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The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.6 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
  • The Music Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (1)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sailmaker's House

3.5-star guest house in Downtown
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free guesthouse has coffee/tea in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, an arcade/game room, and express check-in are onsite. 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 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The guesthouse offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Portsmouth guesthouse also offers an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2017.

The Sailmaker's House is a smoke-free property.

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 offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 (36 inches 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 organized 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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 within 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

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 292 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 343 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

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a suite and found it to be a very comfortable room for our four day stay. The hotel is charming and the staff is very very kind. It’s clean and extremely quiet. The bed was super comfortable.! loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old house charm outweighed by noisy sign

Strange place. All interaction done through the internet. No staff on premises. For 3 nights we were in a room reached by steep stairs that were more like a ladder. Right outside our window was the big wooden hotel sign banging and squeaking all night long. Breakfast was a handful of instant oatmeal cups on a counter downstairs. Not sure how this place got such a high rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Sailmakers House was perfect. The room was immaculate, cozy, and welcoming. The amenities were on point and the communication with staff was very easy and accessible. Also the location couldn’t have been better. Right in the heart of Portsmouth, easy walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

10/10 Excellent

James, WAKEFIELD

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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