Whaler Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
Street view
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, 02740
  • Place, Wonder Bowl
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown University
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Whaler Inn and Suites

Hotel in New Bedford with an indoor pool and free breakfast
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a conference center, conference space, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Whaler Inn and Suites offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
During your stay at Whaler Inn and Suites, you'll be within walking distance of Wonder Bowl. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and an ATM
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Wonder Bowl and a few minutes from Buttonwood Park Zoo
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An indoor pool, a vending machine, and an ATM are also featured at Whaler Inn and Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New Bedford hotel.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Ryans Pub - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ryans Pub

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Wednesday (6:00 AM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0005132010
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

New Bedford Inn
Whaler Inn New Bedford
Whaler Inn and Suites Hotel
Whaler Inn and Suites New Bedford
Whaler Inn and Suites Hotel New Bedford

Whaler Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 92 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. The pool was awesome my son and sister enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy check in and check. Convenient location. Hotel is undergoing renovations but overall in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. We had a fun time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

HYUNGJOO

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was great. Had a good time unwinding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eve

It was fine. Room was clean, bed comfortable, shower and tub good. It had a strong scent of some air freshener--too much for my taste; I had to leave the door open for a while to air it out. Only one window, facing the grounds and next to the door, didn't open. The grounds are fine, the staff also fine. It's on a local highway so nowhere to walk to, but convenient for driving. The breakfast is really minimal, with no tables. I chose this place over the New Bedford Harbor Hotel based on some poor reviews there, but in retrospect, given that I wanted to see New Bedford, would have picked that place--great downtown location (2 blocks from whaling museum), much more complete breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kate, Williamsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is under construction, but my stay was still perfect. Excellent front desk staff, hotel pub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Staff & service
Room comfy, easy to access without going outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I have stayed here twice now and we absolutely love it. The location is perfect—close to everything but still feels private and relaxing. Our room was spotless and cozy, and the heart-shaped jacuzzi is such a fun, romantic touch. The attached bar is a huge bonus. It stays open until 2 a.m., so we never had to leave the property to find entertainment. The drink specials were incredible—don’t miss the pumpkin martini or the amazing energy-drink cocktail, both were to die for. This hotel has quickly become our go-to for a quick getaway, and we can’t wait for our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was okay clean an the environment was quiet breakfast was mid but at the end it was good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

Work in progress

I’m not sure our room was 💯ready for use after a recent remodel. I don’t think all chalking was done in the bathroom. The soap dispensers either haven’t been filled yet or weren’t working. Enjoyed our evening meal at the attached Pub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arbay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025