Portsmouth Harbor Inn & Spa
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Antique, riverside Victorian-era Inn with sun and shade gardens, featuring a luxury day spa in the attached converted barn, offering premium-quality massage, facials, manicures, pedicures and other body treatments. A short walk to historic downtown Portsmouth, N.H.
The rose arch and sunny garden path
The front porch in summer
The dining room and first-floor sitting area with piano and antique furnishings.
The cozy king-size antique bed and antique side tables in Royal George.
The Alice room under the eaves, showing queen-size bed, good reading lamps, wicker and antique wood furniture.
Dido, on the second floor, with antique beds and dresser, marble-topped table, and TV.
Antique four-poster bed and side tables in Valora.
Queen-size antique iron bed and wicker chair in Minx.
Portsmouth Harbor Inn & Spa sign in the sunny garden.
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Nightly Rate
$155 - $210
, - Reviews 8
- Rooms 5
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
6 Water Street
Kittery, ME 03904
USA - Phone+1-207-439-4040
- Phone+1-207-439-7060
- Fax+1-207-438-9287
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Delicious breakfasts and tea in the afternoon; comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms, all with private baths, phones, Wi-fi, reading lamps, in-room TV/VCR or DVDs and cable, a full-service, luxury day spa in the attached barn, front porch overlooking the sunny garden and quiet sitting area within the shade garden. Within a short walk to Portsmouth, NH, or to Kittery downtowns, and a short drive to Kittery Outlet shopping, beaches, museums, parks, live performances and movies. About an hour from Boston. Perfect for romantic get-aways, bridal parties, honeymoons, anniversary celebrations, and reunions of good friends.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 8 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.6 out of 5Nice -- VERY Nice.
August 05, 2012
Terrific find! We just had a 2 night stay, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The innkeeper was fabulous, taking care of all needs. This is what you hope for when you stay at a B&B. Comfortable room with all the amenities, nice public areas, with complimentary Sherry and Port to sit in the parlour, or the porch outside. Fabulous breakfast. Only downside was that the bridge to Portsmouth (Rt. 1) is now not open (until 7/2013) to even foot traffic. However, there is a shuttle that is right across the street that leaves every hour on the hour, and is about 7-8 minutes. We highly recommend, and would stay again.
5 out of 5Ahhhhhhhhhhh ...
June 26, 2012
... an absolutely delightful Bed & Breakfast! Lynn and Rick were cordial and accomodating. We spent several nights at the inn on a long-weekend getaway, and we couldn't have been more pleased. The home is charming and cozy, with a delightful porch and garden. Coffee in the rocking chairs and salt air is a lovely combination. And a comfy sit in the parlor in the evenings before bed was very refreshing. Our room was wonderfully appointed and very comfortable. Only the fresh, delicious coffee could drag me out of that bed! Breakfast was always very delightful and unique. Lynn has wonderful recipes and is quite the cook! The inn is a great launching point for places of interest up and down the coast.
4.6 out of 5Unusual mix of classy and homey
June 01, 2012
My husband and I immediately felt at home here -- clean, crisp bedclothes, spotless bathroom, gourmet breakfasts and fragrant garden. It was as though we were transported back to the late 1800s, right down to the antiques and the view of the harbor. Other plusses were the walkable neighborhood, proximity to a good lobster restaurant and the complementary cookies in the afternoon and sherry and dark chocolate at night. Add a stimulating but relaxing massage by Katina and the long weekend here was a delightful way to participate in our daughter's graduation from UNH.
