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Boulders Motel & Cottages

981 Route 3, Squam Lake, Holderness, NH 03245
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Boulders Motel & Cottages
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Holderness
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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013 via mobile

Great location. All the rooms at Bretton Woods were booked up, so we gave Boulders a shot. It was fine. Unique accomidations and everyone has their own mini-cottage. Staff/Owners are very accommodating and easy going. Check in great. Rooms dated but very clean and beds comfy. Had our own wood-burning fireplace. Kitchen and TV with cable a plus. Price is... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

Comfortable room,very reasonable price...perfect mornings with the lake view...free kayaks,nice breakfast and very freindly staff and owner......will defntly come again if we get a chance...the location is also perfect,just half an hour from kangamagus highway

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BouldersMotel2012, Owner at Boulders Motel & Cottages, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for your kind words, our location can not be beat! We are trying every day to improve our guests experience. Thank you for noticing. More

Swampscott, MA
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Comfortable beds, hot showers, an adorable screened-in porch, two kayaks for guests to use at no extra charge, loons calling in the morning, and a quick drive to the trails up Rattlesnake Mountain and the Italian Farmhouse restaurant, both of which we recommend. On top of that, the staff was friendly and responsive. We had bad luck and got some... More

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Denver
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012 via mobile

The rooms are so very dated at this motel. The buildings really need a major overhaul and renovation. The beds are very soft. The rooms are so small there is no where to put your suitcase. The shower is barely large enough to turn around in. Everything works. The screened porch sitting area was nice (though a little bit smelly).... More

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BouldersMotel2012, Owner at Boulders Motel & Cottages, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Sorry to hear you were displeased, there are suit case racks beneath the hanging rack, there are units with full baths & showers we could have moved you had you made mention. I checked the carpet in the unit, maybe tracking in with wet suits from the beach caused the sticky feel? I did not experience it. I wish you... More

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012

We have been to Boulders many times over the years. The beach is great for little kids. My boys missed the paddle boat this year, but we had fun on the canoe and kayaks. The rooms are okay, some of the furniture definitely needs to be updated. The staff was very helpful with any questions we had.

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BouldersMotel2012, Owner at Boulders Motel & Cottages, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for your review. The paddle boat removal decision came when folks would allow the children to use it unattended and the children would think it fun to sink it. I am sorry a group had to ruin it for ithers, sometimes, that happens, I will consider another one. The furniture is such a touchy subject. We have updated... More

Massachusetts
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

Our family of 4 stayed for 4 days. Pros: - Has reasonably well equipped kitchenette. - Dinning room in screened porch over looking the lake. We stared at the beautiful lake every meal , very peaceful. - canoe, kayak, and life jackets to use for free - coffee and tea in the morning - friendly, helpful management, quick to response... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

Room overlooked the lake with a screen porch - what's not to like about that? It's not a luxury hotel but very clean and the owners were very accommodating with our check in and check out times. I left my iphone charger there and had an email from them before I even realized that I had forgotten it. They quickly... More

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Albany, New York
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

My son and I love it at Boulders. They have the most beautiful beach and boats available. The fire pit is great too. The staff are friendly and courteous and the accomadations are clean and spacious. The location is perfect as well. It is only about 20 minutes to Lake Winnepesaukee or to Plymouth. The towns of Ashland and Holderness... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2012

This place would be wonderful for a family vacation on a lake with cabins and cabin style suites, screened in porches, a big beach, swingset, firepit, canoes, and a rowboat. Unfortunately we weren’t there for a summer vacation. It clearly isn’t geared toward business travelers (no hairdryers in the rooms for example) but coffee and a small breakfast were available... More

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BouldersMotel2012, Owner at Boulders Motel & Cottages, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for your review, due to your review, we have placed a folder in each unit listing the items available in the office upon request. Hair dryers, curling iron, extra pillows, blankets, bocce ball, firewood, cork screws, plates, glasses, cutlery, etc. We assumed if a need came up during a stay, someone would come to the office to request... More

Halifax, Canada
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

During the latter part of September my husband and I spent 3 days at the Boulders Motel in Holderness,New Hampshire. The autumn colours were beautiful ,the view from the small screened porch off the bedroom was lovely and it was so convenient for us to launch our triple kayak and paddle both Little Squam Lake and through the charming passage... More

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Additional Information about Boulders Motel & Cottages

Address: 981 Route 3, Squam Lake, Holderness, NH 03245
Region: United States > New Hampshire > White Mountains > Holderness
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Holderness
Price range (per night): S$112 - 234
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