Name: Marina Bay Cottages
Address: 334 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, US

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

sue

Cottage 15 was a 2 queen bd deluxe. Sofa bed. Front porch , back deck, very roomy, living area, bathroom, bedroom , long kitchen, do ning area, LG walk in closet and another bedroom. Near beaches. beach pass on key. Near Niantic boardwalk, casinos, Rocky neck state park. Very Clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Lance

My wife and I had a wonderful time. Quiet. Peaceful. Clean. And the communication with the staff was perfect. The cottages are relatively close to great local restaurants and attractions. Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Susan

Wonderful location and a comfortable room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Sonia

This cottage was clean, the kitchen have everything needed except a wine opener. The grounds were great. We had our own space as I rented the two bedroom cottage. It was so nice sitting on the front porch to get fresh air and just to overall relax. My daughter and I swing on the swings which took her back to her childhood. My son pointed out the bunny rabbit. Having access to the beach was just fantastic. Close to the water, restaurants and the town. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Cyrus

Nicely appointed cottages in a beautiful area.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Christine

Very cute cottage that was recently remodeled. We liked: the location, nicely decorated, kitchen with coffee pot, oven and fridge, the passes to Waterford Beach, the rec room, Responsive staff, the outdoor area with swing sets, picnic bench, huge yard. Although cottage #22 has 2 bedrooms, I would not recommend this unit for 2 adults and teens, it is too small. Warning - the hot water takes time to heat up. The cottage has a small air condition unit is in the kitchen only so the bedrooms were hot. We could have opened the windows, but there were no screens on the bedroom windows and the front door screen had holes in it. My only other complaint was that the bathroom sink: the faucet was too large for the sink, so water sprayed everywhere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Thomas

Very clean, minimal and modern , quiet, highly recommended unless you want a full blown hotel experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Beautiful property! We couldn’t be happier with our stay. We stayed in the Panoramic Cottage. I would definitely recommend it. The view was amazing for sunset/sunrises.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Emma

Cute clean cabins. Pass given for nearby beaches. Close to Downton Mystic and historic areas

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Joyce

Quiet, peaceful, beautiful location. Lovely landscaping, good view, very comfortable, clean cottages. Beds were great, shower was awesome, kitchen was functional, parking adequate, fridge was spacious and the gas stove worked well. Check in and check out was super easy; staff responded to messages in a reasonable time. The game room was fun and there was a microwave in there, although I would prefer that each cottage had it's own microwave. Excellent value, convenient to stores, restaurants, waterfront, etc. I hope to visit again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Lyvenshy

I stayed at Marina Bay Cottage for my birthday with my girlfriend, and we had an amazing experience. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was beautiful and peaceful, making it the perfect place to relax and celebrate. Everything was well maintained, and we had everything we needed for a great stay.
There was honestly nothing to complain about. The entire experience exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely love to come back in the future. Highly recommend Marina Bay Cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Tammy

Great place to stay! Love that we had our own cottage. #11, had its own living room, separate bedroom and kitchen, great deck overlooking the property. Everything is updated and clean. Kitchen was stocked with dishes, pots and pans, silverware, coffee maker, nice size refrigerator and stove. Enjoyed the community room, a lot of fun games there. Close to the bay and a bunch of great restaurants. Very quiet at night. Will definitely come back next year!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Pamela

Clean, cozy cabin with great location. Very well maintained and updated. Enjoyed our stay and looking forward to going back soon!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Marilyn

What a cute place! We stayed one night in #13. The property was beautifully kept and easy to find. We only needed to stay for one night, but we will definitely have to come stay here again. Very quaint the way it was all set up inside. Saw plenty of Robbin’s and other birds on the property as well as rabbits. Quiet area. If we had anything negative to say, then it would be the tv remote in our room had the volume on high and we could not adjust it. Also, there were no charging ports, but I always travels with a few blocks luckily.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Cynthia

The cottage was lovely. The grounds were also nice but could use some attention. The self check in was great, although I tried calling/emailing to confirm ahead of our stay, and I never heard back. Could be because I didn't book directly with Marina Bay Cottages.
Overall, very nice, and I would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Isabella

I've enjoyed many cottages as I prefer them over hotels. Marina Bay Cottages is now on my favorites list! The location is perfect and my cottage had a distant view of the bay.

