3.5 Star Hotel

The Sailmaker's House

314 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States View Map

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The Sailmaker's House

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Historic Setting The Sailmaker's House in Portsmouth offers a unique inn experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a tranquil inner courtyard. Modern Amenities The inn features free WiFi, a lounge, outdoor seating, and a games room. Additional facilities include a terrace, balcony, and picnic area. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or city views. Each room includes a TV, work desk, and free toiletries. Prime Location Located 4.3 mi from Portsmouth International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as the African Burying Ground (4-minute walk) and John Paul Jones House (1640 feet). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent sightseeing opportunities.

188 Reviews

9.1Exceptional

What Guests Say

  • “Comfortable bed, walking distance to market, offered snacks, coffee, & tea bar in entrance area. Very cozy.”
  • “Quaint mix of modern and historic. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent location for exploring Portsmouth.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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King Room

183 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
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  • Body soap
Deluxe King Suite1/4

Deluxe King Suite

420 sqft • 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Standard Queen Room1/4

Standard Queen Room

173 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
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Deluxe Queen Room1/4

Deluxe Queen Room

216 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
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Queen Room1/4

Queen Room

97 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
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    What Guests Loved

    9.1
    Exceptional

    Based on 188 reviews

    Pros +

    • Comfortable bed, walking distance to market, offered snacks, coffee, & tea bar in entrance area. Very cozy.
    • Quaint mix of modern and historic. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent location for exploring Portsmouth.
    • Excellent location adjacent to Strawberry Bank Museum district and still walkable to downtown attractions. Unique all digital entry system, great in a post covid environment.

    Cons -

    • Rooms are small by American hotel standards but to be expected for an antique building. Still charming and well equiped.
    • A bit confusing entering the B&B since no one is there and we received the wrong information for self check in. Otherwise everything was perfect.
    • we were not advised of the very small stairs to our room & had heavy luggage. No one bothered to even call/text & check in on us.. No breakfast, just chips, etc. No feel of historic hotel..modern rooms, disappointing.
    10CarolynPosted on: 6-12-2026

    Comfortable bed, walking distance to market, offered snacks, coffee, & tea bar in entrance area. Very cozy.

    10LynnePosted on: 5-22-2022

    Quaint mix of modern and historic. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent location for exploring Portsmouth.

    8JohnPosted on: 5-2-2022

    Excellent location adjacent to Strawberry Bank Museum district and still walkable to downtown attractions. Unique all digital entry system, great in a post covid environment.

    Rooms are small by American hotel standards but to be expected for an antique building. Still charming and well equiped.

    10MaryannPosted on: 10-2-2021

    The room was beautiful bed was very comfortable linens excellent.

    A bit confusing entering the B&B since no one is there and we received the wrong information for self check in. Otherwise everything was perfect.

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-29-2021

    we were not advised of the very small stairs to our room & had heavy luggage. No one bothered to even call/text & check in on us.. No breakfast, just chips, etc. No feel of historic hotel..modern rooms, disappointing.

    10PedroPosted on: 9-19-2020

    Perfectly located within walking distance to downtown and harbor yet situated on a quiet street away from the bustle. Rooms were exceptionally clean with all the distinct amenities that make it stand out as a boutique inn.

    10NikPosted on: 7-11-2025

    location and cleanliness

    10RobertPosted on: 6-29-2025

    Very clean with an amazing location.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-6-2020

    Location and informal atmosphere

    10CatherinePosted on: 1-4-2026

    The Inn was charming, clean and centrally located. Everything was in walking distance. We had a very enjoyable time at the Sail makers Inn!

    9LancePosted on: 10-28-2025

    The room we had at the Sailmakers Inn was very nice and clean. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was great. There were snacks and coffee/tea in the common room if we needed any of those. The location was great and we were able to walk to many local attractions.

    Did not see anybody related to the Inn while we were there.

    10RobynPosted on: 10-9-2025

    So cute and quiet. Walking distance to a market and a great restaurant.

    10AnnePosted on: 9-24-2025

    Quaint charm in a historic setting with modern beachy updates and decor. Nice inn-style amenities, including common areas -- a sitting room and a coffee/tea service setup. Professional staff offered easy check-in and helpful suggestions for exploring beautiful Portsmouth.

    Smaller room as expected of a charming older inn, but well-appointed, even had a small seating area in the room --combined with the shared spaces outside the room, offered plenty of space. No lamp or outlet on one side of the bed, but it was manageable.

    9MarshaPosted on: 9-20-2025

    Very clean and well appointed! The location was ideal for walking to restaurants, shopping and the waterfront.

    The room was a little small and stuffy

    9LorriePosted on: 9-14-2025

    The property is a block from Strawberry Banke, so a perfect place to stay while visiting this historic site.

    Parking is limited, so arrive early.

    9davidPosted on: 8-4-2025

    Roomy clean comfortable

    4PamelaPosted on: 7-17-2025

    The room was beautiful and very comfortable. The public spaces were also beautiful and quite comfortable.

    The air conditioning cycled off on a very hot and sticky night. It was not easy to figure out in the middle of the night how to put it back on. We were extremely uncomfortable.The linens on the bed and the towels in the bathroom were toxic smelling. Whatever detergent you use is absolutely nauseating and should be changed to a ‘Free and Clear’ product. Also, the dryer sheets are equally repulsive and should also be changed to a Free and Clear version. Between the toxic smelling linens and the lack of AC we were awake during most of the night.

    10MorrisPosted on: 7-1-2025

    Merle was great. She greeted us on arrival and made several suggestions for food and entertainment that we took advantage of much to our delight.

    10VictorPosted on: 6-29-2025

    Charming house perfectly located close to old town, museums, good eateries, with appealing and comfortable rooms, quality overall experience.

    9LPosted on: 6-18-2025

    Great historic property. Well appointed. Nice staff. Seamless check-in/out

    City noise. But they provide white noise machines that help.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    General

    • Adult Only
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren are not allowed.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note, children 12 years of age or older can be accommodated. Please note, limited parking is available on a first come, first served basis.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    The Sailmaker's House

    314 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH

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