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The Governor's Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Rochester Opera House

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rochester

At The Governor's Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Rochester Opera House and within 15 minutes of Rochester Common. Highlights at this inn include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Spaulding Steak & Ale, serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Rochester inn include Dover Bowl Family Fun Center and Milton Three Ponds.
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What's nearby

  • Rochester Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rochester Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rochester Common - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Frisbie Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hampton Beach - 49 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cinco Cantina - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Governor's Inn

Inn with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to 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 an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Spaulding Steak & Ale
  • The Garage

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 a one-off USD 100.00 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Governor's Inn?

The Governor's Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Governor's Inn on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$207.43, including 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.

Is parking available at The Governor's Inn?

Yep, The Governor's Inn has a free self car park.

Does The Governor's Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Governor's Inn?

No, The Governor's Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Governor's Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Governor's Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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. 475 out of 922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 922 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The charm of an older building was very interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled 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

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay on my way was the best price I could find
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Beautiful room with old world charm. Couldn't ask for a nicer staff!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk was very pleasurable. Food was excellent for late night dining. It was a little difficult climbing to the third floor for my husband who is 72 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and dining options were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kasandra

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

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service

Nostalgically cozy

The property is a bit worn and tired. Restaurant and bar on premises were good. Quiet rooms. The interiors seem haphazardly arranged rather than coordinated. Charming through a soft focus lens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My overnight stay was perfect! Room and bathroom were very clean. Enjoyed it more than staying at a hotel! Although the restaurant didn't have a lot of GF options, everything smelled awesome. I would have given it a try if I didn't have other plans. Will stay here again anytime I am in Rochester!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely historical inn. It is managed by people who see and enjoy its history. They make it accessible and popular to people who enjoy socializing to music in this atmosphere close to nature but also in a small city setting. All of this is excellent. The only concerns come with the expectations of modern travel (e.g. bigger rooms, bathrooms with space for travel items, etc.) still, breakfast is ample and well thought-out, rooms are very clean, staff capable & friendly. If one chooses to stay for supper, meals appear to have good variety and well-priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Inn with a few fun quirks. Lovely room, amazing staff. Nice and quiet. Perfect for a lovely get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Moises

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience clean and different
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the inn and the grounds. I really wanted to eat at the restaurant but could not be there for dinner and it isn’t open for breakfast or lunch. The inn is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian F

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025