Top-Rated New England Resorts Loved by Our Readers in 2025 |

Summary

1. Pickering House Inn, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
2. Twin Farms, Barnard, Vermont
3. Chatham Inn, Chatham, Massachusetts
4. Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterford, Vermont
5. Faraway Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
6. (tie) The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, Nantucket, Massachusetts
6. (tie) Winnetu Oceanside Resort, Edgartown, Massachusetts
8. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Harwich, Massachusetts
9. The Wauwinet, Nantucket, Massachusetts
10. The Claremont Hotel, Southwest Harbor, Maine

Whether the appeal is escaping the fast pace of city life or basking in autumn foliage, the best New England resorts entice travelers from near and far with the promise of a bucolic getaway. The hotels that readers voted onto this year’s list are, by and large, intimate retreats that make the most of charming towns and surroundings. Some of these resorts welcome just a dozen or so guests at a time, making a reservation that much more exclusive.

Every year for the World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — sharing their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Properties were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value.

Readers found the allure of Massachusetts especially strong, with six spots on this year’s list going to resorts in the state. Three of them can be found on Nantucket. The newest spot on the island to grab readers’ attention is Faraway Nantucket (No. 5), which opened in June 2021. Voters touted the 62-room property’s central location in town, as well as its eclectic aesthetic, reminiscent of a quirky world traveler.

1. Pickering House Inn, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

One reader exclaimed, “This inn is truly like no other,” highlighting that it exceeds expectations with incredible food. With just 10 rooms, every guest receives personalized care. Moreover, the inn’s proximity to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, along with a marina, makes it an ideal launch site for a day on the water. During fall and winter, guests can enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing.

Score: 98.95