The Sailmaker's House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Market Square

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54-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)
Garden
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$353
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Explore the area

Map
314 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Music Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (1)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portsmouth

The Sailmaker's House puts you in the heart of Portsmouth, within steps of Strawbery Banke Museum and Market Square. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown guest house include Prescott Park and Seacoast Repertory Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portsmouth Brewery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 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

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Market Square
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/games 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 guest house 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
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge 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 duvets and premium bedding. 54-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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 (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sailmaker's House?

The Sailmaker's House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sailmaker's House?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sailmaker's House on 13 Apr 2025 start from NZ$353.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Sailmaker's House?

Yep, The Sailmaker's House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to The Sailmaker's House?

The closest beach to The Sailmaker's House is Hampton Beach (19.6 km).

Is The Sailmaker's House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a deli, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Sailmaker's House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sailmaker's House?

No, The Sailmaker's House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sailmaker's House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sailmaker's House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Sailmaker's House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 322 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great... nice time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
PROs: Beautiful area along seashore; property is CLEAN and well managed. CONs: No breakfast on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a historic house (built in 1800). Very comfortable, clean and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and very convenient! Make note that several rooms are upstairs which requires going up a tight steep staircase. A little tricky for someone with bad knees and carrying a suitcase.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walkable, adorable stay
Adorable, centrally located place in Portsmouth. The doors are all key codes, so we got a text saying our room was ready before check in. Our code wasn’t working, so I called and they helped us out right away. Our room was adorable with a comfortable king sized bed. No fridge or anything in the room, but there was a communal fridge downstairs with juice and snacks available. The Sailmaker’s House was centrally located, so didn’t spend a lot of time in the room because we were walking all around Portsmouth. Very walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable town, very cute and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and clean rooms. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024