Family friendly New Hampshire hotels and resorts make for great vacations

Family friendly hotels and motels and other lodgings in New Hampshire offer comfortable lodgings and easy access to a large number of great entertainments for children and families. Every region of NH offers accommodations close to an assortment of attractions for the kids, such as beaches on the Seacoast; Santa’s Village, Storyland, and Six Gun City in the White Mountains; skiing in the northern and western mountains; and swimming and boating in the fabulous Lakes region.

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Omni Mount Washington Resort

Route 302 Bretton Woods, NH 03575 Phone: 603-278-1000 Toll-Free: 800-843-6664

No matter how far you are from your childhood, it's still waiting for you here.

Comfortable accommodations and a variety of fun activities for the whole family make Mount Washington Resort a fantastic vacation destination at a great New England value. A wide variety of activities from golf and skiing to indoor and outdoor pools and our exciting new year-round Canopy Tour will keep everyone entertained. Plus, our Kids’ Club and Hobbits Ski & Snowboard School will give parents and children alike some time to enjoy for themselves. With so much to do—for kids of any age—Mount Washington Resort is a century-old grand hotel and resort that never goes out of style.
Visit our website or call 866.257.6946 for more information.

Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

New Hampshire's Family Resort

Family-owned Purity Spring Resort has long catered to families, groups and guests looking for traditional country lodging in a setting of forests, lakes and mountains. The resort property surrounds pristine Purity Lake, which offers unblemished shorelines, sandy beaches, bogs and heaths, and is adjacent to a NH Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. The resort’s unique lakeside setting has made it a popular site for family reunions and group gatherings, in addition to many lakeside wedding options and mountain-top ceremonies and receptions overlooking the pristine shoreline of Purity Lake below.

Purity Spring offers numerous lodging options around Purity Lake, home-style meals, and an indoor pool and fitness center. Guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, and an extensive summer recreational program for kids and families alike.

During the winter season, Purity Spring owns and operates King Pine Ski Area, offering alpine and nordic skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing around Purity Lake, ice skating and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Rockywold-Deephaven Camps

18 Bacon Road Holderness, NH 03245 Phone: 603-968-3313 Fax: 603-968-3438

An Old-fashioned Family Getaway in the Great Outdoors

Since 1897, Rockywold-Deephaven Camps have offered families an ideal place to gather and soak in the quiet, simple pleasures of the New Hampshire wilderness. Spread over 115 acres, two peninsulas, and along over a mile of lakeshore, RDC offers a rustic simplicity, respect for the land and good old fashioned fun. Our 60 cottages and two lodges are scattered among shorefront pines and granite outcroppings. Each has twin beds, a fireplace, a screened-in porch, private dock, and an antique ice box where ice is delivered daily. If small mouth bass fishing, rollicking square dances, heaping buffet-style meals, quiet afternoon card games, hikes in the White Mountains, canoeing, tennis and a really good book sound like your idea of vacation, welcome to RDC!

Yankee Clipper Inn

1769 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860 Phone: 603-356-5736 Toll-Free: 800-343-5900

On the way to everything... at the center of it all.

From the moment you arrive at The Yankee Clipper, you'll be pleased by the convenience of our location, the comfort of our rooms and the affordability of our rates. You will be greeted by the friendliest staff in North Conway - always eager to meet your every need, from an extra pillow to detailed directions to any of the area's attractions with a map, a brochure and a big smile. Come and enjoy our outdoor pool a perfect place to relax after a day at Storyland or hiking and biking on the many trails in the Mount Washington Valley.

Right next to the Inn, The Blueberry Muffin restaurant has been treating visitors to a taste of the White Mountains for almost 40 years. Treat the kids to or plate-sized blueberry pancakes for breakfast, or join us later for lunch and have a hearty bowl of turkey noodle soup or a triple-decker sandwich. The Muffin will start you on your day and on your way!

 

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH 03598 Phone: 603-837-2100 Toll-Free: 866-484-3843 Fax: 603-837-8884

In any season...

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa is always a great place for families! Children’s time is filled with fun and activities throughout the entire day, including swimming in indoor and outdoor pools, geo-caching adventures, nature hikes, horseback riding, croquet and lawn games and crafty projects. The resort proudly offers four-season fun for the whole family, with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowtubing and more activities right on the property. Fishing, boating, hiking and theme parks such as Santa’s Village and Six Gun City located nearby.

Cottage Place on Squam Lake

1132 U.S. Route 3 Holderness, NH 03245 Phone: 603-968-7116 Toll-Free: 877-968-7116 Fax: 603-968-2345

A quiet family retreat for every season.

