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Our Boutique Downtown Hotel Offers a Unique Waterfront Retreat in Kittery, ME

Welcome to the Water Street Inn, the way life should be. This small hotel is tucked along the bank of the sparkling Piscataqua River in Kittery, ME, this historic home reopened as The Water Street Inn in 2018 with all of the conveniences and comforts you’ve come to expect from a modern hotel. Our local and independent inn is a perfect place to stay whether you are visiting on business, with family and friends, or eager for the adventure of a New England getaway. Our waterfront location makes our small boutique hotel the perfect spot to call your home away from home; situated half a mile in either direction from historic downtown Portsmouth, NH and the hidden gem that is Kittery Foreside.

To learn more about our new downtown hotel, the amenities our rooms offer, or things to do while you're in the area, we welcome you to give us a call today!

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Peek inside our beautifully restored and reinvigorated New England inn to better plan for your visit. You have your choice of places to stay in the Kittery, ME area, but our cool hotel and independent inn stands a cut above. Historic charm and modern conveniences await!

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Make your stay extra special with something sweet, or a memorable experience!

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What Guests Are Saying

Testimonials

“ Absolutely loved our stay at the Water Street Inn. First of all, the house is gorgeous. It is decorated in a modern bohemian style. The whole place was sparkling clean. The bed in our room was like a warm hug at the end of the day. So comfortable and quiet and the very best linens. The location was absolutely perfect for heading to beaches and town. Great Yoga studio in walking distance. Will look to stay here whenever we are in town. “

“ Adorable Inn! Arrived and accessed the room easily without having to speak to anyone. Beautiful beachy, casual and modern décor. “

“ Water Street Inn has unique character and a welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are clean and are beautifully decorated. The location is ideal - near the water and within walking distance to Portsmouth, NH. It was a perfect place for our anniversary getaway! “

“ Simply beautiful! Easy access from the Interstate yet a world away. Perfect location to enjoy both old town Kittery and Portsmouth just across the river. “

“I can’t recommend this place enough - we stayed here for a weekend and the room was amazing. One of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept on, and the bathroom was incredibly clean. We walked over the bridge to Portsmouth both nights for dinner, and the surrounding area was beautiful. We will definitely be staying here again.“

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A bedroom with a bed featuring white pillows and two brown velvet pillows. Decorative artwork of colorful parrot illustrations hangs above the bed on floral wallpaper, with a flowered curtain and a beige lamp nearby.

A bedroom with a bed featuring white pillows and two brown velvet pillows. Decorative artwork of colorful parrot illustrations hangs above the bed on floral wallpaper, with a flowered curtain and a beige lamp nearby.

A red brick house with white trim and a front porch, surrounded by a lush garden with various colorful flowers, an American flag on a flagpole, and a large tree in the background under a clear blue sky.

A red brick house with white trim and a front porch, surrounded by a lush garden with various colorful flowers, an American flag on a flagpole, and a large tree in the background under a clear blue sky.

A bouquet of white roses and assorted greenery in a glass vase on a wooden table, with a bed and pillows in the background.

A bouquet of white roses and assorted greenery in a glass vase on a wooden table, with a bed and pillows in the background.

Bathroom with a vintage white sink, a large ornate oval mirror, a wall-mounted light, and a window allowing sunlight to cast shadows. Towels are neatly folded on the side of the sink.

Bathroom with a vintage white sink, a large ornate oval mirror, a wall-mounted light, and a window allowing sunlight to cast shadows. Towels are neatly folded on the side of the sink.

A bedroom with a large white bed, black headboard, and patterned pillow, against a red accent wall with framed floral art, and a window with beige curtains.

A bedroom with a large white bed, black headboard, and patterned pillow, against a red accent wall with framed floral art, and a window with beige curtains.

Two beige lounge chairs with metal legs in a hotel room corner, a small geometric side table with two glasses of water, a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden accent wall behind them.

Two beige lounge chairs with metal legs in a hotel room corner, a small geometric side table with two glasses of water, a wall-mounted TV, and a wooden accent wall behind them.

Close-up of a gold-colored metal number 2 attached to a white door.

Close-up of a gold-colored metal number 2 attached to a white door.

A row of three white bottles with pump dispensers labeled Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, placed on a marble countertop in a bathroom, with a mirror and floral wallpaper in the background.

A row of three white bottles with pump dispensers labeled Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, placed on a marble countertop in a bathroom, with a mirror and floral wallpaper in the background.

A small kitchen with gray cabinets, a wooden countertop, black stove and dishwasher, a window with closed blinds, and a colorful floral runner rug on dark wooden floor.

A small kitchen with gray cabinets, a wooden countertop, black stove and dishwasher, a window with closed blinds, and a colorful floral runner rug on dark wooden floor.

A cozy corner of a living room with a blue velvet armchair, colorful embroidered pillow, gold floor lamp, side table, and wall art including floral and landscape paintings on a white wall, with a Persian rug on a wooden floor.

A cozy corner of a living room with a blue velvet armchair, colorful embroidered pillow, gold floor lamp, side table, and wall art including floral and landscape paintings on a white wall, with a Persian rug on a wooden floor.