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The Silver Fountain Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Dover B&B

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
103 Silver Street, Dover, NH, 03820
  • Woodman Institute
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • University of New Hampshire
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Boudoir, 1st floor)

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

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Chamber, 1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Vivienne, 3rd floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Henrietta, 2nd floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

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

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch TV with cable channels

Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

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

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dover

In Dover .Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Woodman Institute and Henry Law Park. The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Woodman Institute - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • University of New Hampshire - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Market Square - 18 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafesta Brick & Brew Pizzaria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Breakaway Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Riverbend Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Taphouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Garrison City Beerworks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Silver Fountain Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Dover B&B
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Silver Fountain Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dover bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1871
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Silver Fountain Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dover bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Silver Fountain
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Silver Fountain Inn to the airport?

The Silver Fountain Inn is 10.1 mi (14-min drive) away from the Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Silver Fountain Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Silver Fountain Inn.

Does The Silver Fountain Inn offer free breakfast?

The Silver Fountain Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Silver Fountain Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Silver Fountain Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Silver Fountain Inn have a pool?

The Silver Fountain Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Silver Fountain Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Silver Fountain Inn to downtown Dover?

The Silver Fountain Inn is 0.6 mi away from Dover.

The Silver Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 278 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Home away from home

Beautiful rooms, excellent service, and a delicious breakfast were just a few of the highlights of my recent stay at the Silver Fountain Inn. We selected this inn as it was in close proximity to the hospital where my husband was having surgery. Kim and her staff were most attentive and kind during this stressful time. We are so fortunate to have found such a lovely place with such caring innkeepers. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming little place. Staff is great. Owner is awesome. I will most definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

Gorgeous splendor

We visited a friend in Durham and chose Silver Fountain instead of the Holiday Inn. What a joy! We arrived late, and when we opened the door, it was like walking into a dream! The decor and ambiance is so welcoming, historic, and gorgeous! We were very excited! Even nicer in person than the photos on the web site! The breakfast was plentiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the quiche and pear scone. I recommended it to our friend for other visitors, as well as for her to go for lunch or the murder mystery dinners! I had not noticed that the room I booked (Marguerite) the last available for that night, had its bathroom in the hall, not in the room itself. That worked out fine, but I would not have chosen it. The room was beautiful, quiet, and comfortable. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

Nice Stay

Beautiful room and yummy breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deepa, Pearland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Great stay

Property was beautiful and reflected the original Victorian style. Service was fabulous and breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Inn has changed ownership, and it shows. The internet service is very poor. The bed was hard and when we asked for brighter light bulbs for our bed side so we could read, the request was ignored. I asked to see the book that Pam the previous owner wrote about the Inn and enjoyed reading it, but later one of the staff took it away before I had a chance to finish it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was pristine and absolutely gorgeous. Impeccably decorated appropriate to the style of the historic inn. Gourmet breakfast choices served with a smile and graciousness was the best i have experienced in 40 years of extensive travel!! Kudos to owner and employees. Don't even consider staying anywhere else in the Dover/Portsmouth area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best bed and breakfast in over 40 years of traveling. Absolutely gorgeous and pristine throughout with choice of gourmet breakfast items and 24 hour tea or coffee service! Outstanding service from Jerri at breakfast and owner with choice of accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute bed and breakfast. Fantastic breakfast options, including scones. In October, the main floor is decorated in a Hocus Pocus Halloween theme.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So quaint and very hospitable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at warm and welcoming Inn. Delicious breakfast served each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great. Friendly staff, great accommodations. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
My first experience of a bed and breakfast-,a beautifully appointed lodging in Victorian array was wonderful. The Silver Fountain combines beauty with the art of tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fortunato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous Victorian property full of antiques and character. Excellent staff provide an elegant full breakfast. Yes, there are stairs. But this was a lovely destination stay in a quiet neighborhood. Worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Silver Fountain and we would highly recommend staying here to our family and friends. Enjoy 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Wilkes-Barre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 3 weeks driving through Canada and the East Coast of the US and this was the best place we stayed! The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was great. Everyone who works there is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024