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A marina with boats docked, a fire pit table, and outdoor seating.

A two-story Victorian-style house with a balcony, a porch, and a small tower.

An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings with a waterfront view.

1. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

8 km from Connecticut River Museum

Jenny

AED 988

AED 1,265 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A large hotel with a spacious outdoor patio area, multiple dining tables, and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a reception desk.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A formal dining room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a decorative carpet.

2. Water's Edge Resort & Spa

8.8 km from Connecticut River Museum

Laurie

AED 655

AED 817 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A guesthouse named Pier Blue with a sign, a parking lot, and a building with a red awning.

Two blue Adirondack chairs and a small white table in a grassy area surrounded by trees.

A train traveling along a river with autumn foliage in the background.

3. Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

7.4 km from Connecticut River Museum

Celina

AED 283

AED 325 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating, a gazebo, and flags.

A living room with blue upholstered chairs, a white fireplace, and a view of a gazebo through a large window.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a brick chimney.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a marina view, and a modern kitchen with white cabinetry.

4. Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

16.8 km from Connecticut River Museum

Margarita

AED 657

AED 756 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a stone fireplace, grey sofas, and a coffee table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a robe rack.

A dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

5. The Captain Stannard

9.5 km from Connecticut River Museum

Siegfried

AED 739

AED 820 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A hallway with a blue reception desk, framed artwork on the walls, and a wooden door with a men's restroom sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a chair.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a counter with food items.

6. Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

4.2 km from Connecticut River Museum

Amy

AED 356

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A parking lot with a building in the background.

A rectangular swimming pool with a fenced area, surrounded by trees and a concrete deck with white metal loungers.

A motel with a large parking lot and multiple rooms.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a small table with flowers.

7. Clinton Motel

13.5 km from Connecticut River Museum

Selena

AED 286

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

An electric vehicle charging station with a sign indicating 'Electric Vehicle Parking Only While Charging.'

A parking lot with cars, a Sleep Inn & Suites building, and a clear blue sky.

A cafe with a counter, coffee machines, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Niantic North

14.8 km from Connecticut River Museum

Deborah

AED 372

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cabin with a dining table set for two, a bicycle, and a small porch area.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of greenery, a built-in dishwasher, and a sink.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a tray of breakfast items, and a window overlooking greenery.

A small, black cabin in a forest with a large window.

9. Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

16.8 km from Connecticut River Museum

Stephanie

AED 466

AED 705 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with armchairs.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long row of blue chairs, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden ceiling.

10. Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

14.7 km from Connecticut River Museum

Richard

AED 468

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A beach scene with a child playing in the sand, trees in the background, and a rainbow in the sky.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bathroom.

A modern building with large windows and a driveway with parked cars.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

11. The Niantic Inn

16 km from Connecticut River Museum

Janet

AED 591

AED 679 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A round outdoor fire pit with flames, surrounded by wicker furniture and a white cushion.

A cozy room with floral-patterned furniture, a stone fireplace, and a view of trees through a window with a floral valance.

A purple door with a welcome sign, a white staircase with a patterned rug, and a view of a building through the window.

A house with a porch, a stone foundation, and a lawn.

12. Westbrook Inn B&B

9.5 km from Connecticut River Museum

Diane

AED 1,045

AED 1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a buffet setup.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, a mirror, and a desk with a chair.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a private room sign, and a welcome sign listing amenities like breakfast, remote TV, and an exercise room.

A two-story hotel with a front porch, a brick entrance, and a car parked in the driveway.

13. Rodeway Inn Waterford - New London

18.3 km from Connecticut River Museum

Camille

AED 328

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A garden with a fountain, various shrubs, and flower beds.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a fruit bowl.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a landscaped front yard with various plants.

14. Liberty Inn

4.6 km from Connecticut River Museum

Grace

AED 298

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A conservatory with a glass ceiling, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of the garden.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a conservatory.

