There are places one visits and never forgets. This is one of them! Great service, great experience, great food, great memories! It's really a golden pond's best of the best bed and breakfast! read more

Squam Lake Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Holderness, New Hampshire

This is about our fourth or fifth time staying at this Inn. Consistently excellent staff and owners. It's often our stopover for a few days on the way to or from Maine. Enjoy! read more

EVERYTHING!!! I love this spot. Consistently amazing food and service. Been coming for years and never disappoints.

Charming inn in Squam lake. We stayed in Lilac room and though small- very comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was fantastic and we had dinner there too. Nice personal touches- baked goods, coffee bar. Will definitely stay again if in the area read more

I can't say enough about this sweet inn in Holderness. I stayed here for 4 nights while attending an art retreat in the area. My room was clean comfortable and had everything I needed. I ended up forgoing most meals at the retreat as the meals here at the inn were fantastic. Upstairs there's a tea coffee and cookies station out for you to enjoy whenever, being an early riser I appreciate this! The grounds are surrounded by beautiful perennials and herbs. The staff every single one of them were kind trained and helpful. read more

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We did not stay in the inn but we went to the restaurant and it had good food and was and overall enjoyable place to eat but definitely on the expensive side read more

There aren't enough good things I can say about the Squam Lake Inn. We consider it our home away from home. This year was our fourth visit to the Inn and it did not disappoint. Two years ago we convinced a group of friends to join us at the Inn and they have now also fallen in love with the inn and we are planning our 2022 summer plans at the Inn already. This time around we chose to stay in the newest suite (White Oak) and would absolutely want to stay in that room again. It is incredibly large, the bathroom is huge, and it connects to the Eagles Nest room if, like us, you are traveling with a group and want to have connected rooms. The Inn was beyond clean (like it always has been) but with an extra level of sanitization given the Covid pandemic. One thing we really enjoyed was the contactless check in as well as the daily check in texts to see if we wanted our room cleaned, just new linens, or nothing at all. Molly, Brendan, and Sarah were super friendly, accommodating, and made us feel at home. The daily breakfasts (which are included in your room rate) which are for Inn guests only were delicious. They offer a daily homemade hot breakfast but also accommodate if you do not like or cannot eat what is offered. Our favorite this year was the blueberry glazed french toast! Also, not sure how they do it, but they still have the worlds most perfectly cooked and delicious bacon. We were also glad to see they still offer a daily "treat" in the main lobby. This changes daily and included a homemade baked good (i.e. chocolate chip cookies, lemon cookies, spice cookies, etc.). If you stay at the inn I would also highly recommend you do at least one dinner at the Inn Kithchen + Bar which is their on site restaurant. The food/drinks are delicious and the staff are awesome. We cannot wait to see the SLI crew again in 2022! read more

Squam Lake Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Holderness, New Hampshire

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Just spend a wonderful weekend at the Squam Lake Inn. The staff were amazingly friendly and welcoming. Our room, Egals Nest, was clean and the bed was so comfortable. Even though we only live 25 minutes away, my husband and I like to just get away for a weekend from time to time, this was the perfect spot. Now on to the best part of the Inn, the food! The restaurant in the inn is simply amazing. We had dinner there both nights and not one thing disappointed. Each morning the breakfast was perfect. We will definitely return! Thank you for a wonderful weeekend. read more

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Had a fabulous meal tonight at Squam Lake Inn. Drinks, Apps, Salads, Entrees and Desserts at the table for our party of six and everyone was pleased. Great service and a comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

My wife and I decided to try this bed and breakfast for a nice getaway back in November 2021. What a wonderful hidden gem. We love the movie "On Golden Pond" so we were like lets stay in the area where they filmed this classic 80's movie. The owners of Squam Lake Inn were so nice. It started off rough at first. The first room we had the bed was so hard and the room seemed claustrophobic. The owners were so accommodating and upgraded our room to upstairs with a bigger room and softer bed. The meals they serve in their restaurant were absolutely delicious. It did get very busy for dinners since their restaurant is open to all and there isn't really a lot of nearby eateries. I did love the ambiance, the staff and the food. So all in all I would come back again. Hurry Norman, hurry come see the loons. Don't be an old poop. ;) read more