The cottages themselves have been so thoughtfully curated with a lovely, functional kitchen that included nice clean dishes, glasses, cutlery and cooking pans. Everything was spotless - from the sheets to the amazing bathroom, which had a gorgeous tiled shower, new sink, and the only full-sized bathroom mirror I've ever seen that had lighting all the way around the perimeter. I'm going to try and find a similar one to install at home as it was ideal for doing makeup.

The area was very quiet and felt safe. I had gone there to be in close proximity to the Yale University Museums and the Florence Griswold Museum which were both an easy drive. I hadn't ever visit Waterford or Niantic, just over the bridge from the property, and was pleasantly surprised to find charming small villages with local shops and restaurants. There was even a lovely boardwalk by the bay that ran thru Niantic and ended in a small park.

I will definitely be going back! Several friends and I are planning a small group outing to the area and the cottages, some of which have multiple bedrooms, would be perfect for that.

Bravo, Marina Bay Cottages! I can't wait to return!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Alison

Room updated and very clean. Cute cottage feel. Walked to Niantic Noardwalk and waterfront.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Barbara

We loved it! We cooked breakfast both mornings as the unit has a full kitchen with all utensils. Enjoyed the small table and chairs outside on the porch too. We will definitely consider these cottages for future use.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Michael

Fully equipped kitchen. Everything looked exactly the same in person as in photos. Very fresh and clean.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Will book this every time we visit our kid in college!!! 10/10 the best!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Ginelle

The room was extremely clean upon our arrival. The stove and oven were very convenient, we were able to warm up leftovers and cook our own meals. The location is perfect for walks and it’s not too far from other popular stores.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Stefania

Very cute cottages. Had the essentials. Our 2 bedroom had lots of space. The kitchen had pots and pans for cooking, silverware for eating.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

John

Everything was perfect

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

patricia a

Clean room, quiet, great location-

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Nadia

Everything was clean and well organized. The location was quiet and beautiful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Nancy

Cute cabin, beautiful scenery, everything we needed!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Eileen

Perfect little cottage! Space was clean and comfortable. Only thing missing was a closet and rack to hang clothing.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Darlene

We stayed on a warm day in October and found the cottage very comfortable. The cottage was very clean with a well appointed cute kitchen.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

George

Weather was cool. so we turned off the A/C. Refrigerator was off when we arrived, and freezer compartment full of water, but we called Marina Bay and a man came and emptied the water. We turned the refrigerator thermostat back on. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was convenient for sightseeing in New London, Groton, and Mystic.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Zach

Clean and newly renovated.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Elena

Awesome stay! Clean and near the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Nicole

Beautiful view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Jeffrey

A nice home base near Niantic / East Lyme

Lovely little cottage, close to Niantic and the boardwalk. Host was responsive when one of us was back without the key. Would stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Max

Great little spot near the water!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Kortney

Amazing place! Walkable to town, adorably clean cabin with all you need. Would stay here every time I’m visiting Niantic!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Jan

Camp Norma, Cottage 22 is a stone 2 BR. cottage sitting atop with a viewof the Niantic River/Bay in the middle distance. The property was lovely and management attentive, though requested clean towels did not arrive. Other (mild) cons:, hot water comes from the cottage across the street and takes a long time to arrive. the Kitchen was well equipped but had no toaster. No biggie, as he oven broiler toasts bread one side at a time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Hannah