4.8 out of 5You can't go wrong
December 30, 2011
This place is just wonderful! It exceeded all my expectations in every single way. I believe this is the perfect place for every occasion. I stayed here during a weekend getaway with my husband and it satisfied all of our needs: we got delicious gourmet meals, our room was quiet, the service was stellar, they recommendations were excellent and the spa services were perfect! The atmosphere and location are very convenient. We even had the opportunity to meet the owner, Lynn, who is lovely and made our stay very pleasant. I will definitely go back!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Lynn Spann Bowditch
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Nightly Rate
$155 - $210
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$155 - $210
Dido
Dido is possibly the most charming and quietest room in the house. Decorated with delicate vining and floral wallpaper in soft pastel tones, with four-poster beds, white hemstitched curtains, a hooked Claire Murray rug, and a writing desk and comfortable chair, Dido, on the second floor, looks Northwards, inland, and out over our shade garden. It may be set up either as two twin beds, or one king-size bed. There is an antique pedestal sink in the bathroom.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactMinx
Minx, peaceful and serene, decorated in ocean and seaglass colors, and having the largest bathroom in the house, features lovely views out over the river.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactRoyal George
On the third floor, Royal George is furnished with antique dresser and armoire and an antique king-size bed and private sitting area, and features views out over the harbor and across the river to Portsmouth. The sitting area can accommodate a cot for a third adult.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 King
Contact for Availability ContactValora
Romantic Red! This room is nestled in a cozy second-floor corner of the Inn and provides water views from both windows. The room is furnished with a queen size bed and antique decor in both the bed and bath rooms.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactAlice
Alice is located under the eaves and is hand-painted in green and white stripes, with a queen-size bed, wicker dresser, antique armoire, and a deep soaking tub/European hand held shower combination in the bath. Alice looks out over the river, then to Badger Island and Portsmouth.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 4 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.
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Minimum Stay: Summer weekends only
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Deposit Amount Required: The greater of one night's stay, or 50%
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Cancellations: 14 days or fewer before check-in, guest forfeits deposit unless room is rented for cancelled stay, in which case deposit is refunded less $25.00. 15 days or more before check-in, deposit refunded less $25.00.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: Port, sherry for all, wine or champagne as part of packages
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Drinks Available: Limited
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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4 or more nights
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 4 -
AAA, low season
Percent Off: 5% Days Required: 2 -
AARP, low season
Percent Off: 5% Days Required: 2
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Nightly Rate
$155 - $210
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 8 Reviews
4.8 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.6 out of 5Nice -- VERY Nice.
August 05, 2012
Terrific find! We just had a 2 night stay, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The innkeeper was fabulous, taking care of all needs. This is what you hope for when you stay at a B&B. Comfortable room with all the amenities, nice public areas, with complimentary Sherry and Port to sit in the parlour, or the porch outside. Fabulous breakfast. Only downside was that the bridge to Portsmouth (Rt. 1) is now not open (until 7/2013) to even foot traffic. However, there is a shuttle that is right across the street that leaves every hour on the hour, and is about 7-8 minutes. We highly recommend, and would stay again.
5 out of 5Ahhhhhhhhhhh ...
June 26, 2012
... an absolutely delightful Bed & Breakfast! Lynn and Rick were cordial and accomodating. We spent several nights at the inn on a long-weekend getaway, and we couldn't have been more pleased. The home is charming and cozy, with a delightful porch and garden. Coffee in the rocking chairs and salt air is a lovely combination. And a comfy sit in the parlor in the evenings before bed was very refreshing. Our room was wonderfully appointed and very comfortable. Only the fresh, delicious coffee could drag me out of that bed! Breakfast was always very delightful and unique. Lynn has wonderful recipes and is quite the cook! The inn is a great launching point for places of interest up and down the coast.
4.6 out of 5Unusual mix of classy and homey
June 01, 2012
My husband and I immediately felt at home here -- clean, crisp bedclothes, spotless bathroom, gourmet breakfasts and fragrant garden. It was as though we were transported back to the late 1800s, right down to the antiques and the view of the harbor. Other plusses were the walkable neighborhood, proximity to a good lobster restaurant and the complementary cookies in the afternoon and sherry and dark chocolate at night. Add a stimulating but relaxing massage by Katina and the long weekend here was a delightful way to participate in our daughter's graduation from UNH.
