Name: Magnuson Hotel Hampton NH
Address: 869 Lafayette Road,Hampton,New Hampshire 03842,US, Hampton, New Hampshire, United States of America, Hampton, New Hampshire, US
Price range: $73–$170 per night
Rating: 6.9

What guests think

At Magnuson Hotel Hampton NH, guests consistently describe a budget-friendly, old-school motel with many clean, comfortable rooms and quiet surroundings, though experiences vary due to thin walls and mixed service interactions at the front desk.

The location is a short drive to Hampton Beach and near restaurants and shops, but it is not walkable to the ocean. Parking is generally easy, though some guests struggled for spaces, and amenities are basic with little to no on-site breakfast. Cleanliness is often praised, yet several reviews report dirty floors, odors, bugs, or mold, and a number mention shower or hot water problems. Overall, expect a simple, budget stay with comfort for many and trade-offs in consistency.

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Facilities

Parking is usually convenient and on-site, though a few guests reported limited spaces or being asked to move their cars. Amenities are basic, with no elevator and few extras, and some mention ongoing exterior updates.

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David

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient parking.

8

Anna

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable rooms that appear to be relatively newly redone. Very clean. Easy check in. Easy parking.

10

Amanda

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking wasnt enough

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charles

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

no elevator when I explained that I couldn't climb stairs made no difference charged me extra for 1st floor room

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LESLIE

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great old School Motel with Updated vibes. Rooms very clean, beds comfy with 4 pillows and a cozy blanket a plus. The shower with great water pressure and hot. Mini frig and microwave was great just bring your own coffee. Great location and ample parking. Area centrally located to all great points of intrest in NH and Maine. Front desk Sammy and Family do a great job with continuous improvements on the horizon. Enjoyed my stay and felt safe but would love if security locks would be placed for extra safety in the future especially for those who travel alone. Will return again

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Corin

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was afraid that when we returned to the hotel from the beach that we would not have a place to park. Theee seems to be more rooms than parking spaces

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Gus

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and small enough that you could see your car. It's two floors. With wide staircases and covered. Rooms were nice. All and all it was a good stay and would get it again ten minutes from Hampton Beach and fifteen to water country. Nice in-between and plenty of things around it for shopping. Thank you to the staff.

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Daniel

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was a little concerned when we pulled in because the exterior of the hotel is not in great shape. The building definitely needs some paint and the stairs to the second floor was not in great shape either. But I was pleasantly surprised that the inside of the room was in much better condition. Everything was clean and comfortable. The room was fairly large and the beds were comfy. The brown blankets were very soft and my kids in particular loved them. Overall it was very good value for the price considering how expensive everything in the area is.

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Patrick

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet and clean clise to the fishing docks. Small room but good price. Parking was awesome. Had my own garage

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Kevin

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had no place to park so i parked in the best spot i could and was rudely awoken in the middle of the night and told to move and that i should of never parked there ( even tho it was the only place) and i explained that to him and he just got even ruder!!! Never ever stay there again and no wonder why it was the only place last min on the 4th of July to stay

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, with comfortable beds and tidy bathrooms. However, several reported issues like dirty or unmopped floors, bugs, mold, odors (smoke or strong cleaners), and occasional missed details such as hairs or grime.

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Charlie

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathtub was full of dead bugs

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Mary

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small rooms but very clean. Fit our need perfectly!

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Jennifer

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were 4 half drank soda in the fridge. Shower head looks like it hasn't been cleaned all summer. And mold around shower knob. Room very outdated.

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Michael

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The smell of the cleaning chemicals was overwhelming. The room itself was very clean. They should switch to a more subtle cleaning product.

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LESLIE

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great old School Motel with Updated vibes. Rooms very clean, beds comfy with 4 pillows and a cozy blanket a plus. The shower with great water pressure and hot. Mini frig and microwave was great just bring your own coffee. Great location and ample parking. Area centrally located to all great points of intrest in NH and Maine. Front desk Sammy and Family do a great job with continuous improvements on the horizon. Enjoyed my stay and felt safe but would love if security locks would be placed for extra safety in the future especially for those who travel alone. Will return again

4

Korey

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The door didn’t shut tight so you could literally see the outside. The air conditioners filter was disgusting so we were breathing all that crap in the top of the shower was not wiped down. The floors were really dirty.

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Brad

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The checking process was fast and friendly. The property was very clean and well kept. The room was extremely clean all the furniture and bedding was new and up-to-date I was very impressed and would definitely stay again.

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David

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Floor littered with dead bugs. Bathroom door that didn’t close. Very run down overall. Horrible internet service (kept cutting out). Expedia did not accurately represent this property.

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David

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were cleaned besides the floors weren’t mopped

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Tammy

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place. Family owned, super clean, and friendly. Convenient to everything.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and budget-friendly, with many noting comfortable beds and some renovations, but several describe them as small or dated. Noise from thin walls and occasional HVAC problems (loud or ineffective A/C or heat) are recurring concerns.

