Connecticut Resorts | Places to Stay in Connecticut

April 18, 2023 Roger Rusk

Connecticut is a study in attraction and contrast. In one small state, you’ll find miles of sandy oceanfront shoreline, acres of forested hiking trails, and world-class museums, art and theater. Here family-friendly adventure parks and aquariums are just minutes from dynamic casino resorts and quaint, historic small towns — offering experiences that range from culinary to cultural, luxurious to laid-back. It’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge, all at the same time.
Things to do in Connecticut

1. Heritage Hotel and Conference Center

522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488-3866 1 (203) 264-8200
Excellent
51%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 752 reviews

Heritage Hotel and Conference Center

Discover your ideal vacation at Heritage Hotel and Conference Center! Book your stay at our charming and contemporary hotel in Southbury, Connecticut, today.

Kim - Loyal Guest

Reviewed By EnergyYogini

As a loyal guest of the Heritage Hotel, with golf, spa, Riverwalk Athletic and event center, I will say that this has been a lovely, enlivening home base to stay at during a transition. The Heritage team - Melinda, Gretta, of course Joe, the lovely young lady who greets me at the gym before I swim - all make sure you have what you need to enjoy yourself and feel at ease, bottom line. Shout out to the spa for all the healing, nourishing treatments that supported my renewal just in time for my webpage photoshoot—

2. Water's Edge Resort & Spa

1525 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498-2044 1 (855) 643-2071
Excellent
33%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
13%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1051 reviews

Water's Edge Resort & Spa

Waters Edge Resort and Spa offers elegant accommodations, superb dining and a waterfront location, making us the premier choice in Westbrook CT hotels. Ideally situated for business and leisure travelers, families, groups and couples, Waters Edge Resort offers guests a historic experience in a breathtaking setting for the most unforgettable stays. Enjoy onsite dining when you stay with us, rejuvenating spa services, expansive event space and so much more on the Connecticut shoreline.

Never disappoints, Lounge chair, umbrellas set up for you - this is the life!

Reviewed By Diane062

Have been multiple times. Never disappoints. Where can you go to the beach and have a lounge chair and an umbrella set up for you? This is a cream puff of a resort, a hidden gem. You may have to wait for a bit for food when it is busy - if you experienced island time, then you can appreciate the service it is 10 times faster than island time and the food has always been worth the wait. Sun and fun relax and enjoy.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stonington-Mystic Area

349 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, Stonington, CT 06379-1334
Excellent
46%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 527 reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stonington-Mystic Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites Stonington-Mystic Area is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Pawcatuck, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. La Quinta Inn & Suites Stonington-Mystic Area is a family-friendly hotel offering a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Pawcatuck. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While in Pawcatuck, you may want to check out the nearby cafe Mia's Cafe. Enjoy your stay in Pawcatuck!

Exceeded Our Expectations!

Reviewed By 150eileenu

We were pleasantly surprised to find this gem so close to the RI beaches. We enjoyed a beautiful room with great service. The breakfast had more choses than any other La Quinta we've visited. Great experience!

4. Hilton Mystic

20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355-1900 1 (855) 605-0316
Excellent
38%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1430 reviews

Hilton Mystic

In the heart of Mystic, Connecticut, just one block from Interstate-95, the Hilton Mystic completed a multi-million dollar renovation in 2015. Conveniently located for both corporate and leisure visitors alike. You'll appreciate our convenient location as a coastal stopping point between New York City and Boston, filled with Historic charm of maritime New England. Across the street from the Olde Mistick Village and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, the hotel is within walking distance of other popular local attractions, such as the Mystic Seaport Museum and Pequotsepos Nature Center. Ten miles from this Mystic, CT hotel is Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM, the largest gambling casino in the Western Hemisphere and Pfizer worldwide headquarters is just minutes away in Groton. Whether your idea of relaxing is lying by the indoor heated pool, working out in our new Hilton PrecorA fitness center or listening to music in The IRONS Restaurant and Bar.

