Naval Submarine Base New London - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Connecticut College - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
New London Ferry Dock - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
United States Coast Guard Academy - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Ocean Beach Park - 22 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 10 min drive
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 24 min drive
Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 79 min drive
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 126 min drive
Montauk, NY (MTP) - 21.3 miles/34.3 km
East Hampton, NY (HTO) - 28.7 miles/46.1 km
New London Union Station - 16 min walk
Mystic Station - 17 min drive
Westerly Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Social Bar + Kitchen - 7 min drive
Paul's Pasta Shop - 1 min walk
Oasis Pub - 17 min walk
Norm's Diner - 13 min walk
33 Golden - 19 min walk
About this property
Thames Inn & Marina
Thames Inn & Marina features a marina and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Mystic Seaport. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Picnic area
Marina
Accessibility
Tile flooring in room
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Garden
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Thames Groton
Thames Inn
Thames Inn Groton
Thames Inn And Marina Hotel Groton
Thames Inn & Marina Hotel
Thames Inn & Marina Groton
Thames Inn & Marina Hotel Groton
Frequently asked questions
Does Thames Inn & Marina offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thames Inn & Marina does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Thames Inn & Marina?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Thames Inn & Marina?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thames Inn & Marina?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Thames Inn & Marina?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mohegan Sun Casino (18-min drive) and Foxwoods Resort Casino (23-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Thames Inn & Marina and nearby?
Thames Inn & Marina has a picnic area.
Does Thames Inn & Marina have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
Does Thames Inn & Marina have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
What's the area around Thames Inn & Marina like?
Thames Inn & Marina is a short 4-minute walk from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park and 18 minutes' walk from Hygienic Art Gallery.
Thames Inn & Marina Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Estefani Yazmin
Estefani Yazmin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 September 2024
This place has good points and bad points. It is right on the river, which I loved. Fascinating to watch the river traffic! The one staff we met was friendly and the room was clean and in reasonable condition for the price.
It was lacking in some amenities. No tissues, no hand towels. A full kitchen with no paper towels or dish towels. The area seemed a bit dicey and there was only one nearby restaurant. But that restaurant - Paul's Pasta - was fantastic!
So good and bad points.
Clare
Clare, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 September 2024
For a 2 star motel this place is fine. The price for Connecticut is low so for the price it is not bad. It does have a full size stove/oven and refrigerator. No food available but some great diners with 5 minutes.
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
8 September 2024
I'm sure the people that work there are nice enough but I felt unsafe from the moment I saw the property. First, the hotel office was off putting, dingy and dank. There was a different phone number on the door of office to call to check in from the phone number on the website which made me uneasy.It seems like the place is used as long term rental?? The room seemed clean enough but the floor was sticky. Tiny thin pillows and no top sheet for the bed. Thin blanket that looked like it was from Walmart. I didn't even take my luggage in, I didn't even stay. I cut my vacation short and drove the four hour drive home as I couldn't afford to pay for another hotel room. Spent $233 for a room at a hotel that should NOT be advertised as a real hotel
KYLE
KYLE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 September 2024
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
30 August 2024
BYO cleaning supplies
Room was not clean at all. There was a lid from a McDonalds cup on the kitchen floor when we first walked in, red solo cups under one of the beds, debris in one of the showers, and an ice pop wrapper on the floor of the bedroom. The two closets next to the bed smelled like someone treated them as a kennel for wet dogs. The tile floor felt like it had a think slime layer on it and our socks felt damp from walking on it. The top sheet on the bed had stains and we had to remove it. My girlfriend and I truly considered sleeping in the car.
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
Family and friends had so much fun. Very friendly staff. We decided to stay an extra night. A hidden gem in groton
carlos
carlos, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
An amazing experience! The family needed some rest and relaxation, and this place did not disappoint. Quiet and peaceful, with beautiful views. We shall return!
carlos
carlos, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
9 August 2024
DAVE
DAVE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2024
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 July 2024
Sparsely furnished but well-kept rooms. Great location but badly unkempt grounds. No coffee anywhere. Hardly worth the relatively high price.
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
joyce
joyce, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 July 2024
The view with a private balcony was nice, we watched the sunset on the water. But the room was not as expected in the pictures. Super old and outdated. Small bed in what looked like an apartment.Mild odor from just age and probably smoking at one point.note horrible just didn’t smell refreshing and clean
I would have rather had new furniture and look over the extra large space
We did book last minute so maybe we were given what was left. Our main reason of staying was dog friendly place.
Katie
Katie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 July 2024
It was fine
Andres
Andres, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
nice view, very helpful staff
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
15 July 2024
Office was a little shock. Can use some work. The cleaning lady (Sam) was very nice. Room was clean. She was very helpful. Laundry facilities were very good. Party took place outside on the balcony about midnight the first night. If you had small kids this would have been a no-go.
Edmund
Edmund, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 July 2024
Area was nice.
Wayne is polite, kind, and attentive.
If there is an issue; you can count on Wayne helping with resolution. Views are cool.
Grills tables ample places to enjoy vacation
Local attractions are aplenty
Belynda
Belynda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Peggy
Peggy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
8 July 2024
The manager Wayne was outstanding. Very friendly and did the best with what he had to work with. However, there were people outside of the rooms smoking and hanging on the railings and stairs. The cleaning woman was smoking as she was coming out of a room. On a table outside of one of the rooms was a gatorade bottle half filled with cigarette butts and a brown liquid. Trash on the table and walkway. Owner definately does not put a penny back into the property. It's a shame really, as the location could be amazing. It's right on the river.