Our meal at the Squam Lake Inn encompassed both their happy hour and dinner. Their staff is super friendly and attentive! They have good selections on their menu. Their wine list is quite affordable. For our first course, I had the cheese plate and my wife had oysters. The oysters were quite yummy and only $2 each during happy hour (4-5), but the sauce was quite bitter. The cheese plate was excellent and quite enjoyable. For dinner, I ordered the burger. It was a good burger, but not the best I have had. It lacked a bit of "juice." The toppings were good and there were generous home fries from real potatoes. One of the tables ordered the fries well done and I wish I had done the same, as they were a bit undercooked. My wife ordered the scallops and really enjoyed them. However, they were quite pricy, $44 for just 5 scallops. We were excited to try dessert, but the menu was quite lacking. Overall, we think this is an excellent restaurant with some room for improvement. read more

What a wonderful, if too short, stay. Cute Inn, cute town! Tay was amazingly cheerful, helpful, and accommodating, and got our stay off to a great start. read more

We recently had an important family gathering at the Squam Lake Inn. Molly and her crew did everything imaginable to make it lovely and unforgettable! The food, the setting and the staff were amazing. We are so grateful to them for going the extra mile for us. read more

Just had an amazing beyond meat burger SLI style which is with a Portobello mushroom, cheddar cheese and caramelized onions! I had the green beans rather than fried which were excellent although my husband had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with fries and I did steal a few.... They were sooo good! Service was great and the front house was welcoming and pleasant which sadly these days is a rarity. read more

From the time we arrived to the time we left everything was fantastic. Friendly greeting and details about the inn and the area were given. The inn and room were especially clean, the attention to detail throughout was spectacular. Dinner was amazing the chef totally went over the top. Choices were perfect, much more than just dinner the flavors and seasonings were perfect. Our server Ashley was so attentive and friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a warm feeling. Breakfast was again perfect, all fresh products and ingredients. The staff was so friendly and kind. We wanted for nothing when we departed. I highly recommend a visit and dinner at the inn. Great experience and example of how to treat guests, and run a first class Inn. read more

Had a wonderful time here in May. We had the lovely, private room with the exterior entrance. Would definitely stay again. The food and the hosts were amazing. Thank you. read more

Very cute B&B ! The owners were very friendly and the place was straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie! It even snowed for our recent stay in December. Food was awesome and the rooms were very clean and beds super comfortable ! We will be back for sure !! read more

Squam Lake Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Holderness, New Hampshire

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We stumbled upon the Squam Lake Inn when our dinner reservation at another inn was cancelled due to the chef's illness. Molly, the owner of Squam Lake Inn, was warm and welcoming as were her staff and patrons. The bartender, Clay, and waitstaff took great care of us. The chef even came out for a moment to meet people and accept their praises. Dinner, drinks, dessert amazing. Wedge salad. Harvest salad. Oysters. Mussels. Fried chicken. Salmon. Brownie ice cream sandwich. All delicious. High Haith Sour was a favorite from the cocktail menu. We enjoyed a great bottle of wine and draft beer. Thank you, Molly. We can't wait to return!! read more

My boyfriend and I went to the inn during a recent trip to Squam lake this past weekend. We booked the reservation ahead of time via resy. I had never used it before but it was super easy to use. When we showed up to the inn we were promptly seated outside. The weather was lovely! We ordered some of the specialty drinks off the menu and the cheese board to get started. The cheese board was absolutely AMAZING!! I ordered the short rib and polenta as my main meal and it was so delicious. The short rib just fell off the bone. My boyfriend got the bbq ribs. The sauce was homemade. He said it was tasty but he was definitely jealous of my short ribs! Overall, the service was friendly and prompt. A great experience. read more

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My sister and I had the most relaxing vacation at Squam Lake Inn. We stayed for 5 days and enjoyed the serene atmosphere. Our room was very clean and cozy. The Wifi was very strong and allowed both of us to work remotely for the week as needed. The morning breakfasts were delicious. If you get a chance to try the blueberry pancakes, you will not be disappointed! We also loved that the Inn was just down the road from town so it was an easy walk to enjoy the lake views and the local marketplace. Thank you for the great stay and we can't wait to come back! read more

All booked, but there were 2 seats open at the bar (w/ full menu), so we were able to check this place out! The bartender, Sarah, was wonderful to talk with and we enjoyed watching her mix up all the drinks. Everything was delicious! I got the Buttermilk Chicken (swapped fries for salad with no issue). The coleslaw, chicken, and salad were all on point. I'll definitely try more of their salads next time I come back. Also got a few fries from my husband and they were juuust right. Husband got 50/50 burger and said he was pretty sure it was the best burger he had ever eaten... High praise indeed. And he agreed the fries were marvelous. We will definitely be back! read more

