Wentworth by the Sea, commands the island of New Castle, one of New Hampshire's oldest settlements. Masterfully blending classic style with 21st-century convenience, our New Castle, NH hotel provides a memorable backdrop for business conferences, weddings, family vacations, and romantic getaways. Our elegant rooms, suites, and villas, many with ocean views, showcase luxury perks. At our luxury hotel in New Hampshire, we offer pampering spa services, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and business centers, an on-site marina, and intimate restaurants with imaginative cuisine. If you're hosting a business event in the Portsmouth area, we offer 14,000 square feet of flexible event space near Portsmouth, NH, and expert planning services. There’s no shortage of wonderful things to do from our hotel near Rye, NH from exploring the best hiking near Portsmouth, NH to exploring historic downtown Portsmouth. A grand resort experience is yours to enjoy at Wentworth by the Sea.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1874
Renovated2016
Total meeting space10,287 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms162
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Opal Collection awarded Top 25 Best Hotel Portfolio in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best List, 2025
Conde Nast Traveler- #5 Top Resort in New England, 2016; #4 Best Hotel Spa in US, #10 of Top 25 Hotels in New England 2015, 2014. Gold List Top 100 Hotels in the US 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2009
Conde Nast Readers Choice - 2012, 2014
Travel + Leisure "Best Hotels in the World" 2014, 2013, 2011
New Hampshire Magazine "Best of NH: Hotel/Resort/Spa" 2017
Meetings & Conventions, Gold Key Award 2016
Marriott Hotel of the Year 2006
Marriott Operation of the Year 2007
Meetings East- Best of the East 2009 & 2010
Fodor's Choice Award 2010
Venue Highlights
3D Event Space
Cvent Photo-realistic 3D Event Spaces give planners the ability to realize their vision down to the finest detail.
Amenities
Room features and guest services
Calls (local)
Calls (toll-free)
Concierge services
Laundry service
Room service
View (ocean or water)
Voicemail box
Facilities
Onsite catering
Onsite gift shop
Onsite restaurant
Onsite security
Pet friendly
Rental car service
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Wheelchair accessible
Business services
AV capabilities
Business center
Video conference
VIP services
Recreational activities
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Skiing
Spa or salon
Tennis courts
Water sports
Whirlpool
Transportation
Taxi
Equipment
Dance floor
Loading dock
Piano
Staging area
Room features and guest services
Calls (local)
Calls (toll-free)
Concierge services
Laundry service
Room service
View (ocean or water)
Voicemail box
Facilities
Onsite catering
Onsite gift shop
Onsite restaurant
Onsite security
Pet friendly
Rental car service
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025
Nov 9, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025
Nov 9, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025
Nov 9, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025
Nov 9, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Seasonal Availability
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Team Building Tour 2.5 hours
Let our enthusiastic staff lead your group on an exciting team building kayak tour. Not only will your group enjoy an exhilarating day on some of New Hampshire's most beautiful waters, but our challenges and team building activities will give your organization newfound cohesion and many memorable laughs.
Standard Corporate Kayak Tour
Standard Corporate Tour
2.5 hours
Enjoy a relaxing day on the water with our knowledgeable and friendly staff while learning about the rich natural and cultural history of New Hampshire's seacoast. Establish a different dynamic with co-workers by taking your staff out of the work place.
Thank you for your interest in learning about the Seacoast Science Center, a non-profit marine science education organization located on the New Hampshire coast. Since 1992 the Center's programs and exhibits have informed people, from toddlers to grandparents, about why a healthy ocean is important.
Our Mission
Ocean education is what we do. We educate to motivate. We want everyone to recognize and understand that what we do every day has an impact on the health of the ocean and that ocean health impacts our daily lives. A healthy ocean drives our quality of life today and will for future generations.
Harbor Cruise
On our fully narrated Harbor Cruise we’ll take you through nearly 400 years of local and American history, from the settlement of the region in 1623 to Portsmouth Harbor’s modern day role in the economy and defense of our country.
Isles of Shoals Cruise
If the open sea is your desire, join us for the Isles of Shoals cruise. Leave Portsmouth Harbor and discover the nine legendary islands located six miles off the coast.
Evening, Sunset & Lights Cruises
As a relaxing end to a busy day or to begin a night on the town, come aboard the Heritage for a jaunt around the Harbor. Relax with your favorite cocktail and enjoy the nighttime sights of the Seacoast.
Inland River Cruises
Our Inland River Cruises are the Seacoast’s most popular Fall Foliage Cruises. Come aboard this fall for a unique cruise into some of the most picturesque scenery on the Seacoast.
Wine Cruise
Join us for a 1.5 hour Sunset Cruise aboard the M/V Heritage with Carla Snow, CSW as your wine hostess. We will sip and savor 5 unique wines as we nibble on cheese and crackers.
Planning a party or function? Consider a private charter aboard the 49 passenger MV Heritage. From small gatherings to large functions, we can help make your event memorable and easy to plan.
