The Manager of the Hotel was a wonderful person.

The staff was wonderful

Great little place to stay for a quick overnight.

Was a great view of the river, the only thing not happy with was no coffee pot in motel room and no ice. Also the shower was so tiny.

Was a great view of the river, the only thing not happy with was no coffee pot in motel room and no ice. Also the shower was so tiny.

Loved the area

A Great New England style inn. This inn is the typical old fashioned New England type hotel right on an estuary in the beautiful village of Essex. The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. My reception was was very friendly and helpful. I will, indeed, stay at Shea's again when I go up to the northshore.

A Great New England style inn. This inn is the typical old fashioned New England type hotel right on an estuary in the beautiful village of Essex. The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. My reception was was very friendly and helpful. I will, indeed, stay at Shea's again when I go up to the northshore.

Great stay! Room was impeccably clean and staff was courteous and helpful

There was a terribly strong smell of bleach and mildew. So much so that it gave us both headaches

The shower was bad no water pressure and bed was terrible my back still hurts from hit

The shower was bad no water pressure and bed was terrible my back still hurts from hit

Really decent place for an overnight on the North Shore. Priced fairly. Small room but very comfortable bed, good shower and good location overlooking the marsh. Easy walk to the great antique shops and restaurants in Essex

Really decent place for an overnight on the North Shore. Priced fairly. Small room but very comfortable bed, good shower and good location overlooking the marsh. Easy walk to the great antique shops and restaurants in Essex

No coffee maker.

Minimal motel but meet our needs . View was pretty

Minimal motel but meet our needs . View was pretty

Location of property was perfect for our travel plans. Room was very clean, but extremely small. Better fit for a single rather than a couple. Staff was very friendly. Grounds were great for sitting and relaxing by the river.

Location of property was perfect for our travel plans. Room was very clean, but extremely small. Better fit for a single rather than a couple. Staff was very friendly. Grounds were great for sitting and relaxing by the river.

Shea’s Riverside Inn has clean, quaint, affordable rooms with a beautiful waterside view!

Shea’s Riverside Inn has clean, quaint, affordable rooms with a beautiful waterside view!

Beautiful and relaxing

Beautiful and relaxing

Innkeeper always calls to meet our checkin time and place is situated next to a picturesque marsh , and quiet enough for a busy popular town….

Nice, quiet location on the Essex river. DD right across the street and other dining options within a short drive. Room was small but clean and cozy. Staff was extrenely friendly and helpful. Would definately return.

Nice, quiet location on the Essex river. DD right across the street and other dining options within a short drive. Room was small but clean and cozy. Staff was extrenely friendly and helpful. Would definately return.

Our stay was brief, but quite pleasant. When entering the room, the light was on and the air conditioner at a comfortable level. It was welcoming with a welcome home touch. Interaction with staff was quite pleasant. There was a sanded area with picnic tables and chairs to rest as you looked over the waterway. I would absolutely have no problem staying here again.

Our stay was brief, but quite pleasant. When entering the room, the light was on and the air conditioner at a comfortable level. It was welcoming with a welcome home touch. Interaction with staff was quite pleasant. There was a sanded area with picnic tables and chairs to rest as you looked over the waterway. I would absolutely have no problem staying here again.

Property being sold, so I understand they do not want to make changes, improvements. Very clean, good bed, small room and bath. No other amenities…no fridge, coffee in room, icemaker, room cleanup (in the motel anyway). However, the price is right, so I shouldn’t complain!

Property being sold, so I understand they do not want to make changes, improvements. Very clean, good bed, small room and bath. No other amenities…no fridge, coffee in room, icemaker, room cleanup (in the motel anyway). However, the price is right, so I shouldn’t complain!

Wonderful place to stay. A/c was already on in the ultra clean room when we checked in. Lovely shade tree with recliners outside with a beautiful view of the Essex River. Susan, the clerk, was very helpful and nice. Pearls restaurant just 300 yards away. Several churches a half mile away. Antique shops. And close to Rockport which is a wonderful place to visit and dine. Look for the sailor at the helm statue in Gloucester on the way to Rockport if you go the scenic route. And of course the frequently painted (by artists) Red Shed.

Wonderful place to stay. A/c was already on in the ultra clean room when we checked in. Lovely shade tree with recliners outside with a beautiful view of the Essex River. Susan, the clerk, was very helpful and nice. Pearls restaurant just 300 yards away. Several churches a half mile away. Antique shops. And close to Rockport which is a wonderful place to visit and dine. Look for the sailor at the helm statue in Gloucester on the way to Rockport if you go the scenic route. And of course the frequently painted (by artists) Red Shed.