The Cottage Place on Squam Lake is situated on the shores of pristine Little Squam Lake in Holderness, a perfect location for your vacation or just a few days of peace and nature. Our vacation rentals include seven cottages, one six-bedroom lodge, and eight cottage suites all of which offer year-round access to the lake and surrounding area. You can spend your time enjoying your comfortable rooms, sit on your deck and listen to the loons, hang out down at the beach, and join others in the common areas which include a gift shop, coffee shop and lobby with a cozy wood-burning stove. Or take a stroll around our lovely grounds and wander among the cottage gardens.
Our sandy beach is directly across the street and frames the beautiful Evans Cove on Little Squam Lake. Seasonal changes bring new purpose to our property like swimming, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling. On the lakeshore, just in front of the vacation rentals, is a large dock that is available for rental by guests with their own boats.

Rockywold-Deephaven Camps

18 Bacon Road Holderness, NH 03245 Phone: 603-968-3313 Fax: 603-968-3438

An Old-fashioned Family Getaway in the Great Outdoors

Since 1897, Rockywold-Deephaven Camps have offered families an ideal place to gather and soak in the quiet, simple pleasures of the New Hampshire wilderness. Spread over 115 acres, two peninsulas, and along over a mile of lakeshore, RDC offers a rustic simplicity, respect for the land and good old fashioned fun. Our 60 cottages and two lodges are scattered among shorefront pines and granite outcroppings. Each has twin beds, a fireplace, a screened-in porch, private dock, and an antique ice box where ice is delivered daily. If small mouth bass fishing, rollicking square dances, heaping buffet-style meals, quiet afternoon card games, hikes in the White Mountains, canoeing, tennis and a really good book sound like your idea of vacation, welcome to RDC!

Holiday Inn Nashua

9 Northeastern Boulevard Nashua, NH 03062 Phone: 603-888-1551 Fax: 603-888-7193

Dine at Killarney's Café, a casual, family-friendly place to eat or relax. Enjoy a full menu of classic Irish and American fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a light snack. Kids under 12 eat free! Families can also relax in the modern comfort of our guest rooms. Stay in touch with work and family with free high-speed, wireless Internet access as you work at the well-lit desk with an ergonomic chair or unwind on the triple-sheeted king or two double beds and watch a movie on the 32-inch flat screen TV.

Holiday Inn – Salem

1 Keewaydin Drive Salem, NH 03079 Phone: 603-893-5511 Toll-Free: 866-226-1621 Fax: 603-894-6728

Great Family Vacation Location

We’re surrounded by popular New Hampshire area attractions, businesses, transportation, shopping, lakes beaches and mountains. We are just one mile from Canobie Lake Amusement Park, and only 25 minutes from Manchester Airport.Our newly-decorated, full-service lodging features 109 guest rooms, lifestyle amenities, exceptional guest services, and two enticing eateries. We are ideally located only 25 minutes from Boston, minutes from tax free shopping malls. Enjoy our well-equipped fitness facility, indoor & outdoor pools, and fitness center. The hotel features standard rooms, one bedroom suites and our brand new extended stay feature rooms fully equipped with kitchenette units and high speed internet.

Jack Daniels Motor Inn

80 Concord Street (Route 202) Peterborough, NH 03458 Phone: 603-924-7548 Fax: 603-924-7700

Children 16 and Under Stay Free

Jack Daniels Motor Inn is your family’s prime lodging choice in Peterborough. Beautifully situated overlooking the Contoocook River and within walking distance of downtown Peterborough, the Inn offers a peaceful and convenient setting while providing children and adults alike with an abundance of activities and entertainment. Ski at Crotched Mountain in Bennington in winter, or spend the day fishing, swimming and canoeing on our scenic lakes, rivers and streams in the summer. Hike in Monadnock's seven state parks and of course, on Mount Monadnock itself, the most climbed mountain in the United States. Check out Keene's famous fall Pumpkin Festival or spend a leisurely day shopping, dining and antiquing. All rooms have private baths, cable TV, free wireless Broadband, free local calls and complimentary coffee, tea and juice.

