Tidewater Inn
949 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, Madison, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Tidewater Inn is a 3-star, sophisticated bed-and-breakfast in Madison, Connecticut, set amid an English garden. It’s positioned along Boston Post Road and is known for a classic, intimate, inn-style stay rather than a large hotel experience.
Rooms & Style
Rooms feature antique furnishings and include TVs with cable plus free WiFi. Many rooms have canopy or four-poster beds, while select rooms add extras such as coffeemakers, minifridges, tidal marsh views, wood-burning fireplaces, or Jacuzzi tubs.
Food & Hospitality
A complimentary breakfast is served, along with pre-dinner refreshments. Common areas include an elegant communal living room with fireside seating, emphasizing a social, hosted B&B atmosphere.
Location & Nearby Things To Do
The inn is about 3 miles from Hammonasset Beach and close to local history stops such as The Allis Bushnell House (Madison Historical Society) (about 0.5 km away) and the Madison Center for Culture & History at Lee's Academy (about 1.3 km away). Outdoor options in the area include Hammonasset Beach State Park (about 2.6 km), Meigs Point Nature Center (about 4.4 km), and the New England National Scenic Trail (about 7.1 km). For day trips, guests can reach Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery (about 9.2 km), Chatfield Hollow State Park (about 9.7 km), Essex Steam Train & Riverboat (about 17.1 km), and the Connecticut River Museum (about 18.7 km).
Best for
This inn is best for couples and leisure travelers who prefer a classic B&B with an intimate setting, antiques-filled rooms, and hosted touches like complimentary breakfast and pre-dinner refreshments. It also suits travelers planning beach and nature time, with Hammonasset Beach and Hammonasset Beach State Park only a few kilometers away and additional trails, parks, and nature centers nearby.
Travel tips
If beach time is central to your trip, plan around Hammonasset Beach and Hammonasset Beach State Park (roughly 2.6–3.0 km away) and consider pairing it with a stop at Meigs Point Nature Center (about 4.4 km). History-focused visitors can walk or take a very short drive to The Allis Bushnell House (about 0.5 km) and the Madison Center for Culture & History at Lee's Academy (about 1.3 km). For longer outings, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is about 17.1 km away and makes a practical half-day excursion.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights consistently warm, attentive service, with staff described as notably helpful and welcoming. Reviews also emphasize comfort and an enjoyable overall stay. Breakfast stands out as a recurring positive point, and guests mention small hospitality touches that add to the experience. No specific negative themes are present in the provided excerpts.
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