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The Whaler S Inn
Connecticut coast Area - CT · United States
20 E Main StView location
9.4/10Excellent927 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood9.8/10 9.8
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About The Whaler S Inn
Located 2-miles off of I-95, this historic Mystic hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and individually-designed guest rooms that feature Tuft & Needle mattresses and work desks. The Mystic River Bascule is around the corner, along with numerous shops, restaurants and pubs.
Dark wood furnishing and plush bedding are featured in each room at Mystic Whaler’s Inn. Select rooms feature a fireplace. The Whaler’s Inn is located a half mile from Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea and the Mystic Aquarium is a mere 6-minute drive.
The property will be undergoing exterior renovations starting in January, with expected completion in March 2023. All guest facilities will still be available, and we will do our best to ensure the updates do not greatly impact the stay of our valued guests.
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With a stay at The Whaler's Inn, you'll be centrally located in Mystic, steps from Mystic River Bascule Bridge and within a 5-minute walk of Mystic Arts Center. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Mystic? This hotel has 452 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special 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
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 28 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Mystic River Bascule Bridge
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mystic Arts Center
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Mystic Downtown Marina
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Williams Beach
2 km / 1.2 mi
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Olde Mistick Village
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Hartford Healthcare Mystic Health Center
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Mason Island Marina
3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Esker Point Beach
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Haley Farm State Park
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Shady Oaks Park
5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 37
- hotel
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Concierge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Business centre
- Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability
Room types
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUADRUPLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: QUA.QN
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Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- DELUXE
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- DELUXE
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Room code: ROO.DX
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q
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- DOUBLE
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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Room code: DBL.2Q
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- KING SIZE BED
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.QN
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Whaler S Inn
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Gautam
Great stay for a couple of nights. Location was perfect and staff was excellent.
Aimee Burgert
The room was clean and the breakfasts at the restaurant were excellent.
Dick
The location was perfect as you can walk the town from there. Onsite parking was extremely convenient. The staff was very nice and the restaurant was absolutely amazing.
Jean Shannon
Charming hotel but very small room . Breakfast was expensive. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Close to everything . Would stay there again
Crystal
Probably the best location in Mystic. Charming hotel with a coastal Americana vibe. Very walkable to the main shopping areas and restaurants.
Appreciated the on site parking and the cookies in the lobby.
The stairwell and hallways of the main hotel had a strong “chemical/petroleum smell”. Not sure where it was coming from but that was off putting. Strong enough that the smell would seep into the room.
Also, the front desk crew seemed a bit disengaged — minimal eye contact, seemed to be focused on their computers versus genuinely welcoming and authentically connecting with guests. Hospitality is the name of the game. Greet your guests with a warm welcome. That makes a difference.
Appreciated the on site parking and the cookies in the lobby.
The stairwell and hallways of the main hotel had a strong “chemical/petroleum smell”. Not sure where it was coming from but that was off putting. Strong enough that the smell would seep into the room.
Also, the front desk crew seemed a bit disengaged — minimal eye contact, seemed to be focused on their computers versus genuinely welcoming and authentically connecting with guests. Hospitality is the name of the game. Greet your guests with a warm welcome. That makes a difference.
Eleanor
The room was very clean. It was cozy and the bed was comfortable. I'd stay there again.
Robert
While the one night price is high...600 or so..trust me when I say not being in Mystic and driving in from the Motel 6 two miles away is beyond awful. Traffic is very heavy the bridge goes up every 40 minutes. Plan on it.
Perfect in every respect the Inn is old and while the room was pedestrian it was nice. Shower a little small.
Thanks Beth for checking us in.
Two wonderful meals...Red 36 for dinner...400 yards away and a stupendous breakfast at Popover's..next door.
Perfect in every respect the Inn is old and while the room was pedestrian it was nice. Shower a little small.
Thanks Beth for checking us in.
