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The Governor's Inn

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Located close to Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common, The Governor's Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spaulding Steak & Ale, serves dinner. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two blue armchairs, a dresser, a mirror, a fireplace, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a radiator, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

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Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Rochester is home to The Governor's Inn. The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and The Links at Outlook are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rochester Common and Milton Three Ponds. Rochester Opera House and Salmon Falls Mill Historic District are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Rochester travel guide
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78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867

What's nearby

  • A beach with a man and a child walking along the shore.
    Ogunquit Beach
    42 min drive - 30.5 miles
  • A coastal town with snow-covered buildings and a beach.
    Hampton Beach
    46 min drive - 42.4 miles
  • Rochester Opera House
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rochester Common
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center
    16 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Cumberland Farms
    11 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spaulding Steak & Ale
  • The Garage

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Governor's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 100.00 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 Governor's Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Governor's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Governor's Inn located?

Situated in Rochester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common. Milton Three Ponds and Salmon Falls Mill Historic District are also within 12 mi (20 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 Governor's Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very accommodating and they do everything food rooms check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very quaint hotel with nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Went to an event there and it was very convenient to have dinner and stay on the property. The staff were very kind and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Interesting old place with character
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful historical property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Located in a great area, beautiful place. The staff were pleasant and accommodating. The room was clean. We were a little disappointed that we had booked a room with a king size bed but received a room with two small beds, the one bed was not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay clean, quiet and beds were a little hard but great price for bed and breakfast. Dinner was so good French dip sub cooked in garlic and so good. Pumpkin head beer to bring off the fall season and so helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean. Staff were excellent . Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Adorable decor except the room choice undesirable. Big industrial fan noise right outside our window which kept us awake all night & bathroom fan nonfunctional. The restaurant was quaint and the food very good. Worth the price with continental breakfast a plus. Staff very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fantastic staff and had a good dinner as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was beautiful. Loved the layout and the live music outside. Food was amazing and our waitress Jaydean provided exceptional service throughout the night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Like , Military discount ,location, historical, ...:) Dislike. Parking very tight, bathroom ceiling peeling, TV remote dislike. Hope it's getting better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a historic building. Good location. Has a great restaurant and bar. Has a movie theater popcorn machine which was a fun touch. The only thing was breakfast started at 8am and there wasn’t any coffee until then
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a lovely homey place. Clean, comfortable. Friendly staff. The attached restaurant was great! Good food, plenty of it and very reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location was great. This is a very quaint New England Inn. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were very happy with our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. We had dinner and drinks at the restaurant the food was very good and the waitress was very personable and efficient. We plan to go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the antique feel of the space. There was even a cute little patio area, and a space with green and a little pond. The person who greeted me was very gracious. That being said, upon arrival, I found there was no soap in the shower area- when I inquired, the woman said that there was soap. I found out the container labeled "hand soap" was the soap I was supposed to use to shower. It was interesting. The toilet lever was also a little finicky. There were also late-night partyers next door that woke me up in the middle of the night. Otherwise I enjoyed my stay, as well as the breakfast that was offered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An historic house kept running with a limited budget. Congratulations on holding things together. A restaurant, but lim
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Continental breakfast was inconsistent from one day to the next. But staff was friendly and the place was clean but in need of a bit repair here and there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique property and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was super friendly and a fun atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fun little rustic place. Very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very nice, everything was clean, parking area convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025