Blue - Inn On The Beach - Newburyport

Beachfront boutique hotel on Plum Island with private hot tubs and breakfast delivered daily

Beachfront Location & Nearby Attractions

Blue - Inn On The Beach Newburyport sits directly on the sand of Plum Island Beach, offering guests immediate access to the shore. The property is a short drive from the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, a prime spot for birding with sightings of Red-throated loons. Within 6 km, guests reach the Swett-Ilsley House and Custom House Maritime Museum, while downtown Newburyport restaurants and shops are 10 minutes away by car.

Rooms, Cottages & Suites

The hotel offers oceanfront king cottages, the Blue Suite with two master bedrooms and a private hot tub, and the Lark suite with a balcony overlooking the Atlantic. All accommodations include air conditioning, private bathrooms with heated floors, and gas fireplaces in select rooms. The Blue Suite also provides a full kitchen, large deck, and direct beach access from the property.

Amenities & On-Site Activities

Blue Inn on the Beach operates two hot tubs - one on the second-floor deck facing the ocean and another secluded under pine trees. Guests borrow complimentary bicycles to explore Plum Island, attend daily yoga classes, or relax on sun loungers and umbrellas provided on the private beach area. The property also has an outdoor bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a water filling station and library of books.

Services & Dining

Each morning, a breakfast basket with a thermos of hot coffee, fresh quiche, overnight oats, fruit, and pastries is delivered to the guest room door at a chosen time. The hotel provides a daily room refreshing service, concierge assistance via text for requests, and a complimentary check-out extension option when available. For evening dining, guests can order a snack plate of fresh fruits, cookies, and pastries, or walk to nearby restaurants like The Port Tavern or Bob's Lobster.

Pet-Friendly & Family Accommodations

Blue - Inn on the Beach welcomes dogs in select private cottages with direct outdoor access, and provides homemade dog bones with breakfast. Families can book the two-bedroom queen suite or the two-bedroom cottage, both with full kitchens and living areas. Cribs and kiddie pools are available on request, and the beach offers calm waters and wide sands suitable for children.

• Location: Direct beachfront on Plum Island, 10 min from Newburyport
• Rooms: Oceanfront cottages, Blue Suite with private hot tub, Lark suite
• Amenities: Two hot tubs, complimentary bicycles, yoga classes
• Dining: Daily breakfast basket delivered to room, snack plates available
• Pet Policy: Dogs welcome in private cottages with homemade dog bones
• Family: Two-bedroom suites with kitchens, kiddie pools on request