Where to Stay on the North Shore

A Lady Winette Cottage, 3 Corinthian Lane, Marblehead, (781) 631-8579. Rooms from $85 to $95. Victorian cottage facing Marblehead Harbor. Room available with a private deck overlooking harbor and breakfast is served on the porch.

Amelia Payson House, 16 Winter St., Salem, (978) 744-8304. Walking distance to museums, waterfront, train service to Boston. Rates from $85 to $130. Children over age 12 welcome. Non-smoking.

Brimblecomb Hill Bed and Breakfast, 33 Mechanic St., Marblehead, (781) 631-3172 or (781) 631-6366 (days). Rates are $75 per night for a shared bath and $95 per night for a private bath. Homey, yet private colonial built in 1721, located in the heart of town.

Bunny's Bed and Breakfast, 17 Kernwood Heights, Beverly, (978) 922-2392. Private and shared bath; complete inn available for rent for up to nine people. Room rates are $70 to $125. Private Victorian building with a formal dining area, and a fireplace living room. Will accommodate special diet requests, located 1/2 mile from train service to Boston.

Cap'n Jack's Waterfront Inn, 253 Humphrey St., Swampscott, (781) 595-7910. Waterfront views, outdoor pool, hot tub. Rates from $95 to $200. Corporate rates available. Oceanfront inn with magnificent ocean views of Nahant bay and the Boston skyline.

Carriage House Motel, 109 Newbury St., Route 1, Peabody, (978) 535-1300. Outdoor pool. Rates $50 and up per night. Eighty-nine units, some with Jacuzzis.

Clipper Ship Inn, 40 Bridge St., Salem, (978) 745-8022. Starting June 15, rates from $68 to $120 per night, plus tax. Cable TV, color television and continental breakfast served. Centrally located with a picnic area, and handicapped facilities, some with kitchenettes. Senior discounts are available.

Coach House Inn, 284 Lafayette St., Salem, (978) 744-4092. Rates from $80 to $125, includes continental breakfast. A historic Victorian house located two blocks from the waterfront, in the historic district, non-smoking.

Colonial Hilton and Resort, 427 Walnut St., Lynnfield. (781) 245-9300. Indoor swimming pool. Rates from $99 to $199.

Country-Side Motel, 130 Newbury St., Route 1, Peabody, (978) 535-1150. Rates $45 to $55 per night. Located 15 minutes from Salem.

Courtyard by Marriott, 275 Independence Way, Danvers, (978) 777-8630. Through the first week of September, rates are $124 during the week and $109 on weekends. Outdoor pool and a weight room.

Days Inn Salem/Boston, 152 Endicott St., Danvers, (978) 777-1030. Rates from $70 to $90, includes continental breakfast. Free HBO, ESPN, and CNN. Outdoor pool and 24-hour Denny's restaurant on property.

Harbor Light Inn, 58 Washington St., Marblehead, (781) 631-2186. Rates from $105 to $245. Inn has 21 rooms, outdoor heated swimming pool. Voted most romantic seaside inn by Vacations Magazine, located in the old historic harbor front district near restaurants, the harbor, antique shops and art galleries.

Harborside House Bed and Breakfast, 23 Gregory St., Marblehead, (781) 631-1032. Rates from $80 to $90. Children 10 and older allowed. Non-smoking. Beautiful view overlooking the harbor.

Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Salem, (978) 744-4080. Summer rates from $125 to $285. Two restaurants on site. Located on Salem Common, near Pickering Wharf and the Salem Witch Museum.

Holiday Inn, Route 1, Peabody, (978) 535-4600. Rates from $109 to $135. Corporate rates $95 to $115. Full-service restaurant. Outdoor swimming pool. Weekend specials available.

Inn at Seven Winter Street, 7 Winter St., Salem, (978) 745-9520. Near Salem Common and within walking distance to most historical sites. Rates from $125 to $150, includes continental buffet breakfast. No children. No pets. Non-smoking. Off-street parking.

Joan's Bed & Breakfast, 210 Rear Lynn St., Peabody, (978) 532-0191. Rates are $65 per night, with private and shared bath. Children 5 and older are welcome. Inground pool.

