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Lighthouse Inn Resort

2.0 star property
Travelers spend their days embracing the island atmosphere, then gather at the bar to watch the sunset with a refreshing cocktail in hand.

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Lighthouse Inn Resort offers a relaxing escape with amenities like a hair salon and babysitting services. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar between adventures, while express check-out and laundry services make exploring nearby attractions effortless.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

Mansion

  • Sleeps 4

Family House, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 4

Mansion Water View Suite

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
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06320, CT, New London, 6 Guthrie Pl

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Safe at front desk

Business services

  • Business center

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Policies

Property payment types

Important information

Property is also known as

Lighthouse Inn Resort New London
Lighthouse Inn Resort
Lighthouse Inn Resort Inn
Lighthouse Inn Resort New London
Lighthouse Inn Resort Inn New London

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Reviews

Lighthouse Inn Resort Reviews

6.0

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pritty, new york city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

relaxation

nice place overall.intimate friendly/helpful staff Decor was great Service good I'd recommend

6/10 Okay

Larry, Newport Beach, CA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice try, But Needs Work

The hotel has a very nice location, but is quite tired. In addition, the front desk manager was prison-guard like in her attitude towards guests.

10/10 Excellent

Pat, LI,NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great for the money

the hotel was great - clean and everyone was very nice - have no complaints about the hotel - very convenient - is is right off Rt 95/128 so it's very easy to find - It is a good 20 drive to downtown Boston and you are definately on the outside in the suburbs - but driving around was very easy and parking wasn't a problem

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs updating

Hotel is tired and in need of updating, especially the bathrooms! Lots of potential to be unique if needed work was done on the property.

6/10 Okay

Jessica, Whitestone, NY

Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful atmosphere and that's it.

The mansion was beautiful but the amenities definately lacked. We tried to make an appoinment for a massage at the spa for 2 days but no one was available, not booked, just not working those days. A bit of a distance from the Mystic attractions but the private beach was very cozy. Our original room smelled like burgers because the exhaust fan from the restaurant was directly outside our window, however, we simply called the front desk and they changed the room with no problem. Last thing, when we were checking in, a bride was expected to walk down the steps so they basically told us to get out of the way. A little rude and poor planing on their part.

2/10 Terrible

joyce, ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

needs improvement

do not stay at the carriage house. as a matter of fact, do not stay at this hote. we so terribly disappointed.

4/10 Poor

Marie, Two of us, CT and NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired...needs remodeling, service was poor

Gave us a room without a working bathroom. No information in the room about hotel facilities, hours for pool, how to use phone, etc. No information about area attractions. No hot water for tea or milk for coffee at contential breakfast. No indoor seating for breakfast. Restaurant was fine, both dining room and patio had interesting menus and good food. Nice private beach with attendants that provided beach chairs and umbrellas.

2/10 Terrible

Edward, Lake Carmel, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointing

The first impression was not good. We were given a room in the "Carriage House", so small that you could hardly go around the bed. The bathroom was old and very dirty. The door to the room had difficulty in closing and could barely be locked. We requested a room change and were given a much nicer room on the third floor of the main house (The Mansion). The room was OK, nothing special. At night they have a live band playing in the hotel "tavern" ...it all sounds great unless you are looking for some rest, in which case it is difficult to get some sleep before midnight. In general the hotel is very old and badly upkept and lacking a good clean up. Carpets are dirty and there was a piece of paper lying on the floor of the elevator during our entire 3 day stay. That speaks allot about the management!!

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Costaq Mesa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the Lighthouse

We have stayed at this hotel many times and are always pleased. This is a historic hotel with New England Charm. The Mansion rooms are lovely and the rooms in the front provide beautiful views of the sound. We have always gotten excellent service. It's a case of, if you don't ask you don't get. They are always accomodating. Timothy's restaurant has the best food in the state and very good service. We even spied a local movie star in the diningroom on this trip. Overall, this is a lovely historic hotel near Ocean Beach Boardwalk with a orivate beach down the street. Lovely grounds and lots of charm.

