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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic is centrally located, minutes from Mystic Aquarium. Guests love the attentive staff and practical amenities like a restaurant, outdoor pool, and terrace. Each room includes WiFi, ensuring easy connectivity after a day of sightseeing.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
19 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • 19 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (second floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
19 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • 19 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
253 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, 06355

What's nearby

  • Olde Mistick Village - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 3 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mystic Diner & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Wood Fired Pizza Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

Hotel near Mystic Seaport
Located close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic provides a terrace, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 77 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Mystic Diner

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

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
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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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

Howard Johnson Inn Mystic
Howard Johnson Mystic
Howard Johnson Mystic Hotel Mystic
Mystic Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Wyndham Mystic Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Mystic
Mystic Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Mystic
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Hotel Mystic

Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic located?

Situated in Mystic, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Olde Mistick Village and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Mystic Seaport is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 279 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 197 out of 1248 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, walking distance to all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our accommodations, which were comfortable, clean, quiet, and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, walkable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel a little dated but a great stop over. Slept good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
located close to many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a convenient stop to visit Aquarium and Olde Mistic Village. The room was fine and had some touches other more expensive hotels on our road trip did not have. It’s more of a travel lodge/motel but was good for our needs. Staff was helpful and obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this Howard Johnson several times before. The staff was friendly. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay for the one night .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean, felt safe.... a little out dated but still enjoyed it. Would stay here again...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is wonderful, the staff is kind, and the hotel is a great get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not many restaurants for dinner. Hotel very clean and rooms really nice new paint and furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Comfy beds clean room/bathroom could use some improvement, more towels would have been nice and better quality shower walls that weren’t coming off the wall from condensation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stay was nice and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Howard Johnson was fantastic! The pool, while not heated, was delightful and very clean. The staff was wonderful and very friendly every time we had to interact with them. But what I liked best was the diner on the property, literally share the parking lot. The location is also directly across the street from a really cute shopping area that had great book stores and other cool shops. Also super close to the aquarium! 10 out of 10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, decent room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great location. The dinner was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

olga

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice pool! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel attractions and town, was located very close to attractions and town, Very pleasant experience in a quaint fun town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to touch base and go out to explore Mystic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Staff & service
Close to attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Everything was good. I would suggest investing in upgrading the outside appearance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned and bed was very comfortable. Easy access to restaurants, shopping, Seaport and Downtown Mystic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elliott

Liked: Amenities
Rooms had obviously been updated recently. Enjoy the Mystic diner, which is adjacent to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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