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Carla

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was pretty small and overpowered by the scent of Pine-Sol. It made my eyes water, but opening the window helped a bit. At least I know they were in there cleaning prior to our arrival LOL The guy at check in was very nice. It was okay for a night. Bed was comfy, pillows were alright and even for being completely booked, it was still quiet!! No complaints, especially for the price!!

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Brian

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable but the room and furnishings in general were worn and dated. The shower fixtures were quite old and the shower head was crusted with mineral buildup. The television had a lousy picture. The entire room had laminate flooring, which was installed nicely but the total absence of carpet made the room feel cold and barren. Not a bad place for a quick stop over but I wasn’t impressed at all.

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Mary

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small rooms but very clean. Fit our need perfectly!

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Ashley

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was so hot and the AC didn't work

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LESLIE

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great old School Motel with Updated vibes. Rooms very clean, beds comfy with 4 pillows and a cozy blanket a plus. The shower with great water pressure and hot. Mini frig and microwave was great just bring your own coffee. Great location and ample parking. Area centrally located to all great points of intrest in NH and Maine. Front desk Sammy and Family do a great job with continuous improvements on the horizon. Enjoyed my stay and felt safe but would love if security locks would be placed for extra safety in the future especially for those who travel alone. Will return again

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Ernest

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Heater fan was very noisy

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Rhonda

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was small but very clean. The only bad thing was the a/c unit was extremely loud for trying to sleep. Staff was pleasant.

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Jon

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I nice, clean, inexpensive option in Hampton. The walls are pretty thin, so you can hear your neighbors, but everyone was respectful and noise quieted by 10pm. Would definitely recommend this motel.

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Ethan

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The floors were dirty, the air conditioner didn’t work, and the people next to me had a shouting match for 4 hours straight, and I got to hear every word because the walls are so thin. Just spend the extra 20$ and go somewhere nicer.

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Mollie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great budget hotel with some really good restaurants within walking distance. It's an older motel, but the rooms are renovated and nice. International power converter outlet, fridge microwave, TV, desk. I wish they would put a small towel bar up next to the sink. Also you get control of the radiator and it is effective. Everything is very good for price

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with easy check-ins. However, multiple guests report rude or hostile interactions, poor communication about deposits or cancellations, and limited flexibility on room requests or problem resolution.

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Katie

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Very clean room and bathroom! Front desk staff was helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!

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Christopher

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff, very helpful

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Brianna

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at front desk was rude, screamed at me and hung up on me over the phone. My room was filthy. Dust, grime, filthy bathroom, beds looked like they were dirty and not made, room smelled. Asked for refund was promised one but reviews state this is an ongoing issue with this facility where they steal peoples money. This is unacceptable. Other reviews state there are bed bugs as well. I’ve never been to a dirtier hotel.

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Andrea

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was not advised of a $100 hold on my credit card in addition to the prepaid hotel charge. It is a basic property, clean, and good location.

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Amanda

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property isn't new, but it was clean and painted recently. Staff was very friendly and professional.

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LESLIE

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great old School Motel with Updated vibes. Rooms very clean, beds comfy with 4 pillows and a cozy blanket a plus. The shower with great water pressure and hot. Mini frig and microwave was great just bring your own coffee. Great location and ample parking. Area centrally located to all great points of intrest in NH and Maine. Front desk Sammy and Family do a great job with continuous improvements on the horizon. Enjoyed my stay and felt safe but would love if security locks would be placed for extra safety in the future especially for those who travel alone. Will return again

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Shelley

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk person had to move me due to a broken sink and showerhead, and I had told him there was a hair on the bed when I opened the bed, he put me in a different room and when I came back from the beach later, I couldn’t shower because there was no hot water. I went and told him he told me I was just being a pain in the ass and I said excuse me I’m the customer I’m telling you something is wrong and he continued to say he was going to call the cops on me for badmouthing his business

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Daisy

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In the bathroom above the shower the ceiling it was brown and the paint was falling in! When you moved the bed a little bit the night stand has white stuff all down the side of it and a big black sticky mark on the floor! They put an extra $100 hold on your card when you check in without telling you before hand! I checked in on a Friday night and it’s now almost a week later and still waiting for them to take the hold off my card.

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JOSEPHINE

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at check in was really nice and accommodating! We will definitely be back!

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Ruth

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an unexpected family emergency and had to cancel literally while we were on our way to check in. Tried to speak to someone about this only to have them tell us that we had to go through the 3rd party vendor because it was past the cancellation period. I tried to explain that it was a family emergency and they said they would call me back. They never called me back. I contacted Hotels who tried to get to refund us being that this was beyond our control and they refused. Not even a consideration. The lack of empathy and understanding coming from this place is unreal. Would not recommend. Life happens. Show some grace. We had to eat the cost of a two night stay when I’m sure they could have easily booked that room on a busy summer weekend. Matter of fact I’m sure they did and got double the money.

