Where to Stay

The following is a partial listing of accommodations in Durham and two nearby cities, ranked according to distance from our facility. Reservations are recommended. For more lodging options please refer to Port City Online or Google.

Accommodations Distance Time Additional Information
Holiday Inn Express (special UNH-IOL rates)
2 Main Street
Durham, NH
(603) 868-1234 		2.7 mi 6 min The Holiday Inn Express Durham - UNH offers 68 guest rooms located in the town of Durham NH. Conveniently located, the hotel is just a short walk to downtown and minutes away from Portsmouth and Dover NH. Ask for Samantha to receive special UNH-IOL rates!
The Pines Guest House (Special UNH-IOL rates)
47 Dover Road
Durham, NH
(603) 868-3361 		3.91 mi 7 min Conveniently located on Route 108 near the Route 4 connection, offers comfortable yet affordable rooms with private baths, TV, complementary Wi-Fi and Continental breakfast. Full kitchen facilities available. Ask for special UNH-IOL rates.
Hampton Inn - Dover (special UNH-IOL rates)
9 Hotel Drive
Dover, NH
(603) 516-5600 		9.9 mi 18 min Brand new Hampton Inn conveniently located just 10 miles from the UNH campus in Dover, NH. Beautiful guestrooms feature comfy "Cloud Nine" bedding and flat-screen TV's. Click on the following reservation link for the special IOL rate. All of our rates include a hot breakfast buffet and internet access. Enjoy our complimentary weekday evening "Welcome Home" reception and unwind in our indoor pool and jacuzzi. We love having you here!
Residence Inn - Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront (special UNH-IOL rates)
100 Deer St.
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 968-5095 		11.1 mi 20 min The newest Portsmouth New Hampshire Hotel located next to Portsmouth Harbor Events & Conference Center is the only LEED Certified Hotel in Portsmouth. Steps away from the Piscataqua River, the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company and Strawbery Banke, a wide variety of boutiques, theaters, galleries, historic homes and waterfront gardens are at your fingertips. Dining options are endless with Dolphin Striker, Oar House and Portsmouth Brewery just a block away. Our all-suite extended stay hotel is pet-friendly, offering such amenities as a heated indoor pool, fitness center, on site bar and complimentary hot breakfast. Enjoy easy access to NH & ME beaches, the University of New Hampshire and Kittery Outlets, as well as major corporations including Liberty Mutual, Irving Oil, Timberland, Lindt & Sprungli and Lonza Biologics. The Residence Inn by Marriott is just 1 hour north of Boston and south of Portland, Maine. Our Portsmouth NH hotel offers a scenic, yet convenient setting for both business and leisure.
Fairfield Inn Portsmouth Seacoast (special UNH-IOL rates)
650 Borthwick Avenue Extension
Portsmouth, NH
1-603-436-6363 		12.6 mi 20 min The Fairfield Inn Portsmouth by Marriott, with 105 spacious newly renovated guest rooms, lobby, and breakfast room featuring the Fairfield Inn Green Tea Decor. All of our guest rooms are appointed with all the necessary amenities. We are located just minutes from historic downtown Portsmouth. We are centrally located, right off the Portsmouth traffic circle, easy access to Rte. 16 and I-95. We are just minutes from the Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Pease International Tradeport, Liberty Mutual, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and 8 miles to the University of New Hampshire.
With providing professional, friendly service, free high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center, smoke free guest rooms, complimentary passes to Gold's Gym, seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary Early Eats breakfast, we have everything you need to still be 100% efficient on the road. Please contact the IOL for Rate Code.
Sheraton Portsmouth Hotel (special UNH-IOL rates)
250 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-2300 		14.5 mi 24 min Sheraton Portsmouth Haborside Hotel is located in the historic downtown waterfront district of Portsmouth NH. Just 15 minutes from the University of New Hampshire Durham Campus and featuring great restaurants, shops and entertainment just steps away from our front door. Special discount rates are offered to UNH-IOL visitors. Join the Starwood Preferred Guest program and earn reward points during your stay! For reservations call: +1-888-627-7138 and reference UNH-IOL, or visit this site for online reservations.
Three Chimneys Inn
17 Newmarket Road
Durham, NH
(888) 399-9777 		2.8 mi 7 min Rooms have a four post and canopy bed, telephone, data port, full size desk and conversational seating. Rates include a full breakfast after 8:30am. Ask for best available rate.
Hickory Pond Inn (B&B)
1 Stagecoach Road
Durham, NH
(800) 658-0065 		5.48 mi 12 min Accommodations includes a private bath and continental breakfast for two.
Comfort Inn & Suites
10 Hotel Drive
Dover, NH
(603) 750-7505 		9.9 mi 18 min All rooms include, wireless high-speed Internet access, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board.
Motel 6
3 Gosling Road
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 334-6606 		10.89 mi 19 min  
Hampton Inn
99 Durgin Lane
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-6111 		11.29 mi 21 min Comfortable rooms standard with a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, data port, and free in-room movie channel. Access to free breakfast bar available.
Marriott Courtyard
1000 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 436-2121 		12 mi 22 min  
The Port Inn
Route 1 Bypass
Portsmouth, NH
(800) 282-PORT 		12.9 mi 21 min On-site Laundry services and complimentary breakfast
Hilton Garden Inn
100 High Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-1499 		14.5 mi 24 min Rooms have "Oversized work desk", Herman Miller Mirra desk chair, and Wi-Fi internet. Printing services and a business center are available. Meeting rooms and executive board rooms are available with high-speed internet access.
The Exeter Inn
90 Front Street
Exeter, NH
(603) 778-8757 		14.8 mi 34 min With its stately Georgian facade, elegant furnishings and renowned Epoch Restaurant and Bar, The Exeter Inn truly reflects its rich New England Heritage as Southern New Hampshire's premier luxury inn.
Ale House Inn
121 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 431-7760 		16.8 mi 23 min Centrally located in the Market Square district, the hotel is surrounded by all the shops, restaurants, cafes, and historic sites of Portsmouth. The Ale House Inn features brick-walled spaces and a contemporary, loft-like feel. Each guest room is designed to offer a unique blend of urban design and refined comfort.