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An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a chair.

A hallway with a blue reception desk, framed artwork on the walls, and a wooden door with a men's restroom sign.

1. Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

Old Saybrook

$97

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large hotel with a spacious outdoor patio area, multiple dining tables, and umbrellas.

A formal dining room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a decorative carpet.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a reception desk.

2. Water's Edge Resort & Spa

Westbrook Center

$209

$258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A conservatory with a glass ceiling, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of the garden.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-stocked bar.

A spacious room with a large bed, a staircase, and a door leading to another room.

A hallway with a mirrored closet door, a wooden chair, and a vanity with a mirror and shelves.

3. Copper Beech Inn

Ivoryton

$279

$321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A garden with a fountain, various shrubs, and flower beds.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a landscaped front yard with various plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a bulletin board with various notices, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

4. Liberty Inn

Old Saybrook

$89

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A marina with boats docked, a fire pit table, and outdoor seating.

A two-story Victorian-style house with a balcony, a porch, and a small tower.

An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings with a waterfront view.

5. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Old Saybrook Center

$279

$356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A train traveling along a river with autumn foliage in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a desk, a mirror, and a patterned carpet.

Two blue Adirondack chairs and a small white table in a grassy area surrounded by trees.

6. Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

Saybrook Manor

$84

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A parking lot with a building in the background.

A rectangular swimming pool with a fenced area, surrounded by trees and a concrete deck with white metal loungers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a small table with flowers.

7. Clinton Motel

Clinton

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A room with a leather sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a decorative frame.

8. Motel 6 Old Saybrook, CT

Old Saybrook

$79

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

An electric vehicle charging station with a sign indicating 'Electric Vehicle Parking Only While Charging.'

A cafe with a counter, coffee machines, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Niantic North

Niantic

$101

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long row of blue chairs, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a modern light fixture, and a wall-mounted sign.

A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

10. Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

Niantic

$114

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A patio area with outdoor seating, a gazebo, and flags.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a marina view, and a modern kitchen with white cabinetry.

A living room with blue upholstered chairs, a white fireplace, and a view of a gazebo through a large window.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a brick chimney.

11. Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

Niantic

$179

$206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cabin with a dining table set for two, a bicycle, and a small porch area.

A wooden interior with a table, chair, and a hanging lantern.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a tray of breakfast items, and a window overlooking greenery.

A small, black cabin in a forest with a large window.

12. Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

East Haddam

$135

$201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A living room with a stone fireplace, grey sofas, and a coffee table.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A modern lobby with a round gold table, a large framed floral painting, and a wooden desk.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a robe rack.

13. The Captain Stannard

Westbrook Center

$234

$260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beach scene with a child playing in the sand, trees in the background, and a rainbow in the sky.

A modern building with large windows and a driveway with parked cars.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a round table, and a bed with a headboard.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

14. The Niantic Inn

Niantic

$166

$190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a bed with a red blanket.

A tranquil park with a gazebo, a pond with a fountain, and a building in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A deck with a table and chairs under a blue umbrella, surrounded by a wooden deck and a white fence.

15. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Old Saybrook Westbrook

Old Saybrook

$72

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A round outdoor fire pit with flames, surrounded by wicker furniture and a white cushion.

A house with a porch, a stone foundation, and a lawn.

A cozy room with floral-patterned furniture, a stone fireplace, and a view of trees through a window with a floral valance.

A purple door with a welcome sign, a white staircase with a patterned rug, and a view of a building through the window.

16. Westbrook Inn B&B

Westbrook Center

$296

$329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A two-story motel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A bedroom with a dark wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a door leading to another room.

A sign for Lamplighter Motel with a 'VACANCY' sign next to it.

17. Lamplighter Motel - Clinton, Connecticut

Clinton

$69

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a buffet setup.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, a mirror, and a desk with a chair.

A two-story hotel with a front porch, a brick entrance, and a car parked in the driveway.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, fruit bowl, pitcher, and a tray of pastries.

18. Rodeway Inn Waterford - New London

Waterford

$89

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a TV, and a decorative wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise chairs.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with patterned tiles.

19. Aderi Hotel Niantic

Niantic

$95

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.

A hotel with a 'spark by Hilton' sign, a parking lot, and a covered entrance.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large abstract painting, and a green rug.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a small table, a yellow armchair, a rocking chair, and a mini-fridge stocked with snacks.

20. Spark by Hilton Guilford

Guilford

$91

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Go beyond your typical stay in Essex

Top landmarks in Essex

A steam locomotive with the number 40 on its front, traveling on a railway track.

Essex Steam Train

8.4/10 (165 reviews)

Essex Steam Train is in the heart of Essex Village, so why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at Essex Steam Train, you'll love Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park, just a short walk away.

