Find beach hotels in Exeter, NH

Known for its university life and shopping, Exeter offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter is a top hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi, and it’s located close to the beach. Inn By The Bandstand is another good choice to stay near the beach.

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Exeter: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 31°F. The snowiest months in Exeter are January, February, March, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you’ll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Hampton Beach or North Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area’s university life and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Phillips Exeter Academy and New England Dragway. For more things to see and do, consider visiting American Independence Museum or Exeter Historical Society.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Exeter more easily: To get to Exeter, you can fly into Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.), the closest major airport, which is located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the city center. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Exeter Station.