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Center Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a marina and a fitness center

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Center Harbor Inn offers a private beach on Lake Winnipesaukee for water skiing and fishing. After outdoor fun, gather at the firepit. Enjoy a sauna, spa tub, gym, and rooms with high-speed WiFi for planning the next day's activities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Lodge King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 315 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lodge Double Queen | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Lodge Double Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 315 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeside Vista King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 315 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Level King | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Beach Level King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 315 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Efficency Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Efficency Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 394 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
294 Whittier Highway, route 25, Center Harbor, NH, 03226

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Waukewan - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Winnipesaukee Pier - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Castle in the Clouds - 20 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 24 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 34 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Town Docks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mug Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Center Harbor Inn

Hotel near Lake Winnipesaukee
At Center Harbor Inn, you can look forward to a marina, a firepit, and a garden. With a private beach, water skiing, and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball, ice skating, and snowmobiling. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • A dock, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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

Property is also known as

Center Harbor Inn
Center Harbor Inn Hotel
Center Harbor Inn Center Harbor
Center Harbor Inn Hotel Center Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is Center Harbor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Center Harbor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Center Harbor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Center Harbor Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Center Harbor Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Center Harbor hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, and Lake Kanasatka. Wakondah Pond is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Center Harbor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 349 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quaint inn has everything you need for a quiet weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was great. And the view was awesome.
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfect for our long weekend - quiet and clean - within driving distance to many great restaurants! Great breakfast at hotel! Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at Clean Harbor Inn. The service was great the staff were welcoming, and made sure everything went smoothly during my visit. The room was comfortable, and well-maintained, and the atmosphere of the hotel was relaxing from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Clean Harbor Inn to anyone looking for a pleasant and worry-free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, location was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Clean well taken care of property , our second time staying here and will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small resort on Lake W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marieyolaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely Inn right on the lake with fantastic views and not too crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here, the staff is awesome, rented kayaks right on the property. Nice fire pit at night, very quiet ,relaxing, would definitely stay here again. Beautiful view of the lake, rooms on the end have best view, will try to book next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the outdoor whirlpool! Lots of great dining in the are.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place has been updated since my last stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Center Harbor Inn

Really nice little hotel on the shore of lake Winnipesaukee. Clean, new, tidy, nice jacuzzi, sauna, and a small exercise room. Decent small continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly property right on the lake with lots of extra amenities- boat dock, moorings, beach, paddle boards/kayaks, fire pit, hot tubs, grills & outdoor games for use. Friendly & accomodating staff & very clean- will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable but the view of the lake was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, nice room, lovely view. Only drawback: no desk in the room! Otherwise fresh and well-appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is the nicest thing in Center Harbor. The grounds are well kept and the breakfast was nice. Having assorted water craft (kayaks, paddle boards, peddle boats) available was a nice treat, and we enjoyed playing cornhole on the lawn. An unexpected benefit of the location on July 4th were the fireworks directly off the dock! We checked in that day and were surprised by a band in the adjacent town gazebo and many local residents setting up chairs and blankets across the street from the Inn. As dusk approached many local residents began setting up their chairs on the hotel property too :/ . We thought they were all trying to catch a view of fireworks from Weir's Beach around the cove, but fifteen minutes before that show was supposed to start a much closer barge in Center Harbor began its show. That was great! The badly behaved local kids screaming that the fireworks were too loud, I could have lived without, but the Inn could not control that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’accueil est excellente. La chambre est agréable et propre. L’endroit est calme est paisible. Je recommande sans hésiter et nous y retournerons assurément mais plusieurs jours, une seul nuit c’est trop court! Merci et félicitation bel établissement et installations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on lake and vicinity to beautiful autumn leaf-peeping hikes and drives. It’s an older hotel but clean. Do be aware no elevators and no bellmen so you will definitely be schlepping your stuff! Fantastic views, decent breakfast offerings, fantastic Italian cafe right across the street with dine in or easy take-out all day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the nicest motels I have ever stayed in. Very clean, great view of the lake, and the breakfast options were good. Staff was very kind and helpful with all of our questions. Would recommend it to anyone and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was perfect! Rooms clean and overall very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tufts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed the calm location, people were all nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Amenities
It was a great property. All the staff was very nice. The breakfast was good. The grounds were well maintained and it felt very secure. The lack of elevator(s) was tough with all your luggage unless you were on the ground floor. The amenities were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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