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A two-story house with a front porch, a stone wall, and a well-maintained garden.

A pathway leading to a house with a stone wall, a white bench, and a gate.

A staircase with a railing decorated with lights, a table with a lamp, and a chair.

A room with a fireplace, a dining table, and a white sofa.

1. Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast

1.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Michael

5.714.280 ₫

6.382.851 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A hotel with a red awning, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a granite countertop, a towel rack with towels, and a mirror.

A corner building with a green awning, a visible fire hydrant, and a street intersection with traffic lights.

2. New Bedford Harbor Hotel

0.3 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Nenito

3.096.101 ₫

3.458.179 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A marina with boats, a white tented area, and a bridge in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A marina with numerous boats docked at wooden piers.

3. Seaport Resort & Marina

1.5 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Nancy

3.376.360 ₫

4.061.524 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a yellow chair, a gray sofa with a red pillow, and a large mirror above the sink.

A reception desk with three computer monitors, a keyboard, and two blue office chairs.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a seating area with a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Bedford/Fairhaven

3.4 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

james

2.359.478 ₫

2.635.536 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, two grills, and outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round wooden table, and a small wooden stool. There is a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances visible through an open doorway.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

A modern interior with seating arrangements, large windows, and a decorative partition.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Westport

16.5 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Scott

4.172.723 ₫

4.660.932 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a fireplace, and a dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with a checkered floor, poolside chairs, and a 'No Diving' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, recessed lighting, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth

5.6 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Tracey

3.950.645 ₫

4.412.870 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pub interior with a sign for Ryan's Pub, a pick-up area, and a bar visible through the open door.

A hotel room with two beds, a window, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a sofa, a table, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by black lounge chairs and tables.

7. Whaler Inn and Suites

3.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Edward and Maria

3.015.581 ₫

3.368.404 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, blue upholstered chairs, and a central island with a counter.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, recessed lighting, and a blue bench.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Best Western Dartmouth-New Bedford

8.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Sandra

2.737.660 ₫

3.057.967 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A marina with several boats docked, including a green vessel named ILHA BRAVA.

A reception area with a clock, a desk with a phone, a map rack, and potted plants.

A two-story motel with a green and beige exterior, multiple windows, and a covered front porch.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone, and a chair.

9. Dartmouth Motor Inn

7.5 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Abdalatif

2.831.166 ₫

3.162.335 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red bathtub, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A motel sign with the name "Motel" and "MOTEL" written on it.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and towel rack.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a bedside table with a remote control, a small bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

10. Capri Motel

8.7 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Christopher

3.506.490 ₫

3.916.749 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, patterned seating, and a flat-screen TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two round tables, and patterned chairs.

11. Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport

16.4 km from New Bedford Whaling Museum

Michael

3.386.490 ₫

3.782.709 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to New Bedford Whaling Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
New Bedford Harbor Hotel	8.2 Very good 1,010 reviews	View
Seaport Resort & Marina	7.0 Good 1,009 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton New Bedford/Fairhaven	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Westport	9.0 Wonderful 367 reviews	View

Top New Bedford Whaling Museum Hotel Reviews

Iris Hotel Cape Cod

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great, included breakfast was very good, and parking and location were excellent. The halls were being repainted and the hall rugs were being replaced, so the facilty was in the midst of a needed refresher. We still would highly recommend this hotel."

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bueno!"

Inn on the Square

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property in a fantastic location. Short walk to the best of Falmouth shopping and dining. Would stay here again next time we visit the Cape. Very helpful staff and management,"

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

8/10 Good

"The bed was"

Hampton Inn Cape Cod Canal

8/10 Good

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Falmouth Inn

8/10 Good

"We just needed a place to stay for the night. It was quiet and the room was decent. The ceiling was peeling so I’d say it needs some upkeep. Other than that everything was great and check in/out was fast and easy."

Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice , clean room ,quiet, close to shopping good breakfast"

Sea Crest Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

Whaler Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Muy amables y serviciales los empleados , la habitación bien y limpia , la pisco tienen que Dar mejor mantenimiento el agua no se ve tan limpia y el desayuno incluido no me gustó mucho no tenía huevo ni pan ,"

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Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near New Bedford Whaling Museum.

What can I see and do near New Bedford Whaling Museum?

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum and New Bedford Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Zeiterion Theatre, Fort Phoenix State Reservation and Fort Taber. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Buttonwood Park Zoo, Wonder Bowl and Dartmouth Cultural Center.

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Our top choices for New Bedford Whaling Museum hotels

1. Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast

2. New Bedford Harbor Hotel

3. Seaport Resort & Marina

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Bedford/Fairhaven

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Westport

6. Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth

7. Whaler Inn and Suites

8. Best Western Dartmouth-New Bedford

9. Dartmouth Motor Inn

10. Capri Motel

11. Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport

Compare popular hotels close to New Bedford Whaling Museum

Top New Bedford Whaling Museum Hotel Reviews

Iris Hotel Cape Cod

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

Inn on the Square

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Hampton Inn Cape Cod Canal

Falmouth Inn

Admiralty Inn & Suites - a Red Collection Hotel

Sea Crest Beach Resort

Whaler Inn and Suites

Other attractions near New Bedford Whaling Museum

New Bedford Art Museum

Seamen's Bethel

New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park

ArtWorks!

Judith Klein Art Gallery

Zeiterion Theatre

Gallery X

Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum

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