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American Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Branford with free parking

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk
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At American Inn, the sound of waves sets the tone for a relaxing stay by the sea. Connect with in-room WiFi, park your vehicle with ease and enjoy a vending machine nearby. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
565 East Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405

What's nearby

  • Bill Miller’s Castle - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Connecticut Sportsplex - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Yale University - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 14 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Guilford Station - 8 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fiore - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

American Inn

Motel by the sea
American Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at American Inn boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is American Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at American Inn?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at American Inn on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $120.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at American Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at American Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is American Inn located?

Situated by the sea, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center and Rose Vineyards. Bill Miller’s Castle and Stony Creek Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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American Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 459 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Easy access to highways and local restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slavjan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place to sleep over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable, safe, and friendly staff. Greatly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Exactly what we needed for our trip. Staff was very pleasant and courteous. Very quiet area. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and quiet stay. Property on the older side but well maintained. In-room coffee maker would have been a nice amenity. Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carillon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

No sheer curtains facing parking lot. Could not open curtain for light without feeling exposed. No table by the chair. No breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa and Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If effort was put into updates and upkeep it could be a decent little motel. In the current condition we would not stay again.It served the purpose for a one night stay. The room was dingy and needed a coat or two of paint. The bathroom was in disrepair with missing tiles and a hole in the tub surround. Just not a fresh or cared for vibe. Dingy. The gentleman that checked us in was very nice and sheets were clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were on our honeymoon! We stopped here for the price and great reviews. We agree with the positive reviews of cleanliness and service these people provide. We were greeted with friendly staff, and got into our room quickly. The place brought us back to nostalgic vacations where motor lodge comes to mind. The room was clean and fresh. Bathroom was cozy with sink just outside the bathroom. Big TV and cool AC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay here because it is on the cheaper side, yet the rooms and bathrooms are clean. The beds are comfy enough, we bring our own pillows though. The staff is friendly and helpful when or if you have an issue. If you’re on a budget, yet need a night out, this hotel is perfect for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness
unique. TV. Was awful no apps on the t. V no Wi-Fi on TV.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and convenient

Nice clean room and convenient location. Friendly family run motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean environment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanhuai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay with affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very good value for price

great view to the ocean , clean room and kind staf
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice family owned property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great Rest Stop

Very nice place. Like to stop here when traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

I will stay here again.

Very nice, quiet place with staff always available. Very well-run place. I will stay here again on my next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old fashioned motor court, not a modern fancy hotel. I like these nostalgic motels, but it might or might not be your cup of tea. The manager was sweet and helpful, eager to make sure everything was to my liking. The room was a bit dated, but neat as a pin and absolutely no unpleasant smells - not just nonsmoking, but no cleaning chemical smells either. The fridge/freezer was clean and cold, the microwave also clean. Plenty of pillows on a comfortable bed. There were windows front and back and a desk where I could work while in the room. The room would benefit from machine for tea and coffee. They only had coffee in the small front office. I bought a mug and some tea bags at the nearby Stop & Shop and microwaved water for tea which worked OK. Again a caveat; it did not bother me, but over the back fence was a trailer home neighborhood but they were well kept up with flowers in the yards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff and a nice quiet hotel that is comfortable , reasonably priced and always clean. We have stayed here twice and will definitely cone back if in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's was great for an overnight stay. If you need a place to stay this is it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023