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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Groton with free parking

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan

Explore the area

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580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340
  • Place, Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Griswold State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪3 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 within a 20-minute walk of Fort Griswold State Park and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. 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 15-minute drive of this Groton motel include Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Griswold State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 10 min drive - 11.7 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

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 9 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on 11 Jan 2026 start from AU$97.86, 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. 101 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 416 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is a recently rehabbed motel. The quality of the rehab is OK, the mattress and sheets good with a large frig and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room as advertised and as per pictures, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Older establishment but decent value for the cost. Was disappointed to see a dirty sink upon arrival but the rest of the room was sufficiently clean. Bed was fairly comfortable. Walls are thin and we could hear the neighbors tv. All in all it was decent for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean efficient property however very noisy above room. Thin floor. Heard every step.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hasan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quite clean and close to the highway. Everything seemed dated to 10-15 years old but it was clean and well maintained. I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
better than the $700 hotels in Canada
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mattresses had a plastic cover over them so would be incredibly loud whenever you moved and due to the plastic you would overheat. The hotel has incredibly loud people and we barely got any sleep. It felt as if someone was moving upstairs, constantly scraping furniture on the ground. Constant people walking by our door speaking loudly. I was going to ask for a new room that wasn’t directly under them but no front staff coverage. The walls are super thin. Would not recommend at all if you want to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience. I gave the hotel a heads up that I was traveling with a service dog at booking weeks prior, which they didn’t mention at check in and I was pleasantly surprised, thinking they were simply not going to give me a hard time. Quite the opposite. The front desk saw him later on and promptly came to my room and repeatedly called, trying to force me to check out. I had to contact Expedia for support. They were demanding documentation (“service dog ID”) which any legitimate handler knows is not required and illegal to request, but people passing their pets off as service dogs sure love to use these fake documents to bring their pets everywhere. This is a perfect example of how that behavior impacts actual service dog handlers. The hotel was directed to the Americans with Disabilities Act for education but refused
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keicha

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, very clean, large windows, half-kitchenette with large fridge, reliable WiFi, morning coffee, relatively quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I loved being out near the conservation area the beaches and golf! Kind of off the beaten path but right up my alley!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely a good low cost option. Very clean. Impressed with the full sized refrigerator. Did have plastic on the mattress’s which really was no big deal. Good location with plenty of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night, horrible. The bed was so uncomfortable I couldn’t even sleep. Pillows were horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivette

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Terrific

Great spot. Right in the middle of everything - food, stores, etc. would definitely come back here. Check in/out was super easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good deal. Newly renovated rooms. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drawers were broken rug was dirty and stained smelled in the hallways TV didn't really work among a few other things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025