CAPTAIN GRANT'S, Poquetanuck

Captain Grant'S - A Colonial-era Bed & Breakfast with Antique Rooms, Gas Fireplaces, and Paranormal Encounters

Located in the historic village of Poquetanuck, this colonial-era home built in 1754 features seven uniquely decorated bedrooms with premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces. Five rooms at Captain Grant'S include either gas or wood-burning fireplaces, while all accommodations offer full private baths, cable TV, WiFi, and a carafe of Crème Sherry. Guests enjoy a full country breakfast served family-style, with options including Ted's Bacon Breakfast, Carol's French Toast, or The Southern Breakfast featuring homemade corned beef hash. The Poquetanuck hotel provides common areas including a cozy antique sitting room, game room with pool table, and dining room with complimentary beverages. Outdoor amenities include a three-tiered deck for summer breakfasts and a four-acre lawn with fire pit. Located just 2 miles from Mohegan Sun Casino and 8 miles from Mystic Aquarium and Seaport Museum, the property offers easy access to Preston Ridge Vineyard and the Naval Submarine Base New London in nearby Groton.

Pros

The inn is reportedly haunted, with documented paranormal activity featured in the owner's book "The Ghosts of Captain Grant's Inn"

Special events are available including Mystery Weekends, Ghost Adventures, and personalized spirit communication lessons

Holly room features a jetted tub in addition to its wood-burning fireplace

The property hosts weddings and Hand Fastings ceremonies throughout the year

Guests receive a free dessert at nearby restaurants Bella Fiore and Captain Daniel Packer Inne when presenting a Captain Grant's business card

Cons

Guests seeking a standard hotel experience may find the paranormal reputation unsettling

Reservations for special events like Ghost Adventures require booking at least 1-2 months in advance