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Whaler Inn and Suites

2.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, bed sheets
Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, 02740
  • Place, Wonder Bowl
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhode Island Convention Center
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Deluxe King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Whaler Inn and Suites

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. Other amenities include a conference center, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Whaler Inn and Suites offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and convenience store
  • 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 karaoke 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
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) 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
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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)
  • Local artist showcase

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 11:00 AM
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 9:00 PM and 11:00 AM.
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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 135 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very clean room with in room hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect! The price was right too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Room and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great time loved the in room juzzi!! Kids loved it to! It was quite and clean will be coming here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jefferson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People running around in the hallway and screaming all the time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and attentive, the pool was nice, and the room was basically clean, but there was not enough toilet paper, and the toilet paper holder was broken. On my second night I ended up hardly sleeping because of the constant loud shouting from the room beside me. Around 3am I contacted the hotel staff, and I think someone eventually went around to the room to ask them to be quiet. When I brought this up to the staff in the morning, the front desk person apologized, but that was it. I figure if I pay you for a good night's sleep in your hotel and I don't get it at all (and have to spend the next day exhausted) because of something happening on your property, you ought to consider doing a little more than just saying "I'm sorry that happened." Also breakfast was almost exclusively carbs (waffles, muffins, sugary cereal, high-sugar yogurt etc.). No protein, and almost nothing one might call "healthy." I did appreciate the orange and the tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lena

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was in good condition, missing hangers to hang my jacket and shirts and the room was cold. I arrived late and someone cluld have prepped the room. Also, if youre going to charge a hold fee please stock the fridge or have wine and beer and beverages since the onsite bar dowsnt allow to bring wine or beer to the room. Disappointing. Also, pool should open at 9am not 10 when theres an 11am checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and the room was comfortable and clean. Indoor pool was warm and lots of fun!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

ira, Pelham

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
we reserved a king sweep with Jacuzzi and pullout couch. I had called and spoken to the front desk and they told me they would hold that type of room when we got there. They explained that they gave them them to someone else even though the note was on my folio.. They gave us another room with two twin beds and a $20 discount. The rum had no hangers, no soap or shampoo, the shower had a chunk in it. We also went to the indoor pool. The pool area itself was nice, but there were literally no lights on and we could not find where to turn them on because it was so dark. I will never stay at this motel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean good service. Remodeling at this time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in my room but it was a nice comfortable room. I really enjoyed my time I will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeVonte

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During an off season stay, there were very few visitors and they were in the process of doing some renovations. In spite of that, everything was in working order and there were no noises or construction disturbance. The restaurant and bar at the Whaler was very popular and the food was excellent. The stir fry in particular, and then the wings special on Sunday night, just excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025