2/10 Terrible

Massachusetts, Ma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissatisfied

Expensive for low quality. Maid walked in without knocking. Doors to hotel wide open 24 - 7. Restaurant extremly expensive for average food and slow service. Walked to beach then sent back to get a pass. Lack of communication among staff. Room was small with only TV and coffee maker.Bed springs poking thru mattress. Scenery and Location excellent but to expensive for the quality and service of hotel.

2/10 Terrible

paul, nashua,nh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

smelly rooms with poor staff

our room was extremely small and very musty...6 inch clearance along bed to bathroom 20 inch tv too small had to go to desk in seperate building to get ice..room wasn't restocked with towels...and double beds instead of at least queens

6/10 Okay

Steve, Gulfport, MS.

Disliked: Staff & service

Nice, but customer service could be better

We had an enjoyable trip. The facilities are nice, but the overall demeanor of the staff was unpleasent. I later found out that we were double charged for an item and after speaking to 3 different people and faxing a copy of my credit card statement (?) I am still trying to get a credit. Just an example of their customer care.

2/10 Terrible

Peter, Long Island, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced and not convenient

You would expect a hotel with above-average rates to deliver above-average service, but this one disappoints big time. The buildings and rooms are old and not updated. The swimming pool is OK, but the `private beach' is a street away. The restaurant has seen better days also. On most days breakfast consists of a coffee dispenser and some pastries in a corridor, since neither the tavern nor the restaurant are open in the morning. On Sunday you get nothing, with the argument that you can buy brunch in the restaurant -- but only starting at 10:30 am! Since the hotel is located far from the center of New London, it is hard to find an outside breakfast place. The lobby is dark, and the ladies' room is labelled `powder room' so that men sometimes enter there under the mistaken assumption that there is no alternative restroom. There are no ice machines (tip: you can ask for ice at the reception desk). Nor does the room have a minibar or even a refrigerator (which is available on demand). Our room was cramped, and on Saturday morning a gardener started to trim the plants right outside with a loud machine. The fountain has no water. Basically, the hotel survives on weddings, with the wedding dinner in the main restaurant (leaving little or no place for regular hotel guests) and then the wedding guests stay overnight. The hotel might be good for those occasions, but does not cater well for the typical traveller.

2/10 Terrible

paula, chicago

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

skip this one

The most charitable thing I can say about this hotel is "shabby". The housekeeping was spotty, no pillow cases one day, no towels the next, dirty pool, bug filled light fixtures, etc. The straw that broke the camel's back was sitting down to eat on the terrace and being completely ignored for 10 minutes. When we returned our menus to the hostess we received an insincere "Sorry." For a place this out-of-the way, you would think they would make more of an effort. Big disappointment!

2/10 Terrible

Sue, Meriden, CT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful!

There was a wedding going on the same weekend that we were there. There was no parking. We were given a room with two twin beds pushed together to make a king-size, but they were only held together by a sheet and kept separating. The cable line for the TV was tacked to the wall and looked very cheesey. The blinds did not completely cover the window. The walls were very thin so we heard everything that happened in the next room. We sent a letter to the manager to express our dissatisfaction with our stay but never received a response at all. This was our first wedding anniversary! Not receommended!

10/10 Excellent

Char, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Hospitality

Wonderful stay! After driving 6 hours in horrible NYC traffic to get there, it was wonderful to be treated to such wonderful hospitality. I would highly recommend this place. Wonderful charm. My 2 toddlers enjoyed the private ocean beach and their outdoor pool. We enjoyed sitting on the porch by the pool and relaxing. The only complaint I would have is that our toliet was clogged when we got there, but they unclogged it for us right away. Also, they could improve the danish and coffee breakfast and have something more, especially for kids. Would definately go back. Out of the 5 hotels we stayed at on this trip, this was my favorite.

10/10 Excellent

B, stamford ct.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

can't wait to go back

We loved it so much that I am booking another night in April. I would love to live closer so that We could eat at the restaurant more often. We are planning to visit at least once a month or so.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort