Venue photo 1

Great Island Inn

4.9(98)
Hotel

About

Great Island Inn is a refined 19th-century house turned inn, offering studios with ocean views and modern comforts like free Wi-Fi. Its location on New Castle Island provides a peaceful retreat just minutes from Portsmouth's business and dining scene.

The inn features well-designed rooms with kitchens and in-room laundry, plus an attached café for easy breakfast or casual meetings. Its proximity to beaches and historic sites adds a refreshing backdrop for team offsites or executive stays.

Best for

  • Quiet executive retreats with ocean views
  • Small team offsites near Portsmouth
  • Multi-night stays with local dining access

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Setting
19th-century house with refined coastal charm
The inn is housed in a warm, historic 19th-century building that has been thoughtfully updated to offer refined studio accommodations, some featuring ocean views. This blend of history and comfort creates a distinctive small-island ambiance.
Location
Serene island village near Portsmouth and Kittery
Located on New Castle, New Hampshire’s smallest town composed entirely of islands, the inn offers proximity to historic sites, lighthouses, and beaches, with lively downtown Portsmouth just a five-minute drive away and Kittery ten minutes by car.
On-site Amenities
Attached café and outdoor patio lounge
Guests enjoy a convenient café next door offering baked goods and breakfast options, plus an outdoor patio area ideal for morning coffee or afternoon relaxation, enhancing the inn’s hospitality experience.

At a glance

Rated 4.9 on Google · 98 reviews