Laconia Hotels: Where to Stay in New Hampshire

Hotels in Laconia, New Hampshire, range from lakefront resorts to small motels near Weirs Beach. This guide covers where to stay in Laconia, what we could confirm, and what we could not. We dropped old claims we could not verify. Rates change daily, so we quote none.

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Hotels in Laconia, NH: The Short List

Hotels in Laconia at a Glance

Laconia sits between Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam in the Lakes Region. The city has many places to sleep. Most lodging falls into three groups. Lakeside resorts, small motels near Weirs Beach, and rooms or campsites in nearby Gilford.

We could confirm four named places with solid detail. They are The Margate Resort, the Naswa Resort, the Weirs Beach Motel, and the Gunstock area campgrounds and inn. We name more places below, but we mark each one as unconfirmed when we found only one source. Rates change by season and by event, so we quote none. Call before you book.

The Margate Resort

The Margate Resort stands at 76 Lake Street in Laconia. The phone number is 603-524-5210. The resort lists a 400-foot private sandy beach, indoor and outdoor pools, a whirlpool, a sauna, a fitness center, a game room, kayaks, and spa services. The Gazebo Beach Bar serves guests on the waterfront.

The official policy page says check-in starts after 4 PM and check-out ends at 11 AM. The front desk stays open all day and night. Late check-out may be possible if rooms are free. The resort does not accept pets, comfort animals, or emotional support animals. Trained service animals are allowed and must register at the front desk.

The Gunstock Mountain Resort lodging page also lists The Margate Resort as a Laconia stay. The listing gives us a second source. We did not find a season calendar, so ask about winter dates when you call.

Naswa Resort at Weirs Beach

The Naswa Resort sits at 1086 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia. The phone number is 603-366-4341. The resort website lists free kayaks and paddleboards, a private beach, and dock space for boaters. Two lakefront places serve food, the Blue Bistro and the NazBar and Grill. The rooms include AquaVista rooms, cottages, studio suites, and the Paugus Suite.

Check-in is at 4 PM and check-out is at 11 AM. The resort takes dogs in limited rooms in the Inn Building, the studio suites, and some cottages. You must call to book a dog room. Dogs may not go on the beach or into food areas. The resort lists a refundable deposit and a nightly pet fee, so ask for the current amounts.

Gunstock also lists the Naswa Resort as a Weirs Beach lodging partner. The old version of this guide called Naswa a 1920s landmark with an on-site museum. We could not confirm the museum or the build date, so we dropped both claims. The website also gives no season dates, so call before you plan a shoulder-season trip.

Weirs Beach Motel

Weirs Beach Motel describes its spot as a block from downtown Weirs Beach. The site names the beach, restaurants, and the train depot as nearby. The site lists 603-366-4604 but does not label the number as the booking line. The page gives no street address, no check-in time, and no amenity list. Gunstock lists the motel as a Weirs Beach partner too.

This is a good pick if you want a simple room near the boardwalk. We cannot tell you about pools, breakfast, or pets, so confirm each detail by phone before you pay a deposit.

Where to Stay in Laconia Near Gunstock

Gunstock Mountain Resort is at 719 Cherry Valley Road in Gilford. The phone number is 603-293-4341. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding in winter. In summer Gunstock runs zip lines, a mountain coaster, scenic lift rides, hiking, biking, and a campground with 260 sites and full hookups. Gunstock sits in the Lakes Region about 90 minutes from Boston and Portland.

The Gunstock lodging page lists The Gunstock Inn and Resort at about half a mile from the mountain. The inn website names Schuster’s Tavern, a fitness and swim area, and a salon and spa on site. The pages we read gave no address, phone, or check-in times for the inn, so treat the details as unconfirmed and call first.

Gunstock also names TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Gilford at about 4.5 miles away. We found only the Gunstock listing for this hotel, since the Marriott page would not load for us. The old guide praised a playground and BBQ grills there. We could not confirm either feature, so we removed them. Check the Marriott site for current amenities.

Other Gilford names on the Gunstock list include Ames Farm Inn and Resort, Misty Harbor Resort, and Fireside Inn and Suites. We did not verify these. Treat each as a lead and call before you rely on one.

