STAY IN KITTERY FORESIDE

Experience the Best of the Seacoast.

Boutique accommodations in historic Kittery, just minutes from downtown Portsmouth—with free parking, walkable restaurants, and the charm of coastal Maine.

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OUR STORY

Your Home Base for Exploring the Seacoast.

Water Street Inn is a thoughtfully restored boutique inn located in the heart of Kittery Foreside. Guests love being able to spend the morning exploring local cafés and waterfront shops before heading across the bridge to discover Portsmouth's restaurants, theaters, and historic downtown.

Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, attending a concert at The Music Hall, or exploring coastal Maine, Water Street Inn puts the best of the Seacoast within easy reach.

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Why Choose One When You Can Experience Both?

Stay in the center of Kittery Foreside while enjoying easy access to Portsmouth's restaurants, shops, theaters, and waterfront.

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Historic Kittery Foreside

Stroll historic streets filled with independent boutiques, award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and waterfront views—all within walking distance of the inn.

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Dusk view of a waterfront area with brick buildings, outdoor dining patios, boats docked at the pier, and a sunset sky.

Downtown Portsmouth

Cross the bridge in just a few minutes to experience Market Square, Prescott Park, The Music Hall, Strawbery Banke Museum, harbor cruises, and one of New England's best dining scenes.

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Planning a visit to Portsmouth?
Learn why many guests choose to stay in historic Kittery Foreside instead.
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ROOMS

Nine Unique Rooms.
Each With its own story.

Every room at Water Street Inn has its own personality, blending historic character with thoughtful modern touches. Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway, anniversary, or coastal vacation, you'll find a comfortable place to unwind after exploring Kittery Foreside and Portsmouth.

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PLAN YOUR GETAWAY

Make the Most of Your Seacoast Stay

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Romantic Escape

Enhance your stay with flowers, chocolates, champagne, or thoughtful extras.
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Weekend Getaway

Plan the perfect two-night escape with our favorite restaurants, shops, and waterfront experiences.
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Celebrate Something Special

Anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, or just because—we'll help make it memorable.
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Seasonal Escape

Whether it's summer by the coast, fall foliage, holiday shopping, or a cozy winter weekend, there's always a reason to visit.
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Why Guests Love Staying Here

From the walkable location and thoughtful amenities to the charm of Kittery Foreside and easy access to Portsmouth, here's what guests have to say about their stay.

Peaceful Boutique Experience

"The cutest and coziest spot in the area. Walking distance to everything. Tidy and well decorated with easy check-in and check-out." — Google Review

Explore Both Kittery & Portsmouth

"We loved being just a short walk in either direction from the vibrant energy of historic downtown Portsmouth and the wonderful shops and restaurants of Kittery—truly the best of both worlds." — Google Review

The Perfect Home Base

"The location is fantastic, right across the bridge from Portsmouth. We will come stay again!" — Google Review

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

Only a 13-Minute Walk to Downtown Portsmouth

See just how close Water Street Inn is to downtown Portsmouth. This time-lapse follows the scenic walk from our front door in Kittery Foreside to Market Square in just 13 minutes and 40 seconds.

Ready to Explore the Seacoast?

Stay in historic Kittery Foreside and enjoy complimentary parking, walkable restaurants, and easy access to downtown Portsmouth.

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