Waterfront lodging in Connecticut places you close to the sea

Part of the fun of booking a stay at the lovely Interlaken Inn, situated between Lakes Wononscopomuc and Wononpakook in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, is exploring lodging options. There are 40 modern rooms in the Main Building, with screened in-balconies or open concept patios; there’s a Penthouse Suite with private rooftop deck and hot tub; an adorable 1950s cottage with waterfront access and waterside fire pit; condo-style townhouses with loft bedrooms; the Countryside House with a country inn vibe; the pet-friendly Woodside House; and the Sunnyside House, with a fabulous wrap-around porch; and a 2-bedroom cottage with screened-in deck and private hot tub! The inn offers on-site dining, a fitness center, spa services, seasonal outdoor pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, a game room and movie screenings. Take an Interlaken canoe or kayak out onto the lake, or go for a refreshing swim.

Rediscover your love for the sea at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, a classic boutique inn overlooking Long Island Sound. Each of this award-winning inn’s 16 rooms and suites is unique, with most offering views of the sound, the Niantic River or Niantic Bay. Start your day with a complimentary homemade breakfast buffet, and end it watching the moon rise over the water from your private balcony. Other luxurious amenities include large soaking tubs and gas fireplaces. In the evening, wine and cheese and good company are offered in the dining room. The inn also features complimentary pontoon boat cruises and marina boat slips. Take a short stroll into Niantic Village to walk the scenic milelong Niantic Bay Boardwalk and explore charming shops and restaurants.

The options for accommodations by the water are many and varied at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina. Many guest rooms and suites have stunning views of Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River, as well as other amenities from jetted tubs to fireplaces. Two historic Italianate guesthouses offer private balconies and a rooftop deck as well as features including a billiard/game room and lush private gardens. And then there’s the Lighthouse Suite at the end of the marina dock, with up-close-and-personal water views wherever you look. In addition to its exceptional accommodations, the resort offers an on-site spa, sauna, whirlpool, heated indoor and outdoor pools, a lounge bar with live entertainment, an award-winning marina and Fresh Salt, a popular farm-to-table restaurant.
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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.