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The Whaler's Inn

3.0 star property

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Reception
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; farm to table cuisine
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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20 E Main St, Mystic, CT, 06355
  • Place, Mystic River Bascule Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Room - 1 King Bed

Classic Room - 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Whaler's Inn

This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Whaler's Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Whaler's Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mystic River Bascule Bridge. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy farm to table cuisine while dining at The Shipwright's Daughter
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Mystic River Bascule Bridge and 5 minutes by foot from Mystic Arts Center
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 452 square feet (42 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Whaler's Inn.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mystic hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Shipwright's Daughter - This restaurant specializes in farm to table cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Shipwright's Daughter

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 452 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1865
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Due to the historic nature of the property, guest rooms are not ADA compliant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 28 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Whaler's Inn
Whaler's Inn Mystic
Whaler's Mystic
The Whaler`s Hotel Mystic
The Whaler's Inn Hotel
The Whaler's Inn Mystic
The Whaler's Inn Hotel Mystic

The Whaler's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 864 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & quaint —right at town center also!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated, very comfortable and clean rooms. The front desk staff were friendly. The restaurant is amazing. We returned for a second dinner during our short visit! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Boaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic quintessential also a little old. Can hear every footsteps above
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel-room we’re well appointed, staff was great-and it’s in the heart of town.❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elijah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was very nice but never texted when our room was ready. The room is nice but not worth the amount of money paid for it. Stayed in hotels for half the money and were 5 times as nice including amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

alvin

Liked: Staff & service
Well located. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing. Bed is superb, great view, fireplace and jet tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely amazing!!!!! Everyone and everything was outstanding and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not eat breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025