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    Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter

    3.9 (64 reviews)
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    Kevin M.

    My wife and I stayed at this Hampton in for two nights while visiting in New Hampshire. Hotel is fairly centrally located and appears to be fairly new. It was in good repair and very clean! My wife and I stayed on the first floor next to the pool. There was a kids party, but they did quiet down at the hotel quiet hour of 9 PM. The room is spacious and well-kept. Our minimal interaction with staff was courteous. If you're looking for a place in Exeter, give them a try!

    Pool area
    Alyona Z.

    3/14/20 Came here due to work bringing me out this way. I've always loved staying at the Hamptons because of the way their hotels are run. From the front desk assistance to the clean room and beds. As well as all the various amenities the hotel has to offer. I got to enjoy the fitness area and got breakfast from the dinning area. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. I would most definitely return here again in the future.

    Trees!!!

    Had a good stay, on the way north Hotel was clean Room was nice Staff great Breakfast nice. Plenty of places to eat try Tailgate Tavern!! There is a Dunkin' donut on the corner of the property

    King bed
    Julie F.

    A pretty good Hampton inn... perfect for the business traveler. All the usual Hampton Inn stuff. Easy check in and out. They even offered us extra bottles of water on our way out. The room was decent size. The desk area divides the sofa area from the bed area. Small kitchenette with microwave is a bonus. Extra large screen TV. As usual breakfast is included. Only small negative thing is that the eggs, et al weren't hot enough, but the gal was nice enough to zap (microwave) them for me in the kitchen per my request. Overall, I'd still stay here again easily...

    Room with a view!
    David P.

    Poor. Digital key was sent but did not work when we got to the hotel. Phone in the room was broken. Wanted $25 to allow us to check out an hour later - something I've never heard of at any hotel ever. Thanks for nothing, Jeremy. Great window view though.

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    Stayed here for a long weekend recently. Great service from the desk staff. Rates were much better now that it is not the beach season.

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    The room was as advertised, the bed comfortable and the room clean.

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    This inn is a perfect place to stay. It's beautiful, charming, comfy, and the vibe is just perfect…read more The beds are comfy, the linens crisp, and the rooms are spacious and gorgeous. There are places to walk to for coffee, snacks, and some shopping if you want to pop out. The inn also has a snack/bar area for coffee, teas, soda, etc that is always accessible. I love The Gilmore Girls and this inn makes me think that that's what the show's Dragonfly Inn was trying to capture- like the perfect New England B&B. Breakfast was delicious too and so welcomed after having to eat in airports for too long. The guys whipped up tasty treats for us and really made each night's stay feel magical.

    Overall , we would rate the inn 4.8 or 4.9 We stayed 3 nights in the Phillips room, on the second…read morefloor. The bed and pillows were divine, some of the best we have enjoyed a night's sleep on, and we have stayed in many fine hotels. Our walk-in shower was also quite wonderful. Even though breakfast was not included as part of our stay, all we had to do was walk around the corner to a bakery that offered espresso and breakfast items. My main complaint with our room was that we were at the front of the inn, which exposed us to street traffic (there was a fair amount of traffic for a small town!), but our room was also above their small private dining room. One evening the party downstairs didn't end until about 1:00 am. Talking and laughter woke me several times.

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    The Exeter Inn

    (70 reviews)

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    The food,(delicious) the service,(attentive) the ambiance (cozy) - we throughly enjoy The Exeter…read moreInn. Everything was exceptional. Thank you.

    Charming historic hotel, the closest one you can get to Phillips Exeter Academy (just a 4-5 minute…read morewalk). Rooms are on the small side, and you definitely feel like you're in an old historic building; however, the beds are comfortable, heating system is effective without being overly loud or breezy, and the bathrooms are nicely updated. Not much storage for clothes -- no chest of drawers, and the only shelves we could use were in the bathroom. Wi-fi is free but not superfast. There are adequate power outlets throughout the room (on the wall, and also as part of a lamp and an alarm clock). TV service is pretty basic; no premium movie channels or Chromecast ability. Keurig machines are standard, which are a nice touch. No fridge or safe. The lobby and lounge areas are beautiful, as is the attached restaurant, Epoch. Complimentary continental breakfast includes bagels (with a toaster), prepackaged waffles, cereals, pastries, fruit, yogurt, coffee/tea, milk, and a few juices. Coffee was quite good. They routinely put out really good cookies in the afternoon. Front desk staff are friendly and helpful. The first time we stayed here, I felt that some kind of fragrance in the room was making my eyes feel very dry, so I spoke to the front desk ahead of our second stay. They assured me that they use fragrance-free detergent for the sheets, but housekeeping does spray air freshener, so I asked for that not to be done -- and I had no problem this time. Plenty of free parking on the street in front of the hotel, as well as a large lot in the back. 2 Tesla chargers and one ClipperCreek charger (with a J-1772 plug) are available for guests, but it's $25 per charge (presumably no matter how much electricity you use).

