Facilities

Express check-out
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean location
Friendly staff
Great proximity to beach
Cons:
Safety concerns
Dirty rooms
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
4.7
There are multiple mentions of dirty rooms and stained bedding, overall a negative sentiment regarding cleanliness.
Service
8.2
Service was reported as friendly by some guests, though there were complaints about lack of staff presence.
Location
8.7
Location received positive remarks for being close to the beach and other amenities.
Room Quality
6.2
Reviews indicated issues such as outdated decor, broken fixtures, and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
6.7
Amenities were mentioned to be lacking or outdated, with several issues reported.
Value for Money
6.7
While the prices are reasonable, guests felt that the quality does not meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
5.7
There were no specific comments on food and beverage, hence a neutral score is applied.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall experience varies greatly; some guests enjoyed their stay while others had severe issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 08:05

Property Description

Recreation Amenities and Garden View
Indulge in our seasonal outdoor pool and take in the serene view from our garden.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy express check-in, express check-out, and free self parking.

Cozy Room Features
Relax in one of our 69 air-conditioned rooms with LED TVs and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads.

Immerse yourself in the seaside charm of Hampton Beach at SHIPS INN Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 15 to September 30.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 960 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.7
Service: 8.2
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 6.7
Food and Beverage: 5.7
Overall Experience: 7.5
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steven • couple • us
8
Pros:

great location

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
8
Great location. Perfect beachside motel.
Pros:

The location was very convenient. And the beds were so comfortable

Cons:

It’s outdated

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Phyllis • couple • us
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Rick • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Killam • solo_traveller • us
4
Burnt Orange
Pros:

Close to the beach.

Cons:

The color of the room was ugly burned orange not beachy colors like you would expect. The bedroom area had no light over head or on the night stand.the TV remote didn't work, the toilet was loose felt like it was going to fall when you stood up.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • family_with_children • us
1
Do not stay here. It is not worth your money.
Pros:

The only good thing about this place is the location. It is very close to the beach, however, everything else about the property is atrocious.

Cons:

We booked a balcony room, overlooking the alleyway. I’m not even sure why there was a balcony. No one cleaned our room despite our requesting it, we were not given new towels or the bed that’s made. We’re unable to get a hold of the front desk, there’s no phones in the room and they often had a sign up on their door, saying they weren’t there. The beds were uncomfortable, the bathroom was disgusting, the shower was atrocious.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • family_with_children • us
4
Good to be with family
Pros:

No breakfast, our room was on the 3rd floor with my 89 year old mother, no elevator. Rough first night, second night they moved us downstairs. Location was great, but rooms disappointing. Not heated pools

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Briana • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

How close it was to everything

Cons:

The room was not what photos are, and our room didn't lock. Very disappointed

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Tanguay • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Tania • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • us
1
Found what appeared to be teeth wrapped in a bloody tissue in the room...hotel has ignored us.
Pros:

The location was convenient for the event we attended at the Casino Ballroom.

Cons:

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at Ships Inn was serious enough that other travelers should be aware.

During our stay, we discovered what appeared to be teeth wrapped in a blood-stained tissue left in our room by a previous guest. It was hidden near the window and had clearly been missed during housekeeping. We immediately notified hotel staff, who removed the item.

The hotel later acknowledged in writing that the item had been left by the previous occupants and that it was overlooked because a new housekeeping employee in training had cleaned the room. While I appreciate that they accepted responsibility, they never answered our repeated question about what the material actually was. To this day, we still do not know whether it was human teeth, animal remains, or something else. Given its appearance and the presence of what looked like blood, we remain concerned about whether we were exposed to a biological hazard.

Equally disappointing was the hotel's response. Their only compensation offer was a "buy one night, get one free" future stay. In other words, to receive compensation, we would have to spend more money at a hotel where we experienced a significant sanitation issue. After what happened, we have no interest in returning.

We attempted to resolve the matter privately through multiple emails, asking for an explanation of what was found and requesting a more appropriate resolution. Unfortunately, after their initial response, the hotel stopped communicating with us.

Mistakes can happen in any business. What matters is how they are handled. In this case, we were left without answers about a potential health concern and without what we believe was an appropriate effort to make things right.

I hope the hotel has improved its inspection and housekeeping procedures so that no future guest has a similar experience.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nathaniel • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • us
8
We had a nice weekend away that was reasonably priced and very convenient location to walk to the beach and the board wa
Pros:

The pool was well cared for and the room was very clean.

Cons:

NA

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Erica • extended_group • us
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • couple • us
4
I survived the night and was pleased it was only one night.
Pros:

Close to beach activity and covered parking.

Cons:

Room was in poor repair and neither television nor coffee machine worked. The hotel has no other public space for either.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Newcomer • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Carol • extended_group • us
1
Never again would I stay there
Pros:

I spoke to a customer service representative Casey and reported all the issues with the room very dirty etc.

Cons:

Parking garage terrible. 3 cars damaged in trying to park. Including mine. I reported this as well

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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glenn • couple • us
1
Sucked!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Place is a dump we were supposed to stay 2 nights only stayed one
Small beds toilet wouldn’t flush correctly grounds were dirty
Hotel itself was dirty the pool was clean but surroundings were unkept
Grass and shrubs need attention overall the place sucked

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • ca
8
Très beau séjour !
Pros:

La proximité de la plage

Cons:

Nos voisins de chambres ont été très bruyants en revenant la nuit

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee