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Weddings,Weddings and Weddings!!

2010-02-16T16:35:00.002-05:00

The Rockport Inn and Suites had an Amazing day at the Boston Bridal Expo at the Park Plaza in Boston... When planning a great destination for your wedding and your guests, you must consider the charm and elegance of Rockport and the fresh, newly renovated Rockport Inn and Suites.

The greatest amenity of the Rockport Inn and Suites is our genuine passion for delivering great customer service. We can take care of your guests, we can assist with all the needs of your special day...we just can't marry you!!

I am Matt Anzivino and I love to get married!!

LOVE...Exciting and New!!

2010-01-10T08:58:00.002-05:00

With Valentines day coming what better way to say " I Love You" then with a weekend away in Rockport at the Rockport Inn and Suites.

We have an awesome Valentines Weekend Package available including two nights room and tax, free breakfast, 75 dollar Cape Ann Gift certificate good at most restaurants and shops, complimentary bottle of wine and beautifully appointed guest rooms for your enjoyment...

I'm Matthew Anzivino and I am in Love with Rockport!!

Winter Birding in Rockport!!

2009-11-25T11:20:00.002-05:00

February 5-7,2010 is the dates of the Winter Birding on Cape Ann.

This amazing weekend with the Massachusetts Audubon Society exposes one to the fantastic birds of Cape Ann, including Loons, Grebes, Gannets, Alcids, Gulls and many more beautiful species.

The 7 Seas Whale Watch boats embark on an incredible Sea Tour throughout the coves of Cape Ann to create an opportunity to view additional species in the natural habitat and also enjoy the scenic harbors and Cape Ann Coast.

We are also excited about the Rockport Inn and Suites and would be delighted to accommodate you during this awesome time in Rockport....Great new rooms, indoor pool, homemade waffles and some of the greatest birds New England has to offer.

My name is Matt Anzivino and I am crazy about Birds!!

Christmas in New England...Christmas in Rockport!!

2009-11-19T19:58:00.005-05:00

The Rockport Inn and Suites and the town of Rockport, Massachusetts are excited about the upcoming holiday season.

Christmas in Rockport defines the New England season and brings all the elements of Cape Ann and its communities together and creates an amazing holiday experience best described by the art of Norman Rockwell.

The Rockport Inn and Suites looks forward to providing an enjoyable and relaxing experience for you and your family during this holiday season and hope we can become a part of your New England Holiday experience.

I'm Matt Anzivino and it is wonderful to be in Rockport for the Holidays!!

Visit Rockport Massachusetts for Thanksgiving!!

2009-11-07T19:32:00.003-05:00

The leaves are making the final fall to the ground and I can't think of a better time to come to Rockport and the Cape Ann area.

At the Rockport Inn and Suites we offer a fantastic New England getaway including an extensive deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool and fitness room, walking distance to Bearskin Neck and all the shops and restaurants.

Don't forget that Santa is already preparing for his stroll through Rockport....stay tuned!

Rockport Harvest Festival!!

2009-10-02T11:00:00.003-04:00

With the Rockport Harvest Festival Coming up on October 17th and 18th it is a great time to visit Rockport Massachusetts and take in not only the festival, but the fall foliage, the food and all the great shops Bearskin neck and the entire Rockport area have to offer!!

We have fantastic rates and the newest rooms in town...and don't forget the Indoor Pool and the Amazing Deluxe Continental breakfast with homemade waffles included in your rate...

I'm Matt Anzivino and I am excited about October in Rockport!!

Packages....Packages....Packages

2009-09-23T09:54:00.004-04:00

As the Indian summer approaches, Rockport hotels get creative. At the Rockport Inn and Suites, Packages are where it's at.

Rockport, MA is one of the prettiest towns north of Boston. Foliage season is upon us and only the discriminant travelers know of it's beauty. For that matter, the picture shown here is a winter shot. Rockport is definitely a four season community.

Click here www.rockportinnandsuites.com/inn-specials.php to see what packages await you. soon you'll find packages for next year as well. Lt us do all the planning for you while you just relax and enjoy this brand new Rockport, Ma hotel.

I'm Matt Anzivino and I have a package for you.

Meet and Greet

2009-09-05T10:34:00.008-04:00

Innkeepers from around the Cape Ann area were treated to a "meet and greet" reception by Roseanne, Sam and me. What a great way to get to know other innkeepers in the area. So often competitiveness gets in the way of neighbors helping neighbors. Not with hotels in Rockport, Ma.

