The Best Hotels Closest to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration in Mystic for 2026

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A dark-colored building with two windows and an air conditioning unit.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window and a painting on the wall.

A tree-lined outdoor area with a red barn, a covered seating area, and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a towel rack, a painting, and a window with bottles on the sill.

1. Eileen of Mystic

1.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Isaiah

NT$8,595

NT$9,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor area, and landscaped surroundings.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small round table, a blue patterned rug, a TV mounted on a wall, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A waterfront view with a wooden dock, a bench, and a row of buildings along the water.

2. Hyatt Place Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lillian

NT$4,855

NT$5,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and pendant lighting.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a high ceiling.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a large window with curtains.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a clear sky.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Santosh

NT$5,212

NT$5,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a TV, and a bathroom.

A Western Inn with a covered outdoor area, a flagpole with an American flag, and a church steeple in the background.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a small table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator.

4. Best Western Mystic Hotel

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Karen

NT$4,378

NT$5,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern kitchen area with a blue island, wooden accents, and a sign that reads "Delight in the day."

A modern lounge area with seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green artificial grass rug, and a large abstract wall art piece.

5. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

sammie

NT$3,383

NT$3,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A brick building with a sign indicating a registration area, likely for a hotel or similar establishment.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a fireplace, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a small dining table with two chairs.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lauren

NT$5,717

NT$6,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a round coffee table, and a red sofa.

A Howard Johnson Inn with a classic white facade, a covered entrance, and a signboard.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled floor, and white lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a central round table, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a red and white patterned chair.

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Elizabeth

NT$2,789

NT$3,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel lobby with a curved railing, a central seating area with tables and chairs, and large windows with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase connecting two floors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

A lobby with a chandelier, potted plants, and seating areas.

8. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

NT$3,359

NT$3,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A balcony with a view of the ocean and parked cars.

A spacious indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and American flags.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a telephone, and a ceiling fan.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

9. The Hotel Maria

13.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Angela

NT$9,102

NT$11,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A covered patio with a wooden table set for dining, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A cozy living room with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a mural on the wall.

Electric vehicle charging stations in a garden with rocks, pink flowers, and yellow foliage.

A room with a bed, a chair, a tray with breakfast items, and a fireplace.

10. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

10 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

claudio

NT$7,561

NT$8,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the street at night.

A lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a store.

A bar area with a counter, seating with red cushioned chairs, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A lobby with a wooden bench, potted plants, and a large glass partition.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

13 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

John

NT$3,509

NT$4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A beach path leading to the ocean with a sign indicating 'Private Beach - Pass Required'.

A living room with a beige sofa, ottoman, and a TV on a black cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dresser, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a white fence.

12. Breezeway Boutique Hotel

12.8 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Steve

NT$6,036

NT$7,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including windows and a door.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large poster of a coastal scene, and a tiled floor.

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

9.4 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

John

NT$4,714

NT$5,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A lobby with marble walls, a reception desk, a statue, and a large mural.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, benches, and a mural on the walls.

A dining area with multiple tables set for service, a brick wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

14. Bellissimo Hotel, Trademark by Wyndham Near Foxwoods Casino

9.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Amanda

NT$2,633

NT$3,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A two-story house with a stone foundation, green shutters, and a red door.

A covered outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden railing.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.

A dining table set with a cake, wine glasses, a bottle of wine, a vase of flowers, and a blue and white ceramic jug.

15. Captain Grant's 1754

14.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Suzanne

NT$6,036

NT$6,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A corner market with a refrigerated beverage display, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Corner Market".

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large blue decorative wall, and a colorful rug.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

16. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Uncasville Mohegan Sun Area

17.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Josie

NT$4,139

NT$4,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A lakeside property with a hot tub, lounge chairs, a barbecue, and kayaks on the water.

A two-story motel with a flat roof, a central entrance, and a parking lot in front.

A calm lake with kayaks and canoes, a picnic area, and a distant building.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

17. Sea Shell Motel

13.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

ruth

NT$6,310

NT$7,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A spacious room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and leather armchairs.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A pond with rocks and plants, surrounded by grass and a pathway.

18. Two Trees Inn

10.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Ashley

NT$3,263

NT$3,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a large abstract painting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with a view of greenery, and wall-mounted lights.

An indoor swimming pool with metal ladders and a tiled edge.

A multi-story hotel with a glass entrance and a sign reading "HYATT PLACE".

19. Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area

17.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Michael

NT$3,226

NT$3,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A person sitting by a pool with tiled walls and windows.

A brick building with a white entrance, a small porch, and a garden with flowers.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, elegant chairs, and chandeliers.

A restaurant with a long dining area, cushioned seating, and a chandelier.