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Location

Located off the beach, it's a short drive to Hampton Beach and close to restaurants and shops, with many finding it quiet and safe. It is not walkable to the ocean.

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Kyle

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What i liked most was the price and convenience of the property. The other thing i liked about my stay was the convenience, How close it is to dining.

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Debra

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t quite know what to expect from this little mom and pop hotel. It was clean comfortable quiet and convenient to the beach. Definitely will stay again.

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Donna

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only wished it was walking distance to the beach.

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Jamie Levine

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet, close to the beach. Perfect for a quick getaway.

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Danielle

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here for two nights. Staff was friendly. Hotel was clean and in a nice area. Within walking distance of several restaurants and a grocery store

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LESLIE

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great old School Motel with Updated vibes. Rooms very clean, beds comfy with 4 pillows and a cozy blanket a plus. The shower with great water pressure and hot. Mini frig and microwave was great just bring your own coffee. Great location and ample parking. Area centrally located to all great points of intrest in NH and Maine. Front desk Sammy and Family do a great job with continuous improvements on the horizon. Enjoyed my stay and felt safe but would love if security locks would be placed for extra safety in the future especially for those who travel alone. Will return again

8

Gus

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and small enough that you could see your car. It's two floors. With wide staircases and covered. Rooms were nice. All and all it was a good stay and would get it again ten minutes from Hampton Beach and fifteen to water country. Nice in-between and plenty of things around it for shopping. Thank you to the staff.

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Chris

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walkable, convenient, quiet, comfortable

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Sharon

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute decision to stay over night. Very convenient online reservation and fast confirmation. It cost me less than when I was checking prices for this vacation. I did not book overnight because I wasn't going to stay. It got late and this motel made it possible.

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Barbara

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located in the actual town adjacent to Hampton Beach itself so it's not on the beach or one of the beach hotels and not within walking distance. It is however located on a busy street in business district and shopping. Minutes drive to the beach and out of the chaos quiet and comfortable in minutes

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Dining

On-site dining is minimal: several reviews note no breakfast and limited or office coffee only. Guests often rely on nearby restaurants within walking or short driving distance.

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Abaid

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good for an overnight stay while on the move. No breakfast though!

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Kyle

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What i liked most was the price and convenience of the property. The other thing i liked about my stay was the convenience, How close it is to dining.

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Jill

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay to visit the seafood festival at Hampton Beach. The room was fine & we found a great pub nearby for evening meal & a fab little kitchen cafe for breakfast , both in easy walking distance. As a simple bed for the night it was absolutely fine.

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Dean S

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Remodeled large room. Small bathroom but adequate. Coffee, ice and morning snacks in office

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Abaid

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Basic facilities, no room service, make your own bed every day

6

Darsha

Apr 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfy. Flooring was new. Fridge and a microwave were convenient. Bathroom was a little dated and there was no hot water for showers. It was a decent deal to have a bed for a night. Wouldn’t stay long term. Also the offer I booked online said that breakfast was included and upon checking in I was told that they hadn’t offered breakfast since Covid started when I asked about it being included. So their online offers should be updated.

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Carlton

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place wish they had breakfast in the coffee maker. People were friendly close proximity to everything I needed.

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Charles

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was pleasant. The bed was comfortable. And the room was very spacious. The rate was definitely right. The only thing I would have liked to see was a coffee maker in the room. Other than that it was nice.

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Timothy

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

- no coffee maker in the room - no door lock - no iron - tv hanging off wall - 1 ply toilet paper - painted over every scuff - missing springs in the mattress - the shower head and slip mat I’ve stayed at better motels in the middle of nowhere for $59 a night hahaha

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Mollie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great budget hotel with some really good restaurants within walking distance. It's an older motel, but the rooms are renovated and nice. International power converter outlet, fridge microwave, TV, desk. I wish they would put a small towel bar up next to the sink. Also you get control of the radiator and it is effective. Everything is very good for price

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Month	Average price
January	$73
February	$73
March	$72
April	$80
May	$103
June	$121
July	$168
August	$139
September	$101
October	$100
November	$88
December	$73

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $82	17 $73	18 $141	19 $170
20 $77	21 $73	22 $78	23 $77	24 $77	25 $125	26 $132
27 $77	28 $78	29 $83	30 $74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $84	2 $132	3 $134
4 $89	5 $82	6 $89	7 $91	8 $82	9 $126	10
11 $82	12 $83	13	14 $86	15 $82	16	17
18 $82	19 $91	20	21	22 $82	23 $127	24
25 $82	26	27	28	29	30	31 $145

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