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The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property

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54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Exterior
Garden
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
314 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Music Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sailmaker's House

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Market Square
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free guesthouse has coffee/tea in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, an arcade/games room and express check-in are on-site. Change of bedsheets is available on request
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 duvets and premium bedding. 54-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Sailmaker's House's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Market Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a communal living room, coffee/tea in a common area and a shared fridge
  • On-site recreation includes mountain biking
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Market Square and Strawbery Banke Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden 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 guest house is smoke free.

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Games
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1800
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - December 2017
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 54-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

We should mention

  • 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 335 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

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, WAKEFIELD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. We were in room 8 which was a big, one bedroom. The place was very clean and they have a great drink and snack bar in this unique hotel. The room was huge and has a great balcony off the bed room. We were there in February so it was really quiet. Lots of great restaurants blocks away. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only a short stay but would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, right in town. Very nice old building
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at this charming New England Inn. The rooms are well appointed, nicely decorated, and clean. The common area is beautiful, inviting, and they provide coffee and tea around the clock, as well as snacks. There is free parking on site, for one vehicle. However, be mindful that if you arrive very late, and the Inn is full, you may need to park down the road. But the town provides free parking a very short distance away, for up to 72 hours… No issues finding a spot there… what I love most about this in, is the location. While many of the bigger name hotels are on the opposite side of the city, the side of the city in which the sale makers is located is much more quaint and has proximity to historic sites. Even better, if you are a runner or enjoy long walks, you are closer to walk to Castle Island, which is a really cool place to visit. Even better, the price is at this end are very competitive… Particularly in comparison to some of the other hotels. Highly recommend if you have the opportunity to stay here to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You won’t regret staying at Sailmaker’s!

Loved this hotel! Location: Super close to everything, yet far enough away to feel peaceful. Parking: Private lot outside the door! Room: PERFECTION. Loved the decor, super comfy bed, modern and clean bathroom. Extras: Snacks and beverages throughout the day in the lobby. Loved the soaps and hair products.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night. Lovely stay - would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Quaint location and walkable to everywhere in Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate Lila

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet but close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot, AURORA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LARISA

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erich

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

10/10 Excellent

ADIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little Inn. It had nice amenities and was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great... nice time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
PROs: Beautiful area along seashore; property is CLEAN and well managed. CONs: No breakfast on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a historic house (built in 1800). Very comfortable, clean and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024