Visitors to Rockport can feel comfortable that inns in Rockport will work together to make their stay in our community enjoyable.

Rockport now has a hotel with meeting space that can accommodate groups of up to 75 people. the picture shown here is the board room which is perfect for small meetings.

Feel free to give me a call if I can help you with your meeting, wedding or family reunion.

I'm Matt Anzivino and I am here to meet and greet you!

Rockport In The News

2009-07-20T09:00:00.003-04:00

Rockport makes the news in the Toronto Globe and Mail.

I'm Matt Anzivino and I am your source for Rockport News.

Johanna Schneller
Last updated on Monday, Jul. 20, 2009 04:07AM EDT
I spent last week in Rockport, Mass., which initially seems as far from Hollywood as you can get, both geographically and psychologically. Settled in the 1620s, it's a former fishing village northeast of Boston on the tip of Cape Ann. It boasts 238-year-old twin lighthouses on Thacher Island, and granite from its quarries helped build Chicago and New York in the 1800s. It's now full of quaintly rickety fish shacks, art galleries and ice-cream shops, and the empty quarries have become spookily sensual swimming holes. But the more I hung around, the more I realized that Hollywood's tentacles reach, and are eagerly embraced, everywhere.

For more.............http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/hollywood-loves-this-big-screen-chameleon/article1222735/

Ship Shape

2009-06-22T11:03:00.005-04:00

Not only is the Rockport Inn & Suites Ship Shape," but you can be too! New Cardio equipment has been installed in our new fitness room. The pool is nearing completion with all new locker rooms, new pool and spa, pebble deck and more. Just around the corner is the newly refinished tennis courts.

For the more adventurous, perhaps a triathlon. Walk to the beach, sit in the sand and have a lobster roll down town. Now that's my idea of a triathlon. Come back and recover from the strenuous training with a soak in the new spa.

I'm Matt Anzivino and I'd love to show you around!

Ready to Serve!!!

2009-06-10T10:48:00.004-04:00

The Rockport Inn & Suites is ready for business. As of 11 AM today, this All New Rockport Hotel is open for business. The community has welcomed us with open arms and is excited to see this Gem...shined up to its splendor again.

This is not your Grandmothers hotel anymore. All amenities, services, and furnishings are at the level of the strongest branded hotels around.

I have enjoyed the Flat panel HD TV's and especially the plush beds during my recent stays. I went for a run on the fitness equipment and had some of Dot's Breakfast. All part of the new...........Rockport Inn & Suites. Many weekends hare filling up all ready and we can't wait to meet you soon.

Call any time....We are here to serve. I'm Matt Anzivino and I am excited to be here for you!

Exciting Changes

2009-05-17T10:29:00.004-04:00

With the opening of the Rockport Inn & Suites www.rockportinnandsuites.com just a few weeks away, the place is buzzing with excitement...........

We have two new leaders that have joined our team. Samantha will be the Rooms Executive working with guests needs in operations. While Roseanne will assist guests with all service needs while serving in her role as Front Office Manager.
The picture shows the new sign and start of the landscaping plan. The Place needed a good haircut and that we did. The new furniture has arrived and the lobby and breakfast area are near completion.

The new fitness equipment arrives next week and the newly refinished tennis courts should be done then as well.

We can't wait to share it all with you. Even if you are just in the area, stop by for a tour. We'd love to share our excitement with you.

I'm Matt and I can't wait to see you!

New Faces

2009-04-21T18:51:00.006-04:00

New faces galore at the The Rockport Inn & Suites. Not only new faces, but a new name.

The Rockport Inn & Suites was formerly called the Sandy Bay Motor Inn and has been closed for two years. This past year, Maine Course Hospitality Group http://www.mchg.com/ purchased the Inn. Since January, There have been significant changes. Here is just a short list:
All new Pool and Spa
All New Bathrooms
New Carpet, paint, wallpaper and furniture
A new fitness room and resurfaced tennis courts
32" flat panel LCD TV's

I am Mat Anzivino. I too am a new face to Rockport. I Worked for Marriott for 10 years and helped revive a small inn in Cape Cod for the last seven years. I look forward to reviving this incredible property with the help of Maine Course, with its impeccable reputation. If you are in the area, please stop by for a quick peak as we rejuvenate this Jewel of Cape Ann.

I'm Matt Anzivino and I am here to serve you!