Martin Hill Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Nightingale
Exterior
Front of property
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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404 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

The Ranger Suite – Main House

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Nightingale

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Noonday

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Typhoon

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cathedral

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sea Witch

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Dashing Wave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portsmouth

With a stay at Martin Hill Inn in Portsmouth (West End), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Discover Portsmouth and Rundlet-May House. .This guesthouse is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Hampton Beach and 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Long Sands Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Music Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Market Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Water Country - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Goat - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bao 155 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dwyer’s Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Martin Hill Inn

Guesthouse in Portsmouth with free parking
Martin Hill Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Martin Hill Inn Portsmouth
Martin Hill Portsmouth
Martin Hill Inn Guesthouse
Martin Hill Inn Portsmouth
Martin Hill Inn Guesthouse Portsmouth

Reviews

Martin Hill Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing garden getaway - will be back

Best vacation spot we have ever been to. The Inn is private, quiet, well designed and cared for. The garden is glorious and was soothing to our city-weary brains. We will definitely be returning to Martin Hill Inn. Portsmouth has so much to offer for a relaxing getaway. I recommend staying at least 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the room was everything the pictures showed. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property just a quick drive from the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really easy check in. Nice accomodations. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed. Easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful garden, spotless, updated, comfortable and short walk to shops, restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You got to stay

To tell you the truth I didn’t want to stay at an i have had bad experiences at a few inns in the past. But the Martin Inn has changed my mind from the gardens to the room the Martin inn is far above any inn I have stayed at in the past and it is not that far of a walk from downtown Portsmouth. The Martin inn has off street parking in the back as you walk to your room you go through a wonderfully kept garden which made my wife jealous. Which we spend a little while in on our last night there. I will definitely be back in the future. Thank you to the Martin inn for a wonderful place to stay keep up the great work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous garden with seating. Convenient parking. Quiet neighborhood but still close to downtown restaurants. Easy self-check-in. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Killian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Staff & service
Great room easy access to center of town beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Faraz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a quiet boutique hotel in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and comfortable room. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recommend Martin Hill to anyone. Great location to make your home base and then take day trips to Massachusetts and Maine.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful room! Every comfort we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking on street and a lot associated with the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebeccah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic Charm, Modern Convenience

Great spot walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants of downtown Portsmouth! Room was larger than anticipated and very comfortable, with a separate sitting area. Parking in the lot and the surrounding area is easy. The only detractor would be thin walls (to be expected with the age of the home). We neither saw nor heard from any staff, but nor did we require any assistance. Would certainly consider staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025