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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near United States Coast Guard Academy in Groton

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A long, narrow hallway with patterned carpet, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.
A two-story building with a sign for Hilton Express Inn.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.
A black towel rack with three rolled towels and two hanging towels against a textured wall.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a marble wall.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340
  • Place, Fort Griswold State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Groton

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Groton motel, you'll find Fort Griswold State Park and Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. Shennecossett Golf Course and Bluff Point State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Griswold State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Olde Mistick Village - 10 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Motel near United States Coast Guard Academy in Groton
Hilltop Express Inn offers its guests a television in a 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 television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilltop Express Inn to the airport?

Hilltop Express Inn is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) away from the New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on Aug 3, 2026 start from $103, 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.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilltop Express Inn.

How close is Hilltop Express Inn to the beach?

This motel is 9.2 mi (14-min drive) from Ocean Beach Park and 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Eastern Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilltop Express Inn offer free breakfast?

Hilltop Express Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hilltop Express Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Mohegan Sun Casino (19-min drive) and Foxwoods Resort Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Express Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Hilltop Express Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have a pool?

Hilltop Express Inn does not have a pool.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Hilltop Express Inn to downtown Groton?

Hilltop Express Inn is 0.9 mi away from Groton.

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 455 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, perfect for contractor( shipyard), very chill staff, would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean quite and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room, full size fridge, slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great management and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siera

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

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a luxury hotel but if you want a clean room and a good bed, the Hilltop express is a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Could not stay there due to age requirements
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, it's a very good option
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean safe and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird smell when you enter room but we put air fresheners and everything was perfect 👌 Room has alot of space Good size refrigerator A/C and Heater works Good People in front desk are nice and work with you Very good place for what you pay
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and perfect for the money and just a one night stop!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet clean and nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alisha

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room as advertised and as per pictures, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dilenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay here one night. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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