Gold Star Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Hotel near New London Ferry Dock in Groton

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool) | Living area
Property entrance
40-inch TV with satellite channels
Lobby sitting area
Extra beds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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605 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT, 06340
  • Place, New London Ferry Dock
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystic Seaport
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking (Whirlpool)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Groton

In Groton .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Groton hotel, you'll find Pequot Health Center and Naval Submarine Base New London. The Submarine Force Library and Museum and USS Nautilus Memorial are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Naval Submarine Base New London - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • New London Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Olde Mistick Village - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 6 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Gold Star Inn & Suites

Hotel near New London Ferry Dock in Groton
As a guest of Gold Star Inn & Suites, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Groton hotel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gold Star Inn & Suites offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Groton hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Groton
Econo Lodge Inn Groton
Gold Star Inn Groton
Gold Star Inn & Suites Hotel
Gold Star Inn & Suites Groton
Gold Star Inn & Suites Hotel Groton

Reviews

Gold Star Inn & Suites Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1022 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Extremely run down. Room smelled awful. Carpet was dirty. Bath towels were not clean. Holes in blankets. Kitchen area sink did not work. Microwave was ancient. Felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value for overnight stay

Huge room/suite. Apartment sized fridge. Bed was very comfortable. Bath Towels were small and thin. Kitchenette table was unstable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man at the front desk wasn't the friendliest. There were 2 black thin worms in the bathroom. We brought it to the attention of the staff...they did nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kitty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Seems hotels in Groton can ask for premium prices for hotels that are in bad shape. Peeling wallpaper, ceilings with water damage, blankets with holes, old linens, carpets with stains, etc. the kitchen area was rusty. I have an upcoming return visit and have booked a VRBO instead of a local hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, it was clean, and the staff was respectful. I would stay there again, especially with their prices! 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very pleasant & comfortable stay

A very pleasant stay. The location is close to town and many attractions and a very good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, damaged walls, microwave, sink and carpet burn spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holes in the walls and full of down-and-outers. Definitely has the ick-factor. Would be too expensive at half the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Annie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked two rooms, called to verify they were adjoining, was told they were - they were not. The man at check in seemed to no idea what he was doing at all. Only one of the key cards for our second room worked but apparently no one can reprogram them except the manager who was there. The walls are paper thin so we got to listen to a child yell, cry, and scream for our entire stay - my husband almost called the police to report possible abuse it was so bad - the only reason we didn't was because we didn't know if perhaps the child just had severe special needs and couldn't help it. The microwave was from the 1970s and the writing on the lower disk was completely rubbed off and it got painfully hot on the bottom when you used it. The tvs in both rooms were so old that you couldn't even connect Xbox or computers to them and they only got analog channels. The light switch closest to the door does nothing. One room has no secondary lock. Both bathrooms had broken door knobs. Honestly, I could go on but I'll just say to choose a different accommodation if you can, particularly because you do anything in the room - even while waiting TWO HOURS for the manager to show up then they will refuse to give you a different room regardless of reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ended up having a seizure and leaving early
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have stayed here before. It is an older facility that has not really been significantly updated but it is very clean, hot shower, comfortable bed. We had a king bed non smoking room. The bed was in its own room and outside the room was a large sitting area and kitchenette with full size refrigerator! All very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was fine. Comfortable room, bed, hot shower, mini refrigerator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt unsafe, very rundown. Didn’t like location. Room was so dirty, smelly, disgusting. Asked for a different room. Front desk was so rude. Pretending like they didn’t understand English. Told me no lied and said they were sold out. There was not a car in the parking lot except for mine. I told them I was not going to stay. They did not try to accommodate me they did not care. I left and had to find somewhere else to stay last minute. Please do not stay here. This could have ruined my Fourth of July weekend away thank god I found another place to stay. Zero stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darien

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Once was enough

The Unit was relatively clean, bed comfort ok, only 3 small pillows, no coffemaker, no hairdryer, no hotwater in bath sink faucet, no kitchen supplies/cooking supplies although it had a 2 burner stove and small refrig. Any issues brought to the attention of staff was met with a no, no have. Rooms were very large, it was conveniently located and plenty of parking. We will not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025