Family friendly lodging in Connecticut is ideal for children and parents

Family friendly lodging is just what the name implies: lodgings that understand the (sometimes) loud and messy needs of children and parents on an exciting family vacation. The lodgings have thought of all the angles to help make a family welcome and well served.

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Howard Johnson Inn

253 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, CT 06355 Phone: 860-536-2654 Toll-Free: 800-446-4656 Fax: 860-536-1950

Across the Street from Mystic Aquarium

The hotel has an indoor heated pool that is open year round. We are witin walking distance to Mystic Seaport as well as the Aquarium. Only minutes to the USS Nautilus Museum, and Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino.
Our friendly staff will assist you with directions to local family activities, outdoor activities, arts and museums, and other entertainment and restaurants. The hotel is conveniently located at Exit 90 off I-95, directly across from Olde Mistick Village. We have a variety of spacious guest rooms including rooms with Jacuzzi tubs and balconies. All rooms feature one king or 2 queen size beds, high speed wireless internet access, in room safes, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, and hairdryers. All major credit cards accepted.

Hyatt Place Mystic

224 Greenmanville Avenue (Route 27) Mystic, CT 06355 Phone: 860-536-9997 Fax: 860-536-9686

Enjoy a Family Getaway in Mystic

Located in the heart of historic Mystic, the Hyatt Place Mystic is your Mystic vacation headquarters. You can walk to the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport Museum and Olde Mistick Village.

The hotel features complimentary onsite parking, is central to the Mystic River and only minutes away from Groton, Westerly Beaches, Ocean Beach Park, The Dinosaur Place amd Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. We have a seasonal outdoor heated pool and a 24 hour fitness center.. All suites come equipped with a 42" HDTV, a Grand Hyatt Bed, a cozy sleeper sofa, hair dryer, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast buffet and 24-hour made-to-order menu items and pre-packaged snacks. Complimentary high speed WIFI is available throughout the hotel. If you feel like a sampling of local activities, just let us know. We'll be happy to help with tickets, tee times, tours, reservations or recommendations.

The hotel is also located right off of interstate 95 at exit 90, one mile from the Mystic Amtrak train station and 10 miles from the New London Ferry.

Mystic Country

27 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT 06355 Phone: 860-536-1205 Fax: 860-536-1480

Have you ever discovered Mystic, Connecticut? Mystic Country is defined by the three very different experiences that exist only miles from one another. These experiences take visitors from Adventure on the Coast to Entertainment at the Casino and back to Calm in the Mystic Quiet Corner. That contagious New-England hue that’s felt in Mystic comes from over 400 years of history and evolution. The Mystic locals, the landscapes, and the culture brim with life that still remains untouched – definitely something worth seeing! Rediscover New England and check out all Mystic has to offer for your family getaway here at MysticCountry.com

Water's Edge Resort & Spa

1525 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT 06498 Phone: 860-399-5901 Toll-Free: 800-222-5901 Fax: 860-399-8644

Activities for all ages are scheduled daily

Daily children's summer/holiday vacation events are held hourly and supervised by resort staff, along with family night activities. Popular seasonal programs include canoeing, poolside bingo, arts & crafts, wiffle ball, capture the flag, scavenger hunts, volleyball, lawn basketball, soccer, jail dodge ball, beach discovery walks, marine netting/ touch tank education, water balloon toss, bocce ball, tug-o-war and many more.

Should it rain, do not worry; there is an indoor activities center for board games, movies and more. There is also an arcade on-site.

Water's Edge Resort & Spa offers a variety of services to make your stay an extraordinary experience. Enjoy award winning dining in the restaurant or casual fare at Sunset Bar & Grill. Work out in the Fitness Center or enjoy a massage in the elegant Spa.