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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford, near the ocean, offers guests complimentary in-room WiFi and a 24-hour fitness center. Enjoy the indoor pool and sunny terrace for relaxation. Dry cleaning services are available to keep your wardrobe fresh.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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32-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
185 Macarthur Drive, New Bedford, MA, 02740

What's nearby

  • New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New Bedford Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Luke's Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Middleboro-Lakeville Station - 28 min drive
  • New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Whale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ground Floor Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Merrill's on the Waterfront - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pour Farm Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Arpreggio - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford

Hotel near New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 106 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Merrills on the Waterfron

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • 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.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Tax ID - C0007562010
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Marriott New Bedford
New Bedford Marriott
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Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott New Bedford
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford Hotel New Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford?

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

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of New Bedford Seastreak Ferry Terminal, Seamen's Bethel, and New Bedford Whaling Museum. New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park and Old Third District Courthouse are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 790 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the area around is safe to walk in, offering access to many great restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melynda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Nice property, good attitude with staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairfield Inn in New Bedford was a convenient, comfortable and friendly place to stay. Located near the harbor and downtown, it was easy to access great coffee and dinner locations. We really appreciated the variety of options for the included breakfast allowing for all dietary restrictions. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Amenities
Rooms could be cleaner. I was assigned near a door with continuous slaming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants within walking distance. Wish it would have had a hot tub. Breakfast was good. And they did make our beds and gave fresh towels
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty location near the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable stay, I enjoyed the breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when needing an overnight for work or family business. Across from Merrill’s on the Waterfront and close to downtown restaurants, it is a concenient choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise Nathalie

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms was clean but the had no lotion , tooth brush and tooth paste
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfortable...breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have an indoor pool which is small but well maintained. It's right next to the Whaling Museum and our room had a great view of the harbor with all the fishing boats. It's the largest fishing center in the US!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect 👌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Relaxing base for town visit.

Comfortable suite, good bathroom (Sink and shower good size and position), comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location great. Room was comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was great and ample. Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Would not stay again, Room was not ready, management was not apologetic even though we were there for an event. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and convenient for our trip to Martha’s Vineyard. The staff was very friendly and professional. The breakfast was also included with our stay and had a nice selection to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Amenities
This property was centrally located so we could walk to different restaurants and to the Whaling museum. The staff was friendly and helpful.Weenjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night on our way to block island. Cool surroundings right on the fisherman's wharf. The room was nice and we had a good view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very easy check-in - clean hotel - nice breakfast - what was not to like - NOTHING! Would stay there again. Good people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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