MADISON, Conn. — Madison Beach Hotel, overlooking Long Island Sound, has been ranked fourth in USA Today’s 2025 10 Best Waterfront Hotels list, following readers and travel experts’ votes.
“Madison Beach Hotel in Connecticut has been ranked number four on USA Today’s 10 Best list of waterfront hotels and resorts in the U.S.” CT Insider
What Earned the Recognition
This boutique lakeside gem stands out for its upscale amenities, historic charm, and acclaimed on-site restaurant, The Wharf, celebrated for New England farm-to-table fare. Guests also praise its live summer concerts, elegant suites with private balconies, and soothing ocean views.
A Storied Location
Operating since 2012 in the footprint of a historic early-1800s inn, the hotel blends modern hospitality with heritage. Previous accolades from outlets like Travel + Leisure and Yankee Magazine affirm its longstanding regional appeal.