Gold Star Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool) | Jetted bathtub
Property entrance
Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool) | Living area
40-inch TV with satellite channels
Extra beds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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605 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT, 06340
  • Place, Naval Submarine Base New London
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, United States Coast Guard Academy
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, New London Ferry Dock
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(62 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking (Whirlpool)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Gold Star Inn & Suites

Along with laundry facilities, this hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
Gold Star Inn & Suites offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Groton hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gold Star Inn & Suites. During your stay, you'll be close to Mystic Seaport. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include a computer, laundry facilities, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 10 minutes by car from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and 11 minutes from Mystic Seaport
As a guest of Gold Star Inn & Suites, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Groton hotel.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Groton
Econo Lodge Inn Groton
Gold Star Inn Groton
Gold Star Inn & Suites Hotel
Gold Star Inn & Suites Groton
Gold Star Inn & Suites Hotel Groton

Gold Star Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1005 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
U get what u pay for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amaris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patty

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
parking fine. the place was not secure. we didn't stay the second night. the outside doors were not secure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was good right by lobby door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little bit older, but honestly for the price and convenient location, I was pleasantly surprised. Especially since it was a suite with a kitchenette, separate bedroom, pull out couch, two TV's and two closets. Its really close to the interstate and the navy base. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuliya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always the best place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

We had to switch rooms First room had cracked toilet seat and the pull out couch was full of crumbs on the bed and underneath The second room was cleaner but everything was very old Check-in was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Delijah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Very clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a little outdated. Microvave in the room was from the 1980s. Friendly staff and clean. Decent for the one night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had no power and the repairman after fixing continued to linger around. He was creepy checking the hot tub and bed, searching closets!! We finallly had to tell him to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandi

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel has gone down hill since I last stayed here. There was what looked like blood spattered on the walls. The bed cove looked like it needed washed. I would not rec this to anyone….
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

LENVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was well worth what I paid and staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025