Martin Hill Inn

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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404 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Music Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Strawbery Banke Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪8 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from John Paul Jones House Museum.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Music Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portsmouth Harbor Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seacoast Repertory Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪The Kitchen Artisan Deli - ‬4 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Martin Hill Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

merry

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting set up with keypad code to access main door and room. Handy car park at rear, need instructions to use tv, clean and modern refurbished room and bathroom with hardly any original features in this old building. We stayed in Cathedral room which is up narrow steep staircase, facing the road. Handy location for Portsmouth with the stress of parking removed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Very cute and convenient!

Stayed in the Sea Witch for a 25th anniversary getaway. It's a very cute space on the second floor with a great reading nook. It was a pleasant walk (~15min) into the downtown area for shopping and dinner. Owner was very responsible and flexible with our plans. Getty Bagels is 50 yards away and a great option to get a coffee and something to eat in the morning. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful and check in/out totally painless. The room was great but I have 2 minor complaints. Need better lighting for reading, and I’d like a clock I could see at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was immaculate and lovely. It met all of our needs and then some. I highly recommend the Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisite and beautifully maintained garden between the inn and parking lot. Large, well-appointed room needs a dresser ( not just two drawers below the bathroom sink) and a full-length mirror. Lack of innkeeper interaction was unusual.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Dana Point

Very nice and clean guesthouse close to downtown Portsmouth. Easy street or other parking available. Easy checking in process. Above averag
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Charmer

They sent me information on how to access the room in a timely manner. The room was very clean and comfortable. The building is charming and the garden is beautiful. Definitely would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, comfortable, and well appointed. We loved the window seat in the little nook between the bedroom and bathroom. The stairs up to our room were steep and difficult with a suitcase so be warned. The garden area was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here often
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size and amenities including garden were excellent. Bathroom was first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely property and beautiful room. Great location that was an easy walk to town. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check time was a but ealry but we made it work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and grounds were beautifully kept. The room was more like a suite. I don't know if they are all like that. We had a private screened in porch with seating, a lovely bedroom area with a King bed and soft. luxurious sheets. There was also a sitting or small living room area with a refrigerator and a beautifully done, renovated bathroom. The Inn was walking distance to the center of town. We highly recommend this Inn. It was a true find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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