Two wonderful meals...Red 36 for dinner...400 yards away and a stupendous breakfast at Popover's..next door.
Dennis
Great location! Helpful, friendly staff!
Sandra
Very clean and the friendliest staff!
Heather
The arrival and check in were great. The location is perfect. The room was not amazing, but fine. I stayed in the main building and the carpet on the stairs and runners in the hallways was filthy. Not only looked old but like it had been years since being vacuumed.
Gilbert
Friendly great location nicely kept property.
Maria
Perfect location, comfortable bed, spacious room and bathroom
Gabriela
The restaurant, Shipwright’s Daughter, has an unforgettable dinner, that alone is worth a detour to Mystic
Linda
Not only is the Whaler’s a lovely property but it’s location is perfect for walking and a short drive to other sites.
Allison
Exceeded my expectations. Was lovely. Tried to stay longer but it was full. Can’t wait to go back.
judy
Very helpful staff
sally
Location is amazing. Clean, staff great. Feee lobby coffee and cookies. Wish they had usb cell phone /computer chargers on lamps- had to use plug ins that were not convenient on one side. Art is nice.
Kerri Lyn
Very convenient to walk to all the shops and restaurants. The front desk staff were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Ryan
Amazing experience! The staff was great, room was beautiful, and the hotel was close to everything. Eating at Shipwrights Daughter is a must!
GLORIA
Great central location
Virginie
The deluxe room with Riverview was very comfortable and clean. We appreciated the fireplace and air jet tub. We would gladly stay again.
Michael
Perfect location for exploring- centrally located. Excellent on grounds restaurant. Staff super accommodating.
John
Wonderful stay in a top location. Friendly staff.
Paul
Great location. Clean room.
Ann
Very nice hotel. Great location.
Lisa
The hotel was a great location and the restaurant on property was Devine! The food was incredible and the wait staff were awesome!
Karen
Great location and helpful staff. Our room was spacious and clean. Parking was scarce but overall would recommend and return
mickael
Great location, warm and caring staff. Very good as usual. The place I always stay at in mystic and will continue
Regina
Perfect location - walk to everything.
ann george
Cute and in the middle of town
Marla
This was a short stay but because of the central location it was easy to see and enjoy both the hotel property, its restaurant and the shopping nearby.
Maria
Very nice hotel. Only think missing is a fitness room.
Erika
Beautiful room and location
mickael
Great room with view over the bridge. Very friendly and caring staff during all my stay, in particular during the blizzard days..
Scott
Great place. Very clean
Dallas
Beautiful & quaint —right at town center also!
Nina
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
Boaz
Classic quintessential also a little old. Can hear every footsteps above
Paul
Staff was great!
Timothy
It’s a great hotel-room we’re well appointed, staff was great-and it’s in the heart of town.❤️
Elijah
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.
alvin
Well located. Very clean
Alexandra
Room was amazing. Bed is superb, great view, fireplace and jet tub.
Christine
Absolutely amazing!!!!! Everyone and everything was outstanding and we can’t wait to come back!
Karin
We did not eat breakfast.
Kevin
The Whalers Inn was quite lovely. For the cost of our room though, I would have thought it would have been a bit bigger. There was literally nowhere to put our bathroom belongings, which makes getting ready quite difficult. Overall the hotel has a fantastic location, everything within walking distance to the wonderful downtown of Mystic. I would recommend staying here if you are traveling to Mystic.
Lanie
Inn was really cute in a great little town! Perfect location makes the entire town walkable
Pamela
The bed was incredible! It was like sleeping on a cloud! Soft pillows, too!
Robin A.
Room was beautiful. Comfortable and quiet. My husband did get cut on the ironing board but the staff provided bandages and antibiotic ointment.
