Nestled between sparkling Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains, this charming New England getaway offers boating and skiing depending on the season. Visit Weirs Beach for arcade games and ice cream, or take the scenic Winnipesaukee Railway when fall colours transform the landscape.
One of the best Bed and Breakfasts we have stayed in over the years. Hosts Nick and Amy made us very welcome and we would recommend to anyone thinking of booking. Beautiful house and immaculate. Restaurants within walking distance in this lovely town. Pity we could not have stayed longer.
One of the best Bed and Breakfasts we have stayed in over the years. Hosts Nick and Amy made us very welcome and we would recommend to anyone thinking of booking. Beautiful house and immaculate. Restaurants within walking distance in this lovely town. Pity we could not have stayed longer.
Ron
Reviewed October 22, 2025Reviewed October 22, 2025
Lovely, very high end hotel set in stunning surroundings.
Staff are very attentive and friendly.
Room was well appointed, comfortable and quiet.
Great bed.
Food was lovely (best chowder in NE!).
Highly recommend this oasis of quality and comfort.
Lovely, very high end hotel set in stunning surroundings.
Staff are very attentive and friendly.
Room was well appointed, comfortable and quiet.
Great bed.
Food was lovely (best chowder in NE!).
Highly recommend this oasis of quality and comfort.
Kevin
Reviewed September 22, 2026Reviewed September 22, 2026
A fantastic family owned and run Inn with a brilliant welcome. These people really care and are passionate about the guest experience. A beautiful historic property with a lovely warm ambience. Comfortable rooms, spotlessly clean and in the perfect spot for exploring the squam lake region and the northern NH scenic trails.
A lot of sustainable practice and locally sourced ingredients adds to the experience.
A fantastic family owned and run Inn with a brilliant welcome. These people really care and are passionate about the guest experience. A beautiful historic property with a lovely warm ambience. Comfortable rooms, spotlessly clean and in the perfect spot for exploring the squam lake region and the northern NH scenic trails.
A lot of sustainable practice and locally sourced ingredients adds to the experience.
Dr Andrew
Reviewed October 13, 2023Reviewed October 13, 2023
Mark and Lyn were somewhat surprised to find we had arrived in Meredith by bus! Not to be recommended. Taxied up to their charming hotel. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, homemade granola, yoghurt and raspberry couli, followed by poached pears and Mark's soda bread. Lyn took us down to the lake for a trip and collected us in the afternoon. They could not have been kinder or more concerned that we enjoyed our stay. We loved it.
Mark and Lyn were somewhat surprised to find we had arrived in Meredith by bus! Not to be recommended. Taxied up to their charming hotel. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, homemade granola, yoghurt and raspberry couli, followed by poached pears and Mark's soda bread. Lyn took us down to the lake for a trip and collected us in the afternoon. They could not have been kinder or more concerned that we enjoyed our stay. We loved it.
Jennifer
Reviewed October 29, 2017Reviewed October 29, 2017
I don't usually review, but the Ballard was such a lovely experience! It's a beautiful, historic inn, and our room was comfortable, nicely furnished, and spotless. There are a couple of comfortable sitting rooms for the guests to use, and the view across the trees down to a lake from the veranda was lovely. Breakfast was delicious, including a fresh home-baked sweet loaf every day, and there were the cookies every afternoon. Brian and Lynn could not have been more friendly, welcoming and...
I don't usually review, but the Ballard was such a lovely experience! It's a beautiful, historic inn, and our room was comfortable, nicely furnished, and spotless. There are a couple of comfortable sitting rooms for the guests to use, and the view across the trees down to a lake from the veranda was lovely. Breakfast was delicious, including a fresh home-baked sweet loaf every day, and there were the cookies every afternoon. Brian and Lynn could not have been more friendly, welcoming and...
Excellent host, nothing was too much trouble. A Victorian property and furnished in appropriate style. We enjoyed delicious breakfasts cooked to order. Would certainly recommend.
Excellent host, nothing was too much trouble. A Victorian property and furnished in appropriate style. We enjoyed delicious breakfasts cooked to order. Would certainly recommend.
We stayed here for 3 nights on our tour of The USA. The owner David could not have been more helpful during our stay. The breakfasts are delicious and prepared with great care and thought by David himself. The rooms are very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The hotel is set in lovely countryside and a few miles near the lovely town of Plymouth. The located is handy for a visit to the White Mountains and also Lake Winnipesaukee.
