Temporary Housing

Where to stay when trying to find a permanent place to live is always a major question for anyone facing a PCS.

**Important Check-in information**before arranging any temporary lodging, please check into NGIS.  Service Members, regardless of marital status, must ensure they receive either an endorsement of their orders or a Certificate of Non-Availability (CNA) from NGIS.  The endorsement or CNA, along with lodging receipts, must be submitted to Personnel Support Detachment for reimbursement of temporary lodging expenses (TLE) on your travel claim.  Failure to provide these documents may hinder your entitlement to reimbursement.

Navy Gateway Inns and Suites

Welcome to Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) on Naval Submarine Base (NSB) New London.  Our facility is located on the east side of the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut.  Easily accessible from Interstate 95, we are within an hour’s drive from two major airports. Each private room has its own bath and kitchen facility. Cable TV/DVD, phone clock radio, iron/ironing board, coffee maker, micro fridge and hair dryer are the norm at this installation. For more information, call 860-694-3416 or fax 860-694-3556. (No mask requirement; however, the NGIS follows the Guide line and protocols set by Sub Base New London).  We are committed to bringing you world class customer service and will provide you with clean, comfortable, secure accommodations.  Our entire staff is thoroughly trained in hotel operations and looks forward to the opportunity of serving you.  We sincerely hope that you enjoy your stay with us and will choose NGIS whenever your official travel plans require overnight stays.

Address: O’Kane Hall, Building 429 Groton, CT. 06349-5000 Front Desk or Reservations: Local - (860) 694-3416 / (860) 910-0329 [Fax - (860) 694-3556]

• A valid credit card is required to process all reservations.
• Note:  American Disability Act (ADA) accommodations - No
• 4 New Rooms to Accommodate Pets  

Room Rates: Transient Suites - $111.00 Single Room - $107.00

Check-In Time – 3PM Check Out time – 11 a.m.

• Amenities: Keurig coffee pot, iron and ironing board, safe, microwave, refrigerator, telephone, flat screen TV, cable, high speed internet.
• Walking Distance to: Bowling center, theater, Navy Exchange, commissary, bank, golf course, fast food, fitness center, gymnasium and Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities.
• Short Drive to: Many beaches in Rhode Island and Connecticut and shopping malls.
• Attractions:  Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Casino, Waterford Speed bowl and state parks - all within a 30 minute drive.
• Driving Directions: From Providence airport, take I-95 South to Exit 86, turn right onto Route 12, turn left on Crystal Lake Road, and follow signs to main gate.

Directions from Main Gate: Enter the Base through the main gate.  Proceed on Grayling Avenue and make a right onto Tang Avenue.  Follow Tang past Navy Exchange gas station.  Follow Tang to Tautog Avenue.  Make the first right on Tautog into parking lot at O'Kane Hall Bldg. 429.  O'Kane Hall is also the home of the NSB New London branch of NFCU, and the Officer's club "The Dive" and Chief's Club "The Fouled Anchor."

Important Check-in information**  Before arranging any temporary lodging, please check into NGIS.

Navy Lodge New London: The Navy Lodge is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Each unit can support a family of five and arrangements for two units, side-by-side may be made. Each unit is equipped with a kitchenette, which includes a two-burner stove and all kitchen essentials. First priority is for Navy and Marine Corps personnel with families arriving or departing on PCS orders. If traveling with a pet, try to make reservations for lodging as early as possible. Pets are allowed at the Navy Lodge, but there are only a few rooms that are reserved for pets. Some of the hotels and motels do not accept pets. This "pets welcome" website will help you locate accommodations that accept pets. Call 860-446-3119 or fax 860-449-9093 for more information.

• Address: Naval Submarine Base 2 Proteus Avenue, Groton, CT 06340-5000
• Front Desk or Reservations: 1-800-628-9466 Phone: 860-446-3119 https://www.navy-lodge.com/New-London
• Room Rates Single Room $102.00 Junior Suite $128.00 Family Suite $148.00  (Pets are $25/a night up to ten nights)
• NOTE: if your stay is longer than ten days, and once the maxium of $250.00 is met, you will no longer be charged a "Pet Fee."  

The Groton Chalet is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The Chalet is a standard business class hotel with TV and small refrigerators. Some rooms are equipped with in-room coffee makers. Call 860-445-6699 for more information. If traveling on government orders, you must check in at the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites for berthing. (no mask requirement; however, the Chalet follows the Guide line and protocols set by Sub Base New London).

You are entitled to Military Family Housing if you are active-duty and have authorized dependents residing with you. All units are assigned to comply with the bedroom criteria published in housing instructions; however, there may be a waiting list for family housing, depending on family composition. The wait times vary, so call the Housing Welcome Center for updated information.

Enlisted and officer personnel may check with Central Billeting, and officers may contact the Billeting Office. Call the bachelor housing front desk at 860-694-4316 or DSN 312-694-3416.

• Navy Gateway Inns and Suites: Each private room has its own bath, flat-screen TV with cable, phone, clock radio, iron and ironing board, Keurig coffee maker, micro fridge and hair dryer are norm at this installation. Call 860-694-3416 or DSN 312-694-3416, or you can fax to 860-694-3556 or DSN 312-694-3556. 
• Navy Lodge: The lodge is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Each unit can support a family of five and arrangements for two units, side-by-side may be made. Each unit is equipped with a kitchenette, which includes a two-burner stove and all kitchen essentials. First priority is for Navy and Marine Corps personnel with families arriving or departing on PCS orders. The Navy Lodge will allow up to two pets in cages not to exceed 50 pounds each. Call 860-446-3119 or Fax 860-449-9093 for reservations and information.
• Groton Chalet: This facility is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The Chalet is a standard business class hotel with TV and small refrigerators. All rooms are equipped with in-room coffee makers. Call 860-445-6699 or DSN 312-694-6699 for reservations and information. If traveling on government orders, you must check in at the bachelor housing front desk for berthing. For more information, call 860-694-3416 or DSN 312-694-3416.

