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The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Market Square

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54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Reception
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)
54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Garden

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

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

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

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

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9)

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

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portsmouth

Heart of Portsmouth.With a stay at this Downtown guesthouse, you'll be steps from Strawbery Banke Museum and Market Square. Prescott Park and Seacoast Repertory Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Music Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Prescott Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hearth Food Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Taphouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gas Light Pizza Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Sailmaker's House

3.5-star guest house near Market Square
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/game 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. A complete renovation of The Sailmaker's House was completed in December 2017.

This 3.5-star Portsmouth guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
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.

Languages

English

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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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 54-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

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

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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. 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with group
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