Escape to Center Harbor Inn, nestled near Lake Winnipesaukee, where water skiing and fishing await. Soak up the sun on the private beach or warm up by the firepit. With a sauna, spa tub, and gym at your fingertips plus high-speed WiFi in-room connectivity for planning your next adventure.
294 Whittier Highway, route 25, Center Harbor, NH, 03226
What's nearby
Lake Kanasatka - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Squam Lake - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
Weirs Beach - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 23 min drive - 26.8 km
Loon Mountain Resort - 43 min drive - 71.2 km
Getting around
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 27 min drive
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 80 min drive
Tilton Station - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 8 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 9 min drive
Dunkin' - 8 min drive
The Village Kitchen - 8 min drive
Dunkin' - 12 min walk
About this property
Center Harbor Inn
Center Harbor Inn features a marina and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Winnipesaukee. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, along with onsite water skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. A hot tub, a sauna, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
On a private beach
Ski passes
Basketball
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Water skiing
Ice skating
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Fishing
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Marina
Hot tub
Sauna
Dock
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Center Harbor Inn
Center Harbor Inn Hotel
Center Harbor Inn Center Harbor
Center Harbor Inn Hotel Center Harbor
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Center Harbor Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Center Harbor Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Center Harbor Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Center Harbor Inn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like snowshoeing and snowmobiling and return when the snow melts for water skiing and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a private beach and a sauna. Center Harbor Inn also has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Does Center Harbor Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony and a yard.
What's the area around Center Harbor Inn like?
Center Harbor Inn is located a short 11-minute walk from Lake Winnipesaukee.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property offers a private beach with clean and safe access for guests to enjoy. (9 reviews)
The property offers a relaxing outdoor hot tub, sauna, and beautiful lake views. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Service staff
Lake
Location
Breakfast
Hot Tub
Beach
Public sauna
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Rooms and service always excellent
deb
deb, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
The quaint inn has everything you need for a quiet weekend away!
deb
deb, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2025
We had a nice room overlooking the harbor. Staff was great. This is our 2nd time here.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2025
The room was lovely, and the staff was great. Beautiful view of the lake from our room...
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 10, 2025
enjoyed the calm location, people were all nice
Tufts
Tufts, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
Hotel was clean, hot tub was amazing while it snowed, comfortable all around. Bed was phenomenal. Couldn’t wake up. Floors were not sound proof. Someone complained about someone walking around. Views were spectacular. Would definitely stay here again. A big plus was the breakfast and coffee in the morning.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2025
The room was great. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was great. And the view was awesome.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
the room was perfect for our family and location was perfect for all our adventures
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
The room was clean and comfy. The view of the lake was spectacular.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
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.
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
The balcony was perfect! Rooms clean and overall very quiet and peaceful
diane
diane, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
We love coming here. The lakefront beach is the absolute best part.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Beautiful location on the north end of the lake
Wonderful location in Lake Winnipesaukee. Food and a few shops nearby right on the water. Definitely enjoyed it here.
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
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.
Matheus
Matheus, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
It was a great beach experience, The hotel was great very clean and quiet.
Pam
Pam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Great Clean well taken care of property , our second time staying here and will definitely be back
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
The hottub by the beach is an absolute plus!
Yue
Yue, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
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!
Jana
Jana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2025
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.
Cathy
Cathy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Everything was great from when we arrived and checked out.
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2025
Grew up in Meredith, right down the road, and stayed at the Center Harbor Inn for a night for a friend's 50th birthday. I was really impressed by the cleanliness, the simple, calm, modern aesthetic and the complimentary continental breakfast was great, lots of choices...it was more "breakfast" than "continental breakfast".
The only thing we thought could be better is the mattress. We were happy it was a king bed, but it was very hard and not the most comfortable for us. But, it wasn't a deal-breaker to stay there again in the future.
Abbe
Abbe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
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!
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
The place is lovely! Great breakfast. They have an awesome hot tub and a fireplace and you can borrow a kayak to go to the lake!
Saar
Saar, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
great place
The hotel is really nice. Great view of Lake Winnipesaukee. We will stay there again. Staff very pleasant.
lynne
lynne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Center Harbor Inn is a great place to stay.The staff is always pleasant and eager to help you with anything you may need.Their breakfast is also very good.It keeps us coming back year after year.