Restaurant review- I adore the SLI Kitchen and always make a point to have dinner here when we come to Squam. Let's start with the staff: friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. My 3 yr old was having a hard time and a bartender went out of her way to engage her and even brought her some kids magazines to look at much to her and fellow diners delight. Food has always been excellent with a well balanced menu. I love their ice cream sandwiches and although pricey, they are delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

I had an opportunity to stay at Squam Lake Inn for a few days. AMAZING! I would return in a heart beat. The room I stayed in was lovely. The King sized bed was cozy, & the bath towels were luxurious. The little things like cookies in the evening along with hot tea or coffee on a cold evening next to the fire in the lobby was just the treat for any traveler. And the provided Breakfast at the Inn was French toast on Challah bread, fruit, bacon and warmed Vermont maple syrup. Delicious! I would absolutely recommend this Inn. read more

My first time eating here. I chose this place because it looked special and we were celebrating our birthdays. It met my expectations. I had the 50/50 burger and my husband had the steak frites (we were in the mood for beef :). We had our usual vodka martinis (the we're made perfectly and we are particular). Portion size is not huge but plenty for a normal size meal. My husband would have preferred a thicker cut of beef but the steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. Pricing is average but can add up when you add cocktails and wine. Atmosphere is super friendly and very attentive service. I look forward to returning and having a relaxed evening with fine food and service read more

Hadn' been here in a few years. Went to dinner with my family and had a great experience with our server Taylor. The drinks, food, service and atmosphere was incredible. Will definitely be returning soon! read more

Haven't stayed at the Inn but dined at the Kitchen two nights in a row this week. Easily the best meal in the area. And we ate across the street at the fancy Manor earlier in the week and came away feeling a little creeped out (sidenote: it's so easy to slightly modernize an old dusty historic institution, make the investment!) My husband and I had a date night and enjoyed 1. the awesome cheese plate that came with honeycomb and tomato jam 2. the salmon and ahi entrees cooked (and not cooked!) perfectly and 3. a carrot cake cupcake big enough to share. The next night we came back with my 19 year old son and his girlfriend and again, all of our food was delish. We did not have reservations either night, so sat at the community table but that was fine with us - created some poetry with words on the wall, and had great people watching. Service the first night was choppy because they were slammed but we didn't mind, second night service was great. Only thing they could improve on is maybe being open an hour later. Those of us city dwellers aren't used to eating at 5pm! But maybe that's a good thing, too. read more

Went here for lunch with a friend's family and it was a great little place for a meal out. The caprese sandwich and gazpacho were great, but the ice cream sandwiches were unique and amazing! If you come here for a meal, make sure to save room for dessert! The staff are very nice and seem appreciative of your patronage. The waitresses are all very prompt and helped us with anything we needed. read more

I wouldn't have changed a thing about dinner (well, except maybe I would prefer not to lose my debit card 3 hours before). Such a pleasant outdoor patio, excellent service and the fried chicken rocked. What else....what else....? OH YEAH, the ice cream sandwiches!! Homemade ice cream, homemade cookies....oh man. Keep in mind, unless that's all you're having split it between two people. I have a sweet tooth and couldn't finish it all. read more

Squam Lake Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Holderness, New Hampshire

I can not sing enough praise for this place! I am so happy that we finally tried it! Food that won't be found in the lakes region. Cocktails and wine list amazing and our server, Steve, was second to none! A must try! read more

Great menu, brunch and otherwise. Nice environment, inside and out. Nice owners. Lobster salad plus bacon was great. read more

Squam Lake Inn - They rotate ice cream sandwich flavors - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Holderness, New Hampshire

We booked a 3 night mid week stay at this adorable bed and breakfast just to get away for our 30th anniversary. I will admit, I was a little disappointed at first that we didn't have lake access, and we were contemplating relocating. We decided to stay one night because we were tired and didn't feel like doing research. Due to a recent strong storm in the area, internet service had been knocked out and our tv was not working properly. The staff was working hard to restore everything, but our tv wasn't responding despite repeated attempts to fix. The owner, Rae, immediately upgraded our room to a suite, and made sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable. The next morning we rolled downstairs for our breakfast and were greeted with amazing lemon blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs (perfectly done) and fruit. The staff up to this point was so accommodating, and the food was so good, that we decided to forgo looking any further and stayed put. We are so happy we did. Due to Covid regulations, we were given options for room cleaning. We opted for putting our dirty towels in the laundry bag and having them washed and replaced. They were returned so quickly, it was amazing. Each breakfast was different and wonderful. Turns out the owner is the chef as well, and the one night we stayed in for dinner, we were amazed at the choices and quality of the food. The waitstaff was friendly, outgoing, funny and warm. The vibe is that of being at a friends home for dinner. I can't say enough how happy I am we decided to stay. We will definitely be back! read more

Fabulous!! Haves stopped in for lunch several times ( and been delighted) but first dinner experience. First off make reservations!! Word of the great food and service has gotten out and they are busy! Crab cake appetizer and oyster special started us off and they were perfect Entrees we enjoyed - flank iron steak frites and sautéed scallops could not have been any tastier. Special drink desert was a Makers Mark root beer float -- superb!!! Friendly and casual spot -- a must go!!! Squam lake inn kitchen and Bar! read more

Wonderful dining inside and outside on their patio. Great service and a wonderful menu that I believe changes from time to time. We have been multiple times and it is always memorable including when they hosted my father's 80th birthday party and handled a group of 25 or so. read more

After reading the reviews we really wanted to stop by. We wanted to like this a more than we did. The cocktail was very well made and our server Paula was incredible! The food was 50/50. I got a fried chicken sandwich that was good but not great. My guest ordered the ribs and was severely letdown here. the dessert was alright but nothing I needed to desperately have. Hit or miss if we'd come back. read more

Wonderful staff, great food and delicious cocktails! A must stop when in the lakes region!

Absolutely amazing. I came here for lunch in a Saturday afternoon and as expected it was busy. For our three sandwiches it took about 10-15 minutes of a wait. The place is really good, great location, and the blt is amazing! The reason I gave it four stars is because it can be very pricey. We purchased three sandwiches, four sodas, and half a pound of potato salad. This all came to be about $43 so they can be pricey but for the most part it was very good! I would recommend it! read more

This evening my wife and I dined at the Squam Lake Inn. The menu features fresh local ingredients, wild fresh seafood, and choice meats. I highly recommend the food and comfort of this inn. read more

Great atmosphere. Food was not very good, it lacked flavor. Presentation was great, it looked like each meal was going to be so delicious. We had lamb, steak, salmon and tuna. We have had meals all over the area as we live here but this was our first visit. I wish one of us had had the chicken to see how that was cooked. Probably not again for us. Service was so so, got our meal and didn't see him until we got our check. read more

We stayed here for three glorious nights during the 4th of July weekend, a very busy time for this inn as there were no vacancies and many local lunch/dinner guests. This bed and breakfast inn uniquely has an on-site restaurant open to the public. Not only can guests partake hassle-free of every meal with them--and, trust me, you'll want to--but it seems that it's become a local favorite as well. The Bed part: rooms were comfortable, impeccably clean, and homey, instantly relaxing. There are no TVs, which is shocking at first, but awesome once you discover the extensive guilty-pleasures library they have. The Breakfast part: let's just say that it takes a lot to get me up early on a vacation day, but this was worth any minute of lost sleep (breakfast is usually served from 8-9am except on Sundays, which has an extended time and guests may order from the main menu). My favorite breakfast was a bread bake with apple cider syrup served with pepper bacon. (Is your mouth watering yet?) Lunches are deceptively simple. I had a roast beef and swiss sandwich that seemed to be what all sandwiches should aspire to be. We only had dinner once here because we wanted to try out other restaurants in the area that had come highly recommended, but they paled in comparison and I wish we had not strayed. Desserts? They are what your mother would make you if she were the best baker in the world. Cindy has made me a carrot cake convert and the molasses spice cookie sandwich with ginger icecream will make YOU melt. Free dessert, tea, coffee, and water are available to guests up until 10pm daily. The combination of all cuisine created with the freshest ingredients, the beautiful presentation, and the outstanding service by every single staff member compliments the relaxing atmosphere in which you will unwind during your all-too-short stay here. Did I mention they even have a little shop (the Red Barn) where you can spend some browsing time after your satisfying meal? We hope to come back soon! read more

Sadly we did not discover this fine restaurant sooner. What a wonderful experience. First, I was able to make my reservations online in real time via Urban Spoon, how cool is that! Then, upon arrival I was made to feel special, our table took about 10 minutes to prepare (this was noted as a possibility when I made my reservation). Several people checked on us while we waited and had a drink at the bar. The Martini I ordered was outstanding and large! The wine the bartender recommended for my wife was spot on. Service at our table was everything I would expect, the atmosphere was warm and friendly. The restaurant was full yet we could easily talk over dinner. The menu choices were creative and everything we ordered was outstanding and served in a timely manner. You will not be disappointed with this experience, I am sure! read more