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The Water Street Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian inn in Kittery with free parking

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The Water Street Inn in historic Portsmouth offers a snack bar with local treats, a peaceful garden, and a cozy terrace. Guests love the beach towels and express check-in/out. Its location is just steps from Prescott Park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (3) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (4)

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (4) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Non Smoking (6) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Non Smoking (6)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
6 Water St, Kittery, ME, 03904

What's nearby

  • Prescott Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Market Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Music Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kittery Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buoy Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The River House Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Loco Coco's Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Oar House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lil's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Water Street Inn

Inn near Strawbery Banke Museum
Located close to Prescott Park and Market Square, The Water Street Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 34-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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The Hotel Portsmouth

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is ฿5,741
฿6,229 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 500 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1879
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 50.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Water Street Inn Kittery
Water Street Inn
Water Street Kittery
The Water Street Inn Kittery
Portsmouth Harbor Hotel Kittery
The Water Street Inn Inn
The Water Street Inn Kittery
The Water Street Inn Inn Kittery

Frequently asked questions

Is The Water Street Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Water Street Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Water Street Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Water Street Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Water Street Inn located?

Located in the heart of Kittery, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Prescott Park and Strawbery Banke Museum. Market Square and Kittery Premium Outlets are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Water Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paulette J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay. Quiet, clean, beautiful. Very convenient for walking into Portsmouth. Easy access to outlets in Kittery. We’ve been staying there for years and always look forward to our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Water Street Inn is a quaint, quiet inn in Kittery, ME just a short scenic walk across the bridge to Portsmouth, NH. We had a very pleasant evening here on our drive from NYC to Portland, ME area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Water Street Inn

The inn and room were very nice .well appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great place to stay. Tastefully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great location and very responsive staff with email inquiries. Easy check in process and lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

burt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the surrounding area and walkable streets. The street was heavily traveled but wasn’t a problem for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Water Street Inn is a lovely small inn that is conveniently located to walk around Kittery and walk across the bridge into Portsmouth, NH. Checking in is easy with the code that they give to you to enter the building and your room. They have a keurig coffee maker downstairs in the foyer that you can use to make your morning coffee. This was the perfect place to stay for a visit to Portsmouth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean, tidy and quiet. Bathroom fan was quite noisy when used. Wasn't expecting a room at the top floor but not a problem. Did not see the staff (hence the average rating) but all amenities were available. May be back at a future date and try a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at The Water Street Inn. The location is amazing to walk across the 2 bridges into Portsmouth, or into the small area in Kittery for restaurants and bakery. The inn has everything you will need from snacks, coffee, tea, and water. It was obvious the owners pay attention to detail and take pride in their property. When a phone charger was mistakenly left behind in the room it was no problem to reach out and they found it and we arranged to have it sent to us. Would recommend The Water Street Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very cute and well appointed. Snacks and hot beverages were provided. Very nice linens and bath products. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay. Quiet,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Beautiful xeriscaping in front and sides with a covered porch to rock and read under. The room was small (#6) but it had everything we needed. The towels and shampoo/conditioner/shower gel were lovely; we had plenty of towels. I loved the keyless/cardless door locks to the home and room. In the main living room there were myriad K cup coffee’s including soy milk, half & half, and oat milk in the fridge. A different fridge was stocked with little bags of ice to use in the ice bucket available to take to the room. If you BYOB you can label and put in the fridge as well. There was a freezer to re-freeze ice packs that we brought in our cooler. They had instant oatmeal, honey, and sweeteners available. The inn is close to the bridges that you can walk across and get some delish BBQ at Ore Nelle’s. Sit outside and watch the sunset over the water. Lots of restaurants in the town of Kittery, a Juicery, breakfast places and a Laundrette. It was a nice little place to stay and it was very clean. The staff were super responsive and had lots of great tips on dining places in sights to see!
Marina near bridge
Marina
Ducks in a row
Stairs to room on third floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and very close to restaurants. Great walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
What’s great place to stay!! Great amenities and close to the water and shops and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

always lovely

I loved my stay at the Water Street Inn in Kittery, Maine. This charming boutique hotel blends historic character with modern comfort perfectly. The rooms were beautifully decorated, and clean. The location is ideal, right on the water with beautiful views and just a short walk to Portsmouth’s shops and restaurants. Check-in was seamless, and I appreciated the thoughtful touches like complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks available anytime. Overall, it’s peaceful, welcoming, and feels like a hidden gem. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay on the Maine coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy spot!

Cute little spot that is just across the bridge from the fun part of Portsmouth. Unfortunately the weather wasn't nice for us, but if it was, you could certainly walk there. The room was well designed and my wife really appreciated how comfy the bed was.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute! It’s the perfect spot to stay for a trip to visit Portsmouth NH and Kittery ME.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love this place so much! Quiet, close to great restaurants, clean and decorated great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very easy access lodging. The room is lovely, freshly painted, good views from the windows. Felt safe in this little neighborhood. Really a joy to have found the Water Street Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025