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The Whaler's Inn

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

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Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; farm to table cuisine
Steps from Mystic River Bascule Bridge and Mystic Arts Center, The Whaler's Inn offers a warm welcome with farm to table cuisine at The Shipwright's Daughter restaurant. Enjoy breakfast, brunch or dinner in the cozy atmosphere, relax by the lobby fireplace or take advantage of WiFi and business center amenities. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

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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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

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

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Classic Room - 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Room - 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red 36 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar - ‬1 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 concierge services
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • 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

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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 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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Reviews

The Whaler's Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 813 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great comfortable room. Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Great service and lication. Onsite restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, right downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but the property is very dated particularly for their price point
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that they offered free EV charging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely interactions with staff. Adorable clean room and soo welcoming—then popped down for inventive dinner, knowledgable team and great wines! Thank you !🌟
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Didn't care for the clock alarm going off at 6am, staff should insure those aren't set since the guest won't be familiar with it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cute and right in town. We could walk every where
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our go to in Mystic CT
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff and accomdations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, beautiful setting, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay, very welcoming and relaxing. Location is perfect for strolling around
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and nice stay. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

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

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean but the bathroom very small with no place to store toiletries. Sink backed up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed a cold but lovely time in Mystic and the Whaler’s Inn was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint, nicely kept hotel with a nautical theme. Excellent staff that makes you feel welcome .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy

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

Location location location!

Location was perfect. Right by draw bridge and all the shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and laid back. If you go to Mystic, this is the place to stay. A little pricey, but worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Wonderfully Comfortable Hotel

Such a wonderfully comfortable hotel from the lovely lobby with fireplace and large seating area and coffee, tea and hot coco and fresh cookies when you get in. The room was very comfortable and spacious and the location is ideal for walking the main shopping street in Mystic and to walk to the other attractions and water. Really lovely visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Easter getaway

This was our 1st trip to Mystic. We enjoyed the location of the hotel, we had a delicious brunch at the hotel restaurant on Easter day. The hotel is within walking distance to shops and restaurant’s downtown. The hotel staff was friendly and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Mystic Prime location

Right in town Inn where you can walk and enjoy Mystics charm. Breakfast buffet was very good (separate charge) and nicely restored Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best in Mystic. We stayed in one of the back buildings and it was wonderful. On our last visit we stayed in the Inn which is lovely. This is in the heart of town and you can walk everywhere. It is extremely clean and nicely decorated. We will always stay here on our visits to New England. And the restaurant/bar attached is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Easter getaway

This was our 1st trip to Mystic, CT. We celebrated Easter away from home. We enjoyed the location of the hotel, we had a delicious brunch at the hotel restaurant on Easter day. The hotel is within walking distance to shops and restaurant’s. The hotel staff was friendly and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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