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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (4)
27 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (5)
24 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (6)
13 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (3)
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (10)
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (2)
14 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (1)
13 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (9)
16 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (7)
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (8)
37 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Market Square

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

With a stay at The Sailmaker's House, you'll be centrally located in Portsmouth, steps from Market Square and within a 5-minute walk of Strawbery Banke Museum. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Prescott Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Seacoast Repertory Theatre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Sailmaker's House.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Spa services on site
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-out
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check-in
  • Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1800
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Free parking nearby
  • Books
  • Games
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser
  • Street parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 100
  • Distance from property (metres) 30
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Number of stairs to reach property 2
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 36
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres) - 91

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

The Sailmaker's House offers 10 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 54-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Yard
  • Designer toiletries
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 54
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • MP3 docking station
  • iPod docking station
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Separate bedroom
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Netflix
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Travel cot
  • WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Nearby Things to do

  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing lessons: Nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 51 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Debit cards

No front desk

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Private entrance

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 51 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sailmaker's House Inn Portsmouth
  • Sailmaker's House Inn
  • Sailmaker's House Portsmouth
  • Sailmaker's House
  • The Sailmaker's House Guesthouse
  • The Sailmaker's House Portsmouth
  • The Sailmaker's House Guesthouse Portsmouth

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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