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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Rochester Opera House

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included

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78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, 03867
  • Place, Rochester Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Common
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Rochester

In Rochester .You'll find Rochester Opera House and Rochester Common within a 15-minute walk of this Rochester inn. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Milton Three Ponds and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center.
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What's nearby

  • Rochester Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rochester Common - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hampton Beach - 43 min drive - 41.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cinco Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Governor's Inn

3-star inn near Rochester Opera House
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Governor's Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Rochester inn is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Governor's Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Governor's Inn Rochester
Governor's Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn
The Governor's Inn Rochester
The Governor's Inn Inn Rochester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Governor's Inn to the airport?

The Governor's Inn is 19.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Governor's Inn?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Governor's Inn on Dec 11, 2025 start from $108.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Governor's Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Governor's Inn.

Does The Governor's Inn offer free breakfast?

The Governor's Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Governor's Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Governor's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Governor's Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Governor's Inn have a pool?

The Governor's Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Governor's Inn have a restaurant?

The Governor's Inn is home to Spaulding Steak & Ale, which features American cuisine.

Does The Governor's Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Governor's Inn to downtown Rochester?

The Governor's Inn is 0.2 mi away from Rochester.

Reviews

The Governor's Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 929 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 929 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 929 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 929 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 929 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room clean. The staff very pleasant and the restaurant was awesome. Such wonderful service and pleasant staff. We were very pampered. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and the room was very nice and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The door is unlocked to the inn - walked around a photographers equipment . the shower did not work . it smelled like marijuana in the lobby and bathroom. the furniture is tired , the lighting is terrible - i had to reset the GFI in the bathroom to turn the light on . the extension cords make it feel like a fire trap. - no way it is 3 stars . would not stay for free.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs major updates
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob, Haverhill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of food and music to enjoy here. I unfortunately didn't sleep well because of the hardness of the bed, felt like I was sleeping on a rock. The staff are friendly and the rooms are decently clean, the only dirty area was the ac, as it had built up dust and didn't seem to be well cleaned. Overall its an okay place to stay, as long as you like hard beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very nice, everything was clean, parking area convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Groton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful. Great food and fun times in the restaurant and bar. Tues night is trivia night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We're staying again!

We loved this old-fashioned, quaint Inn! All staff we experienced we're friendly and helpful. The room was almost perfect for our needs except the window air conditioner which was very dirty but once I cleaned the filter, it worked better. For us, the on-site restaurant was a huge bonus that we enjoyed very much. The meals and beer we're awesome and reasonably priced. We checked out before breakfast was served but a kitchen staffer heard us leaving and offered us a coffee for road - great service! No surcharge for parking and in a great area to explore. The restaurant atmosphere was comfortable and the decor interesting to check out. They are proud of their Spaulding High!
Courtyard
Beautiful nest in the courtyard
Inside The Steak and Ale
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming inn

Bed was hard but place was comfortable and quaint. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great find!! The staff (Nicole, Robin, John) were just wonderful!!! The room was beautiful, the bed was very comfortable!!! The restaurant atmosphere and the food was just so yummy!!! I'm so glad we stayed four nights, I wish we could've stayed much, much longer. You simply can't go wrong here, thanks to everyone who made this stay so memorable. I couldn't have been more pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, the room was quiet dispite loud music nearby. Food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, CLYDE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it is an historic home. Staff is great. Very good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Every box was checked, could not ask for more. Our second visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience all around. We arrived very late and the a/c was running at the perfect temperature. Breakfast outside was lovely and the staff were very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgieanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home town vibes.

Our room was adorable. I loved the wallpaper. I also loved the decor of the bathroom. Close proximity to everything we were wanting to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, easy internet, rooms are clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025