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The Silver Fountain Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dover with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room (The Boudoir, 1st floor)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Chamber, 1st floor)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room (The Vivienne, 3rd floor)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (The Henrietta, 2nd floor)

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TV
Private bathroom
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Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

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Air conditioning
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TV
Detached private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
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TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

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TV
Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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TV
Private bathroom
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Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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103 Silver Street, Dover, NH, 03820

What's nearby

  • Woodman Institute - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • University of New Hampshire - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Market Square - 18 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafesta Brick & Brew Pizzaria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Breakaway Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Riverbend Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Taphouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Garrison City Beerworks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Silver Fountain Inn

Bed & breakfast near University of New Hampshire
Consider a stay at The Silver Fountain Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1871
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Silver Fountain Inn Dover
Silver Fountain Dover
Silver Fountain
Silver Fountain Inn
The Silver Fountain Inn Dover
The Silver Fountain Inn Bed & breakfast
The Silver Fountain Inn Bed & breakfast Dover

Frequently asked questions

Is The Silver Fountain Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Silver Fountain Inn located?

Situated in Dover, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Woodman Institute, Henry Law Park, and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Dover Bowl Family Fun Center is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Dover Transportation Center is 11 minutes by foot.

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The Silver Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 277 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We had a lovely visit. Hosts were great and breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The Inn is an old Victorian Inn, decorated beautifully. The rooms are spacious and quiet, the staff is friendly and helpful and the breakfast was included and amazing. The Inn is walking distance to Dover and in a beautiful area of old homes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Kim and the staff create a fantastic, welcoming environment. My wife and I had a four-night stay in May to attend our son's graduation from UNH. The accommodations were great, the coffee & tea service was great, and the breakfast (each of the choices) were wonderful (you have to try the scones!) We are so thankful for our opportunity to stay at The Silver Fountain Inn :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The rooms and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Charming, excellent staff and breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Property was beautiful and reflected the original Victorian style. Service was fabulous and breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Absolutely charming little place. Staff is great. Owner is awesome. I will most definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Lovely stay at warm and welcoming Inn. Delicious breakfast served each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

So quaint and very hospitable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Best bed and breakfast in over 40 years of traveling. Absolutely gorgeous and pristine throughout with choice of gourmet breakfast items and 24 hour tea or coffee service! Outstanding service from Jerri at breakfast and owner with choice of accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautiful rooms, excellent service, and a delicious breakfast were just a few of the highlights of my recent stay at the Silver Fountain Inn. We selected this inn as it was in close proximity to the hospital where my husband was having surgery. Kim and her staff were most attentive and kind during this stressful time. We are so fortunate to have found such a lovely place with such caring innkeepers. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Cute bed and breakfast. Fantastic breakfast options, including scones. In October, the main floor is decorated in a Hocus Pocus Halloween theme.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Comfortable bed, beautifully appointed rooms, yummy full breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Everything was great. Friendly staff, great accommodations. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Wonderful bed and breakfast in a beautiful 1871 house. Just gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Property was pristine and absolutely gorgeous. Impeccably decorated appropriate to the style of the historic inn. Gourmet breakfast choices served with a smile and graciousness was the best i have experienced in 40 years of extensive travel!! Kudos to owner and employees. Don't even consider staying anywhere else in the Dover/Portsmouth area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

My first experience of a bed and breakfast-,a beautifully appointed lodging in Victorian array was wonderful. The Silver Fountain combines beauty with the art of tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We spent 3 weeks driving through Canada and the East Coast of the US and this was the best place we stayed! The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was great. Everyone who works there is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Such a beautiful B&B! The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room, the Eleanor, is lovely and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

It was such a lovely stay. Staff was polite and most accommodating. The room was very well appointed and comfortable. The breakfast served in the morning was absolutely delicious, especially the blueberry scones!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at the Silver Fountain and we would highly recommend staying here to our family and friends. Enjoy 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This is a beautiful property with a great breakfast, a very pleasant proprietor with a great bed. It's also just a short drive from I-95 near the Maine/New Hampshire border and the perfect place to rest on a longer drive through New England.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

The inn was amazing. It was like stepping back in time. The staff was very pleasant. Breakfast was filling and very good. We will definitely stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

We enjoyed our stay in this piece of history. Good breakfast and easy parking. We'll located for our needs.

10/10

I always love my stays at the Silver Fountain Inn. I’ve been twice now and I will keep coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023