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Thames Inn & Marina

2.0 star property
Hotel in Groton with a marina

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Located near New London Ferry Dock, Thames Inn & Marina welcomes guests with marina views and a helpful staff. Visitors connect using in-room WiFi, gather around the barbecue grills, or venture out to explore the surrounding attractions.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Premier Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
193 Thames Street, Groton, CT, 06340

What's nearby

  • Nathan Hale Schoolhouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • United States Coast Guard Academy - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Garde Arts Center - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Fort Trumbull State Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 16 min walk
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy Waters Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Paul's Pasta Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Norm's Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Outer Light Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Duck Bar & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Thames Inn & Marina

Hotel near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
Thames Inn & Marina provides amenities like a marina and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
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 and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Marina
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is Thames Inn & Marina pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thames Inn & Marina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thames Inn & Marina?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thames Inn & Marina located?

Situated in Groton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, Custom House Maritime Museum, and Garde Arts Center. New London Ferry Dock and Hempstead Houses are also within 2 mi (3 km). New London Union Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Thames Inn & Marina Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 349 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Levaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the location itself is a gem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Great spot for water view...Paul's Pasta next door in an institution and the area has charm if you ignore some of the run down, vacant and blighted buildings. Staff is very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not given the room you sent pictures of. Bathroom really dirty, food on floors not clean at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good value. Nice clean room and very friendly staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's great for what it is. I needed a relatively inexpensive place to stay, and this place delivered.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad neighborhood, sketchy people alll around. I think people actually live there as well. No closet, limited lights and had weird yellow bulbs. At night you could barely see in the place. We left to find another place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super accommodating! Helpful and went out of their way to sort my issue
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't do it

Run down dump
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

It was a great location but linens were dirty on one of the beds. Streaming and cable did not work so coupd not watch any TV.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flea bag is the best description Did not stay, require charges reversed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and in easy walking distance of a great Italian restaurant. Will definitely stay here again if I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old-school place to stay. It was quite and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
nice view, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cindie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn’t find our room key. Sat in the room for twenty minutes before she came to tell us that we had to move. The bathroom light in our room didn’t work. The ceiling over the tub and shower looked gross! I was not sleeping there! The up side, the property manager called me personally to offer my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Isaiah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Loved having a kitchenette. Beautiful view. Occasional smoke smell, but didnt bother us enough to leave. Overall good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not as advertised. I do not recommend staying here, we ended up getting a different hotel at the Hampton nearby. We were charged twice for the hotel room as well and are having a hard time getting this resolved with no one answering the phone at the desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Weekend getaway

It was a good overall experience no complaints really. The top of the fridge was very dirty and the place had a very strong bleach smell as well. The walls needed a little more cleaning, but it was a decent little place to say right by the ocean for the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness
The build
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Nice, clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very easy to find The room was very nicely remodeled Close enough to public ocean beaches and Mystic Seaport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Misleading reviews for very low quality hotel

I’m not sure why this hotel has an average user rating of good. The property was poorly maintained, with trash and junk strewn in the front. The room was barrren of furniture except a bed, table with no chairs, and a precarious TV balanced on a chair. The floor was dirty underfoot. The hotel would not answer their phone and had no message service. The checkin hours are inconveniently limited to a 3 hour window. It faces a loud street and the door lock did not feel sturdy enough for the look of the neighborhood. Honestly, we have nothing good to say. For over $200 a night, I expect more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent! Super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024