Hotels near Old Lyme, CT

“I just love the Old Lyme Inn! The service is always great (thank you, Lexi) and it’s such a comfortable and nice place to enjoy a great meal. I had the salmon burger AGAIN, which is my favorite!

The jazzy brunch is phenomenal. The musicians playing are fun and talented.
Just a great Sunday thing to do

Thanks for a lovely experience once again
I’ll be sure to tell my friends”

“My husband and I stayed here in August for a few days so we could explore the area and spend time with my brother and his family, who were renting a cottage nearby. My mother came with us and rented her own room. It was the perfect home base to return to at night after spending an afternoon on a Lights and Sights cruise in New London and a day at the beach with my brother. The room was clean, spacious, comfortable, and affordable. We liked that it had well-stocked kitchenette with a full size refrigerator. The owner was friendly and accommodating when we made our reservation, and again when I had to change it to a different date. We were easily able to get into our room using a code. It's a super short drive to Niantic, so we could easily drive to the bakery in the morning to pick up breakfast sandwiches and grinders for the beach and had plenty of restaurants to choose from, including in nearby Westbrook. My only suggestion is for the room to have at least one comfy chair, as it is plenty spacious to fit one and I would have preferred to not sit on the bed at night to watch TV or on the breakfast bar stool to drink my coffee, though I understand this is a personal preference. I ended up bringing in a beach chair for these purposes.”

“This is a lovely area. It is quiet and full of historic buildings. The resort has some amazing food options and the staff are awesome and very helpful. The bed was so comfortable, I didn't want to get up in the morning.”

“Beautiful Bed and Breakfast with THE best hotel breakfast I've had. Great location right on the water, super kind staff, and an adorable bunny right outside our breakfast nook window. Room and bathroom were clean and newly renovated, and the bed was comfortable. We will definitely be returning.”

“My wife and I recently spent five days vacationing in Old Saybrook. Not being a big fan of corporate hotels with their overpriced rooms and marginal service we opted to stay at the family owned/operated Pier Blue Inn. Check in was quick and easy. Because it was off season, the front desk manager gave us a free upgrade to a King Room which we found exceptional clean and comfortable. The Inn was located near all the places we had planned to visit along with many excellent restaurants. The attentive staff couldn't do enough to help make our visit more pleasurable. Well done Blue Pier! You've got a repeat customer on our next visit. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Thanks!”

“So I’ve stayed here a few times now and I’ve got to say the location is beautiful! Right by the playhouse and a few really good restaurants. The rooms are cozy with a modern classic feeling very cozy. I’ve noticed the people that stay here are all very easy going and kind ? plus the young man downstairs is always around to help if I need it! It feels like a small community right here in the building. Will absolutely be staying again ?”

“10 nights here...
Perfectly clean, staff very friendly, especially the room cleaner's and the receptionist who, along with her husband went over the top to help be get a Uber when my phone went crazy !
Very peaceful, which encourages a great night sleep.
And free Coffee, what more could I want ?
Would definitely stay here again !”

“If you’re expecting luxury, this isn’t your destination. But if what you need is a straightforward, no‑nonsense place to rest your head for the night, this spot is a genuine bargain. The room was impressively clean, free of that telltale “cheap motel” smell, and—mercifully—free of the usual stained carpet. Instead, the shiny wood floors gave the space a fresher, more modern feel.

The bathroom was equally clean and fully functional, nothing fancy but nothing to complain about either. What really stood out was the management’s courtesy: they graciously extended my checkout time by a full hour without hesitation, a small gesture that made a big difference.

Overall, it’s a utilitarian stay done right—simple, clean, and considerate. If that’s what you’re after, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.”