It was a last minute reservation made and we got a really nice room in the main building with a…read moreking bed, private porch with seating and breakfast in the morning. Very neat and comfortable room. The staff was great, location was great. Price was reasonable.

We stayed in #10 and #11 for the king beds and first-floor porch rocking chairs. #10 had a view of…read moreconcrete & pallets so #11 was better. The rooms were spacious and clean, with attractive furnishings of tables, dresser, chairs and bed. We did not try the pool-like bathtub (next to shutters that open to the main room and TV!) but the shower was magnificent! Towels and ROBES were fluffy and floral-smelling. Toilet flush was awesome, lol. Height of counter was thoughtfully higher-than usual and it had room for personal effects. The bed was not super-comfortable but acceptable. It was soft over hard, and my sister felt pressure points. The chairs sunk in the middle, but we weren't in them long. The gas fireplace was lovely!! And both windows open for fresh air, which I find very important. The place was very quiet and we only encountered other guests a few minutes here and there. The grounds are Gorgeous with grasses, roses, huge lavender plants. We loved sitting in the metal patio furniture with umbrellas, by the marina, eating our custom breakfasts! So relaxing and decadent. Kat, our breakfast waitress, was A+ and very pleasant. We all liked the food too. We did walk to local restaurants from here, plus easily visited Mystic by car. We did walk the nearby 1mi bayside trail to the Hole-in-the-Wall beach. It was a bit too far unless you can enjoy ~3mi roundtrip from Inn to beach. Our favorite restaurants were 374 Kitchen & Cocktail, followed by Constantine's (deck). We did not care for Flanders which was crowded and noisy, plus several additional unpleasant features! Now for the gritty: For unknown reason, the Inn has very cheap toiletpaper! And there is no place to lay clothes in the bathroom except in a drawer. There is no fridge in the room - just an icebucket with a fridge and ice in the community areas. They provide 2 bottles of water at the start of your stay...but you can get another at breakfast. Coffee is in carafes in the morning, but otherwise from Keurigs in the community room. You may freely wear the robes - just place them with your dirty towels at end of stay. To get clean towels, place your used ones outside your door! Fresh ones will magically appear in a plastic bag outside the door. They were not offering the pontoon rides when we were there in early June. I was disappointed and felt they should post the limitations. They do have cookies plus wine/cheese/grapes at certain times. These items are in the main Inn, where there are two tiny closets with staff in them. We were pretty comfortable going in and out the business area. Kat was the most welcoming, smiling when we cut through the kitchen each morning. We splurged to stay here for 70th BD celebrations. All four of us loved the Inn and had fun days in Niantic and Mystic.

Three stars for room prices and staff friendliness. The prices here are great and they allow…read morepets, a bonus for many. They do serve a continental breakfast in the morning, which isn't horrible bit never changes. Muffins, pastries, cereal, yogurt, juice, milk, and coffee. Unfortunately, the pastries and muffins are not very good. Still, it's better than nothing at all. The rooms are spacious, but unfortunately quite dusty. Our stay was over a week and soap was never replaced. We ran out of toilet paper at one point as well, but thankfully I brought some along. The beds are hard and not comfortable but we remembered that from before and bought a foam mattress pad. I also had some cleaning wipes so was able to get much of the dust. It's not the worst, nor the best.

Very welcoming structure (of that makes any sense). The front desk staff was very polite and…read moreprofessional. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and functional. The kitchen is small, but there's a functioning kitchen should you need one. The outside grounds are clean and pretty. Loving the view from my room, but mainly that's because I'm a geek who hadn't experienced real autumn in 20-something years (we live in the South). My only thing is that I was not told about the free Wi-Fi and it took me a while to realize that the name of the free Wi-Fi network doesn't indicate that it is in fact the Navy Lodge's Wi-Fi. As for the bagged grab-and-go breakfast. This is pretty common everywhere now. I saw some people complain about that. Just be glad you're given something to put on your stomach!

We have been coming up to New London from Philly to help prep a new home for our daughter and…read morefamily and staying several nights a week at the hotel. Matt has been there 90% of the time we are there and I just wanted to give a big shout out to how friendly and accommodating he has been. He always asks about my daughter's family, remembers who we are, remembers what room we were in ., what can I say! THANK YOU for making our stay and check in a great experience Matt!!