Lisa
Beautiful hotel. Great comfortable room. Very convenient location
CHARLOTTE
Very professional and informative check in. Staff provided clear instructions on how to reach them anytime. Parking was easy and readily available on site. Very walkable and great restaurants very close. We did not eat at the onsite restaurant and regret after hearing raves and smelling wonderful things coming from the kitchen. Next time. Room was clean and well decorated. Carpets in hallways and stairs could use use some attention. A little loud early mornings with delivery trucks but we were located right near everything so expected. Only hiccup our room keys did not work initially but the staff quickly rectified and brought us working keys. Would stay again for more exploring for sure.
Jaclyn
Great property Witt an amazing restaurant. Loved the in-room magazine ;)
Jeff
I loved this hotel, the historical nature of it, its location in Mystic, all of that perfect. The room was comfortable, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was very accommodating and kind. Overall wonderful experience. My main complaint/suggestion is that the carpets in the main inn Are extremely worn and musty. I loved the old building, the slanted floors, everything, that is not the problem. But that carpet has to go. It leaves a smell in the hallways and even into the rooms that is not pleasant. Otherwise, an amazing little comfortable hotel With great history.
Stephen
Awesome place. Great service and lication. Onsite restaurant was great.
Kate
Lovely interactions with staff. Adorable clean room and soo welcoming—then popped down for inventive dinner, knowledgable team and great wines! Thank you !🌟
Shirley
The room was clean but the bathroom very small with no place to store toiletries. Sink backed up
ruth
Unfortunately we didn't have good luck here. We had a room close to the office. The windows faced the street. It was so loud. You can also hear conversation in the next room clear as day. The room wasn't clean.We had two nights but couldn't even stay both nights. For the money it's not worth it. Wish we stayed anywhere else.
Heather
This place was a 12/10. A cute little inn right in downtown Mystic that was walkable to anything you could possibly need. The staff was great at both the inn and the attached restaurant, The Shipwright's Daughter. The building we stayed in did have musty smelling carpet in the hallways, uneven floors, and we had to climb the stairs to our room, none of which bothered us but could be a potential deal-breaker for some. We would definitely consider staying here again if we make it back up to Mystic. Whilst this review is for the inn itself, I can't say enough good things about Mystic. My husband and I loved everything about it.
Mary
The Whalers Inn is convenient to everything, it's very comfortable & the staff is more than pleasant they are very helpful.
Chris
Excellent, right downtown
Mary
Fabulous property. Staff extremely nice & helpful. Beautiful Mystic.
Bradford
excellent
Timothy
Nice place. Didn't care for the clock alarm going off at 6am, staff should insure those aren't set since the guest won't be familiar with it.
Lori
Loved everything about this property - incredible location, amazing staff and beautiful facility! Very comfortable beds! Will stay again if we ever return to Mystic :)
David
Great location but the property is very dated particularly for their price point
Deirdre
Difficult with stairs for disabled people
Craig
I liked the fact that they offered free EV charging.
Clara
We enjoyed staying at the Whaler’s Inn. Great location. Comfortable room. Very friendly staff. The restaurant in the property is really amazing too!
Robin
Phenomenally cute place and friendly staff an adorable town
David
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Deborah
I would like to be able to share photos of our view after I was guaranteed that our view would not be a parking lot which it was!!
I don’t mind spending money for a good location and a view
for two nights almost $900 pretty disappointing. The rooms were lovely and clean and central w/ close proximity the Mystic& Main Street
I don’t mind spending money for a good location and a view
for two nights almost $900 pretty disappointing. The rooms were lovely and clean and central w/ close proximity the Mystic& Main Street
Maribeth
Location was great for really great access to this quaint town. Roll out of bed and cross the bascule bridge (or watch it open- fun for kids)!, tons of great restaurants within 2-3 minute walk. All of the water happenings are visible from the hotel. Breakfast at Sift, a 5 minute walk \"must\" for great breakfast/ unbelievable croissants! Seaport close by 5 min car ride. Nice high quality rocking chairs on porches. Great restaurant on facility. Down to earth not pretentious. Just a great spot with easy access to the town- great for little kids too! Don't do the chain motel thing, this is worth it!
