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful Inn!! Wonderful staff, breakfast and easy walking to area shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend!
Beautiful Inn!! Wonderful staff, breakfast and easy walking to area shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend!
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised for freshness and variety, and the small tavern’s evening drinks are a plus; a few guests wished for hot items like scrambled eggs.
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Lisa
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property had old charm with modern conveniences. The breakfast was well laid out and the bkft staff was very attentive.
The property had old charm with modern conveniences. The breakfast was well laid out and the bkft staff was very attentive.
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Giovanna
4 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The service was friendly and had a warm, homey feel. The place itself is beautiful and has a charming, unique character due to its age. My husband would have liked to see omelets or scrambled eggs offered at breakfast—he missed having the typical warm breakfast we usually enjoy at bed and breakfast places. I would reccomend this place for sure
The service was friendly and had a warm, homey feel. The place itself is beautiful and has a charming, unique character due to its age. My husband would have liked to see omelets or scrambled eggs offered at breakfast—he missed having the typical warm breakfast we usually enjoy at bed and breakfast places. I would reccomend this place for sure
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Michael
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.
Very beautiful inn with lovely staff, amenities, and great town to spend a weekend in for a couple. The breakfast and midday pastry were delicious. Comfy beds, cozy fireplace, and very clean rooms.
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Jeannie
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a very beautiful, comfortable property to stay at. The jetted hot tub was great! Staff was extremely firendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the different nooks and rooms to enjoy our brekafast our cup of coffee. The small tavern was fun, comfortable and had great cocktails. We walked all over and bonus find was Redd's Pond where we were able to ice skate! Great restuarants very close by. Highly recommend!
This was a very beautiful, comfortable property to stay at. The jetted hot tub was great! Staff was extremely firendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the different nooks and rooms to enjoy our brekafast our cup of coffee. The small tavern was fun, comfortable and had great cocktails. We walked all over and bonus find was Redd's Pond where we were able to ice skate! Great restuarants very close by. Highly recommend!
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DIANE
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
There was a Very helpful staff. The home is well kept and clean. ThenBreakfast buffet was great. All the pastries were wonderful. There is ample parking and the hotel is short distance to town. Beautiful back yard and pool for relaxing.
There was a Very helpful staff. The home is well kept and clean. ThenBreakfast buffet was great. All the pastries were wonderful. There is ample parking and the hotel is short distance to town. Beautiful back yard and pool for relaxing.
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Nicholas
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Good service. Excellent breakfast. Nicely decorated and furnished inn. Very cute little bar for drinks before or after dinner. Backyard is nicely landscapped with delightful pool.
Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Good service. Excellent breakfast. Nicely decorated and furnished inn. Very cute little bar for drinks before or after dinner. Backyard is nicely landscapped with delightful pool.
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Meloney
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, historic building with a comfortable room and conveniently located. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! The french toast is to die for!!
Beautiful, historic building with a comfortable room and conveniently located. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! The french toast is to die for!!
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John
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Harbor Light Inn is a very classy, well-managed property. Housekeeping is outstanding, our room was cleaned daily and obviously by a staff that really cares. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Easy walk to harbor edge dining and through the town for shopping. I appreciate they have parking on site in the back. We highly recommended staying here if you plan to visit Marblehead or Salem. Easy drive into Salem. Only thing that could have made our stay more perfect was some warm food like scrambled eggs for breakfast. They do offer a very fresh, extensive breakfast with lots of options. All in all, a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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Mary
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.
Great lovely stay..fabulous location, love the evening tavern for a drink..wonderful historic inn.
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TOM
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great breakfast, clean room, quaint hotel.
Great breakfast, clean room, quaint hotel.
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Jodie
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful hotel, great amenities, gracious staff! Great location, lovely lounge, tasty breakfast! Great pool, clean and comfortable rooms! Would definitely stay again!
Wonderful hotel, great amenities, gracious staff! Great location, lovely lounge, tasty breakfast! Great pool, clean and comfortable rooms! Would definitely stay again!
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Rosanna
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Exellent staff. Room was OK. Could only enter room from outside. To get to main part had to go outside, then enter the main part of the building. It was pouring rain for 2 days, so that was not pleasant.
Exellent staff. Room was OK. Could only enter room from outside. To get to main part had to go outside, then enter the main part of the building. It was pouring rain for 2 days, so that was not pleasant.
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Vaibhav
23 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Best room ever and the best staff.
Best room ever and the best staff.
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Emily
2 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Everything about it was nice.
Everything about it was nice.
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Linda
27 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful classic property inside and out. Wonderful breakfast, lots of options, freshly baked pastry. Staff are kind and personable. Small friendly pub on site with small bites menu. Walkable to shopping and waterfront, restaurants. Quiet. 3 floors, steep stairs, no elevator. We will stay again. A special place.
Beautiful classic property inside and out. Wonderful breakfast, lots of options, freshly baked pastry. Staff are kind and personable. Small friendly pub on site with small bites menu. Walkable to shopping and waterfront, restaurants. Quiet. 3 floors, steep stairs, no elevator. We will stay again. A special place.
FAQs about Harbor Light Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
No pets are allowed at this property, except for service animals.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and accessible bathrooms. Elevators are available for ease of movement.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Marblehead's Historic District, within a 10-minute walk of Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Fort Sewall. It is approximately 4.4 miles from Salem Museum and 4.5 miles from Peabody Essex Museum.
Is there a swimming pool at the property?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal and operates from May to October.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Are extra beds or cribs available?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 40.00 per night. Advance request is required for rollaway beds.
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If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- Tax ID - C0005311680
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
- Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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