Gold Star Inn & Suites

Hotels
Independent
7 (284 reviews)
605 Gold Star Highway, Groton, Connecticut, 06340 , Groton , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Braille or raised signage
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Computer station
Free RV, bus, truck parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cheap accommodations
Convenient location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.89
Multiple mentions of unclean conditions, including bugs and stained walls.
Service
8.86
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.9
Convenient location for visiting attractions like Mystics and casinos.
Room Quality
6.85
Room was spacious but outdated with mixed reviews on cleanliness.
Amenities
5.88
Lack of basic amenities such as breakfast and coffee in the lobby.
Value for Money
8.84
Pricing was considered acceptable for the quality, especially for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
3.89
No breakfast or coffee available, which was disappointing.
Overall Experience
7.86
Mixed feelings; some enjoyed staying for the cost, while others had serious complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:17

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, TV in common area, and a vending machine for your convenience.

Featured Amenities
Benefit from complimentary wired internet, computer station, and 24-hour front desk service.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and microwaves. Stay connected with free wired and wireless internet, and unwind with satellite TV.

Immerse yourself in the local attractions, just a short drive from major points of interest. Experience a comfortable stay at Gold Star Inn & Suites in Groton, resting minutes away from Naval Submarine Base New London and New London Ferry Dock. Book now to explore the best of the area!

Important information:

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PVD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7
Based on 284 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 5.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 3.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Bonnie
4
Pros:

Quiet, bed comfortable. However no amenities. Even vending machine was sold out of water. Direct TV signal very poor, kept freezing. Mostly clean except for mildew on bathroom shower curtain. Old , not well maintained, peeling paint, frayed rugs.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Clinton
4
Poor man's Hotel. Not for tourists.
Pros:

It smelled of cigarette smoke like the rug hasn't been changed in 50 years. For a so-called suite, NO coffee pot, no hair blower it was as basic towards a flophouse as one can find. Reminds me of the old days when it was probably made for young Navy Families transferring to Groton Sub Base. Only good thing was it was quiet. If you are transferring hee it is about 1 mile from Capehart Housing where I lived in 1962.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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LENVILLE
8
Pros:

Decent place with plenty of space, but no coffee available, workers weren't very friendly, and the place needs a good deal of work. It's worth the money and clean enough, but needs a paint job and some renewal. Definitely could offer up some coffee, too.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Raven
4
Pros:

A lot of damage to the room

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Carolyn partner
10
Pros:

Clean room, a suite so much space.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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stephan
4
Pros:

Its a bit run down, repair unfinished, not cleaned very well, strong scent of incense.. walls are not sound proofed at all.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Cody partner
6
Pros:

Rooms can definitely use some tlc

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Gilbert
6
Pros:

The walls are in need of a complete overhaul.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Siera partner
2
Pros:

Extremely dirty room, hair on the pillows and stains in the bedsheets. Sink was not wiped down at all. Carpet was not vacuumed.
Didnt stay for more than an hour.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Christopher family_with_children
2
Pros:

Don’t put things online that we reserved for and then we go to our room and it looks horrible. I would not be staying here again.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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James
4
Not a favorite
Pros:

Room was clean of clutter but had unpleasant smell. We asked for nonsmoking & all you could smell was cigarette & mj smoke. The room had 2 fridges? 1 didn’t work I did. Lights worked randomly. Paint on the door & walls looked like it was covering up stains not a normal paint job. Door handles & light switched were dirty appearing. Ceiling had a hole from a water leak, bathroom sink was broken/cracked & glued back together. When we turned the bed sheets down there was a long black hair on the pillow. Staff when they appeared at front counter were pleasant but not any effort at all to interact or ask if anyone had any needs or concerns. A/C worked great! Nice & cool but woke up very stuffy & congested. ? Mold.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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cummings
4
Pros:

Loud

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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William
6
Pros:

Stay here!. It’s an interesting experience. Nice and quiet, too.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Robin partner
4
Pros:

The hotel was very unkept. The room had punch holes in the doors & walls. The rooms were extremely dated & didn’t feel clean. The tub floor was all scratched up & black. The towels dingy & thin. No coffee anywhere in the hotel. Also smelled like smoke throughout

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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William family
6
Pros:

We got a suite and the price was great! That being said, whomever cleans the rooms needs to pick up the very visible qtips, loose wiring bundle and trash from behind the bureau. Whomever paints/repairs the room should know to not paint over fixtures, especially brass kick plates. The staff was semi cordial but not overly friendly. A smile might be nice. I wouldn’t dare try the hot tub as I felt we might fall through the floor and spend the night with the guests below us. That’s my honest review. All else aside I’m not super picky and we actually had a great stay! For the money I’d stay there again.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Laurie
8
Pros:

It was a good room. The only problem was not enough tv stations

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Jean
2
Pros:

The room was terrible. Bugs on the ceiling, cracks in bathroom sink, filthy tub and counter coming away from the wall. I would never recommend this place or stay there again. I’m a travel agent and will certainly not recommend that place to anyone of my clients.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Gary
4
Pros:

So this is one of the cheapest hotels in the area. You need to understand that you get what you pay for. For $65 a night, this place will do. But the room was not that clean (stains on the walls, smells), the AC unit sucks, the lighting sucked, the window knobs didn’t crank to open, and you could see the wall damage. TVs also didn’t work when it rained. BUT…. $65 a night lol. So if you need the cheapest, it’s a bed and a room.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Jose
6
Pros:

Hotel is old. Room was not very clean. The room was nice as far an amenities. Had a nice desk for working ,internet and a sitting area with a couch to watch TV. The hotel does. It have a workout room and is dated. That said for a cheap place, close to Historic Mystic it was ok.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Deborah
8
Pros:

We stayed here for 4 days. Very comfortable nice location everything we wanted to see was 10 minutes away. The place is a bit old but it was fine for the cost. Would i stay here again yes

2025-09-24 via Nuitee