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Whaler Inn and Suites

Property class: 2

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A pub interior with a sign for Ryan's Pub, a pick-up area, and a bar visible through the open door.
A reception area with a counter, seating, a digital kiosk, and a chalkboard with a menu.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a sofa, a table, and a TV.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by black lounge chairs and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a window, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $144
$129 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, 02740
  • Place, Wonder Bowl
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bedford Whaling Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (ADA)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (ADA)

A hotel room with two beds, a window, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (ADA)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior King Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Bed, Non Smoking, Parking Lot View

A hotel room with a television, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk with a chair, a coffee maker, and a potted plant.

Deluxe King Bed, Non Smoking, Parking Lot View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small kitchenette.

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with blinds, and an air conditioning unit.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a window, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a window, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior King Room with Pool View

A hotel interior with a central corridor, multiple rooms with windows, and a carpeted floor.

Superior King Room with Pool View

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room with Pool View

A hotel interior with a central corridor, multiple rooms with windows, and a carpeted floor.

Superior Double Room with Pool View

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Parking Lot View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Parking Lot View

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

New Bedford

When you stay at Whaler Inn and Suites in New Bedford, you'll be near the airport, 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 - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Brown University - 38 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Amica Mutual Pavilion - 40 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • Rhode Island Convention Center - 40 min drive - 36.0 miles

Getting around

  • Middleboro-Lakeville Station - 24 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Celia's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Whaler Inn and Suites

Whaler Inn and Suites offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets 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 have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and karaoke. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a ballroom.
You can enjoy a meal at Ryans Pub serving the guests of Whaler Inn and Suites, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. 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 a 24-hour front desk, 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. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) 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
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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)
  • Local artist showcase

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

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

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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 227 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all super nice, and helpful! Plus this hotel has a full restaurant and bar. It was conveniently licated right off the interstate, too! I enjoyed my stay there! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jody

Liked: Staff & service
A budget hotel where you get what you pay for. Rooms have nice sized mini-fridges and the shower had good water pressure
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are attentive and the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was good, bathroom good, sink needed repair work and walkways needed maintenance. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very clean room with in room hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar and live music excellent. Not much to choose from in regard to Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was mold in the bathroom and the heating/airconditioning unit leaked water. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice on check out and check in I forgot my charger after check out and the nice staff at reception allowed me to retrieve it thankfully. 5*
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Whaler should focus on their core competencies: running a pub. The hotel side is mediocre. I would not stay there again: I checked out early because it did not meet my expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Renovated older hotel. Renovation is ongoing but nice. No closet or anywhere to hang clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great time loved the in room juzzi!! Kids loved it to! It was quite and clean will be coming here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, but a little chilly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
people making noise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Everything worked. Friendly front desk staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and the room was comfortable and clean. Indoor pool was warm and lots of fun!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From check in everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect! The price was right too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Amenities
Staff nice , rooms clean , wish I had more time to use their pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is under construction, but my stay was still perfect. Excellent front desk staff, hotel pub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025