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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property
The garden terrace offers a peaceful retreat while the restaurant serves delicious local flavors, creating a welcoming atmosphere for every visitor.

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The Governor's Inn near Rochester Common offers travelers a charming base. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, relax in the garden, and savor American cuisine at Spaulding Steak & Ale. The inn provides in-room WiFi, and a coffee shop is steps away for a convenient morning boost.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩126,720
₩137,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two blue armchairs, a dresser, a mirror, a fireplace, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a radiator, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.

Business Studio

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Rochester is home to The Governor's Inn. Dover Bowl Family Fun Center and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rochester Common and Milton Three Ponds. Rochester Opera House and Salmon Falls Mill Historic District are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Rochester travel guide
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78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867

What's nearby

  • A crowded beach with people sunbathing, children playing, and umbrellas providing shade.
    Ogunquit Beach
    43 min drive - 49.1 km
  • A detailed sandcastle with a central figure, multiple spires, and text indicating 'Seaside' and 'Ashworth By The Sea'.
    Hampton Beach
    46 min drive - 68.2 km
  • Rochester Opera House
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rochester Common
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center
    16 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Cumberland Farms
    11 min walk
  • Cumberland Farms
    3 min drive

About this property

The Governor's Inn

  • Inn near Rochester Opera House
  • Located close to Rochester Common, The Governor's Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Spaulding Steak & Ale, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
    • 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Governor's Inn feature perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Spaulding Steak & Ale
  • The Garage

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Governor's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 100.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Governor's Inn?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Governor's Inn on Aug 3, 2026 start from ₩126,720, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Governor's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Governor's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Governor's Inn located?

Situated in Rochester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common. Milton Three Ponds and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Governor's Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 988 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 988 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 988 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 988 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 988 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An historic house kept running with a limited budget. Congratulations on holding things together. A restaurant, but lim
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast was inconsistent from one day to the next. But staff was friendly and the place was clean but in need of a bit repair here and there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Ligiane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
They had a very comfortable massage chair and gave my daughter fish food for their fish. But the reality is that the 1 st floor bedroom window where the patrons with dogs can stay, don’t lock, the room was so wet that our clothes were damp (the entire bag) the next morning, and the hallway smelled of wet dog despite their being no rain for-weeks. the pool was grossly murky that my kid didn’t want to get in at all, and breakfast’s waffles (the pre-prepared ones) were so stale and hard that my 12 year old couldn’t even cut them so she went hungry because she has an egg allergy and the only other option-the cereal, was….lacking. Big time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super friendly and a fun atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fun little rustic place. Very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very nice, everything was clean, parking area convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is beautiful, the staff is soooo friendly and the food/drinks delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed the historic attitude of the building and grounds. Very nice personnel and attached restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay at the Governor's. The warm welcome, the room was beautiful, spacious and clean. You can really see that the staff loves their job. We ate at the restaurant, food was good, again staff so lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice accommodations, reasonable rate, excellent staff, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was good and friendly staff. The restaurant was excellent. It would be nice if they offered a full breakfast; continental breakfast was good though. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfy and our room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Joe

Nice hotel, comfortable room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and the room was very nice and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Nice place and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice historical place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room clean. The staff very pleasant and the restaurant was awesome. Such wonderful service and pleasant staff. We were very pampered. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff and beautiful room and grounds were amazing. We loved our stay and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with pleasant staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024