Courtyard Portsmouth

1000 Market Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: 603-436-2121 Toll-Free: 877-389-0172 Fax: 603-430-7666

The Courtyard Portsmouth is a four story, smartly appointed hotel with newly renovated guest rooms featuring 32 inch LCD flat screen televisions, refrigerator, microwave, plush bedding and luxurious carpeting. Centrally located, just one mile from the hotel are the seacoast's business and leisure venues, including Kittery Shopping Outlets. Within a half-mile walking distance of fine dining, nightlife and the arts in quaint downtown Portsmouth. This Portsmouth NH hotel also features an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, restaurant, bar and meeting space. The Courtyard Portsmouth is proud to be certified as an Environmental Partner with the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program, demonstrating our commitment to more environmentally sustainable means of providing exceptional service to our guests.

Wentworth by the Sea Marriott Hotel & Spa

588 Wentworth Road New Castle, NH 03854 Phone: 603-422-7322 Toll-Free: 866-240-6313 Fax: 603-422-7329

Even the tide returns twice a day!

Wentworth by the Sea is a glorious choice for a family vacation that will create wonderful memories both for parents and children. Equipped with both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, the Wentworth will cater to children of all ages. The hotel is located close to Portsmouth, a city loaded with charm and sophistication. Some of the area’s allure stems from, Strawberry Banke, a historic village that presents the life of Portsmouth people over four centuries. Guided boat tours of Portsmouth Harbor offer close-up views of fishermen at work and shipbuilding facilities or an exploration of the Isles of Shoals, a history-laden cluster of offshore islands. Other attractions for children include the Portsmouth Children’s Museum, Water Country, York’s Wild Animal Kingdom, and plenty of parks and beaches for endless amounts of outdoor fun.

Black Bear Lodge

3 Village Road Waterville Valley, NH 03215 Phone: 603-236-4501 Toll-Free: 800-349-BEAR (2327) Fax: 603-236-4114

On-site children's cinema and gameroom

Nestled in the heart of the White Mountains, in picturesque Waterville Valley Resort, The Black Bear Lodge is a family friendly, well appointed all-suite hotel with one bedroom condominiums. Comfortably sleeping 4-6, each suite features a fully-equipped kitchen, dining/living area, full bath and separate bedroom. Lodge amenities include indoor/outdoor heated pool, sauna and whirlpool, a children’s cinema and a game room. Park your car and enjoy our "summer unlimited" activities included during your stay, including two hour mountain biking per person each day, one hour boating on Corcoran’s Pond per person each day, 9 holes of golf, per person per day, unlimited tennis, chair lift ride at Snow’s Mountain and unlimited use of our White Mountain Athletic Center.

Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club

179 Carter Notch Road Jackson, NH 03846 Phone: 603-383-9111 Toll-Free: 800-966-5779 Fax: 603-383-0854

Creating Memories Since 1879

Plan a visit to the historic Eagle Mountain House resort hotel in the Mt. Washington Valley, an all-season destination surrounded by the nearly 800,000 acre White Mountain National Forest. Eagle Mountain House guest rooms and suites offer a casual country decor, with four-poster beds and down comforters in every room. All rooms feature a private bathroom, telephone, color cable TV, ironing boards, and period fixtures & furnishings. Wireless internet access in now available in most rooms. Relax and enjoy the view, the wood-burning fireplace, our wrap-around veranda, our cuisine or favorite beverages in the pub. Wake up refreshed and ready for a day filled with opportunities for outdoor recreation, tax-free shopping, and a round of golf or complete relaxation. Packages available. Member of Historic Hotels of America.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH 03598 Phone: 603-837-2100 Toll-Free: 866-484-3843 Fax: 603-837-8884

In any season...

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa is always a great place for families! Children’s time is filled with fun and activities throughout the entire day, including swimming in indoor and outdoor pools, geo-caching adventures, nature hikes, horseback riding, croquet and lawn games and crafty projects. The resort proudly offers four-season fun for the whole family, with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowtubing and more activities right on the property. Fishing, boating, hiking and theme parks such as Santa’s Village and Six Gun City located nearby.

Omni Mount Washington Resort

Route 302 Bretton Woods, NH 03575 Phone: 603-278-1000 Toll-Free: 800-843-6664

No matter how far you are from your childhood, it's still waiting for you here.

Comfortable accommodations and a variety of fun activities for the whole family make Mount Washington Resort a fantastic vacation destination at a great New England value. A wide variety of activities from golf and skiing to indoor and outdoor pools and our exciting new year-round Canopy Tour will keep everyone entertained. Plus, our Kids’ Club and Hobbits Ski & Snowboard School will give parents and children alike some time to enjoy for themselves. With so much to do—for kids of any age—Mount Washington Resort is a century-old grand hotel and resort that never goes out of style.
Visit our website or call 866.257.6946 for more information.

Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

New Hampshire's Family Resort

Family-owned Purity Spring Resort has long catered to families, groups and guests looking for traditional country lodging in a setting of forests, lakes and mountains. The resort property surrounds pristine Purity Lake, which offers unblemished shorelines, sandy beaches, bogs and heaths, and is adjacent to a NH Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. The resort’s unique lakeside setting has made it a popular site for family reunions and group gatherings, in addition to many lakeside wedding options and mountain-top ceremonies and receptions overlooking the pristine shoreline of Purity Lake below.

Purity Spring offers numerous lodging options around Purity Lake, home-style meals, and an indoor pool and fitness center. Guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, and an extensive summer recreational program for kids and families alike.

During the winter season, Purity Spring owns and operates King Pine Ski Area, offering alpine and nordic skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing around Purity Lake, ice skating and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Residence Inn North Conway

1801 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860 Phone: 603-356-3024 Toll-Free: 800-331-3131 Fax: 603-356-3025

North Conway's Only All-Suite Hotel

The Residence Inn is North Conway's newest hotel. Our homelike surroundings invite you to relax, and our community atmosphere will make you feel welcome. The lobby is warm and inviting, with a fireplace to help you relax and breakfast buffet to greet you in the morning. All of our rooms are incredibly spacious suites suitable for the entire family, a weekend shopping getaway or the business traveler. Amenities include a full kitchen, Wi-Fi and hardwired internet access, HDTV and separate areas for sleeping, working, eating and relaxing.

The Residence Inn is also located at the heart of activity in the White Mountains. Within a short distance you'll find some of the best skiing in New England, fabulous shopping including Settlers Green Outlet Village, fine restaurants and attractions for all ages. Ski Lockers are conveniently available to keep all your gear secure and ready for action.

Seasons Condominium Resort

Route 302 Bartlett, NH 03812 Toll-Free: 800-332-6636 Fax: 603-374-2414

The ideal family destination resort in every season!

Nestled in The White Mountains on the southern base of Mount Attitash and only a mile from the slopes, The Seasons Condominium Resort is the perfect destination for families looking to enjoy all that the Mount Washington Valley has to offer. Located on 45 wooded acres, the Seasons Condominium Resort consists of 176 one and two bedroom condominium units – townhouse, 2 bedroom and penthouse. Lodgings include designer kitchens, 2 full baths, washer & dryer, cable TV, private deck, telephone and woodstoves. Outdoors there are tennis courts, hiking trails and a fun playground. Amenities include a clubhouse with heated indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, exercise room, video arcade, skating pond, alpine skiing, and x-country skiing. The location is ideal for enjoying the year round activity available in the area.

Woodward's Resort Motel

527 US Route 3 Lincoln, NH 03251 Phone: 603-745-8141 Toll-Free: 800-635-8968 Fax: 603-745-3408

Natural playgrounds are rarely found, yet Woodwards Resort is all this and more

Take the family away to Woodwards Resort to enjoy a fun and thrilling adventure in the White Mountains. Our rooms feature top-notch amenities such as two double or queen-sized beds, compact refrigerators and a TV. One or two children 12 and under stay free in the same room with parents (except in 2 bedroom units) and for every adult on our meal plan, one child 12 or under will eat free from our Kids Eat Free Menu. Relax either by the indoor or outdoor pool while the kids play in the game room. Enjoy a rousing game of tennis or racquetball on our many courts or just relax by the pond feeding our trout and ducks. Located near sixteen major attractions including Zip Line Tours, Clark's Trading Post, golf courses, and located next to the Whale's Tale Water Park. Hurry now to start your unforgettable vacation.

Yankee Clipper Inn

1769 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH 03860 Phone: 603-356-5736 Toll-Free: 800-343-5900

On the way to everything... at the center of it all.

From the moment you arrive at The Yankee Clipper, you'll be pleased by the convenience of our location, the comfort of our rooms and the affordability of our rates. You will be greeted by the friendliest staff in North Conway - always eager to meet your every need, from an extra pillow to detailed directions to any of the area's attractions with a map, a brochure and a big smile. Come and enjoy our outdoor pool a perfect place to relax after a day at Storyland or hiking and biking on the many trails in the Mount Washington Valley.

Right next to the Inn, The Blueberry Muffin restaurant has been treating visitors to a taste of the White Mountains for almost 40 years. Treat the kids to or plate-sized blueberry pancakes for breakfast, or join us later for lunch and have a hearty bowl of turkey noodle soup or a triple-decker sandwich. The Muffin will start you on your day and on your way!