Located in Groton, Gold Star Inn & Suites is within a 15-minute drive of Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Foxwoods Resort Casino and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Mohegan Sun Casino.
What's nearby
Pequot Health Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
Naval Submarine Base New London - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
United States Coast Guard Academy - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles
Connecticut College - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
New London Ferry Dock - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
Getting around
New London Union Station - 6 min drive
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
Dunkin' - 2 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 2 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
About this property
Gold Star Inn & Suites
Hotel in Groton with free parking
Gold Star Inn & Suites offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Groton hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and sofa beds, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
In-room sofa bed
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Econo Lodge Groton
Econo Lodge Inn Groton
Gold Star Inn Groton
Gold Star Inn & Suites Hotel
Gold Star Inn & Suites Groton
Gold Star Inn & Suites Hotel Groton
Gold Star Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Overall a perfectly fine hotel. Could use some upgrades, but for the price, it was great! Clean, quiet, and the room was huge!!! Would definitely stay again!
I enjoyed the room we had - very large The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Donna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Alan
Traveled with partner
Sep 1, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very large and bed was comfortable. Great value for the price we paid (had a couch, kitchenette) but the room was very, very old and needed a lot of TLC. Ceiling looked like water damage, holes in walls, carpet worn. We are not super fussy, as long as it doesn't smell and bed is comfortable. Needed a coffee maker & TV by couch to make it better - or at least coffee in lobby.
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Delwyn
Aug 30, 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice but no coffee
The room was nice and clean and we were given access before check-in time.
A big negative was no coffee anywhere for guests.
Delwyn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Janet M.
Traveled with partner
Aug 29, 2025
Our room was extremely spacious and I was grateful for the room balcony.
The front desk called me twice the morning of my check-in to see what time I was arriving. The front desk also called me the morning of my check-out to make sure we were leaving on time, which was excessive.
Also, the rooms did not have irons or ironing boards. When I contacted the front desk for them, they refused to bring it to my room and said I had to come down and collect it.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina
Aug 28, 2025
Christina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Michelle
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Vaugnda
Business traveler, Traveled with family
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean , staff was nice , parking was easy price was good for that particular hotel , Although my Ac wasn’t really working properly so room got humid at times, microwave was really really old and room needs upgrading and not patched up work. But overall it was comfortable.
Vaugnda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Roger
Aug 24, 2025
The rule size was good but everything was outdated or improperly repaired. The door to the room was hard to open and close. Numerous broken tiles on the floor. The rug was outdated and very old. Overall it just did not seem like maintenance is properly kept up. Handicap spots out in front of the building do not have a ramp immediately in front of them. You have to go down the line of parking spots until about the 6th or 7th spot until there is somewhat of a rant and even then the ramp has a big lip on the front of it
Roger
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Thaddieus
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
My Husband and I have stayed at the Gold Star Inn since back in the days when it was the Econolodge. The Suites have 2 huge rooms, a very comfortable bed, a full size refrigerator (we bring lots of frozen food, so, the fridge is very important), and the price is right!
I would have done zero stars if it were an option. Dirty, holes in walls, smelly, and my mom even contracted COVID while there... not sure if that is related to the facility... location is awful. Actually left one day early loosing 100$ but just felt like it was a better call than one more night there!
melissa
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Peter
Aug 18, 2025
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Tom
Traveled with family
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
It was good for the price.
Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
devaney
Aug 18, 2025
devaney
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Linda
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs A Lot of Upgrades
The check-in was good. We had a hard time getting the room key to work. I think its time to upgrade the locks. The AC unit was falling off the wall, the shower curtain was moldy, that's disgusting! The place needs an upgrade. I understand if you don't want to do breakfast but maybe just some coffee would be nice. Won't be stayong again.