Motels in Laconia and Nearby Towns

Motels in Laconia are scarce, so travelers often look at Weirs Beach and Tilton. The Gunstock lodging page lists a Rodeway Inn, a Super 8 Motel, and the Black Swan Inn Bed and Breakfast in Tilton. The page also lists Sun Valley Cottages and the Lighthouse Inn B and B in Laconia. Weirs Beach names include Channel Waterfront Cottages, Cozy Inn-Lakeview House and Cottages, Lazy E, and Lakeside Getaway.

Each of these has one source only. We could not read their own sites, so we cannot state an address or a check-in time. Tilton sits outside Laconia, and we did not source a drive time. Use a map app and confirm the route.

The Summit Resort also appears on the Gunstock list as a Laconia stay. The old guide gave the resort a lot of detail, including restaurants and a hot tub. We could not verify any of those claims. Another site came up with the same name in another country, so be careful when you search. Confirm the Laconia property by phone.

Camping and RV Sites Near Laconia

Ellacoya State Park is at 280 Scenic Drive in Gilford. The park office phone is 603-293-7821. The state parks page lists an RV campground with 37 reservation-only sites and three-way hookups. Tents are not allowed at the RV park. Pets are not permitted in the park. Stays are limited to 14 cumulative days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The reservable season runs from late April through Columbus Day weekend.

The Gunstock campground is the other large option. The mountain lists 260 sites with full hookups, open in summer. Ask Gunstock about tent sites, because the page we read did not say. The old guide pointed to glamping at Blackberry Hill and Yurts of North Conway. North Conway lies in a different part of the state, so we removed both from this Laconia guide.

Hotels Near Weirs Beach and the Lake

Weirs Beach sits at the northern edge of the city around the channel between Paugus Bay and Lake Winnipesaukee. Summer visitors have come here since the railroad arrived in the late 1840s. Naswa and the Weirs Beach Motel put you in the middle of the action.

Mount Washington Cruises lists a phone number of 603-366-5531. The company website said the 2026 season had ended, so cruises are off until spring. The site did not list Weirs Beach as a port, so check the Our Ports page for departure points and 2027 dates.

Things to Do Near Your Laconia Hotel

Laconia Motorcycle Week runs nine days each June and ends on Father’s Day. Book rooms far ahead for this event, because the Naswa policy page says Bike Week deposits are non-refundable. Ask each property about minimum stays.

Belknap Mill stands at 25 Beacon Street East. The 1823 brick mill is now a museum and arts center, and the phone number is 603-524-8813. The site gave no hours, so call first. Funspot at 579 Endicott Street North calls itself the largest arcade in the world and offers bowling, mini golf, and classic games. Check hours on the Funspot site.

Other sights from the city profile include the Colonial Theatre, the Lakeport Opera House, and Endicott Rock. Winter brings the World Championship Sled Dog Derby, and fall brings the New Hampshire Pumpkin Fest.

Getting to Laconia and Getting Around

US Route 3 and NH Route 11 run together around the city. NH Route 106 runs north to south through downtown. Laconia Municipal Airport sits in Gilford just east of the city limits. The Plymouth and Lincoln Railroad runs tourist trains between Meredith and Lakeport. We did not confirm any bus or taxi service, so the old claim of easy buses and taxis is gone. A car makes sense for Gunstock and the campgrounds.

How to Choose Where to Stay in Laconia

Pick a lakefront resort if you want a beach, a pool, and a view. Pick a motel near Weirs Beach if you want a short walk to the boardwalk. Pick Gilford if you plan to ski or ride the coaster at Gunstock. Pick a campground if you tow an RV.

Ask five questions on every call. Is the property open on your dates? What are check-in and check-out times? Are pets allowed? What fees apply on arrival? What is the cancellation rule? Write the answers down.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We read official pages for The Margate Resort, the Naswa Resort, the Weirs Beach Motel, Gunstock, Ellacoya State Park, Belknap Mill, Funspot, and Mount Washington Cruises. We read a city profile for attractions and roads. We read the Gunstock lodging partner page as a second source for many names.

We could not load pages for the Best Western property the old guide called the Landmark Inn, for the Lodge at Belmont, or for the Fireside Inn. We could not confirm the Best Western name, so we dropped the old entry. We state no rates, because rates change often. We recommend a call or the Expedia link above for current availability. The Lakes Region tourism office can help at 603-286-8008.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Laconia suit lake lovers, skiers, and campers alike. The Margate Resort and the Naswa Resort give you the clearest, best sourced choices. The Weirs Beach Motel and the Gunstock area fill the gaps. Call each property to confirm dates, pets, and fees before you book. Use the Expedia link above to compare current availability.