No housekeeping even if you request it

Reviewed By adriNorthport

No where on their website does it state there will be no housekeeping. Upon arrival we were told that there was no housekeeping. Each day you place your towels and waste baskets in the hall. Then YOU GO to the front desk to get your towels and toiletries. So for the full price of your room you do your own cleaning, dispose of your own towels and gather your new towels. I did not pay full price for that kind of work. I could stay home for that. So rude tonite be told in advance. The site clearly states all of the other things unavailable but not this most important one. One dayi insisted on service , was told three times I would get it and I did not. I am so tired of these big corporations using Covid as an excuse. Totally unacceptable to blatantly deceive a customer.

5. Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

625 North Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Excellent
41%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1176 reviews

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

The Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa is the hub for corporate, group, conference and leisure travel in the Mystic,CT shore region. This destination is an architecturally stunning Connecticut hotel boasting 285 fully renovated guest rooms and suites. Experience Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, golf, beaches & nearby Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Casinos. Enjoy our indoor pool & fitness center. Dine at our award-winning, Octagon Restaurant. Our location is convenient to New York City and Boston, as well as the Hartford CT Bradley airport and the Providence TF Green RI airport. Our hotel offers a unique location for business meetings, conferences, social events & weddings with 20,297 sq ft of flexible event space including 21 meeting and breakout rooms and a 10,320-sq-ft Grand Ballroom. Our hotel is perfect for business or pleasure. Shuttle Service, based on availability, for a fee within 5 mile radius.

Not very clean or well-kept

Reviewed By clT6377GW

There was hair in the shower, hair in my salad from room service (though the first two deliveries were fine), curtain torn, there was a large crack in the window, intake cover coming off the wall. Disappointed.

6. Interlaken Inn

74 Interlaken Rd Route 112, Lakeville, CT 06039-2129
Excellent
56%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 510 reviews

Interlaken Inn

Charming country resort in the heart of New England with 78 gorgeous guestrooms on 30 manicured acres, nestled between shimmering lakes. All rooms have A/C, cable TV, DVD, phone and private bath. Complete with recreational facilities including tennis, outdoor heated swimming pool, health & fitness center, massages & spa services, gameroom, golf, canoes & kayaks, more... An abundance of cultural attractions and antiquing is nearby. Pet friendly accommodations and top-rated dining in Morgan's Restaurant.

O.K. Place to Stay

Reviewed By Vacation783413

This is an older property. I had a room for two nights on the back side of the main building. The bathroom was updated, and the bedroom functional and a good size with a king bed. The only downside was the poor lighting in the bedroom, which is typical for many hotel rooms. Continental breakfast (cold) was included Friday morning after my Thurs. night stay, but Sat. morning after Fri. night the cold continental was $8.00 and a full buffet, including scrambled eggs, potatoes and bacon was $16.00. Nothing fancy but plenty to eat. Except for the breakfasts I did not eat at the hotel. Although self-styled as a "resort," it is not what you'd call an "upscale resort" by any means. The do have a pool and tennis courts and some basketball hoops. The staff are not falling all over themselves to make you feel welcome, but were friendly and helpful in answering questions. This is a very rural area and there do not appear to be many options if you want to be close to the Hotchkiss School, as I did. The rack rate on my room was $419 per night, but since someone else was footing the bill I don't know the actual cost.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven

400 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511-5907
Excellent
13%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
19%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 852 reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven

La Quinta Inn & Suites New Haven is an excellent choice for travelers visiting New Haven, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. New Haven La Quinta offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The hotel offers a 24 hour front desk, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While staying at La Quinta New Haven, visitors can check out Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green (0.9 mi) and Center Church (1.0 mi), some of New Haven's top attractions. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill, Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale, and Anthonys Ocean View, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Should time allow, Yale University, New Haven Railroad Station, and Yale University Art Gallery are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in New Haven!

