If you’re looking for a place where the shore meets serenity (and occasionally where your ice cream meets the pavement), look no further than Hillcrest Inn. We are the ultimate destination for those who want the excitement of Hampton Beach but also value their sanity and a good night’s sleep.

Hampton Beach can be high energy. It’s bright, it’s loud, and it’s full of life. Hillcrest Inn acts as your personal “mute button.” When you walk through our doors, the chaos of the arcade and the shouting of the seagull-feeders fades away. We offer a serene environment where you can actually hear your own thoughts—though, after three days at the beach, your only thought will likely be “Should I get more fries?”

The New Hampshire shoreline is a hidden gem, and we are the jewelry box. From the rugged rocks to the soft sand, the landscape around Hillcrest is breathtaking. Whether you’re a photographer looking for the perfect shot of the Atlantic or just someone who likes to stare at big puddles of water, you won’t be disappointed. The shoreline is our biggest amenity, and luckily, we don’t have to pay for its maintenance.

We’ve all had those “memorable” vacations that were actually disasters. At Hillcrest, we aim for the other kind of memory. The kind where you remember the smell of the ocean, the feeling of sun-warmed skin, and the realization that you haven’t looked at your emails in three days. We provide the setting; you provide the questionable sunscreen application.

Topic for the group: How do you cope with the “Final Day” of a beach vacation?

Do you try to squeeze in hillcrestinn one last swim at 6:00 AM, or do you spend the morning gloomily packing your suitcase while staring longingly out the window? What is your ritual for saying goodbye to the Hillcrest Inn and the ocean? Also, how long does it take you to stop finding sand in your car after you get home? (Our record is six months).

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