12 Best Hotels in The White Mountains, New Hampshire

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Lumen Nature Retreat

$ | 11 Sugar Plum La., Lincoln, NH, 03262, USA Fodor's Choice

With easy access to the many recreational activities of Waterville and Woodstock, this 20-acre glamping hideaway offers downright plush accommodations in stylish safari tents and A-frame cabins, all with premium linens, cooking utensils, and battery chargers. The units all share an attractively designed climate-controlled bathhouse with hot showers. Many sites overlook a tranquil pond and babbling brook, and rustic campsites are also available, and there are two saunas on the property.

Pros

  • All units have patios and smokeless firepits
  • Units are well-stocked for cooking and campfires
  • Spotless accommodations with plush bedding

Cons

  • No camp store or reception area
  • Two-night minimum stay on weekends
  • Some noise from Interstate 93
11 Sugar Plum La., Lincoln, NH, 03262, USA
508-251–9012
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15 units

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Snowvillage Inn

$ | 136 Stewart Rd., Eaton Center, NH, 03832, USA Fodor's Choice

The finest room in this pastoral inn's main gambrel-roof house (built in 1916) has 12 windows that look out over the Presidential Range, and many guest rooms—some in a carriage house and a new outbuilding—have fireplaces. The inn is set down a quiet lane on the eastern edge of the White Mountains and Lakes Region, a short drive from Maine's famous Stone Mountain Arts Center. Max's Restaurant serves a seasonal dinner menu of sophisticated local fare with international flavors.

Pros

  • Spectacular views
  • Use of snowshoes and 10 acres of trails
  • Delicious full breakfasts

Cons

  • Off the beaten path
  • No TVs in rooms
  • Not many dining options nearby
136 Stewart Rd., Eaton Center, NH, 03832, USA
603-447–2818
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17 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Franconia Inn

$ | 1172 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH, 03580, USA

At this 65-acre family-friendly resort anchored by an affordable three-story inn with unfussy country furnishings, you can play tennis and pickleball on four clay courts, soak in the outdoor heated pool or hot tub, hop on a mountain bike, or soar in a glider, and cross-country ski on 40 miles of groomed trails. You can also enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snow tubing, and ice-skating on a lighted rink. Rooms have period-style wallpaper or wood paneling. The dining room serves updated American cuisine, and Peaks Pub offers lighter fare.

Pros

  • Tons of family-oriented activities
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Peaceful setting with mountain views

Cons

  • A bit remote
  • Historic hotel with some quirks
  • Popularity with families can make it a little noisy
1172 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH, 03580, USA
603-823–5542
Hotel Details
Closed Apr.–mid-May
34 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Golden Apple Inn

$ | 322 U.S. 302, Bartlett, NH, 03838, USA

This small, attractively updated, and economical motel is an easy drive from the Mt. Washington Auto Road, skiing at Attitash Mountain Resort, and the inviting villages of Jackson and North Conway. Rooms have granite counters, plush towels and linens, fast Wi-Fi, and attractive decor, and some have Jacuzzis and gas fireplaces. 

Pros

  • Superb value
  • Well-tended gardens and grounds with a pool, playground, and barbecue grill
  • Excellent base for skiing and hiking

Cons

  • On a somewhat busy road
  • No breakfast or restaurant
  • Simple decor
322 U.S. 302, Bartlett, NH, 03838, USA
603-383–9680
Hotel Details
17 rooms
No Meals

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Huttopia White Mountains

$ | Pine Knoll Rd., Albany, NH, 03818, USA

Convenience to the Kancamagus Highway and the Lakes Region are among the draws of this 50-acre glamping (cabins and canvas tents) compound on a pristine mountain lake and offering a wealth of amenities, including a food truck, pool, beach, yoga classes, and recreational activities. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available. Some units overlook the lake. 

Pros

  • Good range of accommodation types and styles
  • High-quality bedding and cooking equipment
  • Plenty to keep kids and families entertained

Cons

  • Lively, family-oriented vibe may not suit everyone
  • At some sites you can hear cars from the road
  • Units can be hard to heat on cool spring and fall nights
Pine Knoll Rd., Albany, NH, 03818, USA
844-488–8674
Hotel Details
Closed mid-Oct.–mid-May
97 units
No Meals

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Inn at Crystal Lake

$ | 2356 Eaton Rd., Eaton Center, NH, 03832, USA

In the quaint village of Eaton Center, about 10 miles south of North Conway, this stately 1884 Greek Revival inn contains finely appointed rooms with dramatic themes, each filled with a mix of curious and whimsical art and collectibles from the innkeepers' travels. The gardens are spectacular. Breakfast is a tasty and filling country spread with delicious baked goods.

Pros

  • Short walk to the lake
  • Knowledgeable owners
  • Good base for White Mountains, Lakes Region, and Maine's Stone Mountain Arts Center

Cons

  • Secluded area
  • Few dining options nearby
  • May feel a bit old-fashioned for some
2356 Eaton Rd., Eaton Center, NH, 03832, USA
603-447–2120
Hotel Details
10 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Inn at Ellis River

$ | 17 Harriman Rd., Jackson, NH, 03846, USA

Most of the rooms—which are all outfitted with armchairs and ottomans and floral-print duvet covers and featherbeds—in this unabashedly romantic 1893 inn on the Ellis River have fireplaces, and some also have balconies with Adirondack chairs and whirlpool tubs. A pub room has a pool table, dart boards, and other games, and you can watch the river from the enclosed indoor hot tub or relax outside in a dry sauna and heated swimming pool.

