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3-star hotels in Holderness
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels and self-catering cottages in Holderness, from roadside motels on U.S. Route 3 to properties beside Squam Lake. It is for couples, families and small groups who want a lake or mountain base in the White Mountains region.
Staying in Holderness
Holderness is a small New Hampshire town on Squam Lake, with Winnipesaukee nearby and the White Mountains beyond. Visitors come for the water, the wooded shoreline and the quiet roads, and the town works as a base for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and skiing rather than for city sightseeing.
These hotels sit along U.S. Route 3 and its side roads, with Shepard Hill Rd and Asquam Rd close by, so most are a short drive from the lakefront and the village centre. The list suits couples after a lakeside room, families and groups who want cottages with kitchens and multiple bedrooms, and business or short-break travellers who need parking, wifi and a restaurant or lounge on site.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Squam Lake Inn
28 Shepard Hill Rd, Holderness, United States
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 3-star inn on Shepard Hill Rd where breakfast, a restaurant and a lounge keep the day easy, and canoes, fishing and skiing cover the seasons. Couples and small groups who want Squam Lake on the doorstep will appreciate the garden and terrace for slow afternoons.
See Squam Lake InnInn On Golden Pond
1080 U.S. Route 3, Holderness, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereOn U.S. Route 3, this 3-star inn pairs a 24 hour front desk and concierge with breakfast in room, plus family rooms and cots for those travelling with children. Archery, canoeing and fishing are on hand, and pets are welcome, so it suits active families and guests who bring the dog.
See Inn On Golden PondWhite Oak Motel & Cottages
435 Us Route 3, Holderness, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereBoating, canoeing and horse back riding suit guests who plan to be outside, while the kitchen and microwave help families settle in. Pets are allowed.
See White Oak Motel & CottagesClear Skies
40 Asquam Rd, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereA 3-star self-contained stay on Asquam Rd with a full kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a lake and beach nearby. It suits longer stays and groups who would rather cook than eat out, with a picnic area and golf course close by.
See Clear SkiesThe Boulders Motel & Cottages
981 Route 3 03245 Holderness Holderness, Holderness, United States
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star motel and cottage option on Route 3 in Holderness. Free Wifi, a fridge and microwave in the room and an on-site restaurant make short stays straightforward, and non smoking rooms keep things simple for couples or small families passing through.
See The Boulders Motel & CottagesWaterfront home on Squam Lake
981 U.S. 3 Main House, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 3-star waterfront home on U.S. 3 gives guests a kitchen, washing machine and free Wifi in a non smoking house. It suits families or friends who want to cook and stay together by the water, with a desk for anyone needing to work quietly.
See Waterfront home on Squam LakeWaterfront 3 bed plus 3 bath on Squam
981 U.S. 3 1, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star waterfront house on U.S. 3 with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, a kitchen and free Wifi throughout.
See Waterfront 3 bed plus 3 bath on SquamSquam Waterfront 2 bed 2 bath
981 U.S. 3 1, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star Squam waterfront apartment on U.S. 3 with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a kitchen. Couples travelling together or a small family get privacy across two bathrooms and the freedom to cook, all in a non smoking setting with free Wifi.
See Squam Waterfront 2 bed 2 bathWaterfront 2 bed 2 bath
981 U.S. 3 1, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 3-star waterfront unit on U.S. 3 offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a kitchen, with free Wifi and a non smoking interior. It suits guests who want a quiet base on Squam Lake and the option of eating in rather than out.
See Waterfront 2 bed 2 bathSquam waterfront 2 bed 2bath
981 U.S. 3 1, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star Squam waterfront apartment on U.S. 3 with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus a kitchen and free Wifi. Two bathrooms and a non smoking layout work well for two couples or a family who prefer self-catering by the lake.
See Squam waterfront 2 bed 2bathWaterfront 1 bedroom with deck
981 U.S. 3 Main House, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star waterfront one bedroom on U.S. 3 with a kitchen, desk and free Wifi. The compact, non smoking space suits a couple or solo traveller who wants to cook and work by Squam Lake without a full house to themselves.
See Waterfront 1 bedroom with deckBear Cub Cabin
981 U.S. 3 14, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star cabin on U.S. 3 with a kitchen, free Wifi and a garden, plus a beach nearby for warm days. It suits couples or small families who want a simple, non smoking base with room to cook and a video for evenings in.
See Bear Cub CabinLoon Lodge
981 U.S. 3 14, Holderness, United States
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereA 3-star lodge on U.S. 3 with a 24 hour front desk, family rooms and laundry service, plus a kitchen and beach nearby. It fits families or longer stays that need practical facilities, free Wifi and a strictly non smoking interior.
See Loon LodgeSquam waterfront 2 bed 2 bath
981 U.S. 3 1, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star Squam waterfront apartment on U.S. 3 with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a kitchen and a canoe. A garden, beach nearby and free Wifi round it out for guests who want to be on the water and cook their own meals.
