Maple Motel

2151 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111, Newington, United States

Guest rating: 3.6 / 5

Overview

Maple Motel is an old-school roadside motel on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, Connecticut. It offers simple, practical lodging with a mix of standard rooms and efficiency-style units.

Rooms

Rooms are described as having flat-screen TVs with cable and include kitchen facilities, with some units featuring kitchenettes. Guest feedback highlights in-room space and a full-size refrigerator in certain rooms, and at least some rooms have been reported as recently updated.

Amenities

Core amenities include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and kitchens/kitchenettes for self-catering. The property’s setup is geared toward longer or more independent stays where basic in-room facilities matter.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The motel’s Berlin Turnpike address places it within reach of Hartford-area museums and landmarks, including the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (~8.2 km), The Mark Twain House & Museum (~8.1 km), the Connecticut Science Center (~8.4 km), and the Connecticut State Capitol (~8.0 km). Closer options include Old Wethersfield (~4.3 km) and Dinosaur State Park (~6.3 km), with Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park farther out at ~18.9 km.

Best for

Maple Motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want straightforward, independent lodging with in-room kitchen facilities and free Wi-Fi. It can also work well for guests planning to explore the Hartford/Newington area’s museums and historic sites while using the Berlin Turnpike as a convenient base.

Travel tips

If you’re sightseeing, map out a museum loop in Hartford: the Wadsworth Atheneum, Mark Twain House, Connecticut Science Center, and Old State House are all roughly 8–9 km away. Old Wethersfield (~4.3 km) and Dinosaur State Park (~6.3 km) are nearby options for shorter outings, while Lake Compounce (~18.9 km) is a longer drive. Given mixed feedback on room freshness, consider confirming your room’s condition/preferences at check-in.

What guests say

Reviews commonly note practical in-room features such as generous space and a full-size refrigerator, and some guests report rooms that feel recently updated. Staff hospitality is a recurring positive, with mentions of a kind, helpful owner. Location is described as convenient for nearby dining and for getting around the Berlin Turnpike corridor. Negative feedback includes concerns about cleanliness/linen changes and cigarette odors in some rooms.

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