Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford - Guilford

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Rodeway Inn
7 (126 reviews)
81 Leetes Island Road , Branford , US
+1 203-884-6009

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden
BBQ facilities
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient, central location (close to highway, shops)
Clean rooms reported by many guests
Spacious rooms with helpful layout (microwave, fridge, table)
Friendly and accommodating staff/management
Comfortable beds and good pillows reported by several reviewers
Recently renovated/updated rooms in some cases
Quiet/safe feeling reported by some guests
Nice flower garden / pleasant exterior
Cons:
No onsite breakfast (repeated complaint)
Noise problems: loud HVAC/AC, fridge, street noise, and noisy guests
Inconsistent cleanliness for some (hair noted)
Thin walls leading to hearing neighbors
Occasional hard/uncomfortable beds reported
Key card issues and occasional maintenance/operational problems
Mixed value perception: some say too expensive for what is offered
Weak water pressure reported by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mostly reported as clean in many reviews, but isolated issues noted (e.g., hair and one comment that cleanliness left something to be desired).
Service
8
Several mentions of friendly, accommodating and attentive staff and management; a few notes about communication issues or unfriendly staff but overall service is a strength.
Location
8.5
Consistently praised for a central, convenient location (close to I-95, highway access, nearby shops and services).
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are frequently described as large, recently renovated or updated, with comfortable beds in many reports; however noise (loud HVAC/fridge/street/other guests), thin walls and occasional hard mattresses were noted.
Amenities
7
Basic amenities like A/C, microwave, fridge and daily housekeeping are present and generally satisfactory, but lack of onsite breakfast was repeatedly reported.
Value for Money
6
Mixed sentiment: some guests praised the price and felt it was worth it, while others explicitly stated it was too expensive for the level of service and features.
Food and Beverage
5
Noted negative: multiple reviews mention there is no breakfast offered onsite, which lowers the F&B score despite no other major complaints.
Overall Experience
7
Generally described as a decent, no-frills motel that delivers what it intends (good for overnight or budget stays): convenient and mostly clean with friendly staff, but impacted by noise and limited amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:19

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from New Hartford and Yale University, Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford offers a prime location for both business and leisure travelers.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, DVD players, microwaves, refrigerators, and stylish bold floral bedding. Whether you're here for work or relaxation, we have everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Short Beach and enjoy the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, or hop on a cruise to Thimble Island just a few miles away. With so much to see and do in the area, your stay with us will be unforgettable.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

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 126 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 7
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ElleThi • extended_group • de
6
Teuer und laut
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, gut zu erreichen.
Kürzlich renovierte Zimmer
Großes Zimmer

Cons:

Sauberkeit lässt etwas zu wünschen übrig (Haare)
Zimmer ist sehr laut: Heizung / Klima ist sehr laut, Kühlschrank ist sehr laut, Straße ist laut, andere Gäste haben eine Party gefeiert: sehr sehr laut
Viel zu teuer für die Leistung

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • us
10
Best place for the price!…very comfortable!
Pros:

Very Comfortable and Room was very clean!

Cons:

There was nothing that I didn’t like

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
8
It was a good choice for our overnight stay.
Pros:

Not Bad, but not great

Cons:

Convenient

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Garrett • family_with_children • us
8
Great overnight stay after wedding
Pros:

Management was friendly, room was clean enough, had adjustable a/c, comfy bed

Cons:

Water pressure was weak

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Michela • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • family_with_children • us
6
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Urs • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Extrem freundliches Personal. Gibt wertvolle Tipps für Durchreisende

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
5
Decent Inn but uncomfortable and the walls are thin.
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

The bed was very hard and uncomfortable. The walls are also very thin. We could hear every time someone in the room next door coughed or sneezed.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • couple • us
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Convenient location, clean.

Cons:

Lack of any onsite breakfast. Staff not friendly.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • solo_traveller • us
7
Overall, for a no frills, basic motel, it delivered on exactly what it was designed to do.
Pros:

This is a basic motel that has a good location and is close to I-95. The shower was hot, the room was clean with nice comfortable pillows and the room was serviced everyday by housekeeping.

Cons:

There was no breakfast, the front desk had trouble understanding some questions but did their best to get them answered.. If your a light sleeper, run the AC to block some of the outside noise.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Milka • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • au
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • us
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • us
10
Worth every penny!
Pros:

The Cleanliness and its quiet and felt safe while staying there!

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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DOMENICO • family_with_children • it
7
UN MOTEL COME ALTRI PULITO E ACCOCLIENTE PER I VIAGGI OTR VA PIù CHE BENE
Pros:

LA POSIZIONE

Cons:

NULLA

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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SusanMike • couple • us
9
I would stay there again, roomy space, great price. Could use some updating
Pros:

Easy to get to right off highway

Cons:

Our key card didn’t always work

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Farmer • extended_group • us
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee