The Whaler's Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Mystic River Bascule Bridge

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Reception
Reception
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

Classic Room - 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 E Main St, Mystic, CT, 06355

What's nearby

  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 7 min walk
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice-Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taquerio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Whaler's Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Mystic River Bascule Bridge
Located close to Mystic Arts Center and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea, The Whaler's Inn provides a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site farm to table cuisine restaurant, The Shipwright's Daughter, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and multilingual staff
  • A gift shop, wedding services, and a TV in the lobby
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
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.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whaler's Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Whaler's Inn?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Whaler's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Whaler's Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Whaler's Inn located?

Located in the heart of Mystic, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Arts Center. Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. Mystic Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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The Whaler's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 772 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved our stay here! Nice for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Our go to in Mystic CT
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

For seeing Mystic there is no better hotel. In the heart of the shopping areas and near the beautiful bridge. Walkable to the museum.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Perfect location for a Mystic Seaport adventure. Quaint village with fun shops and great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Centrally located with outstanding service. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

Check in was great, the gentleman at the desk very knowledgeable of the area and happy to provide us with some tips. While the room was clean and cute, this was the last night of our honeymoon and the room was unimpressive being its basically on the street with heavy traffic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The room was clean and nice. Nothing super opulent, but nice. The best part about the Whalers Inn is its proximity to town. We walked to dinner every night from the hotel and the seaport and aquarium were a very short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Check in was wonderful. The view from our room and the room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly staff and super comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Was a perfect place to stay. Walkable to everything. Private parking. Awesome nautical decor. Cute little gift area off the lobby. Restaurant had great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Perfect location to discover Mystic. Walking distance to all restaurants, stores… Great staff Too bad there is no USB keys in the rooms though, and the mattress in my room would need to be changed
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

It was a great stay. The staff was wonderful. The area is very walkable. Our room was very small. It was clean and well appointed but especially the bathroom, it was very tiny and we are not big people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Fabulous staff and accomdations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The Whaler's Inn was fantastic! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The location was perfect. The property itself is beautiful and well-maintained. Highly recommend for both business and leisure travelers!"
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Amazing.... homey, staff very nice, helpful and inviting Enjoyed the stay... Restaurant was totally off the charts ! Great place for a weekend away !!! Bravo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

My husband and I had the best room overlooking the river. Our room was extra cozy with a fireplace and jetted tub. All the stores and restaurants were in walking distance and was super convenient. we loved our stay in Mystic and hope to return again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great Stay, very welcoming and relaxing. Location is perfect for strolling around
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Our concierge was brilliant and exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Our room was very comfortable and I loved the decor. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent - very highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Perfect location, beautiful setting, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Great hotel, perfect location, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We stayed here the weekend and had a great time. The staff was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024