4.8 out of 5You can't go wrong
December 30, 2011
This place is just wonderful! It exceeded all my expectations in every single way. I believe this is the perfect place for every occasion. I stayed here during a weekend getaway with my husband and it satisfied all of our needs: we got delicious gourmet meals, our room was quiet, the service was stellar, they recommendations were excellent and the spa services were perfect! The atmosphere and location are very convenient. We even had the opportunity to meet the owner, Lynn, who is lovely and made our stay very pleasant. I will definitely go back!
4.0 out of 5Darling, Darling, Darling Inn at a bordertown
August 15, 2011
My daughter and I stayed at the Portsmouth Harbor Inn and Spa for 2 nights the last week in July 2011. Leslie is a delightful InnKeeper. She has perfected the breakfast meal. We preferred something simply and she was very happy to go out of her way to make a delightful, yet simply fresh and healthy breakfast. The rooms are very darling, the beds are very comfortable. It is very easy to walk around the small town where the Inn is located or walk across the bridge to the next state-Portsmouth, NH. Kittery,ME is beautiful during the summer.
5 out of 5by happy chance
May 26, 2011
I intended to book a hotel room in Portsmouth for a quick getaway to celebrate my wife's birthday, but we couldn't have been more delighted that none were available. We literally "found" the Portsmouth Harbor Inn & Spa on very short notice. Lynn's attention to hospitality and detail is evident in every aspect of your stay, from complementary chocolates, sherry and port, to the comfortable and whimsical antiques in the rooms, to her well informed recommendations on teas and dinner out. My wife tells me her massage at the spa was soothing, and we can both attest to the delicious "family style" two course breakfast we shared with the Inn's other guests. The garden shows loving care and the neighborhood is quiet with a park, shops and satisfying restaurants all within easy walking distance.
5 out of 5Great hospitality in a lovely lovely location
January 23, 2011
Portsmouth Harbor Inn and Spa is a relaxing, welcoming Bed and Breakfast just a short walk from historic, scenic downtown Portsmouth, N.H. We enjoy returning each year for an extended weekend. The Inn is a beautiful, comfortable home with lovely gardens, in immaculate condition. The hosts have always provided a warm welcome, making us feel as though we are friends returning to visit. They are extremely knowledgeable about the area.
5 out of 5Relaxing & Fun!
September 15, 2009
This is a relaxing, lovely place which offers a unique experience because of the adjoining spa! We loved the Valora room - so comfortable, and quiet, and the breakfasts were delicious! The innkeeper gave spot-on restaurant recommendations and was very helpful with area activities and points-of-interest. The massages and facials at the spa were fabulous. An all-around excellent stay!
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Location
City - Portsmouth
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Distance to city: 1 miles
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Directions to property:
Take I-95 North past Portsmouth, NH, and take Exit 2 toward ME-236N/South Berwick. The Kittery traffic circle is at the end of the exit ramp. Take the second exit off the traffic circle to US-1 South, leaving the gas station/convenience store to your right. Continue south approximately 1.5 miles. Just after the second (last) set of lights, Kittery's Memorial Park is on the left, while the Portsmouth Harbor Inn and Spa is on your right, before the Memorial Bridge. Look for the Inn’s sign and make a sharp right onto Water Street and into our parking area.
Airport
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Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
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Directions to property:
Take I-95 North to Maine, and follow the directions above.
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
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Historic Inn
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Spa
On-site
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CD player
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Computer
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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Fax Machine
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Fireplace
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Piano
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Videos
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Bath robes
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Board games
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Ceiling fans
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Hairdryer
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Library
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Full service Day Spa
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Poland Spring water
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Free onsite parking
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 8:30
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
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Fruit
Signature Dish
Real Maine Wild Blueberry Pancakes
The best pancakes ever! Fresh butter and eggs and real, tart-sweet, tiny wild Maine blueberries. Always served with real maple syrup.Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
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gluten-free
Additional food services
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Catered lunch/ dinner by special request
Recipes
Breakfast-Brunch
Portsmouth Harbor Inn Blueberry-Pecan French Toast Casserole
Serves: 10
Prep time: 25 minutes -
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