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The Whaler's Inn

3.0 star property

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Reception
Reception
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $436
$379 nightly
$436 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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20 E Main St, Mystic, CT, 06355
  • Place, Mystic River Bascule Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Downtown Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room - 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room - 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Mystic

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.

What's nearby

  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mystic Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 7 min walk
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Captain Daniel Packer Inne - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popover Eatery Mystic - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Whaler's Inn

The Whaler's Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at The Shipwright's Daughter serving the guests of The Whaler's Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
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.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Shipwright's Daughter - This restaurant specializes in farm to table cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Shipwright's Daughter

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 452 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1865
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Due to the historic nature of the property, guest rooms are not ADA compliant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Whaler's Inn
Whaler's Inn Mystic
Whaler's Mystic
The Whaler`s Hotel Mystic
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The Whaler's Inn Mystic
The Whaler's Inn Hotel Mystic

The Whaler's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 880 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 880 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 880 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 880 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 880 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & quaint —right at town center also!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Only think missing is a fitness room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with view over the bridge. Very friendly and caring staff during all my stay, in particular during the blizzard days..
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel-room we’re well appointed, staff was great-and it’s in the heart of town.❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn was really cute in a great little town! Perfect location makes the entire town walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whaler’s inn is a great location with lovely up to date rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Great location and the restaurant, Shipwrights Daughter was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great comfortable room. Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and super comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Whalers Inn is convenient to everything, it's very comfortable & the staff is more than pleasant they are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, right downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property Witt an amazing restaurant. Loved the in-room magazine ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenally cute place and friendly staff an adorable town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing. Bed is superb, great view, fireplace and jet tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Great service and lication. Onsite restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Maureen

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely amazing!!!!! Everyone and everything was outstanding and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was incredible! It was like sleeping on a cloud! Soft pillows, too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property - incredible location, amazing staff and beautiful facility! Very comfortable beds! Will stay again if we ever return to Mystic :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025