What is Durham like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its university life and restaurants, Durham offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

What's the best place for a beach vacation in Durham?

Three Chimneys Inn is a top 3.5-star hotel with free breakfast, and it's located close to the beach. Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel is another good choice for your stay near the beach.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Durham?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Durham: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Durham are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Durham?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Durham more easily: To get to Durham, you can fly into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), the closest major airport, which is located 29.5 mi (47.5 km) from the city center. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Durham Station.

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Top Durham Beach Hotels

Three Chimneys Inn

17 Newmarket Rd, Durham, NH, 03824

4.6/5 Wonderful! (280 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool access

Travelers say...

"Nice property, cool room. Clean. Old charm. Not much going on here in the summer. Dinning room not open Sunday through Tuesday. Overall, very pleasant."

Reviewed on 2022/6/29

Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel

2 Main St, Durham, NH, 03824

Fully refundable

4.3/5 Excellent! (641 reviews)

"Perfect location as we had our daughter up for orientation at UNH. Great breakfast in the mornings also."

Reviewed on 2022/6/22

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Durham Beach Hotels information

Beach Hotels in Durham	2
Highest price	NT$5,484
Cheapest price	NT$5,326
Number of guest reviews	921
Total number of hotels in Durham	1922

Frequently asked questions

After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. Beach lovers can head straight to Wallis Sands State Beach or York Harbor Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover the area's university life and restaurants, and make time for local attractions like University of New Hampshire and Adams Point. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Lundholm Gymnasium or Hampton Beach.

Recent reviews of Durham hotels
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The Milestone
5/5 Excellent
"I arrived by taking the amtrak. The staff allowed me to keep my rented bike at the office overnight. Then when no taxi was available to get me back to the train station, the manager took me in her personal car. The customer service was top notch! I will definitely be staying with the Milestone when I return in the future. R/ Tim "
A verified traveler stayed at The Milestone
Posted 21 hours ago
The Milestone
Juniper Hill Inn
5/5 Excellent
"The location was perfect, far enough from the noise of the town but very very walkable. Easy access to the beach. The staff was SO helpful and friendly. The pools were lovely and clean and there was plenty of outdoor seating. Would absolutely stay again. "
A verified traveler stayed at Juniper Hill Inn
Posted 1 day ago
Juniper Hill Inn
York Beach Surf Club
5/5 Excellent
"Place was a perfect getaway something we both needed Service was amazing bungalow was clean spacious just an overall amazing time !!"
A verified traveler from Mattapan stayed at York Beach Surf Club
Posted 1 day ago
York Beach Surf Club
Gorges Grant Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"Property was very nice. We stayed in the back building, which was very quiet and had its own parking lot. The room was very space with all the amenities except for a microwave. The bathroom had a sink with the toilet and tub, and a separate sink outside the room which was extremely convenient. The water pressure was great and there were plenty towels. I would definitely stay here again."
A verified traveler from Maineville stayed at Gorges Grant Hotel
Posted 4 days ago
Gorges Grant Hotel
Anchorage Inn and Resort
5/5 Excellent
"It was a nice resort. "
A verified traveler stayed at Anchorage Inn and Resort
Posted 6 days ago
Anchorage Inn and Resort
Ashworth by the Sea
5/5 Excellent
"We had a good time at the beach across the street and the shops nearby. Even food is close. Wish we would’ve known that parking was a nightmare. I felt like we were forced into paying the hotel extra for parking. "
A verified traveler stayed at Ashworth by the Sea
Posted 6 days ago
Ashworth by the Sea
Three Chimneys Inn
5/5 Excellent
"Nice property, cool room. Clean. Old charm. Not much going on here in the summer. Dinning room not open Sunday through Tuesday. Overall, very pleasant. "
A verified traveler stayed at Three Chimneys Inn
Posted 7 days ago
Three Chimneys Inn
Ogunquit Hotel & Suites
5/5 Excellent
"Great place to stay. Close to beaches and downtown Ogunquit. Would definitely stay again!!"
A verified traveler stayed at Ogunquit Hotel & Suites
Posted 7 days ago
Ogunquit Hotel & Suites
Meadowmere Resort
5/5 Excellent
"All around an excellent stay "
A verified traveler stayed at Meadowmere Resort
Posted 9 days ago
Meadowmere Resort