Somersworth Hotels: Where to Stay in New Hampshire

Looking for hotels in Somersworth, New Hampshire? Here is the key fact up front. We found no confirmed hotel inside the city, so most visitors stay in nearby Dover. This guide lists the Dover hotels and inns we could verify, flags the gaps and explains how to choose. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.

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Hotels in Somersworth NH: The Short Answer

Is There a Hotel Inside Somersworth?

Our research found no hotel, motel or inn with a Somersworth address we could confirm as open. Three hotel listing sites we checked, Hotel Guides, HotelPlanner and Travel Weekly, all showed Dover properties for the Somersworth area. None showed a lodging business inside the city limits.

This matters for your plans. Somersworth is the smallest of New Hampshire’s 13 cities by area, at about 10 square miles. The city sits in eastern Strafford County on the Maine state line. Most visitors sleep in neighboring Dover or Rochester and drive in for the day.

So the honest answer is simple. If you search for hotels in Somersworth NH, you will book a room in a nearby town. Every property below sits in Dover unless we say otherwise. We list only places two or more sources confirmed.

Where to Stay in Somersworth: Nearby Hotels in Dover

Dover borders Somersworth on the southwest. Travel Weekly lists the Dover hotels below at roughly 2.7 to 5 miles from Somersworth. HotelPlanner puts the closest ones between 2 and 4.5 miles from the 03878 zip code. These are listing site figures, so check a map for your own route.

Most of these hotels cluster near the junction of Routes 9 and 108. The Comfort Inn and Suites lists its address as Hotel Drive at Route 9 and 108. Route 9 runs through Somersworth as High Street, and Route 108 passes through the western part of the city. Wikipedia describes both roads as direct links between Somersworth and Dover.

Hampton Inn Dover

Hampton Inn Dover stands at 9 Hotel Drive, Dover, NH 03820. Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21 to check in.

Amenities include an indoor pool, a gym, a business center, laundry facilities and free parking. The hotel also offers a free area shuttle for trips within 10 miles. Expedia describes the breakfast as free continental service from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Another listing describes a hot buffet, so confirm the breakfast style when you book.

Pets are accepted under a limit of two dogs or cats. Expedia shows a fee per stay, but fees change. Ask the hotel before you travel with an animal. Hotel Guides and HotelPlanner both list this property too.

Comfort Inn and Suites Dover-Portsmouth

This hotel is at 10 Hotel Drive, Dover, NH 03820, next door to the Hampton Inn. Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM. Hotel Guides counts 96 rooms across four floors.

Free breakfast runs on weekday and weekend hours, and they differ slightly, so ask at the desk. The indoor pool has a pool hoist for guests who need one. Rooms have a microwave, a mini fridge and a coffee maker. The property also offers a gym, laundry, a business center, a meeting room and a 24-hour front desk.

Free parking covers cars, trucks, buses and RVs, which helps if you tow or drive a large vehicle. Dogs and cats are welcome, but the fee wording differs between pages. Call the hotel to confirm pet charges before you book.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dover

Homewood Suites sits at 21 Members Way, Dover, NH 03820. Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out by noon. Hotel Guides describes an all-suite, extended-stay property with 88 suites.

Kitchen suites include a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker and cookware. Some suites add a separate dining area. This layout suits families and anyone staying several nights. Free breakfast is served as a buffet, and parking is free.

The property has an indoor pool. One recent reviewer found the pool closed during a stay, so ask before you count on a swim. Pets are allowed in certain rooms only. Request a pet-friendly room ahead of time and ask about fees by phone.

Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Dover

Microtel is at 31 Webb Place, Dover, NH 03820. Hotel Guides and HotelPlanner both list the address. HotelPlanner gives the reservations line as 1-800-716-8490.

Hotel Guides describes a budget, smoke-free hotel with 57 rooms, free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The same page says the hotel has no pool and does not accept pets. An older version of this guide claimed an indoor pool, but our source says otherwise. Call the hotel to settle the question if a pool matters to you.

Days Inn by Wyndham Dover

Days Inn is a budget motel-style property at 481 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820. HotelPlanner lists the reservations line as 1-888-965-1860. Hotel Guides lists a free continental breakfast, a heated indoor pool, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Pets are allowed for a nightly fee per Hotel Guides. Confirm the current pet rules by phone. This is the closest thing to a classic motel among the Dover options, so Days Inn fits travelers who want a simple room and an easy drive. Travel Weekly lists Days Inn at about 4.2 miles from Somersworth.

The Garrison Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

The Garrison Hotel is a boutique property with 66 rooms in the Silver Square area of Dover. Hotel Online reported its opening plan and gave the address as 181 Silver Street. HotelPlanner lists the same address and a reservations line of 1-888-897-9207.

The Hotel Online report described a large lobby, a patio with a fire pit, an indoor pool, an exercise room, a business center, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and pet-friendly rooms. The report dates from 2017, so treat the amenity list as a starting point. Some rooms were planned with kitchenettes.

Be careful with the address. Hotel Guides lists a Garrison Hotel at 200 Sterling Way with the same room count, while two other sources use Silver Street. We could not settle the difference. Confirm the street address with the hotel before you navigate there. Travel Weekly lists the Garrison about 5 miles from Somersworth.

