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By The Sea Inn and Spa

107 Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
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By The Sea Inn and Spa
Ranked #2 of 4 Branford B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Bronx, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

The inn and spa in this little town is great for a very low key weekend. The inn itself is a little dated and the accomodations are similar to staying over at a family members house (nice and clean but nothing special) We stayed in the largest room ( I believe the Anne?). We brought our own wine and enjoyed... More

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Connecticut
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

I go here just about every 4-6 weeks for a massage and facial. The place is definitely outdated but the technicians and line of products are excellent. The services are reasonably priced and the staff is always friendly. I don't think I would recommend staying here overnight but for spa services I do love it. It located about 5-10 minute... More

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Middlebury, Connecticut
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011
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My husabnd and I were excited to score a Groupon to stay at this Inn. While I cannot speak for the spa experience, I can tell you that the Inn was certainly overpriced for the experience. The view was not at all what I expected. You could see an abandoned, rusty warehouse from our window! The room decor was extremely... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011

IT'S A NICE PLACE TO STAY... relaxing, clean, the breakfast could be better but it is very nice.. its not actually on the beach like i thought. Id stay again though. Massages are great!

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Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011
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The inn is charming! The room we stayed in was small but comfortable and more importantly clean. There was a white noise machine in the room we stayed in which made outside noise not existent (should be mandatory in hotel rooms everywhere!). The temperature in the room was quite hot at night and the windows were unable to be opened... More

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Santa Cruz, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2011

I don’t normally write reviews of places I’ve stayed, but I had to just write a note to say what a fantastic time we had at By the Sea. The staff was very friendly and helpful and also gave us a great dinner recommendation. We had a couples massage in the afternoon that was incredible and we both enjoyed immensely.... More

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Long Island (NY)
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2010

My husband and I stayed overnight for our anniversary. I had a wonderful, wonderful time but the inn itself isn't what made the experience great, it just contributed to it. I've stayed elsewhere, where it is the hotel that really has that wow factor. This isn't it. We arrived late due to my husband's work schedule. When I called to... More

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new haven, ct
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010

I live only a few miles from By the Sea but enjoyed my stay there - overnight at the inn plus spa the next morning. The room was clean, the inn lovely (I had it to myself and watched t.v. in the "den" while snacking on bowls of treats), the spa services delightful. Only slight drawback was that breakfast was... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2010

This was a the second year in a row that we had taken advantage of "By the Sea Inn & Spa's" "Mid-week Getaway". As Innkeepers ourselves we require rejuvenation every so often. "By the Sea Inn and Spa" is just the ticket. We arrived mid-afternoon, checked into the Inn and then each had a massage. The Inn and Spa is... More

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Los Angeles
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2010

Went in for a massage. Very nice atmosphere and staff. Definitely recommend it!

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