I never received a survey asking how my stay was, so I'll write my review here and on another…read moreplatform. I guess they don't care about guest feedback. The room was clean but the mattress was extremely uncomfortable. I couldn't get any sleep. I mean zero hours. The breakfast was excellent, however. This hotel needs to throw the mattresses away and buy new ones. My main pet peeve with my stay was the Tesla Cybertruck parked in the main entrance. When I asked the front desk staff, they confirmed it was the actual OWNER'S personal vehicle. This is very inconsiderate and rude to your paying guests. My friends and I traveled all the way from Long Island, we took the ferry. If the owner reads this, you *knew better* than to park your cyber truck in the main entrance. It was in the way, my friends and I had a hard time maneuvering around that monstrosity of a car. We had heavy and bulky luggage and almost couldn't walk past it. Good customer service from your front desk staff, however with the mattress and franchise owner's cyber truck issue, my friends and I will NOT be returning and we will spend our hard-earned money elsewhere.

I was greeted warmly by Marianne when checked into the desk. I had made reservations over the phone…read moreinitially and she was so delightful to speak with. She was able to provide me with an amazing weekend getaway deal and quite a few recommendations in the area to try. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot. The staff was all super friendly. They have toiletries and snacks available at the front desk for purchase in case you forgot to bring anything but there are also stores within walking distance. The rooms were super comfortable for us and our friends. The toiletries in the rooms were amazing. I definitely will be stopping by here again.

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! I cannot give any higher praise to this establishment and the proprietor…read moreMarianne. From our first phone call when inquiring about the Niantic Inn and speaking to Marianne regarding our specific preferences until the second we checked out we were treated with exemplary customer service and friendliness by each and everyone. Our room was exceptionally clean and during our stay we enjoyed meeting two of the housekeepers, Induli and Aggie. The Inn was very quiet which was achieved with a lot of hard work and ingenuity when Marianne took over as proprietor and renovated it. Even on weekends when it was full it was quiet. And there was always enough parking. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

If there was six stars, I would have given them six stars…read more We recently hosted a marriage weekend for 75 couples. Although this is a Marriott hotel. It operates with the relational connection of a mom and Pop hotel. From the moment you walk in you know that this is more than a corporate setting. From the time you check into the time you check out, everyone goes beyond what they could possibly do to make your stay better. They're friendly. They remember who you are. And when there is a need, they scramble to meet it as quickly as possible. The managers, the executive staff are all walking around the hotel the whole time. They take their time to listen to you and they respond. The restaurant has created a menu that allows you to have a hamburger or a steak. So it becomes very affordable, especially breakfast during the week. On a recent trip, my wife had to be hospitalized. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us and give us information since we were not from Connecticut. They constantly were checking in to make sure everything was OK. If you're doing a corporate event don't even hesitate just sign up. If you're coming for a personal retreat. This stand alone hotel will give you the peace the quality that Marriott can only give. The , which is beautiful, the staff takes you being there seriously. Sure it cost more. But it's worth every penny.

Yikes! First red flag should have been a hotel titled as Mystic but being in Groton…read more This hotel is ROUGH. Checked in and the bed sheets clearly weren't cleaned/changed. Nice big stain on my pillow case. Water seeping thru the windows into the room. Used lotion left over from the last guest. Also key reader in elevator doesn't work which is a safety issue and overflowing trash in the lobby garbage can. Buyer beware! Yikes! First red flag should have been a hotel titled as Mystic but being in Groton. This hotel is ROUGH. Checked in and the bed sheets clearly weren't cleaned/changed. Nice big stain on my pillow case. Water seeping thru the windows into the room. Used lotion left over from the last guest. Also key reader in elevator doesn't work which is a safety issue and overflowing trash in the lobby garbage can. Buyer beware!

This place was filthy. No wonder they make you pay in full prior to arriving because the pictures…read moreare nowhere near what you will get upon check in. Garbage including beer cans on deck, dirt on floor, hair and fake eyelashes in multiple rooms. Water on floor of bathroom and dripping showerhead like someone had just showered. This place was uninhabitable.