A hallway with a mirrored closet door, a wooden chair, and a vanity with a mirror and shelves.

A spacious room with a large bed, a staircase, and a door leading to another room.

15. Copper Beech Inn

4 km from Connecticut River Museum

Gregg

AED 1,025

AED 1,178 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a bed with a red blanket.

A multi-story residential building with blue trim and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A tranquil park with a gazebo, a pond with a fountain, and a building in the background.

16. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Old Saybrook Westbrook

7.8 km from Connecticut River Museum

Robert

AED 263

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with chairs, a cabinet with a coffee machine, and a counter with a phone and computer.

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

A motel with a '6' sign and a 'welcome' sign.

17. Motel 6 Niantic, CT - New London

14.8 km from Connecticut River Museum

Judith

AED 294

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, two rugs, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall clock.

18. The Scranton Seahorse Inn

19.2 km from Connecticut River Museum

Krishna

AED 1,036

AED 1,150 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a TV, and a decorative wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, white walls, and a door at the end.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise chairs.

19. Aderi Hotel Niantic

14.8 km from Connecticut River Museum

scott

AED 266

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A two-story motel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A sign for Lamplighter Motel with a 'VACANCY' sign next to it.

A bedroom with a dark wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a door leading to another room.

20. Lamplighter Motel - Clinton, Connecticut

13.3 km from Connecticut River Museum

John

AED 253

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Connecticut River Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Water's Edge Resort & Spa	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex	8.0 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Captain Stannard	9.8 Exceptional 285 reviews	View

Top Connecticut River Museum Hotel Reviews

Old Lyme Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Old Lyme Inn. We even took in a jazz show at the Sidedoor our first night there."

Liberty Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Long wait time to get an uber if you do not drive"

Luxurious midcentury modern glass house in the woods, chefs kitchen & great art

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very beautiful home surrounded by the woods. We were here for a long weekend and were able to spend a good amount of time here. The first thing I noticed was the cleanliness of the place. there was not a speck of dust anywhere in this home. The bedrooms were perfect with large rooms, great beds with good mattresses and baths had very high quality soaps, lotions, all bath products. The kitchen is the heart of the home and this was so true with this home. The kitchen had anything and everything for cookware, strainer baskets, cutting boards, great knives, so many dishes, all matching,very nice appliances, and huge prep area. They have a wonderful supply of tea bags, a large supply of different spices, sauces, and oils. Our host Christoph was so easy to get in touch with if we had any questions; he also texted if everything was ok, any questions , perfect host. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much! Liz C"

A Perfect Getaway. Direct assess to the 1000 acre Old Saybrook Essex Preserve

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The house was very clean, comfortable, and beautifully situated on top of a hill, offering a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere right next to fantastic hiking trails. The hosts were amazing and incredibly accommodating throughout our entire stay, providing a great check-in experience and fast responses to any questions. They even went above and beyond by leaving us a wonderful welcome spread of wine, cheese, and fruit. We highly recommend this place and would love to stay here again!"

Phenomenal One Bedroom Cottage in Historic Old Lyme, Connecticut

10/10 Excellent

"From arrival to departure the experience was top notch. Beautiful property, impeccably kept - inside and out. 10/10!"

Copper Beech Inn

8/10 Good

"Rooms were nice, restaurant was nice and staff was great in restaurant. We picked this hotel because they have a restaurant and a bar for a drink after dinner, it was 8:30 and he was closing the bar he said it was no problem, he made the drink and gave us our bill at the same time did not talk at all and a little rude. I also read they have live music and they did not."

Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River!

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing little spot in Historic Essex. Highly recommend!"