Navy Getaways provides exciting recreational “Getaway” experiences for Active Duty, Retirees, NAF or DoD civilians and sponsored guests. Take advantage of great benefits including MWR food and beverage facilities, fitness centers and bowling. The ITT office may also have the discount tickets you’re looking for!

Navy Getaways are the ideal places to play, rest, relax, and recharge. From hiking, swimming, or simply unwinding, Navy Getaways caters to you and your family.

• Vacation rentals, cabins, townhomes, condos, bunkhouses and resort-style vacation rentals – a variety of styles to fit your needs! From rustic and simple, to sophisticated comfort.
• RV Sites & Tent Sites Sites feature BBQ areas, laundry, bathhouses, kid's play areas, game rooms, community centers, and some even have a pool!

Navy Getaways - RV Parks, Campgrounds & Vacation Rentals ... Navy Community Recreation provides information and discount ticket service for tours, shows, concerts and sporting events on-base, as well as in the local community. Located in: Naval Submarine Base New London, Address: Naval Submarine Base New London, 429 Tautog Ave Bldg. 429, Groton, CT 06349; Phone: (860) 910-0329  LINK: www.ngis.dodlodging.net 

The Sandbox Campground – (Sites 1, 2, and 3)                                         from $60-$150 / night per guest (5mi)

Our campground is part of our 12+ acre property, which is home to The Sandbox Indoor Beach Sports and Events Center. The property has very primitive camping areas out back, though we are currently developing them for better access and usability. Throwing a tent up in the grass out back near the woods is super simple, and RV or car camping within our parking lot is available now!

Hiking and mountain biking trails are accessible directly from our property. A combination of state-owned and privately owned adjoining properties offer 1,000s of acres for you to explore and enjoy on foot or on your mountain bike. We’re only a few minutes off of I-95. You'll be close to local beaches, downtown Mystic, a bunch of wineries or whatever floats your boat. located in southeastern Connecticut. It's a really accessible. 

• • RV details Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed Vehicles under 40 feet allowed
  • Campfires allowed- Fire-pit. Campers are welcome to grab sticks and wood from the woods around the camp. Rock fire pits are provided at each of the camps. Fires are allowed only within the rock fire pits. Split, seasoned, dry firewood is available on request for $10 per bundle
  • Toilet available(Portable). A portable toilet is available at the entrance to the camping area in back of the main building
  • Pets allowed. Pets are welcome as long as they are under control and not bothering any of the other campers, or damaging property. Leashes are optional, but be cool to others around you
  • Pull-in site Surface type: Loose Gravel Surface levelness: Flat Ask about slide-outs
  • Potable water available; a hose and spigot (city water) are available in the front entry building

Getting to Campgrounds; on arrival: Meet with Host Check in: After 2:00 PM Check out: Before 12:00 PM

Minimum nights: 1 night Accepts bookings: 12 months out101367

Glamping at the Sandbox! 100% Canvas tent · Sleeps 2                         from $150 / night per guest (5mi)

We provide a 10ft x 12ft canvas wall tent on a wood-floored platform with a REAL bed with fresh linens provided

• LED lighting
• 2 Adirondack chairs
• 1 Solo Stove fire pit, with wood
• access to our indoor toilets and showers

Just bring your clothes, toiletries, some blankets for cool nights and a sense of adventure!

The tent overlooks the wetland forest behind The Sandbox Indoor Beach Sports and Events Facility.

Hiking and biking trails are just steps away from your front door.

The shoreline and downtown Mystic are less than a 10 minute drive.  And you can park right next to your tent!<

Campers, Fires are allowed only within the rock fire pits. >

Firewood is available on request for $10 per bundle

Toilet available Flush toilet, portable toilet. A portable toilet is available at the entrance to the camping area in back of the main building

Potable water available Spigot, hose. (City water) is available at the front entry building

Check in: After 1:00 PM-Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host Minimum nights: 1 night Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Wheelchair accessible

Activities Biking Hiking Horseback riding Climbing Wildlife watching

Natural features Forest River, stream, or creek Wetlands.

Additional RV and Tent Sites                                                                        Location                      Prices                Miles from New London  

1. Root and Anchor Farm                       1 site RVs, Tent                     Ledyard, and CT      $60/night                        (8 mi)
2. Glamping on Meadow Ridge Farm   4 sites Lodging,                     Litchfield, CT           $125/night                      (87 mi)
3. Fernwood (Alan F Land)                   2 sites RV, Tents,                   Brooklyn, CT,           $55/night                        (35 mi)
4. Vernal Heights                                   6 sites Tents,                          Colebrook, CT          $55/night                        (87 mi)
5. Mickelberry Forest Gardens,            2 sites RV, Tents,                    Newtown, CT.           $60/night                        (81mi)
6. Humble Farm w/simplicity               5 sites Lodging, Tents,          Higganum, CT.          $49/night                         (34 mi)
7. Blueberry Orchard by the pond        1 site RVs, Tent                     Chester, MA              $47.20/night                    (78 mi)
8. Fox Farm Campground                    7 sites Lodging, RV, Tents     Brattleboro, VT         $65, $150/night               (79 mi)
9. Boulder Point Camp                       23 sites Lodging, RV, Tents     PineBush, NY           $69, $175, $495/night     (117 mi)

LINK: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/camping/camping-areas---ct-state-parks-and-forests