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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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253 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, 06355
  • Olde Mistick Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mystic Seaport
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪146 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (second floor)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mystic

Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is a short stroll from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic, and other popular attractions like Mystic Seaport are within a mile (2 km). This 77-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Olde Mistick Village - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 3 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mystic Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mystic Diner & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Mystic Diner

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Inn Mystic
Howard Johnson Mystic
Howard Johnson Mystic Hotel Mystic
Mystic Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Wyndham Mystic Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Mystic
Mystic Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Mystic
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Hotel Mystic

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

As of Jul 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic on Aug 30, 2025 start from $251.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

This hotel is located in Mystic, a short 9-minute walk from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and also 18 minutes on foot from Mystic Seaport. You'll also find Olde Mistick Village and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic feature a casino?

No, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness facility at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic serves breakfast for a surcharge at The Mystic Diner.

Will Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

The closest major airport to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic is New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), which is 7.4 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State), which is located 10.1 mi away (15-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 264 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 1179 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in clerk was friendly and had a smile. The room was spacious, clean and the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

luz

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

rachel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family enjoyed our trip! Staff was friendly and the diner next door was excellent. This was a perfect location for our visit to the Aquarium and Mystic Village. From the outside it can look a little rough around the edges but our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

LAURIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but Very Rundown Hotel and Property

Chose Howard Johnson for cost reasons and thought the Wyndham name added some merit to the quality. Stayed 2 nights for a local concert. Room was clean and bed very comfortable but little things in disrepair in the room and overall condition of the property was very poor. Biggest concern was the door we used to enter the building was supposed to be accessed by our room key but was broken and did not lock at all. On a positive note the Diner and Restaurant on the property was fantastic - excellent food and service, and the hotel stay did include a 10% discount there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for

It's older and dated, and smells a little funky, but the price was affordable for Mystic. It served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bobbie Jo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we walked into the first room there was a horrendous stench. The bathroom was disgusting with urine and feces still in the toilet. The toilet and tub loked as though they had not been cleaned for weeks. I had to purchase a container of Clorox wipes and a bottle of extra strength Febreeze of which I used most of just to be able to tolerate staying there. The heat/AC only started working when we played around with the buttons and we even had diculty with the shower which only flowed water after banging on the knob. Lastly, the reservation boasted a coffee maker, which we had all the suppl I es for but no coffee maker to make coffee. The other room we had, contained a jetted tub that did not work. Complaints to management went unattended. I finally reached out to Expedia ,who contacted the facility on my behalf with no luck as I was denied a refund of any sort. So I will never return to this establishment, nor will anyone I know. I will be reviewing this establishment on all available sites. I am truely appalled by the way I was treated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen M

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms could use some work, and the pool itself could be cleaner (water was cloudy, so afraid to actually use it).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff. Very economical. Property is in the process of up dating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sundra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That staff was made it amazing , mostly the night stadd
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was quiet.. Place looks like its at beginning of a remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nearby attractions and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

donna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not staying here ever again.

It took a bit to get checked in. Seems the front desk person was moving others into different rooms due to mold smell. When it was my turn to check in i said i requested a handicap accessible room on the first floor or near the elevator. I was told they just gave that room away and have no elevator. I took a room on the first floor, had no choice, that had no wheelchair ramp. Got to the room which stunk of mold. I called to get more pillows which never showed. The bathroom was tiny, toilet paper holder coming out of the wall and where there should be a hook in the bathroom there was tissue plugged in the hole.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Allysen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sunetra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do NOT be seduced by the low price. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!! It is legitimately the single worst hotel experience that I've ever had. Depending on which floor/hallway you walked down, you were treated to a various plethora of putrid scents. It was like the tried to make this place uninhabitable. We had to move rooms because the initial room was a combination of mildew and smoke smells. Oh...and we had the lovely view of a wall and garbage bins. The second room was barely better, but at least it did not have the same smell as the initial room. But it did have a toilet seat that was loose and would not stay on when sat on. And a shower that looked like it hadn't been updated since at least 1987. We were also serenaded to sleep every night with the competing sounds of all-night TVs, rock music and arguing from what I believe were full-time residents of the hotel. The pool was closed on our last day, the only day that we hoped to use it. But looking at it, that was a blessing. There was absolutely no way that I'd allow my child to swim in that frothy bio-waste site they tried to pass off as a pool. Lastly, if you want to walk into the hotel, have at it. The "B" door is WIDE OPEN all the time. Zero security or keycard access required. This place should be condemned and torn down. Howard Johnson/Wyndham should be ashamed of themselves for trying to pass this off as a viable business and taking peoples money for this absolute dump! NEVER AGAIN.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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