See all properties
Save

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Essex with free parking
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

Photo gallery for Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

Lake
Garden
Exterior
Room 6, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
132 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929
  • Essex River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cogswell's Grant
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Singing Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cottage

Cottage

Cottage

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 3, 1 King Bed

Room 3, 1 King Bed

Room 3, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 4, 1 King Bed

Room 4, 1 King Bed

Room 4, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Motel King Bedroom

Motel King Bedroom

Motel King Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Motel Queen Bedroom

Motel Queen Bedroom

Motel Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Property amenity

Rockport Inn And Suites

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1307)
The price is NZ$248
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Rockport Inn And Suites

About the area

Essex

At Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel, you'll be 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Crane Beach and 10.9 km (6.7 mi) from Wingaersheek Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Essex motel include Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann.
View more Motels in EssexOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Essex River - 1 min walk
  • Wingaersheek Beach - 12 min drive
  • Crane Beach - 12 min drive
  • Good Harbor Beach - 12 min drive
  • Hammond Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • West Gloucester Station - 7 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Team Biofuel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woodman's of Essex - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zumi's Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪True North Ale Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

Riverfront motel in Essex with free parking
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Essex motel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 - C0009340920
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0009340920. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Shea's Riverside Inn Motel Essex
Shea's Riverside Inn Motel
Shea's Riverside Essex
Shea's Riverside
Shea's Riverside & Motel Essex
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Motel
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Essex
Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Motel Essex

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

Yep, Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

The closest beach to Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel is Wingaersheek Beach (7.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

No, Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 609 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and loved the outdoor seating to enjoy the sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, quiet, comfortable, CLEAN, friendly team, pretty view, easy check in and check out. Its not the ritz, but it's great for what it is - a small little locally run motel. Comfy beds, plenty of towels and blankets, plenty of pillows (I'm a pillow person, and there's never enough) would absolutely stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay in Essex, MA
We had a great night visiting this little town. The hotel staff was friendly and suggested a local dinner restaurant which was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean, updated and they had everything we needed! Beautiful and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time ! Place was really clean and just like the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine, SCHENECTADY

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Early, Calhoun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and convenient for my trip to the Boston area. Second time I’ve stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an extremely cute property! It is also quite walkable to a few restaurants and shops. The room was very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. I would definitely recommend this Inn to anyone staying in Essex!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
A super cute little inn right on the river! It was very clean, very friendly, and just a pleasant spot! Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami, Herndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEEVE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, great room and great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shea's is a great place to stay in Essex. The staff is very helpful, and the rooms are clean with comfortable beds. Hope to return sometime soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stopped off for a final night before leaving for Boston airport. It was convenient for Salem and a pleasant visit to Manchester by the sea en route to the airport. The room was clean comfortable and shower was good. Local bakery made a short walk for a good coffee and croissant. Great location by the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and very nice staff. However, the office staff leave a little early and come in late, so if you need anything keep that in mind. The property itself needs a little love. The front door has such a big gap under it that we had to roll a towel up and stuff it around it to keep the cold air out. In the shower there was caulk over top of some black mold that should have been remediated prior to being caulked. Other than that it’s a nice place and convenient to a lot of things/places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! So clean, cute and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very lovely Inn and the beds are amazing!!!!best nights sleep we have had on our trip. Susan and Gail were so wonderful and the view at the Inn is quaint and idyllic . I would highly recommend staying here and I will definitely be back on my next trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Starksboro

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, cozy, in a beautiful walkable area close to food, drinks, and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara Ann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed in what we got for the price: tiny bathroom with no room to put toiletries and few towels were supplied, no “normal” housekeeping service, uncomfortable seating in room, no hi-def tv
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Business traveller
Charming property in a quaint neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024