20. The Spa at Norwich Inn

18.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Kelly

NT$5,021

NT$6,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Eileen of Mystic	10.0 Exceptional 64 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Mystic	9.2 Wonderful 1,195 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Best Western Mystic Hotel	8.6 Excellent 705 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton	8.4 Very Good 1,853 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"Our group stay was great. Great layout in the room!"

Eileen of Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"It is beautifully decorated and the owners are wonderful. Food was incredible!"

Hilton Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Room was comfortable and clean.ceiling peeling from obvious leaks, could use a refresh. Refrigerator freezer over frozen with som old substance on the ice. Yucky. Maintenance responded immediately and changed out refrigerator and helped regulate room temperature. Woman from maintenance very helpful. Staff in restaurant very professional attentive. Breakfast good but Coffee weak and tasteless. Just a Senior Citizen observation(toilet very low ) overall a great stay, great location, staff attentive and helpful."

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"The location was accommodating."

Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

8/10 Good

"Not alot of amenities but the room was clean and the bed comfortable. The hallways need to be spruced up and the outside landscaping would help with curb appeal. Location was great. Mysic Village and Aquarium close and getting into the seaport or on to 95 easy."

Best Western Mystic Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly, and location was great. Near all sites."

Hyatt Place Mystic

8/10 Good

"This is a great place to stay for families. There were a lot of children often playing together in the pool. All were pleasant. The rooms were fairly comfortable with nice bedding. It would truly be helpful to have some utensils in the room given the microwave and fridge to facilitate snacks for kids. The shampoos and soaps, etc were ok. The breakfasts were pretty good, but only open for two hours during the week. Worked for us given we had young kids, but it was a very busy place during that time. The staff worked very hard to keep up with everything. The staff here are phenomenal - always pleasant and helpful and very patient. Given the number of children, this is really not a place to rest and relax unless you're used to running, jumping, little screams and closing doors. However, all tends to be quiet by about 9pm. The hotel is very convenient to activities and restaurants and the grounds are very nice."

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, functional room. Very well-maintained property. Great amenities. Friendly staff. Superb location. Fair price. Would definitely stay here again!"

The Taber Inne & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It’s my second stay at the Taber Inne, and I can’t think of a single thing that was off. Immaculately clean, so welcoming, and quiet. The landscaping is gorgeous, the breakfast service arrives about 5 minutes after you call, and the staff is wonderful. It’s close to everything we needed. Pretty sure it’s the only place I’ll stay when visiting the area."

Other attractions near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

A storefront with a sign reading "Franklin's General Store" and a sign for "Fudge made daily."

Olde Mistick Village

9.2/10 (1,563 reviews)

Spend your day shopping in a beautifully recreated pioneering village, where stores are housed in traditional timber buildings with an 18th-century aesthetic.

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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

9.2/10 (1,007 reviews)

Learn about life in a recreated 19th-century seafaring village or climb aboard one of the world’s last wooden whaleboats in this expansive outdoor maritime museum.

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A drawbridge over Mystic River, a white building labeled 'Mystic River Inn', and a sign indicating the bridge's clearance height.

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

9.4/10 (838 reviews)

See engineering mastery in action when you watch this drawbridge levering up to allow boats in and out of the Mystic Seaport.

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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Mystic when you spend time at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the casinos in the area.

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Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport

9.2/10 (272 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport during your trip to Mystic. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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Mystic Arts Center

8.4/10 (72 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mystic Arts Center during your stay in Mystic. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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Mystic Downtown Marina

9.4/10 (400 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Mystic with a trip to Mystic Downtown Marina. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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Shady Oaks Park

8.0/10 (33 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Shady Oaks Park, a lovely green space in Old Mystic. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is located in a welcoming area of Mystic known for its beautiful ocean views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 29 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Adjacent to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, Hilton Mystic is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include Best Western Mystic Hotel and Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton.

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Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.

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What can I see and do near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport, Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea, and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mystic River Bascule Bridge, Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum, and B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Dip your toes in the water at Williams Beach, Dubois Beach, and Esker Point Beach.

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Our top choices for Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration hotels

1. Eileen of Mystic

2. Hyatt Place Mystic

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

4. Best Western Mystic Hotel

5. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

8. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

9. The Hotel Maria

10. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

11. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

12. Breezeway Boutique Hotel

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

14. Bellissimo Hotel, Trademark by Wyndham Near Foxwoods Casino

15. Captain Grant's 1754

16. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Uncasville Mohegan Sun Area

17. Sea Shell Motel

18. Two Trees Inn

19. Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area

20. The Spa at Norwich Inn

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Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

Eileen of Mystic

Hilton Mystic

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

Best Western Mystic Hotel

Hyatt Place Mystic

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

The Taber Inne & Suites

Other attractions near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Olde Mistick Village

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport

Mystic Arts Center

Mystic Downtown Marina

Shady Oaks Park

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