Center Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lake Winnipesaukee

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Exterior
Sports facility
Reception
Lakeside Vista King | View from room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
294 Whittier Highway, route 25, Center Harbor, NH, 03226
  • Squam Lake
  • Interlakes Summer Theater
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Waukewan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Beach Level King

  • Beach view
  • 315 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Double Queen

  • Partial lake view
  • 315 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Efficency Room

  • Partial lake view
  • 394 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lakeside Vista King

  • Lake view
  • 315 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge King

  • Lake view
  • 315 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Center Harbor

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee and 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Kanasatka. Wakondah Pond and Squam Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Kanasatka - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Interlakes Summer Theater - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Waukewan - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Weirs Beach - 21 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 34 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mug Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vida At The Lake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪George's Diner - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Center Harbor Inn

Beachfront hotel near Lake Winnipesaukee
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Center Harbor Inn like a marina, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a sauna and a garden. Self parking is free.

This Center Harbor hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Center Harbor Inn offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Center Harbor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 321 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Torianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

Absolutely beautiful! We adored our view overlooking the lake, everyone in the office was wicked sweet and helpful. I checked in late and they made the process smooth for me. I also adored the condition of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Attleboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Center Harbor Inn is a great place to stay.The staff is always pleasant and eager to help you with anything you may need.Their breakfast is also very good.It keeps us coming back year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay and love the hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Casandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very picturesque property and clean. The two bed rooms were a bit small for an extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yue, Boston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hottub by the beach is an absolute plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Beverly

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Beautiful place for a celebration

The room was modern, very clean, and in the most gorgeous setting! The view of the lake from our balcony was breathtaking! It was especially beautiful with the fall colors and perfect weather! Couldn’t have found a better place to celebrate my wife’s birthday!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is lovely! Great breakfast. They have an awesome hot tub and a fireplace and you can borrow a kayak to go to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being able to see the water view from our room. The room was nice and clean. I rarely sit in jacuzzies, but this outdoor one was perfect to relax in after two days of hiking. We also sat in the sauna and like the "small town" feel of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants we chose were great (Canoe, Rubbin-Butts and the Mug). Walkable and there were several we did not get to visit. Property does not have an elevator and the rooms were lacking an iron and hair dryer. Beach was clean and empty since we stayed after labor day. Request the 3rd floor if you have mobility issues. When I reserved early check-in I asked if I could fish on the beach/docks and was told that I could. When we got there I was told I could not. Plenty of places to fish in the area providing you get there early morning or after 6pm. We are renting a lakefront house next year instead of booking at the Center Harbor Inn again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great beach experience, The hotel was great very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from when we arrived and checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

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

Just one night but a great stay.

Room was very clean and comfortable, with a nice view of the lake. The little beach was very clean and safe for kids. The hotel feels new and well kept. Nice breakfast offered in the morning. The reason it's not a 5 star review is that we learned no one would be on site after 10 pm. It's a very safe area but I'd still like to know that someone was onsite overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024