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The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property
Guests can find both relaxation in a peaceful garden setting and adventure on mountain bike trails at this historic property with modern comforts

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The Sailmaker's House blends historic charm with modern amenities. Visitors can enjoy the garden or go mountain biking. Afterward, a rejuvenating massage awaits. Rooms offer WiFi, and games and express check-in enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (1)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth, The Sailmaker's House is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Prescott Park and Wallis Sands State Beach, while Strawbery Banke Museum and Seacoast Repertory Theatre are cultural highlights. Market Square and The Music Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ziplining.
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Map
314 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Music Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clipper Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Popovers on the Square - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Toscana Chophouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daniel Street Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sailmaker's House

Guest house near Market Square
Located close to Strawbery Banke Museum and Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Sailmaker's House provides a garden, an arcade/games room and a snack bar/deli. Active travellers can enjoy mountain biking at this guest house. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and coffee/tea in reception
  • Bike parking, bike tour information and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • 54-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and travel cots

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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
  • 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 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sailmaker's House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sailmaker's House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Sailmaker's House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Sailmaker's House?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Sailmaker's House located?

Located in Downtown, this guesthouse is steps away from Market Square and Strawbery Banke Museum. Prescott Park and Seacoast Repertory Theatre are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sailmaker's House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 370 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD PHILLIPS

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

10/10 Excellent

barbara

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

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

8/10 Good

John

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was very interesting since it was owned by a sail maker, but our room was very small and up steep, rickety steps and there was hardly any space to put our luggage, etc. The location was very good and it was clean but it was pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Comfortable bed. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless! Excellent communication, friendly staff, beautiful and comfortable accommodations. Perfect location. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. It's quaint and cozy, the location is excellent, communication was superb (maybe excessive for some).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

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

dianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Enjoyable stay. Unique home. Very helpful hostess. She made us last minute reservations over a very busy weekend. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Sailmaker’s House for 1 night while in town for our son’s college orientation at UNH. We wanted to stay somewhere that was within walking distance to everything Portsmouth has to offer and this fit the bill. The building is beautiful and the rooms are comfortable, updated and very clean. A small group of older people were also staying there and had some pre-dinner wine together in the lovely sitting room near the lobby. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly, Room was very clean and well appointed. Location was perfect and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

Ethan

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