Jon Larcom House, bed and breakfast, 28 Hart St., Beverly Farms, (978) 922-6074. Circa-1839 home, $85 to $100 double occupancy, including continental breakfast. Shared and private baths. Walking distance to private beach.

King's Grant Inn, Route 128 North, Exit 21, Danvers, (978) 774-6800. Rates from $99 to $139. Package plans available. Restaurant, lounge and indoor pool. Big bands perform in July and August.

Lakeview Motor Lodge, Route 1A, Beverly, (978) 922-7535. All rooms have kitchenettes. Rates from $73 to $95.

Mario's Motor Inn, 170 Newbury St., Peabody, (978) 535-3262. Rates are $50 to $100 Sunday through Thursday and $60 to $125 Friday and Saturday.

Miles River Country Inn, 823 Bay Road, Hamilton, (978) 468-7206. Rates from $90 to $165. Children are welcome. Shared and private baths. Two-hundred-year-old rural Colonial with 10 gardens and 12 fireplaces. Sits on 30 acres with views across the meadows and marshes.

Motel 6, Route 1, Danvers, (978) 774-8045. Indoor pool. Rates from $46 to $59.

The Nesting Place Bed and Breakfast, 16 Village St., Marblehead, (781) 631-6655. Rooms from $65 to $75 in season. Children are welcome. No smoking, outdoor Jacuzzi. Web address is www.nestingplace.com.

Old Corner Inn, 2 Harbor St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, (978) 526-4996. Rates from $75 to $125 in the summer. Route 127, one mile before downtown.

Peabody Marriott Hotel, 8-A Centennial Drive, Peabody, (978) 977-9700. Call for rates. Restaurant and lounge, exercise room, indoor pool.

Pheasant Hill Inn, 71 Bubier Road, Marblehead, (781) 639-4799. Country setting with views to the water. Three private suites with private bath. Rates from $95 to $155. Non-smoking.

Plaza Motel, 125 Newbury St., Peabody, (978) 535-2200. Rates are $50 per night and up.

Marblehead Inn Bed and Breakfast, 264 Pleasant St., Marblehead, (781) 639-9999 or (800) 399-5843. Newly renovated Victorian inn. Ten two room suites with kitchenettes, Jacuzzi baths, and king and queen size beds. Walk to town, beach, historical sites and shops. Rates $139 to $169 includes continental breakfast. Web site, www.marblehead inn.com.

Residence Inn by Marriott, 51 Newbury St., Route 1, Danvers, (978) 777-7171. All-suite hotel, fully equipped kitchen in all rooms and working fireplaces in most. Call for rates. Ask for specials, weekend discounts.

Salem Inn, 7 Summer St., Salem, (978) 741-0680. Rates from $129 to $249. Children are welcome. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. Pets welcome.

Seagull Inn, 106 Harbor Ave., Marblehead, (781) 631-1893. Waterfront views. Non-smoking. Rates from $100 to $200.

The Stepping Stone Inn, 19 Washington Square, Salem, (978) 741-8900. Next to Salem Common and Salem Witch Museum. Rates from $85 to $140. Air-conditioning. Non-smoking.

Sheraton Ferncroft Conference Resort, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, (978) 777-2500. Rates from $139 and up. Health club and athletic facilities, including racquetball, tennis, a indoor/outdoor pool and golf course. Two restaurants a lounge and a ballroom.

Spray Cliff on the Ocean, 25 Spray Ave., Marblehead, (781) 631-6789. Oceanfront bed and breakfast. Non-smoking. Rates from $180 to $210.

Super 8 Motel, Route 1, Danvers, (978) 774-6500. Starting May 31 rates are $74 for one bed; $81, two beds; suites, $119 and up. Outdoor pool. Kitchen units available, price upon request.

Suzannah Flint House, 98 Essex St., Salem, (978) 744-5281 or (800) 752-5281. Near Salem Common and one block from waterfront. Rates from $80 to $110. Children welcome.

Town Hill Bed & Breakfast, 16 North Main St., Ipswich, (978) 356-8000. Near historic downtown. Rates from $75 to $150. No pets. Children welcome.

Whittier Motel, 120 County Road, Route 1A, Ipswich, (978) 356-5205. Rates from $70 to $82. Lounge and outdoor pool.

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