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
The current price is NZ$579
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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

Classic Room - 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room - 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
20 E Main St, Mystic, CT, 06355

What's nearby

  • Mystic River Bascule Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
  • ‪Sift Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red 36 - ‬6 min walk
  • Engine Room

About this property

The Whaler's Inn

Hotel remodelled 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 reception 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 centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

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

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 any lifts

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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Whaler's Inn on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$578.52, including 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 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?

Checkout 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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