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Thames Inn & Marina

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a view of the water.
A sunset over a waterfront with a wooden dock and a street lamp.
A building with a porch, a sign reading "OFFICE", and a door labeled "MAIL-R NTS".
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $148
$129 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Explore the area

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193 Thames Street, Groton, CT, 06340
  • Place, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New London Ferry Dock
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Custom House Maritime Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a refrigerator.

Premier Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Groton

With a stay at Thames Inn & Marina in Groton, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Naval Submarine Base New London and 10 minutes from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. .This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Mystic Seaport and 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Mohegan Sun Casino.

What's nearby

  • Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Garde Arts Center - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • New London Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Custom House Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fort Trumbull State Park - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's Pasta Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Muddy Waters Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Norm's Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Duck Bar & Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Outer Light Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Thames Inn & Marina

Thames Inn & Marina offers 32 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Groton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Marina
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Thames Groton
Thames Inn
Thames Inn Groton
Thames Inn And Marina Hotel Groton
Thames Inn & Marina Hotel
Thames Inn & Marina Groton
Thames Inn & Marina Hotel Groton

Thames Inn & Marina Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 361 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Levaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Levaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the location itself is a gem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and in easy walking distance of a great Italian restaurant. Will definitely stay here again if I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good value. Nice clean room and very friendly staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Great spot for water view...Paul's Pasta next door in an institution and the area has charm if you ignore some of the run down, vacant and blighted buildings. Staff is very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
nice view, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Nice, clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's great for what it is. I needed a relatively inexpensive place to stay, and this place delivered.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old-school place to stay. It was quite and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very easy to find The room was very nicely remodeled Close enough to public ocean beaches and Mystic Seaport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Comfy and cute room. Friendly and helpful manager.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean. The beds were comfortable. Service was great. I genuinely enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy very friendly room was clean outside the property could use some updating but overall we had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super accommodating! Helpful and went out of their way to sort my issue
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place on the water at a lower price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family and friends had so much fun. Very friendly staff. We decided to stay an extra night. A hidden gem in groton
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hidden Gem. Location location location❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Love it here!

I love it here, this is such an amazing home away from home. In the heart of Groton with the feeling if being on the outskirts of town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Isaiah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Loved having a kitchenette. Beautiful view. Occasional smoke smell, but didnt bother us enough to leave. Overall good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the water is amazing. The motel is older, but they have done some updating. The staff was kind and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent! Super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

As always wonderfully relaxing and wonderful care
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. Service was pleasant. Loved being so close to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024