The Best Hotels Closest to New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford for 2026

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A two-story house with a front porch, a stone wall, and a well-maintained garden.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with dense foliage and a variety of plants.

A pathway leading to a house with a stone wall, a white bench, and a gate.

A staircase with a railing decorated with lights, a table with a lamp, and a chair.

1. Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast

1.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Michael

￥33,730

￥37,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a white van parked in front, and a stone building facade.

A stone fire pit with seating, a covered patio area, and a view of a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and tables, a fireplace, and a large decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with yellow chairs and a white table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford

0.3 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Kimberly

￥26,001

￥29,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a granite countertop, a towel rack with towels, and a mirror.

A hotel with a red awning, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.

A street view with a hotel named "Harbor Hotel" featuring a red awning and outdoor seating with red chairs.

3. New Bedford Harbor Hotel

0.3 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

William

￥18,276

￥20,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A marina with boats, a white tented area, and a bridge in the background.

A bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A marina with numerous boats docked at wooden piers.

4. Seaport Resort & Marina

1.5 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

molly

￥17,440

￥21,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a yellow chair, a gray sofa with a red pillow, and a large mirror above the sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a seating area with a patterned wall.

5. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Bedford/Fairhaven

3.4 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Linda

￥19,990

￥22,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, two grills, and outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round wooden table, and a small wooden stool. There is a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances visible through an open doorway.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

A modern interior with seating arrangements, large windows, and a decorative partition.

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Westport

16.5 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Scott

￥25,934

￥28,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a fireplace, and a dining table.

A building with a parking lot and a flagpole with an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, recessed lighting, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth

5.6 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

ken

￥26,080

￥29,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A pub interior with a sign for Ryan's Pub, a pick-up area, and a bar visible through the open door.

A hotel room with two beds, a window, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by black lounge chairs and tables.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a sofa, a table, and a TV.

8. Whaler Inn and Suites

3.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

David

￥15,737

￥17,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, blue upholstered chairs, and a central island with a counter.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, recessed lighting, and a blue bench.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Best Western Dartmouth-New Bedford

8.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Aurea

￥15,508

￥17,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A long, narrow hotel corridor with patterned carpet and beige walls.

A Baymont hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped garden, and a parking lot.

A room with a red sofa, a small round table, and two potted plants.

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

10. Baymont by Wyndham North Dartmouth / Fall River

5.6 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Renee

￥13,265

￥14,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A marina with several boats docked, including a green vessel named ILHA BRAVA.

A two-story motel with a green and beige exterior, multiple windows, and a covered front porch.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone, and a chair.

A living room with a fireplace, a large mirror, and a blue armchair.

11. Dartmouth Motor Inn

7.5 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Abdalatif

￥16,712

￥18,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red bathtub, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A motel sign with the name "Motel" and "MOTEL" written on it.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a bedside table with a remote control, a small bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

12. Capri Motel

8.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Christopher

￥20,698

￥23,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a sofa, and a microwave.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, patterned seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two round tables, and patterned chairs.

13. Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport

16.4 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Donald P

￥22,504

￥25,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to New Bedford Whaling Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford	9.0 Wonderful 882 reviews	View
New Bedford Harbor Hotel	8.2 Very Good 1,004 reviews	View
Seaport Resort & Marina	7.0 Good 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton New Bedford/Fairhaven	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top New Bedford Whaling Museum Hotel Reviews

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel room, lots of space, very clean"

Sea Crest Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beach was the best! Nice little resort with ice cream, bar, casual food all onsite ."

Inn on the Square

10/10 Excellent

"Great location walkable to downtown Falmouth. Also walkable to the steamship authority shuttle to get to Martha’s Vineyard. Close to walking trail/bike trail. Lot of stores and restaurants."

The Cape Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I booked this kind of last minute, as I was going to a conference nearby. I was impressed with the photos online and the location, but the price made me wonder, since it was lower than I expected something in this area to be. I was THRILLED with the resort (though sad I didn't have time to golf), the staff, the restaurant and the room. My room was overly spacious, so clean and the value for the price paid was fantastic. I'll definitely be back!"

The Coonamessett

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was Exceptional. There was even a wedding while we were there which made things more Beautiful."

Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"Property and room was great. My only complaint is the AC on the second FL bedroom too much noice. Other than that it was a great property and close to a lot of places ."

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

8/10 Good

"Great stay overall. The hotel is a bit outdated but the location is wonderful in the heart of city center."

Seaport Resort & Marina

8/10 Good

"The first room that we were checked into was unacceptable. The beds were hard. There was no blind on the window that would’ve kept people from seeing in with the lights on. The music on the weekends is really loud. We requested a room in the front of the building and were moved when we checked in, and after that everything was acceptable. The staff is very sparse, but helpful. I would stay there again, but I would insist on a room upfront."

AutoCamp Cape Cod

8/10 Good

"住了三天第二天没有清洁房间其他都很好"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New Bedford Whaling Museum?

New Bedford Whaling Museum is located in a historic area of New Bedford that travelers like for its museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to New Bedford Whaling Museum?

Adjacent to New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Harbor Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good choice is Seaport Resort & Marina, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to New Bedford Whaling Museum?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from New Bedford Whaling Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New Bedford Whaling Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near New Bedford Whaling Museum.

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What can I see and do near New Bedford Whaling Museum?

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, and New Bedford Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Fort Taber, Seamen's Bethel, and Zeiterion Theatre. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Buttonwood Park Zoo, Wonder Bowl, and Dartmouth Cultural Center.

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Our top choices for New Bedford Whaling Museum hotels

1. Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Bedford

3. New Bedford Harbor Hotel

4. Seaport Resort & Marina

5. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Bedford/Fairhaven

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Westport

7. Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth

8. Whaler Inn and Suites

9. Best Western Dartmouth-New Bedford

10. Baymont by Wyndham North Dartmouth / Fall River

11. Dartmouth Motor Inn

12. Capri Motel

13. Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport

Compare popular hotels close to New Bedford Whaling Museum

Top New Bedford Whaling Museum Hotel Reviews

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

Sea Crest Beach Resort

Inn on the Square

The Cape Club Resort

The Coonamessett

Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

Seaport Resort & Marina

AutoCamp Cape Cod

Other attractions near New Bedford Whaling Museum

New Bedford Art Museum

Seamen's Bethel

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park

ArtWorks!

Judith Klein Art Gallery

Zeiterion Theatre

Gallery X

Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum

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