The Inn of Dayville
771 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241, Dayville, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.8 / 5
Overview
The Inn of Dayville is a straightforward 2-star motel in a leafy area just off Interstate 395 in Dayville, Connecticut. It has a public rating of 2.8 based on 108 reviews, suggesting mixed guest experiences overall. The property operates with a 24/7 reception desk and offers on-site parking.
Rooms
Rooms are described as down-to-earth, with brightly colored accent walls, and are accessed via exterior corridors. In-room basics include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and en suite bathrooms. Complimentary Wi-Fi is noted for some rooms (availability may vary by room).
On-site Services
Parking is available on site, and the front desk is open 24 hours for late arrivals and assistance. Other amenities are not documented in the available sources.
Location & Nearby Outdoors
The motel is about 6 miles from hiking trails at Old Furnace State Park (approx. 5.6 km away). Nearby outdoor options include Quinebaug Lake State Park (approx. 6.7 km), Ross Pond State Park (approx. 6.9 km), Mashamoquet Brook State Park (approx. 9.4 km), and West Thompson Lake (approx. 13.2 km). For local attractions and day trips, guests are also within reach of Sharpe Hill Vineyard (approx. 11.9 km) and Taylor Brooke Winery (approx. 16.4 km).
Best for
This motel is best suited to budget-minded road trippers who want quick access to I‑395 and a simple overnight base near northeastern Connecticut parks. It can also work for travelers prioritizing essentials like 24/7 reception, parking, and in-room A/C and TV, with Wi‑Fi available in some rooms.
Travel tips
Because Wi‑Fi is only noted for some rooms, confirm connectivity at check-in if you need it for work or navigation. If you’re using the motel as a base for hiking and lake time, Old Furnace State Park and Quinebaug Lake State Park are both short drives away. The exterior-corridor layout is typical of roadside motels, so plan accordingly for carrying luggage to your door.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights very friendly, accommodating staff and instances of responsiveness to issues at the front desk. Cleanliness is a recurring positive theme in some stays, with guests noting notably clean rooms. Room size is sometimes described as small, suggesting compact accommodations. However, reviews also include a serious negative claim related to bed bugs, contributing to the property’s mixed overall rating.
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