Waterfront lodgings bring the sea to your door in Mystic Connecticut

You cannot get closer to the water in historic downtown Mystic than the Steamboat Inn – unless you are actually on the water. And if you are, you can bring your boat right up to the inn, where dockside is literally right outside the door. Windows in the inn’s 11 luxurious rooms, some of them panoramic, overlook the beautiful Mystic River. One room even has dock entrance directly wharfside – it’s like staying on a yacht. Guests can book a sail aboard the schooner Argia, which sails from Steamboat Wharf daily. They can also walk right outside the door into the heart of a seafaring village with a picturesque drawbridge, great restaurants and shops. Nearby are historic Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium.

The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina is a little bit of paradise for those who love the water. The award-winning bed-and-breakfast inn overlooks beautiful Long Island Sound, and water views out of multiple windows are featured in many of the inn’s 16 uniquely decorated and luxurious suites. The marina has rental boat slips on sheltered Niantic River, making it an ideal location for sport fishermen, pleasure boaters and water sports enthusiasts. Stroll through the seaside village or plunk your chairs and towels down on one of the town’s sandy beaches. Many rooms have fireplaces and large soaking tubs, and all have the relaxing feel of a classic oceanside escape. A homemade breakfast buffet is served each morning.

Unique, intimate accommodations looking out over an inviting marina: That’s what awaits guests at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, ideally situated between Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River. Choose one of 82 elegant, comfortable rooms and suites in the main inn, some with jetted tubs, fireplaces and spectacular waterfront views, or opt for something very special with an individually designed room in one of two historic Italianate guesthouses just steps from the inn. Or, ask about staying in the completely unique Lighthouse Suite, with 360-degree water views. Dine on fresh seafood at award-winning Fresh Salt restaurant, swim in the heated indoor and outdoor pools or get a relaxing massage or facial in the exceptional on-site spa.