With a stay at Whaler Inn and Suites in New Bedford, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wonder Bowl and Buttonwood Park Zoo. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from St. Anthony of Padua Church and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Southcoast Health.
What's nearby
Wonder Bowl - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
New Bedford Whaling Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
Brown University - 33 min drive - 33.1 miles
Rhode Island Convention Center - 34 min drive - 34.2 miles
Getting around
Middleboro-Lakeville Station - 24 min drive
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min walk
My Place Restaurant - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
About this property
Whaler Inn and Suites
Whaler Inn and Suites offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hotel also features a ballroom and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Ryans Pub serving guests of Whaler Inn and Suites. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Ryans Pub - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Ryans Pub
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
ATM
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
52-inch TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Sunday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 11:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot springs
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot springs
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per day
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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 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
Tax ID - C0005132010
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Property is also known as
New Bedford Inn
Whaler Inn New Bedford
Whaler Inn and Suites Hotel
Whaler Inn and Suites New Bedford
Whaler Inn and Suites Hotel New Bedford
Whaler Inn and Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 101 reviews
10 - Excellent
49
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 101 reviews
8 - Good
21
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 101 reviews
6 - Okay
16
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 101 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 101 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Robert
Dec 10, 2025
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
John
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was in good condition, missing hangers to hang my jacket and shirts and the room was cold. I arrived late and someone cluld have prepped the room. Also, if youre going to charge a hold fee please stock the fridge or have wine and beer and beverages since the onsite bar dowsnt allow to bring wine or beer to the room. Disappointing. Also, pool should open at 9am not 10 when theres an 11am checkout.
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Juan
Dec 3, 2025
Juan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ralph
Dec 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and the room was comfortable and clean. Indoor pool was warm and lots of fun!
Ralph
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
ira, Pelham
Traveled with family
Nov 29, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
we reserved a king sweep with Jacuzzi and pullout couch. I had called and spoken to the front desk and they told me they would hold that type of room when we got there. They explained that they gave them them to someone else even though the note was on my folio.. They gave us another room with two twin beds and a $20 discount. The rum had no hangers, no soap or shampoo, the shower had a chunk in it. We also went to the indoor pool. The pool area itself was nice, but there were literally no lights on and we could not find where to turn them on because it was so dark. I will never stay at this motel again.
During an off season stay, there were very few visitors and they were in the process of doing some renovations. In spite of that, everything was in working order and there were no noises or construction disturbance. The restaurant and bar at the Whaler was very popular and the food was excellent. The stir fry in particular, and then the wings special on Sunday night, just excellent!