    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Portsmouth Exeter

    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Portsmouth Exeter

    (27 reviews)

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    We checked into the Fairfield Inn in Exeter for two nights. The one comforting thing about…read moreMarriott Hotels is you can expect consistency. This Fairfield Inn was like others we have stayed in and nicely decorated. The staff was very welcoming. We were given a corner room on the 3rd floor. The room was clean and nicely appointed. We had a very comfortable, king size bed and a desk with good electrical outlets. There was a large TV, chest of drawers, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and a closet. The room was very quiet even though we were on the front of the building. What is always nice is that offer breakfast each morning. The offerings include coffee, tea, juices, milk, cereals, granola, waffles, cheese omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and a variety of breads, bagels, English muffins, etc. My husband enjoyed the scrambled eggs, bacon and English muffin. I had a fresh bagel with cream cheese. The coffee was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed our stay!

    Absolutely Not Worth the Price! This hotel was one…read moredisappointment after another. For the price they charge, you would expect a clean, comfortable, well-maintained hotel. Instead, you get the vibes of a cheap roadside motel that desperately needs renovations and better management. Our stay started off poorly. Check-in is at 4:00 PM. We arrived around 6:00 PM and were told that one of our rooms still wasn't ready. We were also told we would have side-by-side rooms, but instead our rooms were across the hallway from each other. We were told both rooms would be exactly the same, yet they weren't. The rooms themselves were filthy and poorly maintained. The floors were not vacuumed, swept, or mopped. Apparently, their idea of cleaning is using a giant lint roller. One room had an unflushed toilet, and there were no tissues--just an empty tissue box. Rooms are also not serviced daily. The air conditioning stopped working, which made the already uncomfortable room even worse. The rooms are extremely dark, with basically one main light between the beds and a desk lamp. The pillows are thin and hard, and the beds are extremely hard as well. They advertise the beds as queens, but they felt more like full-size beds. There are also no ice buckets and no safes in the rooms. The elevator is another concern. It jumps while you're riding in it, and the inspection expiration date posted on it was already past due. That's not something I want to discover while staying in a hotel. The Wi-Fi is ridiculous. You have to create an account and join their system just to use it, and it only works inside your room. Once you're in the common areas, you essentially have no service and no Wi-Fi. Then there's the ridiculous key-card situation. On the day of checkout, they deactivate your room keys before checkout time. We went to breakfast at approximately 8:30 AM and returned to our rooms around 8:50 AM--with checkout not until noon--and BOTH rooms were already locked out. We had to go back to the front desk just to regain access to our rooms. The pool is laughable. It's basically the size of an extra-large hot tub, yet the online photos make the hotel and amenities look substantially better than what you actually get. In general, the photos online do not accurately represent the hotel in person. Breakfast was extremely limited, which isn't necessarily unexpected for a hotel, but the bigger problem was that nothing was kept stocked. Staff were sitting right in the dining area while guests were trying to get basic items. We verbally told a staff member that we were out of coffee and were completely ignored. Another guest eventually had to go up to her and tell her that coffee was needed. The entire experience was frustrating from beginning to end. When you're paying what this hotel charges, you expect something clean, comfortable, and properly maintained. Instead, you're paying premium prices for a very budget-level experience. The pictures make this place look far nicer than it actually is. Don't let them fool you. There are plenty of hotels where your money will be much better spent. I absolutely would not stay here again and cannot recommend it.

    Around the Corner Bed & Breakfast

    Around the Corner Bed & Breakfast

    (16 reviews)

    Amazing breakfast and hospitality. The owner, Rita, gave plenty of good suggestions for places to…read morevisit and restaurants to go to.

    I usually find bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) kind of intrusive. Needing to eat breakfast with random…read morestrangers, make chit-chat--not usually my thing! So I was pleasantly surprised by how awesome Around the Corner is. The proprietors, Rita and Peter, really make everyone feel at home. They introduce guests to each other and create an atmosphere where it's actually a pleasure to meet the other people staying there. I have dietary restrictions that Rita (the breakfast chef) was able to gracefully accommodate. The rooms are beautiful, with lots of detail, and plenty of books to borrow while you're there. Very peaceful and quiet at night. Each room has a window air conditioner/fan unit which helps keep the temp comfortable. I got to explore Exeter and the surrounding towns. Some highlights: the Fly By Cafe (downtown Exeter, has a UFO theme); Wallis Sands State Park, a peaceful beach; Folsom Tavern, where George Washington had a meal. I always felt comfortable asking for recommendations or sharing my thoughts on what I'd seen with the proprietors and other guests. Very un-snobby place. A couple quirks: The parking situation is pretty crowded and that can get stressful if the B&B is full. Also, be aware that some of the bathrooms are shared--be sure to check in advance if having your own bath is important to you. Overall, such a lovely and fun place to spend a few days!