We stayed here for 3 nights on our tour of The USA. The owner David could not have been more helpful during our stay. The breakfasts are delicious and prepared with great care and thought by David himself. The rooms are very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The hotel is set in lovely countryside and a few miles near the lovely town of Plymouth. The located is handy for a visit to the White Mountains and also Lake Winnipesaukee.
Fantastic. We have been travelling for the last 10 days and only use the Hilton group as we are diamond members and I have remained loyal to the group. We have found the Hilton hotels to be shabby nothing special and expensive. We decided to change to try this hotel and WOW …. It is fantastic. It is modern clean and has great facilities in the room including real,glasses and mugs …not paper cups which we have had over the last week. I wish they had a chain for this hotel as I would have...
Fantastic. We have been travelling for the last 10 days and only use the Hilton group as we are diamond members and I have remained loyal to the group. We have found the Hilton hotels to be shabby nothing special and expensive. We decided to change to try this hotel and WOW …. It is fantastic. It is modern clean and has great facilities in the room including real,glasses and mugs …not paper cups which we have had over the last week. I wish they had a chain for this hotel as I would have...
The setting overlooking the lake was beautiful, everyone working in the Inn was very friendly and helpful and the dogs were great fun too! Lake view rooms are superb. So big and furnished well too. Exceptionally clean and amenities for tea and coffee really good too
The setting overlooking the lake was beautiful, everyone working in the Inn was very friendly and helpful and the dogs were great fun too! Lake view rooms are superb. So big and furnished well too. Exceptionally clean and amenities for tea and coffee really good too
These cabins are amazing. Nothing extravagant but Everything you need for a stay in the woods. As the cabins are remote check in, the cabin number and access code are normally text 30 mins before check in. However i was worried as i only had a data SIM card and no US number. I messaged a couple of days before to ask for them to be emailed to me in stead. The communication was excellent. We did have to message again at 4 to get the the details. The cabin itself was clearly well used but really...
These cabins are amazing. Nothing extravagant but Everything you need for a stay in the woods. As the cabins are remote check in, the cabin number and access code are normally text 30 mins before check in. However i was worried as i only had a data SIM card and no US number. I messaged a couple of days before to ask for them to be emailed to me in stead. The communication was excellent. We did have to message again at 4 to get the the details. The cabin itself was clearly well used but really...
Excellent hotel,spotless everywhere, staff very friendly and very helpful, will even book tickets for you for example to the Cog Railway at Mount Washington which is fantastic, wrap up warm it was freezing at the top. Breakfast was cereals, muffins, bagels, yohurts, fruit etc., fresh and plentiful. No where to eat out on site but you have kitchen area if you want to cook for yourselves or very good restaurants about 3/4 miles away but we chose to have a take away delivered to the hotel on 2...
Excellent hotel,spotless everywhere, staff very friendly and very helpful, will even book tickets for you for example to the Cog Railway at Mount Washington which is fantastic, wrap up warm it was freezing at the top. Breakfast was cereals, muffins, bagels, yohurts, fruit etc., fresh and plentiful. No where to eat out on site but you have kitchen area if you want to cook for yourselves or very good restaurants about 3/4 miles away but we chose to have a take away delivered to the hotel on 2...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed October 19, 2010Reviewed October 19, 2010
If you're planning a road trip to Laconia, staying at a motorhome park is a good way to see the area. The mountains and entertainment options are some of the highlights that visitors can look forward to. After you've found your spot and settled in at the caravan park in Laconia, take in the lake views and live music scene for a memorable trip.
What should I see in Laconia?
If you're looking for some ways to explore Laconia while making the most of your travel budget, this destination has lots to offer. Spots where you'll find natural beauty on display include Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach, Lake Winnisquam and Paugus Bay. Other places not to be missed include Endicott Rock Park, Weirs Beach and Kellerhaus.
What's it like staying in a Laconia caravan park?
Booking a spot at a caravan park is a budget-friendly option if you're driving to Laconia. This type of accommodation provides you with a roomy space to park your caravan and stay overnight in a scenic location. You and your friends can make use of the amenities provided by many caravan parks, such as charging stations, Wi-Fi and barbecue areas.