• East Lyme hosts many cozy hotels.lyme image by Alan Pickersgill from Fotolia.com
  
  East Lyme, Connecticut is a perfect place to visit if you are looking for a relaxing and scenic getaway. Located halfway between New York and Boston, East Lyme is a village community boasting many shops, restaurants and camping sites. Accordingly, public parks and hiking trails are located minutes from the Connecticut coastline. Spend a day on the boardwalk overlooking Long Island Sound or take the kids on an outing to a local pumpkin patch. East Lyme hotels also offer comfort and amenities to make your trip one to remember.
  
  

The Niantic Inn

• The Niantic Inn is nestled in the village of Niantic within the community of East Lyme. According to Discover East Lyme, The Inn provides two dozen modern, studio-style rooms. Each room is supplied with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and coffee maker. Cable television units and individual temperature gauges are provided in each room. Additionally, studios are equipped with a work table for your convenience. In addition, efficiency rooms with kitchenettes are available, and restaurants, gift shopping and marina decks are all within walking distance. Low-season studio efficiency rooms begin at $89 per night and high-season rates begin at $129.
  
  The Niantic Inn
  
  345 Main St.
  
  Niantic, CT 06357
  
  860-739-5451
  
  thenianticinn.com
  
  

Sleep Inn & Suites

• Sleep Inn & Suites features 73 guestrooms with spacious showers, coffee makers and 25-inch cable TVs. A swimming pool and fitness center are available on-site, and a continental breakfast and newspaper are provided for guests free of charge every morning. Area beaches, Rocky Neck State Park and the New London Mall are 10 minutes away to meet the needs of your dining, shopping and outdoor fun. Local calls are free and, if you are on a schedule, wake-up call service is available every morning.
  
  Sleep Inn & Suites
  
  5 King Arthur Dr.
  
  Niantic, CT 06357
  
  860-739-1994
  
  sleepinn-niantic.com
  
  

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

• The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina offers a relaxing atmosphere for any traveler. This cozy bed-and-breakfast also provides complimentary snacks and refreshments during the day, and boating, fishing and swimming are local activities anyone can enjoy. All rooms offer views of the water, ironing boards, hair dryers and Wi-Fi internet access. Select rooms are furnished with a working fireplace and balconies. Guests visiting with the Inn at Harbor Mill receive free use of clean beach towels and equipment for kayaking. Summer rentals begin at $149 per night.
  
  Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
  
  60 Grand Street
  
  Niantic, CT 06357
  
  860-739-0331
  
  innharborhill.com