Squam Lake Inn

Love this place! The rooms, restaurant, owners, staff and location are all fabulous. We have been there several times and have always felt welcomed by everyone we have encountered. Rooms are clean and there’s a nice variety of food on the menu. Their breakfast is not to be missed. It’s always different and always delicious.

The Squam Lake Inn is a rambling old building near the center of the attractive village of Holderness. The Inn's name is a bit of misnomer -- the Inn is not "on" The lake nor did it appear to offer a view of the Lake that we could see ( the nearest arm of the lake is about a 5-minute walk away). Perhaps the view changes when the leaves fall from the trees in winter or if one has a second floor room. Our room, one of the apparent "budget" spaces. was small but had a very comfortable bed, a surprisingly large bathroom, and typical amenities. Breakfast was excellent, but it was the dinner that really made the visit outstanding for us. One of the best meals we had had within recent memory. Service for breakfast and dinner was excellent. The front desk was rarely attended during our stay -- probably due to staff shortages -- a phone number was posted for contacting staff. The wrap-around veranda had a variety of inviting rocking chairs but the outside temperature was a bit too cool to use them.

I want to give a huge shout out to Molly and the entire team at the Squam Lake Inn for another spectacular New Years celebration!!! Since taking ownership Molly has taken the Inn to another level with impeccable accommodations and and a superstar staff. And chef Amanda ... the food is simply extraordinary!! And of course the company .... Kathleen Walsh Race and Jason!!! Molly... book my reservation now for next year and can't wait to see you all over the summer Happy New Year !!!

I don't think it is possible to have a better stay! My boyfriend and I spent 4 days at the Squam Lake Inn for a wedding and were consistently impressed by the service, location, and food. The breakfasts were unbelievably good, ranging from fresh made blueberry pancakes, omelets, and more - we were excited for breakfast and tried to guess what the kitchen would offer the following morning. The beds are comfortable, the inn is quiet and you would be remiss not to visit the restaurant for dinner service. Whoever the chef is, they are exceedingly good. Did we mention the cocktails and the service?? 10/10, we will continue to recommend this spot for both overnight stays and dining and look forward to our next visit!

We have always wanted to visit Squam Lake because we have been fans of the movie On Golden Pond since we were very young. This Inn was the perfect place to stay and met every expectation. The breakfast in the morning was an outstanding way to start the day and the food at night was every romantic meal is made of. Top it off with charming bar staff and the home made chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich to close the bar. It is walking distance to a sweet small town and a short drive to an amazing hike with a very beautiful view at the top of the mountain. This stay was worth every penny.