The Water Street Inn
Inn in Portsmouth, NH
1 queen bed
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this inn
Situated in Kittery, 23 km from Ogunquit Playhouse, The Water Street Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Portsmouth, NH
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 182 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Single • 226 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 204 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 King • 204 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
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7.0
Art work, cleanliness
Larger room; rooms on firs floor. Only one room available on first floor
3.0
The hotel is well located just across the river from Portsmouth. (It cannot be described as a waterfront property though).
It is a smart looking old house.
1) We were allocated probably the worst room in the building, being one of two attic buildings. Small with sloping eaves restricting movement.
2) The property does not have permanent staff on site but draws on its sister hotels. It is virtually a self service hotel. Guests are given a code to check themselves in, for both external and internal doors. During our stay we saw staff members for a matter of a few minutes only and they had departed from the property about 15 minutes after our arrival. Guests are given a telephone number to call in case of need (the sister hotel). For overseas visitors, in particular, this is not ideal. The lack of onsite staff even resulted in my having to answer the external door to a potential guests seeking a room.
10.0
Excellent location and amenities
9.0
location, convenience of check in and out
would have preferred to have a slide lock on the inside of the door just for my piece of mind…
10.0
spacious two floor suite. beautiful location and close to downtown Portsmouth. easy check in and a parking space
nothing
10.0
The self-serve drink and snack section in the main lobby entrance area was sufficient. It was super nice to be able to use glassware instead of plastic.
The stained glass window in the bathroom leaked light into the room from the hallway light. Maybe a little curtain to cover this up? Shutting the bathroom door was sufficient though.
9.0
Beautiful decor, good linen, nice extra little touches and the room was immaculately clean. Great in site parking. Quiet area and other guests were quiet and respectful. Easy check in check out. Would definitely stay here again. Book with confidence!! Restaurants in Kittery close early like around 8pm so keep that in mind if you want to support the local venues.
Bed a little soft but I sleep on a hard mattress so have this issue everywhere most people won't mind I am sure. The pillows were very comfortable and good quality linen.
9.0
This is a wonderful place to stay. Location is great on the quiet side of Kittery, 5-10min walk to downtown Kittery and Portsmouth. Everything is really clean and spacious. Bathroom is big and clean and you an definitely tell they pay attention to detail. Michaela and Amanda are great and always attentive to what you need. I definitely recommend and will come back in the future.
Thank you for a wonderful stay
10.0
Super location to water views and easy walk to downtown Portsmouth. Rooms were clean and nicely appointed with comfortable beds.
9.0
Well, there were "breakfast bars" rather than fresh bakery pastries. (not meant as a complaint)
The closet was more like a "kitchen pantry." LOL
10.0
The bathroom was the largest of all our inn stayed in New England. The amount of natural light meant we didn't use interior lighting until night. We could walk to my old elementary school the Wentworth Dennett School, Badgers Island and across to Portsmouth. You can't get a better location. 100% safe location, on-site free parking and amazing little touches that made it super welcoming.
Nothing to see here. Loved it all, literally.
3.0
Access to downtown Portsmouth was very good and quick
Did have limited supply of snacks and beverages in the “Lobby-Living Room”.
Across the street from Warren’s Lobster Shed restaurant, only problem is restaurant was open till 4pm Tues, We’d & Thurs, and 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun?
Room was to small; A/C constantly blew on my head and neck at night keeping me awake and getting a stiff neck; shower tub is unsafe, no grab handles or anti skid tub flooring, almost fell; clothes closet was in the bathroom, I don’t like my clothes getting damp; no space in room to use luggage seats; faucet on sink has separate hot and cold taps but no water mixing valve, and no plug for the drain, so can’t mix and regulate the water temperature; carpet looked old and stained; mattress appeared to be worn in the middle. I could’ve stayed at a motel with more room for half the price, or a nice hotel in Portsmouth for the same price or a little more
Biggest problem I had was rooms don’t have a small frig, I have insulin that needs to be kept cold and all I could do was to put my insulin in a community frig in the “Lobby area” or have the staff bring me ice in an ice bucket.
Everything was underwhelming, wasn’t impressed with anything. I would not recommend a stay here at the prices they charge, about the only thing I can say good is it’s location to downtown Portsmouth, NH.
10.0
Lovely, well appointed & spotless first floor room! Easy access to both Kittery & Portsmouth sights/venues. Would definitely look to stay at the Water Street again. Thank you!
4.0
Water was barely lukewarm in the morning, unacceptable. Wi-Fi packed up in the afternoon. No staff onsite.
9.0
Clean modern styling, space efficient layout, friendly staff and thoughtful amenities.
Stairs will be difficult for certain individuals.
9.0
good location, light and airy room.
10.0
The Inn was in a great location just over Memorial Bridge and walking distance to downtown Portsmouth. Charming Inn in a residential neighborhood. Nicely decorated, well maintained and clean.
My only suggestion is that a continental breakfast be provided in addition to the morning coffee. Some fresh muffins from a local bakery would be a great touch!
10.0
clean, comfortable and beautiful period features.
difficult to take suitcases up two flights of stairs.
10.0
excellent.. super clean , easy check in
it was great , nothing to dislike
9.0
The location was excellent - an easy walk to downtown Portsmouth, or to Kittery. Beautiful garden, quiet spot, and comfortable room.
Nothing! Everything was just perfect.
9.0
Walking distance to restaurants, quaint building with modern amenities, and pretty garden. Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Very comfortable and quiet.
It was a little expensive, but unfortunately, so are all rooms these days. Hopefully, the staff is earning better than average salaries.
10.0
Clean,airy room..Beautiful lobby(aka living room).
We loved relaxing view of the river.
Super comfortable bed and quiet location
Light in the hallway was to bright and you could see it through the door..My husband's sleep was disturbed by that..He even tried to dim it but couldn't find switch..
10.0
Great place and awesome location.
Room, bed comfortable, lobby adorable.
We liked everything
10.0
Beautiful Inn and our room, #3, was lovely. Huge and comfortable bed, super clean, bathroom perfect. Perfect location to walk over the Memorial Bridge into Portsmouth and have breakfast at Colby's. Ten minute drive to the Kittery Outlets.
The ONLY improvement I would suggest is to put a grab bar in the shower. I know this would change the "look", but so would an injured body from a fall. Young people don't need this, but us Seniors find them helpful.
7.0
Cleanliness and comfort of room.
Emails from the service provider were confusing and did not provide sufficently clear directions on which room was mine. This is crucial ac there are typically no staff on the premises.
In addition. To this, I kept receiving messages asking me to provide my email address which made no sense as rhe messages were sent by email to that address
Dealing with this while returning from a trip to Europe was difficult.and stressful. It also undermined my confidence i. The service provider.
FAQs
How much does this inn cost compared to others in Portsmouth?
The average price for a rental in Portsmouth is $208 per night. This rental is $39 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this inn?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Water Street Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Water Street Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Water Street Inn?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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