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The Wayside Inn

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A river with large rocks, surrounded by dense green trees and a metal bridge in the background. - The Wayside Inn (Bethlehem)
A dining area with a wooden table, red chairs, and framed artwork on the walls. - The Wayside Inn (Bethlehem)
A view from a balcony overlooking a snow-covered landscape with a river, trees, and icicles hanging from the roof. - The Wayside Inn (Bethlehem)
A two-story white house with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees. - The Wayside Inn (Bethlehem)
A river with rocks, surrounded by trees and a building with balconies. - The Wayside Inn (Bethlehem)
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Wayside Inn. The on-site restaurant, THE WAYSIDE RESTAURANT, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outside.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each covered with a colorful quilt, a lamp on a wooden nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed landscape painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A covered outdoor area with a white railing, a small table, and chairs.

Room, Multiple Beds, Annex Building

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a floral artwork.

Double Beds: Annex

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Queen Bed: Annex

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

Room, Annex Building

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bethlehem is home to The Wayside Inn. While the natural beauty of White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bretton Woods Ski Area. Chutters and Littleton Coin Company are also worth visiting. Visit our Bethlehem travel guide
Map
3738 Main St, Bethlehem, NH, 03574

What's nearby

  • Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
    4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Local Works Marketplace at WREN
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Colonial Theater
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Gallery at WREN
    5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Strawberry Hill State Forest
    7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    5 min drive
  • The Wayside Inn
  • Munroe Place Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • The Maia Papaya
    6 min drive
  • CopperPot Bistro
    10 min drive

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • THE WAYSIDE RESTAURANT

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 25.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wayside Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 25.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wayside Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wayside Inn located?

Situated in Bethlehem, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from White Mountain National Forest and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Gale River. Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum and Colonial Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Wayside Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great River location. Nice restaurant onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it here. Great room right on the river with a balcony, super spacious. Nice outside area and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most charming cozy inn I’ve stayed at in a long time, and the breakfast was phenomenal. A very homelike atmosphere too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here everyday for a music festival. The hotel is cool, funky and not cookie cutter which I love in a hotel. Rooms are clean, staff is friendly and helpful and the free breakfast is great. Not a continental breakfast but a real breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely setting by the river. An older property, but the inn had charm. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space provided exactly what we needed, affordable bed and breakfast. This very old inn had charm. The history and historical content was of interest to us. We very much enjoyed the sound of the river flowing out our balcony! The attention to gardens being resurrected was appreciated. Sarah, the inn keeper and owner, made special accomidations to meet our travel schedule! The area is beautiful and so much to explore. We would definitely stay at the Wayside again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our weekend stay at theWayside Inn! Sara (owner) was very helpful and we are looking forward to our next stay in 3 weeks. Beautiful property really nice breakfast in the dining room next to the river. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the inn. Super friendly staff. Great food and drinks. The owner is attentive and made sure we were enjoying our stay. Clean, safe and quiet room.We would absolutely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast - and with a beautiful view of a mountain stream!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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The property was great with the rapids off our balcony! Very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Our second great stay here! After coming for a winter ski weekend we couldn’t wait to come back and enjoy the river in warmer weather … and it didn’t disappoint. It was so peaceful listening to the river to fall asleep at night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family-run property and you can feel that in everything! The staff is welcoming, the public areas are beautifully appointed with period furniture and artifacts from the inn’s history, and the storybook setting right on the banks of the river can’t be beat! The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. The one thing I wish there were a bit more attention to is the balcony furniture - it would have been nice to have a more comfortable chair and little table for morning coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this place and the staff. Everything exceeded our expectations! There was a restaurant on site that I was not expecting and made this over the top wonderful for our stay. Wonderful location, beautiful view, suburb food, atmosphere was delightful and wished we had stayed more than a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Lovely room overlooking river. No TV which is a good thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was probably the best part, but it was also clean and accessible to many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was clean and.quiet. Our room even had a river running outside our balcony. Staff was friendly. Just a nice place overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy parking, friendly staff. Room was basic but clean. Loved the river view. Breakfast included was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful staff with late checkin- we arrived after 11 but were able to reach Sarah who came down asap and checked us in. Breakfast which was included met with expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, very helpful staff, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love the Wayside Inn. The service and breakfast are exceptional. The property is a little tired but we see improvements every time we stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hannah J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river view from the Annex rooms was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean room and great staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint place, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025