Gelston House

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8 Main St
East Haddam, CT 06423
Gelston House 1853 Inn is an excellent choice for travelers visiting East Haddam, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. For those interested in checking out Ray of Light Farm (1.9 mi) while visiting East Haddam, Gelston House 1853 Inn is a short distance away. Rooms at Gelston House 1853 Inn provide air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free internet access. You can also enjoy a lounge while staying at Gelston House 1853 Inn. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Gelston House 1853 Inn. While you’re here, be sure to check out Town Tavern, one of the pubs that can be found in East Haddam, which is a short distance from Gelston House 1853 Inn. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Goodspeed Opera House (0.0 mi), East Haddam Swing Bridge (0.1 mi), or Nathan Hale Schoolhouse (0.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in East Haddam!

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Tema L.
10/27/2025

Food: glorified cafeteria Service: could care less Ambiance: the restaurant is on a gorgeous river. You would think that the windows would be sparkling clean. Sadly, they are streaky and cloudy....

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Billy P.
1/20/2026

We ordered the mussels and they were ok, nothing special. Tasted like the frozen kind you get from the grocery store. We followed that with the lobster ravioli which was so nasty I couldn't eat...

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Donna L.
9/20/2025

The Gelston House is a gem; was warmly greeted by Abagail. She is a perfect choice as a matre'd -- her kindness and interest in each guest radiates. My server was Emma; and I will be sure to...

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Barbara B.
12/17/2025

The restaurant is beautifully decorated for the holidays! We ordered the short ribs which came with mashed potatoes and garlicky green beans. The portion was generous although my friend thought...

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Carol C.
5/12/2025

Beautiful setting on the river adjacent to the Goodspeed Opera House. We enjoyed a glass of wine on the patio while waiting for our dinner reservations. It was so pleasant that we asked if we...

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