Cleanliness, comfort, all you need is available. We rented cottage 5 and 6, 2 bedrooms. They have only one A/C in cottage 6. Fans for living and other bedroom, but during our stay we didn’t need more A/C. We enjoyed the clubhouse. Walked the boardwalk. Cottage 5 has A/c in living but we didn’t use it. We are family of 4 adults.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Katricia

The room was very clean and pretty decorations . Was safe and the area was good. The bad things was: there’s no microwave in the room, no garbage bags replacements, no staff person at the facilities to ask questions or get replacements. No bbq available in the apartment yard. Additional to that we have a fun time.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Leonard

We loved the location

The bed was memory foam. Not my preference but still comfortable. Plenty of food options very nearby. You also have a full kitchen so you can pick up something at the grocery store to prepare your self.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Tracey-Ann

We absolutely loved our visit to Marina Bay Cottages! The space was exactly as it was in the pictures. The staff was quick to respond to our messages if we needed anything.

Things we loved:
- The quiet
- Proximity to stores in case we needed anything
- Proximity to the Niantic Boardwalk
- The pass to Waterford Beach that was included in our stay

Everything was amazing! Keep in mind if you plan to cook to bring your own seasonings!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Todd

Great alternative to hotels.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Damian

Overall good but a few disappointments.

We thought from the photo that we were getting a private cabin, but we had a side by side unit not pictured.
The unit we had was comfortable but we did hear the neighbors a lot.

The wifi service was not fast at all and the smart TV features did not work because the remote did not work. We did get to use basic cable, but we booked thinking we had a smart TV.

Th location was good and easy to access.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Karen

The cabins were quaint but updated tastefully. All higher end hotel like linens, towels, shampoos etc. Very close driving to a small beach, walking boardwalk, and many restaurants.
Only reason i did not give it full 5 stars in all categories because it was really hot and unit had only 1 small ac. If i had asked however, they would have moved us, or given us another unit. Lively small getaway, perfect

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

William

I thought these cottages were awesome. Really enjoyed my stay.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Janine

What a hidden gem ! The staff was personable and kind . The cottage was picturesque and the view was spectacular. Charming and peaceful all in a one . Would definitely recommend to anyone .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Sheila

The Marina Beach Cottages are situated on a nice property in a small shore town. The cottages are shades of blue are simply GORGEOUS. Included with each cottage was use of Waterford Beach Park tag, an awesome amenity. Management was helpful and quick to assist.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Misleading listing

I normally don't leave reviews but in this instance I almost felt obligated because my experience was so different from all the other positive reviews.

To start, the listing for my cabin (cabin 19 - 1 bedroom) was misleading because I assumed it was a detached cabin which was very important for me as I was bringing 2 young children and didn't want to disturb other guests. To my surprise, the cabin was shared with another unit (semi detached). Sure, the listing didn't specify that it was detached but it should have been clearer that the cabin was shared with another unit. Almost all other units on the property were completely detached.

Upon entering the cabin, there were dozens of insect carcasses in the unit (in corners, door frames, lights, etc) which gave me the impression that it was not cleaned thoroughly. It also kind of served as a warning because our experience at this cabin was filled with lots of other insects that joined us throughout the stay (centipede, spiders, beetles, ants). It made us feel uncomfortable because I spent a good chunk of my time squashing bugs and gazing around the unit looking for bugs (and finding them constantly).

The airflow in this unit was also terrible. We stayed during a few hot days during the summer to be fair, but even so there were big issues. There was one air conditioner in the bedroom. The bedroom was nice and cool but staying anywhere else in the cabin felt extremely hot and stuffy.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Lucy

Stay was great, area is beautiful would definitely recommend. Only complaint was that our shower was broken and had to be stopped from leaking with a towel. Also had no warm water.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Nancy

Fat Tuna is right up the road and is a great dinner spot. Over the bridge is Niantic and 15 minutes down the highway is Mystic.Not much storage so we just lived out of our suitcase. Super cute. Cabin 11 has a huge deck with a great view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Shelby

Clean and as described.