Top 10 New England Resort Hotels to Visit in 2025

If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, check out the 2024 list of our favorite resorts in New England.

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2024, as destinations around the world. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world.

Best Resorts in New England

New England resorts offer a variety of experiences, from beach escapes to Gilded Age mansions and serene country inns. All of these locations provide a welcoming atmosphere akin to the well-appointed home of a sophisticated friend, rather than a typical hotel. This understated elegance encourages guests to return, whether it’s for a seafood-seeking road trip along the Maine coast or a history-filled jaunt to Newport, Rhode Island.

World’s Best Awards Survey Overview

Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel invites readers to share their opinions on top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels are rated based on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value, and they are categorized as city or resort based on their amenities and location.

Top 10 Resorts in New England

Here are iBestTravel’s top picks for the best resorts in New England, highlighting both their unique characteristics and guest experiences.

1. Pickering House Inn, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Pickering House, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire — Pickering House, hotel, exterior, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Courtesy of Pickering House

Near Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro is a cherished New Hampshire summer destination, often frequented by celebrities. The Pickering House Inn is renowned for its luxurious amenities, including a gourmet breakfast and exceptional concierge service. One visitor noted, “If you want a romantic, quiet, and peaceful getaway, this is the place to be.”