Rusted refrigerator, garbage in bags on the floor of the room. It was filthy. We didn't stay.read more

Close to the Gard was a plus. Staff was professional and courteous. Room was tired but spacious. I…read morejudge a hotel by their showers and this was a fail. No walk in shower which if I am going to pay a higher room rate I expect a higher quality room amenities.

DO NOT STAY HERE This hotel is outdated and smells. For…read more$299/night plus taxes, this place is pathetic. It should be no more than $99/night. Didn't even include breakfast or coffee. IHG should be embarrassed this is one of theirs. As an IHG Platinum Elite member, I would have expected much more. Take a a look at the desk chair from the room and how the arms are torn apart. Really? No staff see this?! What a joke and a piece of garbage.

The next best place other than being home 5 paws up…read moreI like the walks I get Colby the dog

The staff is very nice, but I was not pleased with the care provided my dog. I'm sure they're fine…read morewith a normal dog, but my dog has special needs that I felt were not taken care of. Maybe the problem lies in their definition of a "walk" and mine. I asked that the daily 30 minute activity be a walk, which they charge $25.00 for. If my dog doesn't have at least one "walk" per day, his digestive system shuts down. I walk him 3 miles per day to keep him regular, but expected at least one walk, on leash, to minimize the affects on him. I also expected a stress response but when they sent me a picture of him on day 2, I knew he was in trouble. Joe, the GM, called me after I sent an email discussing my disappointment and we had a productive conversation, and I had decided not to do this review. But then Robin, the owner called, to justify that they did nothing wrong and actually tried to blame it on my dog. That changed it for me. I'm sure if you have a dog with no special needs that they are fine, but beware if you have a dog that isn't normal. Make sure you talk to Joe so he understands what you expect from the visit and you may have a better outcome than mine.

Great hotel, great staff! I thought I was in the Marriott…read morehotel, this place really impressed me. We had just left a hotel that had a mouse in the room so I didn't care how much this place was I just needed to find a place for my bf and I for the night. I walked in the lobby and immediately was impressed with how clean and sparkling it was. The staff was so nice too! Our room was gorgeous (king bed) the bathroom was super clean and the shower had beautiful glass door and shampoo conditioner and body wash dispensers on the wall. Bed was super comfy but I did smash my shin on the bed frame as it stuck out further than the mattress. The floors had tile NOT grungy carpeting. my only complaint is the tv had a volume lock which made watching tv in bed hard to hear. Overall I'd 100% visit again!

My stay wasn't the best, as I stay in a different hotel every weekend and I know what good customer…read moreservice is. I arrived on Friday, February 20, 2026, and on Saturday morning, before leaving at 7:00 am, I called the front desk to request housekeeper services, but no one answered. I went to the front desk, but there was no one there, so I left without being helped. Hours later, I sent a message that wasn't read or answered, and when I arrived back at the hotel around 2:00 pm, I mentioned it, and they offered me the service, but it was too late to sit and wait in the lobby. Later, I went back to borrow a phone charger and some coffee for my room. They lent me the charger, but they never sent the coffee. On Saturday around 8 pm, I left my room to return the charger and saw the front desk employee go into room 102. I went down to the front desk thinking someone was there, but there was a note saying they would be back soon. I waited about 20 minutes, and there was no one at the front desk. I went back to my room and went down later to return the charger. I thanked them for lending it to me and for the coffee they never sent. Ironically, He said, "You're very welcome." I am traveling with a group of healthcare professionals who work for DOCS International, and I feel I must make this comment so it can be taken into account.

Great place, the staff is outstanding. I come up here once a year in this area and will make sure I…read morestay here. Feels like a home away from home.

From the owner: We are also available by appointment for overnight and weekly rentals. The Blue Anchor Motel is…read morelocated in a residential neighborhood on the border of Waterford and East Lyme on Route 1 where the Niantic Bay meets the Latimer Brook. We offer three one room cottages and four two room cottages. It has five guest rooms in the main house. All have mini kitchens which include gas top cooking, counter high refrigerators, sink, cabinets, microvave, cable TV's, and WIFI. With close axcess to I-95 to eaisly reach the casinos, Mystic, beaches and fine restaurants. We are also available by appointment for overnight and weekly rentals.