Winter Getaways Lodging in Connecticut

Nicely nestled along Long Island Sound, the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina is the perfect location for your cozy winter vacation headquarters. From breweries and a boardwalk to casinos and cross-country skiing, winter activities are everywhere in the Niantic, CT area. The town's charming seaside village is just a short stroll from the boutique inn – perfect for exploring shops and restaurants. The inn’s 16 rooms and suites are elegant and comfortable, most with views of the sound, the marina, the bay or river. Luxurious amenities include fireplaces, large soaking tubs, and private balconies. Wake up every morning to a complimentary breakfast buffet with homemade waffles and made-to-order eggs. And gather in the dining room in the evening for wine, cheese and company.

The lights of winter sparkle brightly in downtown Mystic, and there’s a special glow in The Whaler’s Inn, where the culture and character of coastal New England have been reflected for over 125 years. Among the historic inn’s 45 comfortable accommodations are suites with fireplaces, air-jet soaking tubs and picturesque views of the Mystic River, the Bascule Drawbridge and Main Street. Special packages offer everything from wine and specialty desserts to an ocean-themed getaway with tickets to Mystic Aquarium and gifts for the kids. Dine at The Shipwright’s Daughter or just stop in mid-afternoon for the pop-up coffee lounge or early evening for happy hour cocktails and snacks. Visit the Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea and shop in picturesque Olde Mistick Village.

Whether you want an elegant inn close to winter activities, or a cozy, charming retreat for snuggling by a fireplace, The Stanton House Inn is the type of warm, gracious inn that makes for an ideal winter getaway. Ask about a room or suite with a gas fireplace or a two-person whirlpool tub. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the sunny dining room and relax before the fireplace in the inviting library, stocked with books and board games. It’s a short walk from the inn’s residential area to Greenwich Avenue and downtown, where the lights will be glittering in its assortment of fine shops and restaurants. You’re close to a variety of winter activities, including hiking trails and picturesque beach walks, art museums and galleries.

Whether you want your winter getaway location to be a headquarters for invigorating outdoor sports or a haven for snuggling by the fire, you will find what you are looking for at the Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast. From its serene site on the banks of the Patchogue River, the 10-room boutique inn offers guests a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with vintage-style rooms (some with gas fireplaces), a hot, home-cooked gourmet breakfast each morning and a common room with a fieldstone fireplace that’s perfect for utter relaxation. The inn also offers special tea events the first Tuesday of the month as well as holiday and other themed teas. Stroll over to West Beach, take a winter hike, visit a craft brewery, shop or go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.