Village Motel
143 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413, Clinton, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.5 / 5
Overview
Village Motel is a 3-star motel in Clinton, Connecticut, located at 143 E Main St. Public guest feedback averages 3.5/5 from 47 reviews, reflecting a mixed-to-moderate overall reception.
Location
The motel sits in Clinton, a coastal Connecticut town with quick access to local beaches and shoreline attractions. Clinton Town Beach is about 905 m away, with Hammonasset Beach and Hammonasset Beach State Park roughly 4.1 km and 3.8 km away, respectively.
Nearby attractions
For nature and outdoors, Meigs Point Nature Center (about 3.75 km) and the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge – Salt Meadow Unit (about 3.7 km) are nearby. Regional day trips include Essex Steam Train & Riverboat (about 12.3 km), the Connecticut River Museum (about 13.7 km), Henry Whitfield State Museum (about 13.4 km), and the Florence Griswold Museum and Lyme Art Association (about 16.6–16.5 km). Gillette Castle and Gillette Castle State Park are about 17.7–17.8 km away.
Rooms & stay experience
Guest commentary highlights variability in room condition: some report clean, quiet rooms and fresh linens, while others describe problems such as uncomfortable or dirty beds and basic in-room supply/maintenance issues. Staff interactions are frequently described as friendly in the positive feedback.
Best for
Village Motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who prioritize being close to Clinton’s shoreline, including Clinton Town Beach (about a 10–15 minute walk) and Hammonasset Beach area parks within a short drive. It may also appeal to guests looking for a simple base for regional sightseeing (Essex, Lyme, and the Connecticut River area), while being comfortable with a stay that can be inconsistent based on guest reports.
Travel tips
If beach time is a priority, Clinton Town Beach is the closest option, while Hammonasset Beach and Hammonasset Beach State Park are a short drive away—plan for peak-season traffic and parking. For day trips, cluster nearby river and museum stops together (Connecticut River Museum, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, and Henry Whitfield State Museum are all within roughly 12–14 km). Because amenities are not documented and reviews mention occasional missing basics, consider confirming essential in-room items and shower function at check-in.
What guests say
Reviews point to a mixed experience. Positively, guests often mention friendly staff and a quiet stay, with some reporting clean rooms and fresh linens. Negatively, other guests report significant issues with bed cleanliness/comfort and room upkeep. A few comments also indicate gaps in basic provisions and occasional shower or in-room functionality problems.
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