Michelle
We absolutely loved our stay at the Whalers Inn. Wonderful room, accessible parking and just an overall pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Joan
There was a bit of a hiccup when we first checked in. No working A/C in the room we were originally were to stay in.
The facility engineer stepped in and determined that another room was in order and we changed
rooms and all was well for the rest of this stay...
The facility engineer stepped in and determined that another room was in order and we changed
rooms and all was well for the rest of this stay...
Sharon
Charming and cozy place to stay in the heart of mystic. Pillows and linens are perfect!
Julie
Charming stay in heart of walkable town
Wonderful stay at the Whalers Inn! Helpful, communicative and friendly staff in all areas. Food was delicious at on-site restaurant, and there were many great food/shopping options within a walkable distance as well. Loved the views from the lobby porch rocking chairs and cute array of gifts in shop.
Krista
Clean, cute and right in town. We could walk every where
Lyndsey
Whaler’s inn is a great location with lovely up to date rooms.
Maureen
Great location
Robin
Wonderful stay. Great location and the restaurant, Shipwrights Daughter was very good.
Suzanne
Check in was great, the gentleman at the desk very knowledgeable of the area and happy to provide us with some tips. While the room was clean and cute, this was the last night of our honeymoon and the room was unimpressive being its basically on the street with heavy traffic.
Larry
The room was clean and nice. Nothing super opulent, but nice.
The best part about the Whalers Inn is its proximity to town. We walked to dinner every night from the hotel and the seaport and aquarium were a very short drive away.
The best part about the Whalers Inn is its proximity to town. We walked to dinner every night from the hotel and the seaport and aquarium were a very short drive away.
John
Our go to in Mystic CT
Jeffrey
For seeing Mystic there is no better hotel. In the heart of the shopping areas and near the beautiful bridge. Walkable to the museum.
Jose
Centrally located with outstanding service. Highly recommend.
madeline
A Good Cloudy Weekend?!
The room was great but I have to say that it was noisy with our neighbors upstairs and both sides of rooms.
Certainly the Inn is not to be blamed! People were a little more festive this weekend?!!
Certainly the Inn is not to be blamed! People were a little more festive this weekend?!!
Andrea
It was a great stay. The staff was wonderful. The area is very walkable. Our room was very small. It was clean and well appointed but especially the bathroom, it was very tiny and we are not big people.
Kristi
Was a perfect place to stay. Walkable to everything. Private parking. Awesome nautical decor. Cute little gift area off the lobby. Restaurant had great food.
Barbara
Check in was wonderful. The view from our room and the room was very nice.
Jacquelyn
Loved our stay here! Nice for a quick getaway!
Cheryl
Perfect location for a Mystic Seaport adventure. Quaint village with fun shops and great restaurants.
Joseph
Quaint historic building with access to so many cool things cool views, and great places to eat!
richard
Amazing.... homey, staff very nice, helpful and inviting
Enjoyed the stay... Restaurant was totally off the charts ! Great place for a weekend away !!! Bravo
Enjoyed the stay... Restaurant was totally off the charts ! Great place for a weekend away !!! Bravo
Robert
Wow!
Excellent - very highly recommend
Mel
My husband and I had the best room overlooking the river. Our room was extra cozy with a fireplace and jetted tub. All the stores and restaurants were in walking distance and was super convenient. we loved our stay in Mystic and hope to return again!
Michael
The Whaler's Inn was fantastic! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The location was perfect. The property itself is beautiful and well-maintained. Highly recommend for both business and leisure travelers!\"
Bryan
Our concierge was brilliant and exceptional.
Cristian
Charming little inn nestled within a wonderful town. The bed was very comfortable as was the room itself. The entire experience was cozy and welcoming for a weary traveler.
Kristina
Fabulous staff and accomdations
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