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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

2.5 star property
A peaceful riverside retreat just minutes from Crane and Wingaersheek beaches, where travelers can connect with nature or simply relax in comfort

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Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel provides a tranquil garden setting with free in-room WiFi near some of the area's best beaches. Travelers appreciate the attentive staff who help them navigate local attractions while enjoying the convenience of this well-positioned property.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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Room 3, 1 King Bed

Room 3, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room 4, 1 King Bed

Room 4, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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

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Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

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Motel King Bedroom

Motel King Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Motel Queen Bedroom

Motel Queen Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

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

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cottage

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
132 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929

Getting around

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

About this property

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel

Motel near Wingaersheek Beach
Located close to Crane Beach, Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 19 March 2025 to 30 September 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Crane Beach, Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach. Long Beach and Salem Witch Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 611 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Room was impeccably clean and staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shea’s Riverside Inn has clean, quaint, affordable rooms with a beautiful waterside view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location
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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint and charming motel/Inn. The dining options were fantastic and within a short drive or walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacation stay

Stayed here for 3 days and 3 nights and loved it. Came to Massachusetts to visit Salem and this was the perfect spot to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and beautiful prperty. The village has excellent resturants and small shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagen

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

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful kotel

Wonderful motel! Loved it’s location and everything we needed was in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie

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

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful. We visited to experience Salem during Halloween but fell in love with the relaxing atmosphere surrounding the Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk to some great restaurants after a day at Cranes or Wingersheek beaches. Rooms are very clean and the beds are just as comfortable. Awesome seating area to watch the boats coming in at sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! The owner is lovely. Nice, quiet area. Clean, beautiful rooms with a beautiful view. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Minimal motel but meet our needs . View was pretty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and clean . I would definitely stay again . Hotel staff are very friendly