8 Best Hotels in The White Mountains, New Hampshire

This relatively cozy glamping compound nestled in a serene wooded property in the heart of the White Mountains consists of charming cabins, a couple of campers, and a pair of luxurious, beautifully designed tree houses. There's reliable Wi-Fi, and each of the individually decorated units have climate-control, record players, and minibars stocked with wine and cider.

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.

The two most memorable sights in the White Mountains might just be Mt. Washington and this dramatic 1902 resort with a 900-foot veranda, glimmering public rooms, astonishing views of the Presidential Range, and dozens of recreational activities like tubing, sleigh rides, horseback riding, and fly-fishing. Rooms have high ceilings and are furnished in a manner befitting the history and grandeur of this luxurious resort, including glorious bathrooms with white porcelain sinks and tubs—the fanciest digs are in the Presidential Wing. Among several noteworthy dining and bar options, the Cave serves gin in coffee cups and presents nightly entertainment in a former 1930s speakeasy, while the Main Dining Room turns out rarefied cuisine and has giant windows overlooking the mountains. The hotel also has a 25,000-square-foot spa and a renovated 18-hole Donald Ross golf course that opened in 1915. Kids enjoy the arcade, sweets shop, and playground, as well as a club with themed day and evening programs.

Following an ambitious expansion and upgrade in 2024 that added 66 luxury suites, a new lobby, and additional dining, this handsome red-roof resort that backs up to Lincoln's Pemigewasset River offers among the swankiest accommodations of the state's ski areas. Units range from studios with kitchenettes to three-bedroom suites with full kitchens and sitting areas, and RiverWalk offers a full range of amenities, including a huge pool, a full-service spa, shuttle service to the skiing and snowboarding at Loon Mountain, and activities for kids of all ages. Future plans over the next couple of years include the opening of a gondola that will provide ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes of nearby Loon Mountain, as well as a larger spa and a new 25-person hot tub.

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.

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. 

Casual elegance and stunning views of the White Mountains define this stately yellow wedding cake of a hotel that dates to 1865 and sprawls over 1,700 acres that include a working farm and a well-maintained golf course. The period-furnished rooms have tall windows to take advantage of those impressive Presidential Range vistas, and the activity offerings—geared both to kids and adults—are extensive, including a movie theater, indoor pool, campfires with s'mores, mountain biking, hiking, dogsledding, ice-skating, and cross-country skiing. The restaurant and bar serve three meals daily.

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.