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4-star hotels in Gilford
It is for travellers who want a lakeside or ski-side base in the Lakes Region rather than a standard hotel room.
Staying in Gilford
Gilford sits in the New Hampshire Lakes Region, and this shortlist is built around that setting: lake and beach access, Gunstock ski mountain, and houses with kitchens, decks and room for a group. Every property here is a 4-star address, and most are whole homes or condos rather than serviced hotel rooms, so the feel is self-catering and residential: you park at the door, cook when you want, and use the place as a base for the water and the slopes.
The addresses spread across Gilford, with clusters on Lake Shore Road and Weirs Road near the water, and others on Cumberland Rd, Cotton Hill Road and Juniper Ridge Road inland. It suits families and groups who want space and a kitchen, couples after a quiet lakeside break, and skiers in winter. Pet-friendly options and homes with pools, hot tubs or private beaches cover most needs without leaving the town.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain
11 Hermit Lane, Gilford, United States
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet on 11 Hermit Lane near Gunstock Ski Mountain, this 4-star home welcomes pets and keeps the whole group busy with a games room and a Jacuzzi. A full kitchen with oven, dishwasher and refrigerator handles meals, and free Wifi plus parking round out the stay. Best for families or groups of skiers who want their dog along and space to spread out.
See Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski MountainSpacious Gilford Retreat with Deck 2 Mi to Skiing
206 Cumberland Rd, Gilford, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereTwo miles from skiing on Cumberland Rd, this 4-star retreat gives you a deck, a fireplace and a games room for evenings in. The kitchen covers oven, dishwasher and microwave, with free Wifi and free parking included. Suits groups who want a roomy base close to the slopes rather than a hotel room.
See Spacious Gilford Retreat with Deck 2 Mi to SkiingPet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake
59 Falls Ave, Gilford, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay herePets are allowed at this 4-star home on Falls Ave, 3 miles from Gunstock and the lake. A private beach and a garden sit at the property, and a spa adds a quieter option after a day out. Kitchen, free Wifi and parking make it work for families and anyone travelling with a dog.
See Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and LakeGilford's Delight
84 Juniper Ridge Road, Gilford, United States
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Juniper Ridge Road, Gilford's Delight is a 4-star base with skiing, fishing and a golf course within reach. Inside you get a kitchen with oven and dishwasher, plus a sofa bed for extra guests, and pets are welcome. A good fit for active groups who want cooking space and easy access to the outdoors.
See Gilford's DelightCape Me Away
386 Old Lake Shore Rd, Gilford, United States
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCape Me Away on Old Lake Shore Rd is a 4-star option with skiing, fishing and a golf course, plus a picnic area for relaxed afternoons. The kitchen includes oven and dishwasher, laundry service is available, and pets are allowed. Suits groups who want a practical, well-equipped house near the lake.
See Cape Me AwayLake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain Views
13 Barefoot Place, Gilford, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereViews of Lake Winnipesaukee and Gunstock Ski Mountain define this 4-star home on Barefoot Place. A balcony, terrace and garden give you outdoor space, the beach is nearby, and family rooms plus cots and high chairs suit those travelling with children. Free Wifi and free car parking are included.
See Lake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain ViewsLake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach Access
135 Weirs Rd Unit 39, Gilford, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star condo on Weirs Rd pairs lake views with beach access and an outdoor pool, plus a tennis court on site. A fireplace and balcony add comfort, and the kitchen with oven and dishwasher covers self-catering. Best for guests who want swimming, tennis and the lake within the same community.
See Lake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach AccessLakeshore Retreat
2696 Lake Shore Rd Unit #20, Gilford, United States
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereAt Lakeshore Retreat on Lake Shore Rd, a swimming pool and lake access meet a picnic area and patio for easy days outside. The 4-star unit has a kitchen with oven and dishwasher, laundry service, and skiing and fishing nearby. Suits longer stays where you want both water and slopes on the itinerary.
See Lakeshore RetreatGilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region
257 Cotton Hill Road, Gilford, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis 4-star Gilford getaway on Cotton Hill Road centres on an outdoor pool and hot tub, with a spa, fitness centre and games room indoors. Fishing, golf, water sports and a casino are all within reach, and pets are allowed. A strong pick for groups who want facilities on site and activities close by.
See Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes RegionWaterfront Community: Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat
50 Scenic Dr Unit F3, Gilford, United States
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA waterfront community setting on Scenic Dr gives this 4-star retreat a private beach, with the beach also nearby. Free Wifi and free car parking are provided, keeping the stay simple. Suits guests who want lake swimming and shoreline walks as the main event of their Gilford trip.
