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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Groton with free parking

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340
  • New London Ferry Dock
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mystic Seaport
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Groton

At Hilltop Express Inn you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Shennecossett Golf Course. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Groton motel include New London Ferry Dock and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.
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What's nearby

  • New London Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 14 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Motel in Groton with free parking
Hilltop Express Inn offers its guests a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
Hilltop Express Inn offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Groton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 0.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hilltop Express Inn?

Hilltop Express Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Express Inn?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$108.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hilltop Express Inn?

Yep, Hilltop Express Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hilltop Express Inn?

The closest beach to Hilltop Express Inn is Ocean Beach Park (5.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilltop Express Inn?

No, Hilltop Express Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilltop Express Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hilltop Express Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 396 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Reasonable rates. Clean. Only issue was the plastic covers on the mattress made it hot and noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good room for the price and for a quick overnight stay. I stayed here with my family and all was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

julianna

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was nice, clean rooms, clean bathroom. The gentleman at the desk was very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Devika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very simple and minimalistic! Clean! One of our three rooms smelt like cigarettes but customer services was very accommodating and problem solved quickly without complaint.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the plastic covers in the bed. Felt like I was in a hospital bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean property in this price range. Very convenient if you are around Mystic. Host were very exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Job

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded expectations for the price

Great deal for a Saturday night. GF and I went to a show at Foxwoods and stayed here. The room was very clean and the window view was very pleasant while laying in bed. Microwave and fridge were awesome. My only complaint is that the bed was not that comfortable but we would stay here again given the affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

edrick

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sammy

Travelled with family

Excellent Stay

Good experience. Actually better than I expected. Clean, comfortable, and neat. The fridge was a slim 5 foot one with a freezer and a decent size microwave. Those 2 things are a bonus and both in immaculate condition. The sheets were clean and the bed was made up nice. Bathroom was also clean. I would definitely recommend. The only thing I didn’t like about the room was that the ‘bathroom sink’ is placed outside of the bathroom close to the microwave and counter which was weird to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We talked to the front desk about our heating unit being a little noisy and they REPLACED THE ENTIRE THING in 20 mins. Wonderful service and very nice. The place was very clean with updates, especially for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Very nice management
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From 1 am until 3:45 am it sounded like the people upstairs were running a marathon in Work boots. I called the front desk at least three times, and they did nothing. On the third time they offered to let me check out and get my money back. It was 3:46 AM in the morning. Where was I going at 3:46 AM in the morning? Their solution was to ask me to leave, not the people upstairs that we’re making all the noise. So I started screaming at the top of my lungs for them to shut the —— up, and finally got quite enough for me to fall asleep. They woke me up at 7:30 with their loud marathon. We will never come back to this place again. Their service is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for one night, but was pleasantly surprised at the spacious room, (I stayed in the king room) and for an affordable option, o sleep well and has everything you would need, including a full size fridge. It had a nice tv also. The reviews didn’t steer me wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very nice, they let me know after 11pm there was no staff on duty and that the keys would unlock the front door after 11pm. The room was clean, modern, and comfortable. It had a FULL size fridge, microwave, and modern Quartz sink counters. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, safe place to stay. The price was very reasonable under $90 WITH taxes included. Affordable and Clean will have our family coming back next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is fine. Stayed here before. It’s Friday night and one of the patrons is noisy, but it’s Friday night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025