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Whaler Inn and Suites

500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, US
2.3Fair
Hotel amenities
Parking
Free Breakfast

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About this property

Whaler Inn and Suites is a 2-star independent hotel located in New Bedford, MA. The property sits within a 5-minute drive of Wonder Bowl and Buttonwood Park Zoo, and is 2.1 miles from St. Anthony of Padua Church. The 50-room hotel occupies two floors and provides convenient access to the airport and nearby attractions.

Rooms feature air conditioning, LCD televisions with cable service, and private bathrooms equipped with showers and complimentary toiletries. Each room includes a fan and a phone with free local calls.

Whaler Inn and Suites offers complimentary self-serve breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. On-site dining is available at Ryan's Pub, and a bar/lounge serves beverages. A grocery and convenience store is located on the property. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and karaoke. The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet access, a television in common areas, a ballroom suitable for events, and meeting rooms. The property features a 24-hour front desk, free self-parking, wheelchair-accessible facilities, designated smoking areas, and a showcase for local artists.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are not permitted at the property.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at Whaler Inn and Suites in New Bedford, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Wonder Bowl and Buttonwood Park Zoo. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from St. Anthony of Padua Church and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Southcoast Health.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Wonder Bowl - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
St. Anthony of Padua Church - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Buttonwood Park Zoo - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
New Bedford Museum of Glass - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Southcoast Health - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Gallery X - 4.8 km / 3 mi
St. Luke's Hospital - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
New Bedford Fire Museum - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Capt. Joshua Slocum Monument - 6 km / 3.7 mi
John Cooke Memorial - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Acushnet 9/11 Memorial - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Steward Center for Weight Control - Hawthorn - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
ArtWorks! - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
New Bedford Art Museum - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 43.3 km / 26.9 mi
Plymouth, MA (PYM-Plymouth Municipal) - 47.3 km / 29.4 mi
North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 77.6 km / 48.2 mi
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 58.1 km / 36.1 mi

The preferred airport for Whaler Inn and Suites is New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include fans, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

You can enjoy a meal at Ryans Pub serving the guests of Whaler Inn and Suites, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and karaoke. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a ballroom.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • Tax ID - C0005132010
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 9:00 PM to 11:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).