See Waterfront Community: Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Spacious Gilford Retreat with Deck 2 Mi to Skiing | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gilford's Delight | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Cape Me Away | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Lake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain Views | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Lake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach Access | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Lakeshore Retreat | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Waterfront Community: Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These three come with the things families actually use: high chairs and cots at Lake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain Views and Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake, and family rooms plus a cot, games room and swimming pool at Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region. Kitchens in all three mean you can feed children without going out.
Lake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain Views · Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake · Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region
For pets
Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain, Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake and Gilford's Delight all list pets allowed. The two Gilford homes add a kitchen, washing machine and parking, so muddy walks and wet dogs are easy to handle, and the second has a garden and a private beach for the dog to stretch out.
Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain · Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake · Gilford's Delight
For lake and beach
Waterfront Community: Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat lists a private beach, Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake adds a private beach, garden and spa, and Lake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach Access has beach nearby plus a balcony, outdoor pool and tennis court. All three put the lake at the front of the trip.
Waterfront Community: Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat · Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake · Lake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach Access
For skiing
Skiing is listed at Gilford's Delight and Lakeshore Retreat, and Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain is named for the mountain. Each has a kitchen, washing machine and parking, which suits early starts and wet gear, and Gilford's Delight and Lakeshore Retreat also list a restaurant on site.
Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain · Gilford's Delight · Lakeshore Retreat
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
It gives no travel times, station names, airport details or local transport information for getting to Gilford or moving around it, so plan your own approach to the town and expect to drive between the addresses here. The hotels' own addresses spread along Lake Shore Rd, Weirs Rd and inland roads such as Cumberland Rd, Cotton Hill Road and Juniper Ridge Road, and most properties list parking, several with free car parking, which makes a car the practical way to reach the lake, the ski mountain and the restaurants.
When to go
The site gives no seasons, dates or events for Gilford, so nothing here is tied to a particular month. The town's two obvious anchors are the lake and Gunstock ski mountain, so a warm-weather visit suits swimming, beaches and water sports, while winter suits skiing, with skiing listed at Gilford's Delight and Lakeshore Retreat and the mountain named in several property names. Decide by which of those you want, and note that the list is ordered recent rates first, then the best-reviewed rooms.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is best for families?
Lake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain Views lists family rooms, a cot and high chairs, plus a kitchen and washing machine. Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region adds a cot, games room, garden and swimming pool. Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake has high chairs, a kitchen and a private beach.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain, Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake, Gilford's Delight, Cape Me Away and Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region all list pets allowed. The first three of those also list parking and a kitchen, which helps with a pet-friendly stay.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Lake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach Access lists a swimming pool, an outdoor pool and a tennis court. Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region lists an outdoor pool, swimming pool, hot tub, spa and fitness centre. Lakeshore Retreat lists a swimming pool, and Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake lists a spa.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Most of the properties list parking: Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain, Spacious Gilford Retreat with Deck 2 Mi to Skiing, Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain Views, Lake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach Access and Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region. The last two and Waterfront Community list free car parking.
Which hotels are closest to the lake?
Waterfront Community: Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat lists a private beach. Pet Friendly Gilford Home 3 Mi to Gunstock and Lake lists a private beach, beach nearby and a garden. Lake Winnipesaukee Condo w Beach Access and Lakeshore Retreat list beach nearby and a lake, and Cape Me Away is on Old Lake Shore Rd.
Do any hotels have a restaurant on site?
Yes. Gilford's Delight and Cape Me Away both list restaurant(s) on site, and each also lists a kitchen, so you can choose between eating in or out. Gilford's Delight adds skiing, a golf course and a picnic area, and Cape Me Away adds skiing, a golf course and a picnic area as well.
Which hotels suit skiers heading to Gunstock?
Pet Friendly Gilford Home by Gunstock Ski Mountain is named for the mountain, and Spacious Gilford Retreat with Deck 2 Mi to Skiing sits 2 Mi away. Skiing is also listed at Gilford's Delight and Lakeshore Retreat. All four have a kitchen and parking, and the first three also list a washing machine.
Which hotels are best for a group or a longer stay?
The larger homes work best: Gilford Getaway Pool & Hot Tub Lakes Region, Lake Winnipesaukee & Gunstock Ski Mountain Views and Spacious Gilford Retreat with Deck 2 Mi to Skiing, all with kitchens and washing machines. The first also has a games room, pool and hot tub, and the second has a cot, high chairs and family rooms.