Center Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lake Winnipesaukee

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private beach, water skiing, fishing
Sports facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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294 Whittier Highway, route 25, Center Harbor, NH, 03226
  • Place, Lake Kanasatka
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Squam Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Lodge King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 315 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Double Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 315 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lakeside Vista King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 315 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Level King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 315 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Efficency Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 394 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Squam Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Loon Mountain Ski Resort - 57 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Town Docks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mug Restaurant - ‬9 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.

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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, American Express, 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. 270 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 349 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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Summer escape

Great time perfect place . Loved having a boat slip right there. Thanks again we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay can’t wait to bring the boat up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too expensive for the quality.

Internet access was minimal. The room was noisy. The beach chairs were so disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming here. The lakefront beach is the absolute best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was perfect for our family and location was perfect for all our adventures
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose the center harbor in for its location right on the lake and amenities mentioned. Fitness center, free breakfast. Our biggest disappointment was the Canadian Geese that pooped all over the property but especially the beach! It was disgusting. I did see a crew of people on the property raking the beach and grass areas. The beach chairs are functional but not that many. The water was spectacular but wear water shoes or follow the sand in the water. Otherwise the bottom is slimy! The raft was a nice feature. The “fitness center” is a joke. Please be honest and show 2 treadmills, an elliptical and two exercise balls. (We paid to go to a gym). There is a sauna and hot tub which we did not use. Finally the breakfast doesn’t even open until 8 am! Coffee at 7:30 would’ve been lovely. No great shakes for breakfast. The very basics. However the fresh bagels and muffins were delicious. Its proximity to Meredith is a great plus. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Beautiful location on the north end of the lake

Wonderful location in Lake Winnipesaukee. Food and a few shops nearby right on the water. Definitely enjoyed it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

Weekend couples trip

Great space, beautiful view. Breakfast was self-service typical eggs-muffin-coffee. Breakfast space was clean and inviting. Enough space to not feel rushed. However, noisy upstairs neighbors with stopping feet slamming deck/ balcony door made ceiling rattle alot. Seemed odd for what appears as a newer constructed building. Dud use beach or water activities as temp was in high 50 degrees.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Soseh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We couldn't get the hottib jets to work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was our 3rd stay there and the place was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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