    Blue - Inn On The Beach

    Blue - Inn On The Beach

    (65 reviews)

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    1st time here and such a awesome place. Great renovatiin, attention to detail. Location is…read moreperfect. You have to be some type of person to come here and not just see simplicity, elogance and beauty in one space.

    My wife and I just finished a wonderful winter escape at the Blue - Inn on the Beach for our…read moreanniversary. The drive to Plumb Island through Newburyport was the perfect introduction to our romantic, north shore getaway. Being from Phoenix, we look forward to our cold, winter adventure each year and neither of us had been anywhere north of Boston before. Before our arrival, communication with the Blue was informative and hand a personal feel. Obviously, the Blue caters to summer beach-goers, and the reserved parking area near the hotel would definitely be a huge plus for folks competing for parking spots, but in winter, there are very few people or cars on the entire island. The Blue is a quaint little hotel nestled on the beach in a neighborhood of New England beach homes. We were happily greeted at the front desk by Blue staff and the General Manager. They tendered to our every need and surprised us with a fabulous fruit and chocolate anniversary gift waiting for us in the room. The room was beautiful with a classic and modern beach feel. Sliding glass doors open up to a wooden deck with a fabulous view of the Atlantic Ocean. We could hear the crashing waves while sitting inside beside the gas fireplace to read. It was magical! Also magical was the bed! We haven't slept that well in years! The bed was so comfortable and my wife loved the pillows so much that she bought the very same ones for home the day we returned. And don't forget the two hot tubs! There is nothing quite as enjoyable as relaxing in a steaming, bubbling hot tub while it's snowing all around you. Honestly, the "hot tubs available" filter was probably what highlighted the Blue to me during my search for this trip. One hot tub is on the second floor deck, overlooking the beach and the second is hidden under the pine trees at the end of a short sidewalk across the street from the main building. Both were large enough for probably 6 people, clean and well maintained. Again, it was February so we had them all to our crazy selves the whole week. The beach is beautiful! There is direct, private access from the second floor of the Blue, via a wooden boardwalk. The beach is sandy with very few rocks. I didn't see any seaweed or anything washing up on shore, but it was February, so I didn't expect to see a whole lot of anything living coming out of the water. Every morning we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over the ocean while we drank some local coffee delivered direct to the room. Oh yeah, breakfast! Each morning the staff dropped off and adorable wicker basket with fresh, local breakfast offerings plus that wonderful carafe of coffee. We had different breakfast each day, to include quiche, overnight oats, fresh fruit, biscuits, and bacon. Just the right amount for the two of us and we couldn't wait to see what breakfast surprise would arrive each morning. Although Plumb Island may feel remote from the business of the Boston-metro area, the location was great for dipping down to Salem without hitting any traffic, or popping up to New Hampshire for a sleighride through the forest. One morning, after a small nor'easter blew through, our SUV got stuck in the parking lot snow. No worries! The General Manager of the Blue came out to hail down a plow and personally helped push us out. Now that's service! Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Blue -Inn on the Beach to anyone looking for a romantic beach getaway. If you're looking for a less Metropolitan vacation with the proximity to get to Boston in under an hour, the Blue can't be beat. We will definitely be coming back. Maybe even in the summer next time!

    Compass Rose Inn - Front entryway, so quaint

    Compass Rose Inn

    (28 reviews)

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    We rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience was disappointing…read more Our room was 73 degrees overnight, and the air conditioning would not work. The thermostat asked for a PIN code, and nothing we tried worked. We contacted the innkeeper in the middle of the night and were told to turn the dial instead of touching the screen and to open the windows. We had already tried both. Around 4:30 a.m., she came to our room. Three of the four windows were stuck shut, and the only one she was able to open had no screen, making it unusable. Around 5:00 a.m., we were told someone had "turned the AC back on," and only then did the room begin cooling. What was most frustrating was the inconsistent explanation. We were initially told this had never happened before. Later we were told the heating system automatically switched because it was 58 degrees outside. If that's how the system works, the listing shouldn't advertise central air conditioning without explaining that guests may not actually be able to use it. We were awake for most of the night because the room was so warm. We politely requested some type of refund or credit since the advertised air conditioning wasn't available, but that request was denied. The property itself is nice, but customer service during this situation was very disappointing. We simply expected a comfortable night's sleep and a reasonable effort to make things right.

    The rooms were adorable, the innkeeper friendly and gracious with us and went above and beyond to…read moremake our night there memorable. Highly recommend!

    Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter - hotels - Updated August 2026

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