Silver Fountain Inn and Tea Parlor

For a bed and breakfast, look at the Silver Fountain Inn at 103 Silver Street, Dover. VisitNH describes a Victorian inn built in 1871. The listing counts nine rooms with private baths and says breakfast comes with your stay.

A tea parlor on site serves lunch and afternoon tea Monday through Saturday according to VisitNH. The page also mentions free internet and accessibility. VisitNH shows no check-in or check-out times, and the room count appears as eight in another section. Phone ahead for current details.

Motels Near Somersworth: What We Found

Travelers often search for motels in Somersworth NH hoping for a cheap roadside stop. We found no confirmed motel inside the city. Days Inn in Dover is the nearest budget option in our sources, and Microtel is another low-cost choice.

Travelocity and Orbitz both run motel pages for Somersworth, but those pages are search tools. They pull in properties from surrounding towns. A listing under the Somersworth name does not mean the building stands in the city. Always read the street address before you book.

Other Hotels Near Somersworth in Rochester

Travel Weekly also lists two Rochester properties, the Anchorage Inn and The Governors Inn, at about 6 and 6.5 miles. Hotel Guides lists a Holiday Inn Express and Suites Rochester at 77 Farmington Road. We did not research these in depth, so treat them as leads rather than confirmed picks.

Rochester lies northwest of Somersworth along Route 108. If the Dover hotels are full, a Rochester room is a fallback. Check the address, the policies and the current status by phone.

Old Listings We Removed From This Guide

An earlier version of this page named several places we could not verify. We removed the Garrison Inn described as a colonial farmhouse, the Rollinsford Bay RV Park and Campground, The Lobster Trap inn and The Willey House. No source we checked confirmed any of them as lodging near Somersworth.

We also removed a claim about a Great Falls Discovery Center and a Cocheco Rail Trail. We could not confirm either from city or reference sources. If you know of a real Somersworth lodging business, tell us so we can verify and add the business.

Things to Do Near Your Hotel in Somersworth

Staying in Dover puts you close to the places Somersworth is known for. City and reference pages describe the following.

Start with the Great Falls on the Salmon Falls River. The river drops about 100 feet over roughly a mile here. The Great Falls Manufacturing Company built textile mills along the banks in the 1820s. Several of those mills now hold commercial and residential tenants, according to the city website.

The Somersworth Historical Society and Museum is at 157 Main Street. The city history page lists Sunday hours of 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Hours can change, so call the city at 603-692-4262 first.

Noble Pines Park has a playground and splash pad, which suits families. Willand Pond and Mast Point Dam offer fishing and boating. The Oaks is a golf course and event center in the city. The city also lists The Works Family Health and Fitness Center, an 80,000 square foot facility.

History fans can walk the Somersworth Historic District and The Hill, a district of restored older homes. Wikipedia notes the Victorian architecture from the mill era. The old Boston and Maine Union Station dates from 1886 and 1887 and now operates as a restaurant according to the city history page. Confirm the current business before you plan a meal there.

Getting to Somersworth From Your Hotel

Route 9, known as High Street in the city, runs between Dover and Berwick, Maine. Route 108 passes through the west side of the city and links Dover and Rochester. Route 236, called West High Street, joins downtown to Route 108.

These roads let you drive between a Dover hotel and Somersworth. We did not source drive times, so use a mapping app for live estimates. The city sits about an hour north of Boston and minutes from Portsmouth according to the city website.

Several Dover hotels offer a free shuttle within 10 miles. Ask each front desk about hours and pickup rules before you count on a ride.

How to Choose Where to Stay in Somersworth

Pick by your needs. Families and long stays suit Homewood Suites because of the in-room kitchens. Travelers who want a simple stay can compare Days Inn and Microtel. Hampton Inn and Comfort Inn offer pools and breakfast near the Route 9 and 108 junction.

Couples who prefer character can look at the Silver Fountain Inn. Anyone who wants a boutique feel can call the Garrison Hotel. Always ask about parking, breakfast hours and pet rules before you pay.

Book early for fall weekends and holidays. Rates change daily, and we do not quote them here. Use the Expedia link near the top to compare current options.

What We Checked and What Remains Unconfirmed

We checked hotel listing sites, Expedia property pages, VisitNH, the City of Somersworth website and Wikipedia. Each Dover hotel appears on at least two independent sources. We still could not confirm every detail.

Unconfirmed items include the Garrison Hotel street address, pet fees at every property, the pool at Homewood Suites, the breakfast style at Hampton Inn, and the hours of the Historical Society. Amenity lists on booking sites can lag behind real changes. Call the hotel for anything you need to rely on.

We quote no prices. Nightly rates move with season and demand. The booking page shows current numbers for your dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Somersworth has history, parks and a river with a 100-foot drop, but no lodging we could confirm. Plan to stay in Dover, pick the hotel matching your needs, and call ahead to confirm pets, parking and breakfast. Hotels in Somersworth NH come down to a short drive from a Dover bed.

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