See Squam waterfront 2 bed 2 bath2 Bedroom Rental on Squam Lake
981 U.S. 3 1, Holderness, United States
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star 2 bedroom rental on Squam Lake, U.S. 3, with a kitchen, free Wifi and a beach nearby. The non smoking unit suits a small family or two couples who want space to cook and quick access to the water.
See 2 Bedroom Rental on Squam Lake
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squam Lake Inn | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Inn On Golden Pond | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| White Oak Motel & Cottages | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Clear Skies | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| The Boulders Motel & Cottages | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Waterfront home on Squam Lake | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Waterfront 3 bed plus 3 bath on Squam | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Squam Waterfront 2 bed 2 bath | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Waterfront 2 bed 2 bath | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Squam waterfront 2 bed 2bath | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Waterfront 1 bedroom with deck | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Bear Cub Cabin | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Loon Lodge | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Squam waterfront 2 bed 2 bath | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| 2 Bedroom Rental on Squam Lake | ★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Inn On Golden Pond has family rooms, cots and babysitting service. White Oak Motel & Cottages adds indoor and outdoor pools, a kitchen and wheelchair access. Loon Lodge and Bear Cub Cabin offer family rooms, kitchens and a beach nearby, so children have space and meals are easy.
Inn On Golden Pond · White Oak Motel & Cottages · Loon Lodge · Bear Cub Cabin
For couples
Squam Lake Inn pairs a restaurant and lounge with a garden and terrace. Clear Skies is a self-contained house with a kitchen and lake access nearby. Waterfront 1 bedroom with deck gives one bedroom and a desk, a simple choice for two.
Squam Lake Inn · Clear Skies · Waterfront 1 bedroom with deck
For pets
Inn On Golden Pond and White Oak Motel & Cottages are the two listed properties that allow pets. Both have free car parking and free wifi, and between them they cover family rooms, cottages, pools and a picnic area for days when the dog stays close.
For water and boats
White Oak Motel & Cottages has canoes, boating and water sports on site. Squam waterfront 2 bed 2 bath and 2 Bedroom Rental on Squam Lake list canoes and a beach nearby. Squam Lake Inn keeps canoes and fishing among its facilities.
White Oak Motel & Cottages · Squam waterfront 2 bed 2 bath · 2 Bedroom Rental on Squam Lake · Squam Lake Inn
Where to stay in Holderness
U.S. Route 3
The main road through Holderness, where most of these hotels, motels and lakefront rentals are addressed. Staying here puts you on the route through town, with the lakefront properties at 981 U.S. 3 grouped together and the motels and inns spread along the same stretch.
Our picks here: Inn On Golden Pond
Shepard Hill Rd
A side road off the centre, where Squam Lake Inn stands. It is the list's full-service option, with a restaurant, bar, lounge, garden and terrace, and it sits away from the traffic of the main route while staying close to the village.
Our picks here: Squam Lake Inn
Asquam Rd
A quieter address near the water, home to Clear Skies. The house has a kitchen, laundry service and a picnic area, with the beach nearby, so it suits guests who want a self-catering stay slightly off the main road.
Our picks here: Clear Skies
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The site lists these places in Holderness, United States, with addresses on U.S. Route 3, Shepard Hill Rd and Asquam Rd, so a car is the practical way to arrive and to move between the lakefront, the village and the surrounding White Mountains. Search live rates in Holderness to check availability for your dates before planning the drive.
Questions, answered
Which Holderness hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Squam Lake Inn, Inn On Golden Pond and White Oak Motel & Cottages. The other properties on this list do not name parking among their facilities, so check with them directly if you are arriving by car.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Inn On Golden Pond and White Oak Motel & Cottages both list pets allowed. No other property on this shortlist names pets among its facilities.
Which hotels have a pool?
White Oak Motel & Cottages is the only one here with swimming pools, listing both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. It also has a fitness centre, a bar and lounge and water sports.
Which is best for families with children?
Inn On Golden Pond has family rooms, cots and babysitting service. White Oak Motel & Cottages has pools, a kitchen and wheelchair access. Loon Lodge and Bear Cub Cabin both list family rooms, kitchens and a beach nearby.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Squam Lake Inn and Inn On Golden Pond, which also offers breakfast in room. White Oak Motel & Cottages and the other properties here do not name breakfast among their facilities.
Which Holderness hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Squam Lake Inn and The Boulders Motel & Cottages both list a restaurant, and Squam Lake Inn also has a bar and lounge. White Oak Motel & Cottages has a bar and lounge as well.
Which places have kitchens for self-catering?
Kitchens are listed at White Oak Motel & Cottages, Clear Skies, Waterfront home on Squam Lake, Waterfront 3 bed plus 3 bath on Squam, the Squam Waterfront 2 bed 2 bath properties, Waterfront 1 bedroom with deck, Bear Cub Cabin and Loon Lodge.
What can guests do on the water around these hotels?
Canoes are listed at Squam Lake Inn, Inn On Golden Pond and White Oak Motel & Cottages, and at Squam waterfront 2 bed 2 bath. Fishing appears at the first three, with boating, surf and water sports at White Oak Motel & Cottages.