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

A large house with a well-maintained lawn and a garden with various flowers.

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

1. Eileen of Mystic

1.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Leigh

SAR 893

SAR 1,027 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A two-story house with a balcony on the second floor.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, safety signs, and colorful chairs around the pool.

A white two-story house with a porch, a stone wall, and well-maintained bushes.

A dining area with a table set for four, a vase of flowers, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

2. The Taber Inne & Suites

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lynn Koloff

SAR 542

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A long, narrow hallway with dark green doors, patterned carpet, and a series of lights along the ceiling.

A large banquet hall with multiple tables set for dining, elegant chandeliers, and large windows providing natural light.

A room with a large window, a chair, a sofa, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a lamp.

Two Adirondack chairs by a lakeside with a view of boats and a forested hill in the background.

3. DELAMAR MYSTIC

Rossie Velvet Mill Historic District, 1.2 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

lisa

SAR 1,252

SAR 1,534 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.

A spacious living room with a large window, a blue cabinet, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and flower planters along the walls.

A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and blue chairs. Tables are set with wine glasses and cutlery.

4. The Whaler's Inn

2.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Brad

SAR 972

SAR 1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A garden with a pond, a fountain, and a white tent.

A building with classical columns and a well-lit entrance.

A room with a large mirror, Christmas decorations, a table with a red tablecloth, and two lamps.

A warmly decorated room with a piano, Christmas decorations, and a mirror.

5. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Linda

SAR 1,090

SAR 1,254 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

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.

6. Hyatt Place Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Beth

SAR 570

SAR 656 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Best Western Mystic Hotel

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sharon

SAR 445

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

8. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

gary

SAR 397

SAR 456 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jean Marie

SAR 638

SAR 733 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel hallway with a mirror, a sink, a refrigerator, and a microwave on shelves.

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

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

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jennifer

SAR 355

SAR 408 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

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

11. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Eric

SAR 304

SAR 349 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A clear view of a marina with boats docked, a grassy area with a hanging chair, and a building with 'MYSTIC SHIPYARD' signage in the background.

A modern house with a grey siding exterior, a black front door, and a covered porch with a potted plant.

A view from a covered deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and a rocky shoreline.

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a television mounted on the wall, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

12. Harbor View Landing

West Mystic, 3.4 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Karley

SAR 938

SAR 1,078 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with red curtains.

A living room with a floral sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, a small trash bin, and a rug.

A dining table with a coffee maker, microwave, and food items.

13. The Williams Center --King-bed room-New London/Mystic area

12.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Bruce

SAR 375

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Two people sitting at a round table with a view of a lake and sunset.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, a sink, a toaster, and a white oven.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a large house with a porch, and a lake in the background.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

14. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

17.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Abby

SAR 517

SAR 594 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A house with a front lawn and daffodils in the foreground.

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, wooden beams, and tables and chairs.

A yellow house with a balcony, a small tower, and a well-maintained garden.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a mirror on the wall.

15. Stonecroft Inn

6.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Oren

SAR 897

SAR 1,079 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

10 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

claudio

SAR 782

SAR 900 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A breakfast bar with a variety of pastries, a coffee machine, and a toaster.

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

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

9.4 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Cynthia

SAR 517

SAR 594 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large white house with a stone foundation, multiple windows, and a porch.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a chandelier.

A large house with a tower, a deck, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

18. Shelter Harbor Inn

18.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

"We have been going to Shelter Harbor Inn for decades. After its most recent renovations, the Inn is absolutely beautiful. The design of the inn is lovely. The grounds are stunning. And very importantly, the staff is excellent. There was some confusion re our check in and both the young woman who checked us in (Laci V) and the young woman who checked us out (Laci M) handled the situation perfectly. Sadly, we were only there for one night most recently but we will return."

Marguerette

SAR 511

SAR 690 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a fireplace, a television, and a patterned carpet.

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

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a flagpole.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

13 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lisette

SAR 475

SAR 546 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A buffet counter with various food items and kitchen appliances.

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.

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

17.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sue

SAR 486

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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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 76 reviews	View
The Taber Inne & Suites	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
DELAMAR MYSTIC	9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
The Whaler's Inn	9.4 Exceptional 927 reviews	View
House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens	9.4 Exceptional 133 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

A peaceful nature setting within a two minute drive to Historic Downtown Mystic.

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great house for us five seniors. Very homey, peaceful, a good amount of cookware, the appliances worked well and close enough for access to the museums and of course the famous Mystic Pizza restaurant. By the way the house special pizza was delicious!When I had questions the host replied reasonably fast. We all commented how it was so nice to stay there."

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was helpful and nice"

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

8/10 Good

"Great location. Convenient to all the attractions and downtown. Price was very affordable. Staff was nice. It was a little dated, and had some cosmetic issues. But for the price it was comfortable and clean. Don’t expect the Ritz, but I recommend!"

Modern Cape Downtown Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of the most thoughtful host and comfortable homes I’ve experienced in my vacation travels. The host communicated very effectively, there were lovely treats left for us at the house and there was nothing we needed that we didn’t have. The home is very comfortable, the kitchen perfectly stocked and the outdoor space was very comfortable. Couldn’t have been more happy or comfortable."

Historic Home and Cottage with Seaport View

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay! Accurate description. Very clean. Great communication. Location is great for a beautiful walk to downtown Mystic! Highly recommend"

The Seaport Bridgeman - All things Mystic steps from your door

10/10 Excellent

"This is the third time we are staying at this property. It is clean and well-appointed. We already have our next stay planned."

Stones Throw - Seaport 2Min walk

10/10 Excellent

"Location was perfect for our stay. Close to downtown-restaurants, shopping and beautiful views. The house was clean, beds were comfortable and check in and out were super easy!We will be back!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the bold coffee"

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)

You can do some window-shopping at Olde Mistick Village during your stay in Mystic. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its waterfront.

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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

9.2/10 (1,007 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea during your trip to Mystic. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its waterfront.

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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)

Learn about the local history of Mystic when you take a trip to Mystic River Bascule Bridge. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in the area.

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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 waterfront 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 seaside 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 shops 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 seaside 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 25 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.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near 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. The Taber Inne & Suites

3. DELAMAR MYSTIC

4. The Whaler's Inn

5. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

6. Hyatt Place Mystic

7. Best Western Mystic Hotel

8. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

11. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

12. Harbor View Landing

13. The Williams Center --King-bed room-New London/Mystic area

14. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

15. Stonecroft Inn

16. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

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

18. Shelter Harbor Inn

19. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

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

Compare popular hotels close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

A peaceful nature setting within a two minute drive to Historic Downtown Mystic.

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

Modern Cape Downtown Mystic

Historic Home and Cottage with Seaport View

The Seaport Bridgeman - All things Mystic steps from your door

Stones Throw - Seaport 2Min walk

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

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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