Pros

  • Pretty riverside location
  • Abundantly charming
  • Multicourse breakfasts and afternoon refreshments included

Cons

  • Some rooms up steep stairs
  • Not suitable for kids under 12
  • The least expensive rooms are quite compact
17 Harriman Rd., Jackson, NH, 03846, USA
603-383–9339
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20 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Inn at Jackson

$ | Thorn Hill Rd. and Main St., Jackson, NH, 03846, USA

This homey yet distinctive B&B—designed in 1902 by famed architect Stanford White for the Baldwin family of piano fame—is reasonably priced, charmingly furnished, and in the heart of the village. The foyer's staircase is grand, but the overall ambience is relaxed and unpretentious, and guest rooms have oversize windows that let in plenty of sunlight; most also have fireplaces.

Pros

  • Great value considering its many charms
  • Peaceful setting
  • Wonderful breakfasts

Cons

  • Top-floor rooms lack fireplaces
  • Rooms could use some updating
  • A bit frilly for some tastes
Thorn Hill Rd. and Main St., Jackson, NH, 03846, USA
603-383–4321
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14 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Purity Spring Resort

$ | 1256 Eaton Rd., Madison, NH, 03849, USA

Set on the pine-shaded shore of a rippling lake and adjacent to the slopes of King Pine Ski Area, this inviting boutique resort is a year-round destination for family-friendly recreation. Amenities are extensive and include lawn games, an indoor pool, free use of kayaks and canoes, and a restaurant with traditional but reliably good food. Accommodations come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and many have kitchens. This is a great option for a family getaway or reunion.

Pros

  • Wide range of accommodations (some that are perfect for large families)
  • Scenic lakefront setting
  • Lots of recreational activities

Cons

  • Remote location with few dining options nearby
  • Resort fee
  • Lots of very active families
1256 Eaton Rd., Madison, NH, 03849, USA
603-367–8896
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67 units
No Meals

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Sunset Hill House

$ | 231 Sunset Hill Rd., Sugar Hill, NH, 03586, USA

It's all about the view at this striking Victorian inn set high on a ridge in tiny Sugar Hill, its 70 acres holding lovely gardens, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a great little golf course. Having been updated with modern amenities and contemporary room decor, the inn offers a wide range of room types, from spacious suites with expansive decks, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces, to smaller, simple rooms with wallet-friendly rates. The casual restaurant serves creative burgers and comfort fare, and there's seating on a deck overlooking the mountains or in a bar that looks west over the golf course and offers dazzling sunsets.

Pros

  • Mesmerizing views
  • Excellent 9-hole golf course
  • Unusually good restaurant with outdoor dining

Cons

  • Slightly remote setting
  • Not a great option for kids
  • Some bathrooms are shower-only
231 Sunset Hill Rd., Sugar Hill, NH, 03586, USA
603-823–7244
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28 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Thayers Inn

$ | 111 Main St., Littleton, NH, 03561, USA

This former grande dame with a distinguished roster of past guests—including Ulysses S. Grant, Henry Ford, and P.T. Barnum—offers quirky and fun budget accommodations and a great location in one of the liveliest little downtowns in the White Mountains. In the lobby and lining the hall are photos and memorabilia from movie star Bette Davis's huge birthday bash and artifacts of other illustrious guests. Two rooms are open to the public as exhibits: one set up as a guest room from the 1840s, and the other a scene from Pollyanna, written by Littleton native Eleanor Hodgman Porter (born 1868).

Pros

  • Some rooms have kitchenettes
  • Fascinating building filled with memorabilia and exhibits
  • On lively and festive Main Street

Cons

  • No elevator
  • Functional decor
  • Tiny bathrooms
111 Main St., Littleton, NH, 03561, USA
603-444–6469
Hotel Details
35 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Wentworth

$ | 1 Carter Notch Rd., Jackson, NH, 03846, USA

With smartly updated guest rooms and common areas, this baronial 1869 Victorian also offers a nice slate of amenities, including a full spa, a first-rate restaurant, and access to a terrific golf course and cross-country ski trails. Many rooms have whirlpool baths, and the lavish Thornycroft Spa Suites have private balconies with large Jacuzzi tubs and flat-screen TVs, as well as Bluetooth speakers, gas fireplaces, and steam showers inside. The hotel also rents out modern two- and three-bedroom condos that have full kitchens and are ideal for families.

Pros

  • Packages with the neighboring Wentworth Golf Club
  • Striking architecture
  • Very good farm-to-table restaurant

Cons

  • Some rooms up steep stairs
  • Two-night minimum many weekends
  • At a somewhat busy intersection
1 Carter Notch Rd., Jackson, NH, 03846, USA
603-383–9700
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61 rooms
Free Breakfast

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