So much to do in this beautiful little part of Essex coast (beaches/food/hiking), this is perfect spot to rest head after long day at beach or apple picking. Located at a beautiful spot of inland coast - kids loved it too, very practical affordable place for sleep. Just basic vacation room - no extras.

We arrived in Essex late and had not booked accomodation, the River house motel happened to have a couple of vacancies and we decided to take a chance - Who cares if the room wasnt a perfect 5 star set up, it was comfortable and clean and had one of the prettiest outlooks I have ever seen. We had the... More

If you're looking for elegance and fancy - this one is not for you! But if you're looking for simple, quaint, a bit rustic, comfortable this place is Great! And it's pretty centrally located and easy to get to and from Rockport, Gloucester etc. We were there the last weekend in October - during that "freak" winter storm. And though... More

We booked at this Motel because of reviews we saw on Trip Advisor. The reviewers especially liked the Eugenia Room. We got that room but found it very cramped. Hardly room to move in the bathroom. I think the weather can play a big part in whether you would enjoy this place. The reviews we read had stayed there in... More

We are a family of five(couple with three children ages, 7,5 and 3). We stayed over the Labor day weekend. The goods, well the location of the Motel is excellent as it is near great restaurants (Woodmans is one) , Dunkin Donuts across the street and there is a convenience store about 1 minute away. Also the Motel is located... More

My Fiance' and i stay here a couple of times each summer. The setting is beautiful right on the Essex River and very conveniently located up the street from The Village and Tom Shea's restaurants. We've stayed in a few different rooms there and although they range in size they are always clean and kept up. The accommodations are simple... More

As others have mentioned, the location was very nice and I appreciated the outside seating areas. The room was quiet -- no road noise. The people working at the motel were friendly. However, the room didn't seem cared for and needed work. For example: the plastic blinds on the windows were ill-fitting,so it was way too bright in the morning.... More

The Essex River House Motel's location is great. My wife and I are kayakers, and the location right on the Essex River was perfect. We were able to put the kayak in right on the property. Breakfast and dinner were the Dunkin Donuts right across the street and dinner was the famous Woodman's (fried clams, lobster, onion rings). Rockport, Gloucester,... More

We loved our stay. Sitting in the yard watching the boats go "down river", was the perfect way to relax after a long cold winter. Several great resturants within 3 - 5 min. walk. great antique stores close by. Some of the cleanest, well cared for rooms I've seen in a very long time. Can't wait to visit again next... More