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The Whaler's Inn

3.0 star property
Historic seaport charm meets farm-fresh dining at this welcoming Mystic inn, where guests gather around the lobby fireplace after exploring nearby attractions

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 - 3 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
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red 36 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Engine Room - ‬2 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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and a gift shop
  • Concierge services, wedding services, 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 does it cost to stay at The Whaler's Inn?

As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whaler's Inn on Jan 4, 2026 start from $256.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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. 612 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 827 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn was really cute in a great little town! Perfect location makes the entire town walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Whalers Inn is convenient to everything, it's very comfortable & the staff is more than pleasant they are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whaler’s inn is a great location with lovely up to date rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Great location and the restaurant, Shipwrights Daughter was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property - incredible location, amazing staff and beautiful facility! Very comfortable beds! Will stay again if we ever return to Mystic :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and super comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property. Staff extremely nice & helpful. Beautiful Mystic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Whalers Inn was quite lovely. For the cost of our room though, I would have thought it would have been a bit bigger. There was literally nowhere to put our bathroom belongings, which makes getting ready quite difficult. Overall the hotel has a fantastic location, everything within walking distance to the wonderful downtown of Mystic. I would recommend staying here if you are traveling to Mystic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Charming stay in heart of walkable town

Wonderful stay at the Whalers Inn! Helpful, communicative and friendly staff in all areas. Food was delicious at on-site restaurant, and there were many great food/shopping options within a walkable distance as well. Loved the views from the lobby porch rocking chairs and cute array of gifts in shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a Mystic Seaport adventure. Quaint village with fun shops and great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint historic building with access to so many cool things cool views, and great places to eat!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was wonderful. The view from our room and the room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located with outstanding service. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here the weekend and had a great time. The staff was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was everything we had hoped for more! Friendly and helpful staff and large well appointed guest rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable and I loved the decor. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024