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The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Market Square

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54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)
54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
314 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Market Square
    1 min walk
  • Governor John Langdon House Museum
    2 min walk
  • Strawbery Banke Museum
    3 min walk
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (3)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (3)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (3)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (1)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Breakfast included
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Parking included
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4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (820)
The price is CA $224
per night
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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About the area

Portsmouth

Heart of Portsmouth.With a stay at this Downtown guesthouse, you'll be steps from Strawbery Banke Museum and Market Square. Prescott Park and Seacoast Repertory Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 3 min walk
  • Portsmouth Brewery - 4 min walk
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 5 min walk
  • The Music Hall - 5 min walk

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hearth Food Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Taphouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Sailmaker's House

3.5-star guest house near Market Square
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Sailmaker's House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Sailmaker's House was completed in December 2017.

This 3.5-star Portsmouth guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Sailmaker's House offers 10 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 54-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free offsite parking within 100 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Mountain biking
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 54-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For same day bookings made after 6 PM, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 51 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 51 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sailmaker's House Inn Portsmouth
Sailmaker's House Inn
Sailmaker's House Portsmouth
Sailmaker's House
The Sailmaker's House Guesthouse
The Sailmaker's House Portsmouth
The Sailmaker's House Guesthouse Portsmouth

The Sailmaker's House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 304 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ADIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable town, very cute and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and clean rooms. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! Great touches with the snack bar and coffee/water. Our room was so cute. And everything was walking distance. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene, Ossining

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet, small number of guests, easy walking distance to both dining reservations. Friendly staff. Will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could tell this property is someone’s labor of love. All details attended to, all needs were anticipated. Loved my stay here, wish it was longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay near downtown Portsmouth
I don’t want to give it a good review because I don’t want people to know about it, but it was just amazing. Great location (walking distance from downtown Portsmouth) in a historic district. Only drawback was that it was a little too warm at night (80 degree day in May) and the thermostat couldn’t go below 67. The room was divided into two separate areas and the cool couldn’t really make it to the bedroom portion. Nevertheless, amazing place and were definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very cozy and the lounge areas were well stocked with teas, coffees and snacks. Especially nice to have local tea from White Heron. Inn is very conveniently located. 5 min walk from Market Square and Prescott Park. Second floor in front has very steep stairs so be aware if you're mobility limited.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very clean. Lots of pillows! Beautiful old house with nice housekeepers. Close to everything so I did a lot of walking and let the car rest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and well-located inn. Very much self-serve, as there is no staff on site most of the time. But the hotel manager is very responsive via text. Room and bathroom were very modern and clean. The hotel is close to everything in downtown Portsmouth. I’d stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so cozy and comfortable! Snacks and coffee were available in the lobby 24/7. Walkable to the downtown area. We loved The Sailmaker and will stay here if we visit Portsmouth again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here and will come again for sure. The location was great for walking into town for shopping and dining but also was right next to Strawberry Banke Museum andPrescott Park which are also wonderful places just to walk. Portsmouth is a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a one-of-a-kind Pension style hotel. The room accommodations are excellent, especially given the 17th Century venue. Today's staffing challenges means no in-house staff, no all-guest amenities, and extensive use of Cell Phones for all transactions. Once you understand and accept that, the rest is easy. The property is within walking distance of a range of restaurants & night spots. There is nice boutique shopping within a few blocks. Other local attractions are within a few minutes by car. If your destination is Downtown Portsmouth, NH, this would be a fine choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024