Top 10 Hotels Near 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 large house with a well-maintained lawn and a garden with various flowers.

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

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

liz

P16,812

P19,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A pathway lined with pink roses leading to a white house with a bench.

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

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

Michelle

P9,784

P11,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

3. The Whaler's Inn

2.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Rebecca

P19,277

P22,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

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.

4. Hyatt Place Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Beth

P10,558

P12,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A room with a Christmas tree, a vintage doll, and a sign reading "Welcome House of 1836 Gardens."

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

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

5. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Linda

P14,984

P17,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern outdoor lounge area with a long bench and cushioned seating, a central fire feature, and glass walls offering views of the interior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass ceilings, sunlit areas with lounge chairs, and a visible lifeguard station.

A couple sitting on a striped sofa with a fire feature in the center.

A bar area with a high bar counter, stools, and a fireplace.

6. Hilton Mystic

0.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Ruth

P9,196

P10,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a sink, cabinets, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, equipped with a waffle maker, juice dispenser, and various food items.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a microwave.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and water bottles.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Thelma

P10,195

P11,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

A reception area with a patterned counter, a sofa, and a wall with decorative plates.

8. Best Western Mystic Hotel

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sharon

P8,978

P10,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

An aerial view of a residential area with a large building, a parking lot, and a lake in the background.

9. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Seth

P7,122

P8,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A brick building with a sign reading 'Residence Inn by Marriott' indicating a hotel.

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

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jean Marie

P12,308

P14,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Tom

P6,297

P7,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

12. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Hannah

P6,572

P7,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A grassy area with a hanging blue hammock, a dock with boats, and a building labeled "MYSTIC SHIPYARD" in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the water through the glass door, and a wooden ceiling beam.

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.

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

13. Harbor View Landing

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

Roisin

P14,057

P16,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

14. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

17.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Brenda

P8,761

P12,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A bathroom with a white sink, a gold-framed mirror, and a bottle of spa soap.

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

12.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Bruce

P6,747

P7,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

16. The Hotel Maria

13.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Diana

P12,495

P15,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a window with curtains, a chair, a table, and a cabinet.

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.

17. Stonecroft Inn

6.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

William

P14,928

P17,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 house with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

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

18. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

10 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

claudio

P12,978

P14,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A candy display in a store with shelves and refrigerated sections.

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

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

19. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

13 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Tom

P6,865

P7,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A blue door, a small table with a potted plant, and a green chair on a porch.

A bedroom with two wicker chairs, a TV, and two wardrobes.

A modern living room with a sofa, wicker chairs, a round coffee table, and a console table with a mirror.

A small, single-story house with a blue door and multiple windows.

20. Marina Bay Cottages

18.8 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Tara

P7,922

P9,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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 71 reviews	View
The Taber Inne & Suites	9.6 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
The Whaler's Inn	9.4 Exceptional 921 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Mystic	9.2 Wonderful 1,158 reviews	View
House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens	9.4 Exceptional 132 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Best Western Mystic Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property and location. Breakfast was good. Staff were helpful."

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

8/10 Good

"the smell of hallways is off-putting. not sure if it's a type of disinfectant, but not pleasant. otherwise, our stay was perfectly fine!"

Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

8/10 Good

"close to aquarium and seaport.."

Hilton Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Close to nice shopping. Will need to drive to down town."

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Nice big room and bathroom. Conveniently located . Time to get rid of the rugs in the rooms but would definitely stay there again if in the area"

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the bold coffee"

Eileen of Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful house, lovingly restored. Our hosts were welcoming and fascinating. Delicious healthy breakfast. Tucked away but 5 minutes from Mystic waterfront. We only wish we could have stayed more than one night!"

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 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.

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, Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House, and Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum 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. The Whaler's Inn

4. Hyatt Place Mystic

5. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

6. Hilton Mystic

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

8. Best Western Mystic Hotel

9. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

12. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

13. Harbor View Landing

14. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

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

16. The Hotel Maria

17. Stonecroft Inn

18. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

19. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

20. Marina Bay Cottages

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Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Best Western Mystic Hotel

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

Hilton Mystic

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

Eileen of Mystic

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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