Deplorable conditions/rude staff

Reviewed By francescalee

Dank. Dirty. Disgusting. The best 3 words to explain the experience. Hair all over the bathroom. No tissues. Used sheets. Holes in walls. No outlet for coffee maker. Rugs torn up. Management indicated I was lying when I told him about the conditions of the room. Told me we could check out. Told my 74 yr old disabled friend she could move rooms at 10pm if she wasn't satisfied. Gave a 20% refund for one night for our upset. Room was over $180 a night. Weekly residents run the halls with dogs and trash bags and bikes. Indescribable. Really, beyond belief. NEVER EVER STAY HERE NO MATTER WHAT!

8. Trumbull Marriott Shelton

180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, CT 06611
Excellent
31%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
7%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 428 reviews

Trumbull Marriott Shelton

Enliven your stay in Fairfield County at Trumbull Marriott Shelton. Our upscale hotel in Trumbull is located near three area airports, Metro North Stratford Station, Bridgeport and Shelton, CT. An array of Fortune 500 companies are nearby in the Trumbull Business District. Make yourself at home in our modern hotel rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, a mini-fridge and more. Take a dip in our indoor heated pool or our seasonal outdoor pool. Workout in our state-of-the-art, 24-hour fitness center. Treat your palate to upscale American cuisine at Parallel Post, our signature hotel restaurant and bar. Relax with a casual meal at our poolside grill. For those looking to host a meeting or social event, you'll find 23,000 square feet of elegant event space, with superb catering and planning services. Explore Fairfield County, Shelton, CT, Webster Bank Arena, Beardsley Zoo, shops, theatres and universities nearby. Our hotel in Trumbull offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

Nice hotel, badly understaffed

Reviewed By Jim S

The hotel is very nice, but they are very short on staff. Rooms are not being cleaned. I ran out of coffee and towels. Sheets were old and did not fit the bed, so the bottom sheet kept coming loose. Manager says they are hiring more people around July 1st. Maybe it will be better in July.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Groton

156 Kings Hwy, Groton, CT 06340-3436
Excellent
16%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
19%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 811 reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Groton

Recently renovated 2019!! Two Story, 69 Room Hotel. Continental Breakfast 7 days a week. 24/7 Coffee. Indoor heated Pool & Jacuzzi. Restaurant & Hair Salon on-site. Pet Friendly. Truck Parking Available. Close to major attractions.

Ramada @ Groton is GROSS

Reviewed By Sightseer724102

Disgusting, unsafe, stinky dirty and unsanitary disgusting motel and the staff sucks. Nothing about this stay was right I am thoroughly disgusted and would not recommend this place to anyone.Room was unsafe as window locks were nonexistent and we were ground level. The place reeked of cigarette and the bed sheets had cigarette burns. Remote was taped toget leaving wires exposed and dangerous to operate. Noisy. Breakfast was 4 bagels some white bread and an apple.

10. Rodeway Inn Waterford - New London

211 Waterford Pkwy N, Waterford, CT 06385-1209
Excellent
28%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
8%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 160 reviews

Rodeway Inn Waterford - New London

Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Waterford does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Rodeway Inn Waterford, a nice option for travelers like you. Close to Waterford Speedbowl (2.0 mi), a popular Waterford landmark, Waterford Rodeway Inn is a great destination for tourists. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk while staying at Rodeway Inn Waterford. In addition, Rodeway Inn Waterford offers a pool and free breakfast, which will help make your Waterford trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the shrimp restaurants, including The Dock Restaurant and LongHorn Steakhouse, all of which are a short distance from Rodeway Inn Waterford. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Waterford Beach Park, which is a popular park amongst tourists. Rodeway Inn Waterford looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Waterford.

Horrible staff, OK accommodations

Reviewed By timpZ752MJ

WOW. This place is run the way I imagine a refugee camp might be: rude people who seem perversely thrilled at being unhelpful. If you are feeling like a super fun experience, ask them a normal question, like "...are there restaurants around here?" "...how do you make an outbound call from the room?" Bonus: the TV didn't work, the clock in the room was broken, and there is no security lock in the door!

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