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The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (1)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (3) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Sailmaker's House

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 complimentary bottles of water and designer toiletries. 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.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, 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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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 Governor John Langdon House Museum. 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.

This 3.5-star Portsmouth guest house is smoke free.

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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
  • 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

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 395 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was so comfortable. A great overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD PHILLIPS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and historic architecture!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved it. So glad we didn't stay in a chain hotel. Sailmaker's has great local character, and our room was very nice. Will stay again.
view of balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The parking was good and access to local restaurants was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Amenities
Great location to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was hospitable; clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed location and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Super easy check in. Clean, comfortable, not cookie cutter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely and quiet. Short walk to Market Street
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The inn was beautiful as was the room which was also super comfortable. Perfect location too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of nearby shops. Clean comfortable bed great shower great location easy walking into town Enjoyed our stay yes would recommend for a B&B style stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quaint. Rooms were clean, and updated. The bed was very cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was very easy, on site. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

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

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and quiet. The location was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful artwork, convivial sunroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Fantastic amenities and helpful suggestions for restaurants close by. Neighborhood is very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Portsmouth. Within walking distance of restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive. We had a small issue and they immediately took care of it. Bathroom was nice and the shower had good water pressure. The bed was very comfortable. Lots of nice amenities in the room and around the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minimal parking - had to park in public lot a block away. Rooms are small but quaint. Convenient to restaurants and town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute in and very clean! Loved the location will defiantly stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint and comfortable property. We appreciated the coffee and snacks available in the lounge. We enjoyed our short stay and hope to come back in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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