Our travel specials are an ideal way to enhance your trip to the seacoast. From some of the many wonderful things to do and see in Portsmouth, we have assembled several getaways designed to make your visit to our city particularly memorable. If you have particular interests, the Innkeeper will try to design a package to fit your needs.
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Historic Portsmouth - Dates Available: 05/15/2013 - 10/15/2013
Visit the third oldest settlement in the U.S. and see it from two perspectives, land and sea. Your package includes a three night stay in a unique room with queen or king bed, private bath, a delicious hot breakfast and afternoon refreshments, plus two tickets to both the Strawbery Banke Museum and a Portsmouth Harbor Cruise. Three night package price ranges from $553 to $658, depending on room choice. Room tax and gratuities not included.
Sail Portsmouth - Dates Available: 06/13/2013 - 10/6/2013
Stay with us and see historic Portsmouth from the water aboard the gundalow Piscataqua. Gundalows were developed specifically for the shallow river system that surrounds Portsmouth and these barge-like vessels sailed the Piscataqua maritime region for more than 200 years carrying cargo from towns up river to the bustling seaside port of Portsmouth. The most popular cruise lasts two hours, but there are longer and shorter tours. We can tailor your package if you wish. Read more about what your trip will be like on this blog post.
Your two-night stay includes a unique room with queen or king bed, private bath, a delicious hot breakfast and afternoon refreshments, plus two tickets for a two hour sailing trip along the river. Rates range from $390 to $460 (for two nights including tickets), depending on room choice. Room tax and gratuities not included.
Settle Inn Special - Dates Available: 05/15/2013 - 10/15/2013
Settle into Portsmouth, and make this your home base for a wonderful tour of the Portsmouth, Southern Maine and Lakes Region. From the Inn, you can walk all over Portsmouth visiting historic homes and sights. You can day trip along the Maine coast visiting Ogunquit, York and Kennebunkport. Head west to visit the astounding Canterbury Shaker Village Museum. Go north to the Lakes and White Mountains. All of this from your comfortable room at the Martin Hill Inn. Your package includes five nights at the Inn enjoying a queen or king bed, private bathroom, full breakfast, beautiful gardens and afternoon refreshments. In addition, two tickets to the Strawbery Banke Museum, discount admission to other historic homes, discount admission to Canterbury Village and driving tour maps and written guide. Five night package price ranges from $849 to $1,024, depending on room choice. Room tax and gratuities not included.
Last Minute Guest Specials:
From time to time, we run last minute specials. Sometimes we offer room discounts, free event tickets or pretty flowers for your room. If you live nearby and want to be able to make a quick getaway to Portsmouth, sign up for our Last Minute Specials e-bulletin to hear about these exclusive specials.
Romantic Getaway - Dates Available: Anytime
Escape with your loved one for a two-night stay at the Inn while you enjoy Portsmouth's amazing restaurants and shops. Your two-night stay includes a unique room with queen or king bed, private bath, a delicious hot breakfast and afternoon refreshments, plus 1/2 dozen red roses, chocolates and a gift basket of specialty soaps (available in his or hers). Rates range from $330 to $480, depending on season and room choice. Room tax and gratuities not included.
Add any one, or more, of these items to your visit as a surprise for your loved one (or yourself). We are happy to personalize your gift with a note, favorite color or flavor.
Martin Hill Inn Mug: Choose from five different glaze styles and colors and experience the same hand-warming morning coffee (or tea) moment you had at the Inn. Our mugs are made by hand by Deneen Pottery of St. Paul, MN. They are practically indestructible (we've only chipped one in seven years) and dishwasher safe. $18.50
Butter Keepers (Butter Bells): These ingenious little butter holders keep butter fresh at room temperature. Fill the upper section with about two tablespoons of butter, fill the bottom with cold water and store on the breakfast table. No more frustrating bits of hard butter tearing up your beautiful golden brown toast. $4.00
Do Not Disturb Sign: Enjoy this keepsake from your Portsmouth vacation during the holidays on the tree or add them to your travel collection. The other eleven months of the year, use this remembrance of your stay at the Inn to signal a little privacy for your own house guests, or yourself, or your teenager. $12.50
Tea Strainer: The perfect, one size fits almost all mugs, tea pots, and to-go cups brews tea to your perfection with no messy ball to open and empty. Just place the metal collar of the strainer on top of the rim of your cup, fill with boiling water, wait until the tea is your desired strength, lift the strainer and enjoy your tea. $6.00
Soap Basket Sampler: Drawing from a variety of specialty soaps and bath products, let us create the perfect basket for your loved one, or for yourself. $10.00, $15.00, or $17.00
Note cards: Glossy photos of Portsmouth and the Inn adorn these handmade note cards. Area photos were shot specifically for the Inn. Envelopes included. $20.00 for 6 or $4.00 each
