This four-star boutique hotel in Exeter New Hampshire is located 10 mi from Rye Beach and features free WiFi and attractive gardens. It is centrally located with walking distance to the Phillips Exeter Academy Campus. The Inn by the Bandstand offers rooms with television and private bathroom. They are comfortably decorated with antique furnishings and elegant accents. Select rooms have a fireplace or a seating area. Conveniently located in downtown Exeter, the Inn by the Bandstand offers you with multiple dining options in town to include an on site restaurant available for dinner, reservations are required. The University of New Hampshire and Portsmouth International Airport is 13 mi away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
High score for Exeter
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    great location and amazing staff. manager is the nicest person. food at the restaurant Ambrose is delicious!
  • Dennis
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place (built in 1809) with a lot of character and charm. Our room (the Squamscott Room) directly overlooked the Bandstand and one of the main streets (Water Street) in Exeter. Staff was truly outstanding (very knowledgeable of Exeter, NH...
  • Ruchika
    Japan Japan
    Loved everything about this Inn! Every detail was stunning in beauty and practicality. One wasn’t sacrificed for the other! And we felt so cared for by the charming hosts too! What a little gem!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ambrose Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Inn by the Bandstand
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Inn by the Bandstand takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$100 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$100 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
$100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Inn by the Bandstand accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

FAQs about Inn by the Bandstand

  • Inn by the Bandstand offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Inn by the Bandstand is 650 feet from the center of Exeter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Inn by the Bandstand has 1 restaurant:

      • Ambrose Restaurant

    • Check-in at Inn by the Bandstand is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Inn by the Bandstand may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Inn by the Bandstand include:

      • Double
      • Quad

    • Yes, Inn by the Bandstand is popular with guests booking family stays.