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The Silver Fountain Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dover with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property - evening/night
Porch
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
103 Silver Street, Dover, NH, 03820
  • Woodman Institute
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of New Hampshire
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (The Boudoir, 1st floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Boudoir, 1st floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Chamber, 1st floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Chamber, 1st floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room (The Vivienne, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Vivienne, 3rd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Henrietta, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Henrietta, 2nd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Dover

At The Silver Fountain Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Woodman Institute and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dover B&B include University of New Hampshire and Market Square.
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What's nearby

  • Woodman Institute - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Market Square - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafesta Brick & Brew Pizzaria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Breakaway Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Riverbend Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Taphouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Garrison City Beerworks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Silver Fountain Inn

Bed & breakfast in Dover with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Silver Fountain Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dover bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1871
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Silver Fountain Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Dover bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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The Silver Fountain Inn Bed & breakfast Dover

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Silver Fountain Inn?

The Silver Fountain Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Silver Fountain Inn?

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Silver Fountain Inn on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$283.19, 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 Silver Fountain Inn?

Yep, The Silver Fountain Inn has a free self car park.

Does The Silver Fountain Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Silver Fountain Inn?

No, The Silver Fountain Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Silver Fountain Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Silver Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 271 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming little place. Staff is great. Owner is awesome. I will most definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous splendor
We visited a friend in Durham and chose Silver Fountain instead of the Holiday Inn. What a joy! We arrived late, and when we opened the door, it was like walking into a dream! The decor and ambiance is so welcoming, historic, and gorgeous! We were very excited! Even nicer in person than the photos on the web site! The breakfast was plentiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the quiche and pear scone. I recommended it to our friend for other visitors, as well as for her to go for lunch or the murder mystery dinners! I had not noticed that the room I booked (Marguerite) the last available for that night, had its bathroom in the hall, not in the room itself. That worked out fine, but I would not have chosen it. The room was beautiful, quiet, and comfortable. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay
Beautiful room and yummy breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deepa, Pearland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Property was beautiful and reflected the original Victorian style. Service was fabulous and breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Inn has changed ownership, and it shows. The internet service is very poor. The bed was hard and when we asked for brighter light bulbs for our bed side so we could read, the request was ignored. I asked to see the book that Pam the previous owner wrote about the Inn and enjoyed reading it, but later one of the staff took it away before I had a chance to finish it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was pristine and absolutely gorgeous. Impeccably decorated appropriate to the style of the historic inn. Gourmet breakfast choices served with a smile and graciousness was the best i have experienced in 40 years of extensive travel!! Kudos to owner and employees. Don't even consider staying anywhere else in the Dover/Portsmouth area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best bed and breakfast in over 40 years of traveling. Absolutely gorgeous and pristine throughout with choice of gourmet breakfast items and 24 hour tea or coffee service! Outstanding service from Jerri at breakfast and owner with choice of accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute bed and breakfast. Fantastic breakfast options, including scones. In October, the main floor is decorated in a Hocus Pocus Halloween theme.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So quaint and very hospitable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at warm and welcoming Inn. Delicious breakfast served each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great. Friendly staff, great accommodations. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
My first experience of a bed and breakfast-,a beautifully appointed lodging in Victorian array was wonderful. The Silver Fountain combines beauty with the art of tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fortunato

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous Victorian property full of antiques and character. Excellent staff provide an elegant full breakfast. Yes, there are stairs. But this was a lovely destination stay in a quiet neighborhood. Worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Silver Fountain and we would highly recommend staying here to our family and friends. Enjoy 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Silver Fountain Inn is a lovely old (1871) mansion that has been converted to a B&B. Everything about our experience would have been perfect except for the fact that when we arrived, we were shown to a room without an en- suite bathroom and were directed to use the hallway bath. This wasn't horrible, but it certainly was not what we were expecting. When you book make sure to clarify that your room will have an en-suite bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Wilkes-Barre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 3 weeks driving through Canada and the East Coast of the US and this was the best place we stayed! The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was great. Everyone who works there is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed and breakfast in a beautiful 1871 house. Just gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was amazing. It was like stepping back in time. The staff was very pleasant. Breakfast was filling and very good. We will definitely stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

RoseMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024