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The Beverly Public Library with a grand entrance, steps, and a clear blue sky.

Essex Library

7.6/10 (21 reviews)

Essex Library is worth a visit when in central Essex Village. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Connecticut River Museum

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Connecticut River Museum is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Essex Village, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Essex Village has to offer, head to Essex Island Marina, Essex Steam Train, and Goose Island.

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Essex Island Marina

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Imagine strolling along Essex Island Marina for some great waterfront pics. It's located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Essex Village.

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Hattitudes

Hattitudes is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Essex Village, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at Hattitudes, you'll love Sweet Martha's, just a short walk away.

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Sweet Martha's

Sweet Martha's is in the heart of Essex Village, so why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at Sweet Martha's, you'll love Hattitudes, just a short walk away.

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Learn more about Essex

Aboard the historic Essex Steam Train, the Connecticut River unfolds its secrets as bald eagles soar overhead and Victorian villages appear like paintings come to life. The Connecticut River Museum chronicles maritime history in a restored warehouse with interactive exhibits. Art galleries and antique shops line Main Street in 18th-century buildings, housing treasures both refined and quirky. Seafood restaurants serve lobster rolls that locals debate with scholarly intensity. The Ivoryton Playhouse, a former piano key factory, stages productions where Broadway stars sometimes appear. Harvey's Beach offers a perfect swimming spot when summer humidity demands relief. For the full experience, visit during the annual Shad Bake, where this traditional fish is prepared as it has been for generations.

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Check out reviews of Essex hotels guests love

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Old Saybrook Center

10/10 Exceptional

Robin

The Captain Stannard

Westbrook Center

10/10 Exceptional

Julie

Water's Edge Resort & Spa

Westbrook Center

10/10 Exceptional

Edyta

Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

Old Saybrook

10/10 Exceptional

Terry

Copper Beech Inn

Ivoryton

10/10 Exceptional

Peter

Westbrook Inn B&B

Westbrook Center

10/10 Exceptional

david

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

Saybrook Manor

10/10 Exceptional

James

Clinton Motel

Clinton

10/10 Exceptional

Amy

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

Niantic

10/10 Exceptional

NianticQuaint

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

East Haddam

10/10 Exceptional

Marcus

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

Niantic

10/10 Exceptional

The Niantic Inn

Niantic

10/10 Exceptional

Glenn

Liberty Inn

Old Saybrook

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

Sleep Inn & Suites Niantic North

Niantic

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

A red door with a 'Gone to the Beach' sign, a wicker chair, a table with a plate of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and two armchairs.

A cozy kitchen with a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a 'NO SELF-SERVICE' sign.

A teal bicycle with a wicker basket parked in front of a white building with green shutters.

The Homestead

Madison Center

10/10 Exceptional

Mitchell

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a beach view.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A grand spiral staircase with a chandelier, a round table with chairs, and a blue sofa in a spacious lobby area.

A covered porch with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a small table.

Madison Beach Hotel

Madison Center

10/10 Exceptional

Donald

Motel 6 Old Saybrook, CT

Old Saybrook

10/10 Exceptional

What a delightful surprise to have found such a very comfortable room - fresh sheets and towels each day ... hot, hot water in the shower ... stationary and pens on the desk ... a walk-in closet with an ironing board and iron ... a refrigerator ... a desk and a table - perfect for the laptop ... good sized flat-screen TV ... wi-fi ... courteous management and help ... across the street from a fine shopping mall and grocery store ... all kinds of restaurants on the nearby main road ... the...

Anonymous traveler

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with red curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, a small trash bin, and a rug.

A living room with a floral sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A bathroom with a white sink, a gold-framed mirror, and a bottle of spa soap.

The Williams Center --King-bed room-New London/Mystic area

New London

10/10 Exceptional

Joshua

A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a variety of plants.

A bathroom with a bathtub, green tiled walls, and windows with white blinds.

A restaurant with a signboard listing its hours of operation.

A bar area with stools, a shelf with glasses, and decorative plants.

Zey Hotel

Greenport

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Old Saybrook Westbrook

Old Saybrook

10/10 Exceptional

I'm elderly person this was the greatest hotel I ever been there everything was excellent the breakfast was amazing housekeeper kept my room immaculate I enjoyed my stay I love feeding the ducks on the ponds I have a disease I'm allergic to the sun I love the gazebo it was so refreshing at night to see sunrises and sunsets I do plan to come here all the time it deserves a five star the people they hired are very professional keep it up

Edgerton

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers like in Essex?

Guests like Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex, Water's Edge Resort & Spa and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina.

Can I book refundable hotels in Essex?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Essex, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Essex if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?

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What will the weather in Essex be like during my visit?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Essex when the average temp is 70°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 35°F. October and December are the months with the most rain.

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