Old Lyme Pet Friendly Escape | Griswold Preserve + Beach Pass + Fireplace

10/10 Excellent

"The home was very nice and clean. The a/c and appliances all worked well, although we were surprised the refrigerator is very dated in relation to the rest of the house. It served our purposes well and we would definitely return here. We did encounter two issues that should be addressed. 1. The property is specifically advertised as including a beach pass. However, when I inquired about the beach pass upon arrival, I was told there was none. 2. The property was advertised as pet friendly and we brought our golden retriever and golden doodle and it was great to have them with us. What was strange was that on the day of check in I received an email asking for a “pet fee” to be charged to me credit card. When I questioned the fee I was told that there was no fee and the property was pet friendly. Perhaps just miscommunication on both issues, but the owner should look into both. Again, we had a great time and the house fit our needs perfectly, so those two issues should not overshadow the overall experience."

Authentic 1795 Historic Homestead w/ Private Grounds for Gatherings and Retreats

10/10 Excellent

"Historic home in great shape for 1795. The only concern for me was the steep steps to the upstairs with my bad knees. The bedrooms upstairs are spacious and lots of beds. It is a perfect place for a big gathering. Plenty of kitchen equipment, pots/pans/dishes/glassware/serving dishes to entertain.The host, Yvette, was amazing. She responded very quickly with any question. The best I've ever dealt with."

Other attractions near Connecticut River Museum

The Beverly Public Library with a grand entrance, steps, and a clear blue sky.

Essex Library

7.6/10 (21 reviews)

After visiting Essex Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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A steam locomotive with the number 40 on its front, traveling on a railway track.

Essex Steam Train

8.4/10 (165 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Essex Steam Train during your travels in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park

Enjoy an outing to Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park during your stay in Centerbrook. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Hattitudes

Enjoy an outing to Hattitudes during your stay in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Essex Island Marina

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Essex Village with a trip to Essex Island Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sweet Martha's

Enjoy an outing to Sweet Martha's during your stay in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Essex Plaza Shopping Center

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Essex Plaza Shopping Center during your visit to Centerbrook. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center

9.0/10 (66 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center during your stay in Old Saybrook. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Connecticut River Museum?

Connecticut River Museum is located in an area of Essex Village known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Connecticut River Museum?

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Connecticut River Museum. Other good options within a few miles include Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook and Copper Beech Inn.

How many hotels will I find near Connecticut River Museum?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Connecticut River Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Connecticut River Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Connecticut River Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Connecticut River Museum?

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What can I see and do near Connecticut River Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Essex Steam Train, Florence Griswold Museum, and Museum of Fife and Drum. Sights like Pratt House, Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park, and General William Hart House are landmarks to visit in the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Crystal Lake Town Park and Plattwood Park.

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Our top choices for Connecticut River Museum hotels

1. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

2. Water's Edge Resort & Spa

3. Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

4. Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

5. The Captain Stannard

6. Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

7. Clinton Motel

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Niantic North

9. Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10. Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

11. The Niantic Inn

12. Westbrook Inn B&B

13. Rodeway Inn Waterford - New London

14. Liberty Inn

15. Copper Beech Inn

16. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Old Saybrook Westbrook

17. Motel 6 Niantic, CT - New London

18. The Scranton Seahorse Inn

19. Aderi Hotel Niantic

20. Lamplighter Motel - Clinton, Connecticut

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Top Connecticut River Museum Hotel Reviews

Old Lyme Inn

Liberty Inn

Luxurious midcentury modern glass house in the woods, chefs kitchen & great art

A Perfect Getaway. Direct assess to the 1000 acre Old Saybrook Essex Preserve

Phenomenal One Bedroom Cottage in Historic Old Lyme, Connecticut

Copper Beech Inn

Downtown Essex Apartment - Steps to River!

Old Lyme Pet Friendly Escape | Griswold Preserve + Beach Pass + Fireplace

Authentic 1795 Historic Homestead w/ Private Grounds for Gatherings and Retreats

Other attractions near Connecticut River Museum

Essex Library

Essex Steam Train

Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park

Hattitudes

Essex Island Marina

Sweet Martha's

Essex Plaza Shopping Center

Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center

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