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Thames Inn & Marina

2.0 star property
Hotel with a marina, near New London Ferry Dock

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Premier Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby
Front of property
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Television
Located near New London Ferry Dock, Thames Inn & Marina welcomes guests with marina views and a helpful staff. Visitors connect using in-room WiFi, gather around the barbecue grills, or venture out to explore the surrounding attractions.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Premier Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
193 Thames Street, Groton, CT, 06340

What's nearby

  • New London Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • United States Coast Guard Academy - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Connecticut College - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Naval Submarine Base New London - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Ocean Beach Park - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 16 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Thames Inn & Marina

Hotel near New London Ferry Dock
Thames Inn & Marina provides amenities like a marina and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, kitchens, and refrigerators

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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

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thames Inn & Marina pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Thames Inn & Marina?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thames Inn & Marina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thames Inn & Marina?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thames Inn & Marina located?

Situated in Groton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park and New London Ferry Dock. Custom House Maritime Museum and Garde Arts Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). New London Union Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Thames Inn & Marina Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 349 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Levaun

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not given the room you sent pictures of. Bathroom really dirty, food on floors not clean at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness
The build
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

2/10 Terrible

keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not as advertised. I do not recommend staying here, we ended up getting a different hotel at the Hampton nearby. We were charged twice for the hotel room as well and are having a hard time getting this resolved with no one answering the phone at the desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was clean, and staff was very friendly and helpful! Definitely needs updates. We had a kitchenette with stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker. NO silverware, coffee cups, glasses. 1 pan, 2 bowls, 1 plate, 1 spatula. Great if you're passing through but not long term.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paul’s pasta is right next door excellent. Mystic and beaches not far. Wayne is a good host, very friendly and helpful. He goes out of his way to help people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

Definitely would stay again!

We had a nightmare of a hotel room before immediately leaving there and coming to this property. Wayne was able to immediately accomodate us and was so friendly. I loved the view of the water and its location in a historic and quiet part of town. The property is somewhat dated, but that didn't affect us at all.
View from parking lot.
Our room, first floor next to the stairs.
View from parking lot.
Historic home just down the street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Full kitchen, although could be supplied better. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wayne is a God-sent! The Inn is amazing! <3
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a 2 star motel this place is fine. The price for Connecticut is low so for the price it is not bad. It does have a full size stove/oven and refrigerator. No food available but some great diners with 5 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wayne was great & got me coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Miralynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sam at the front desk was amazing—super friendly and attentive, and definitely the highlight of my stay. The room itself had a great layout, and having a kitchen was a nice option (even though I didn’t use it). However, there was a strange smell in the room that never went away. I ended up buying Lysol to mask it, which helped a bit, but proper ventilation is definitely needed. Also, while the hotel advertises a water view, it’s important to know that it’s mostly blocked by a wire fence (for safety purposes--I get that) if you’re on the ground floor. You’ll only get a real view if you’re on the second floor. Overall, the service was excellent, but the room could use some improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Spotless room!

We stopped here overnight on our way from Maryland to Maine. Check in was quick and friendly and the room was SPOTLESS! In the evening we sat out by the water and the view was beautiful. I noticed there were nice grills outside which was nice, we didn't use because it was a one night stay. My husband and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

carlton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everthing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room we were shown reeked of smoke, had an uncleaned bathroom, and was more of a crummy spare bedroom than a hotel room. Everything was worn out and filthy. How this place gets any positive reviews is a mystery. The key we were given didn't work in the door. We left after five minutes and went to a real hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I was a little underwhelmed when we first saw it, it’s more of a motel than an inn, it turned out to be a lovely stay. Has everything you could need in the kitchen. Nice shower. Very clean. Walked across the lot and had a great dinner at Paul’s Pasta. We actually purchased more sauce and fresh pasta as our souvenir. Being on the Thames River the views are incredible too. Now if it wasn’t going to rain on Block Island tomorrow I would be one happy Mom. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The manager Wayne was outstanding. Very friendly and did the best with what he had to work with. However, there were people outside of the rooms smoking and hanging on the railings and stairs. The cleaning woman was smoking as she was coming out of a room. On a table outside of one of the rooms was a gatorade bottle half filled with cigarette butts and a brown liquid. Trash on the table and walkway. Owner definately does not put a penny back into the property. It's a shame really, as the location could be amazing. It's right on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

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

BYO cleaning supplies

Room was not clean at all. There was a lid from a McDonalds cup on the kitchen floor when we first walked in, red solo cups under one of the beds, debris in one of the showers, and an ice pop wrapper on the floor of the bedroom. The two closets next to the bed smelled like someone treated them as a kennel for wet dogs. The tile floor felt like it had a think slime layer on it and our socks felt damp from walking on it. The top sheet on the bed had stains and we had to remove it. My girlfriend and I truly considered sleeping in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad neighborhood, sketchy people alll around. I think people actually live there as well. No closet, limited lights and had weird yellow bulbs. At night you could barely see in the place. We left to find another place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn’t find our room key. Sat in the room for twenty minutes before she came to tell us that we had to move. The bathroom light in our room didn’t work. The ceiling over the tub and shower looked gross! I was not sleeping there! The up side, the property manager called me personally to offer my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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