A Heritage charter is ideal for:
Family Reunions
Company Outings
Field Trips
Cocktail Parties
Wine Tastings
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Surprise Birthday Parties
Consider the boat exclusively yours!
Charters aboard the Heritage are left to your design.
Customize your event with our on-premise services.
We offer:
Full bar service, snack bar and/or catering by one of our experienced catering companies
Narration or music sound system with CD player – Ipod compatible.
Cruises of Portsmouth Harbor, Isles of Shoals, Great Bay, Cocheco River and special request cruises
It's hard to imagine a typical day of leisure in the Seacoast. So here's some help--nationally acclaimed theatre and music, biking, hiking, fishing, sailing, whale watching, bird watching, sunset cruises, tax-free shopping, walking tours, historic sites, antiquing, hayrides, sleigh rides, big name entertainment, museums, New England's largest water park, strolls along the shore, first-class dining and friendly people. It's no wonder that more and more people are discovering the Seacoast of New Hampshire and southern Maine as a vacation destination and a great place to live.
Strawbery Banke Museum, in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is an authentic 10-acre outdoor history museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and dedicated to bringing 300+ years of American history to life.
Strawbery Banke is a place to have fun learning about architecture, heritage plants and foodways, traditional crafts and the tools, clothing and collections families used for everyday life in this waterfront neighborhood, 1695 through 1954 when the site was saved from urban renewal.
Explore heritage gardens, historic buildings and crafts, preservation programs, hands-on activities, the stories told by costumed role-players, traditional crafts and the changing exhibits that offer hours of fun and discovery.
The Isles of Shoals Steamship Company has been operating for over 25 years cruising the Piscataqua River and Isles of Shoals. We offer a variety of cruises to suit nearly everyone. Whether it be with family, friends, co-workers, students or hosting a special celebration, our crew looks forward to welcoming you aboard. Come cruise with us and take in the breathtaking NH seacoast.
The M/V (motor vessel) Thomas Laighton was named for a famous “Shoaler”, politician and businessman. As keeper of the Isles of Shoals Lighthouse with his family on White Island, Thomas Laighton later founded the Appledore House Hotel. This began the resort era of the Isles of Shoals and NH seacoast in the mid 19th century.
The M/V Thomas Laighton is a 90’ vessel with three decks which is certified to carry up to 340 passengers. There are two enclosed cabins and an open air sundeck. We carry up to 150 guests for a seated dinner and up to 275 guests for a cocktail style cruise. We limit sightseeing cruises to 275 guests as well for comfort. The Thomas Laighton features three full bars, one on each level. It is US Coast Guard certified and inspected and operated by licensed and experienced captains and a friendly crew. The vessel is handicap accessible.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a professional non-profit theater, is committed to contributing to the cultural richness of the Seacoast region through the shared experience of live theatre and the collaboration with community arts organizations. Our inclusive programs are created to empower and inspire the imaginations of each and every member of our community.
The Music Hall is a performing arts center featuring curated entertainment from around the world in two theaters in its downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire campus - one, a landmark 1878 Victorian theater, designated an American Treasure for the Arts by the US Senate, the other the intimate Music Hall Loft around the corner, recently named “best performing arts venue” by Yankee Magazine and the recipient of the NH AIA award for design excellence. Acclaimed signature series bring top authors and artists to both stages, while HD broadcasts and independent film fill both screens. A radio show broadcast on NH Public Radio originates here. This dynamic arts center urges patrons to Explore + Learn via master classes, post film panel discussions, and matinees for children. An anchor cultural organization in this historic working seaport, The Music Hall is one of downtown Portsmouth’s biggest employers and largest contributors to the regional economy: The Music Hall and its patrons contribute $7 million annually to the local economy through show and visitor related spending. Innovative in its outlook, the organization is community oriented and committed to making the Seacoast flourish. The Music Hall is 501c3 nonprofit managed by a professional staff with the assistance of a volunteer board. Though global in the scope of its artists and programs, The Music Hall operates independently with the support of 3,000 members, 300 business supporters and 58 community partners. Welcoming more than 100,000 patrons (including 20,000 children) each year from the tri-state area and beyond, The Music Hall is the region’s center for the performing arts, literature and education…easy to get to, impossible to forget.
Plan your group event now and spend the day at New England’s Largest Water Park! 26-acres of rides, attractions and fun make Water Country the perfect destination for relaxing group activities for adults or teens and corporate retreats.
Boasting panoramic ocean views and 18 holes of championship golf, Wentworth by the Sea Country Club offers a challenging, yet very playable “Scottish links” style course. Well-bunkered greens, unique water hazards, and undulating fairways make every round memorable on this legendary course. Guests looking to improve their swing can take advantage of the club’s fully trained golf professionals, ready to offer their expertise on everything from club choice to lessons and clinics for all ability levels.
Please note that Wentworth by the Sea guests must book tee times through the concierge.
The Ledges Golf Club in York, Maine, offers you the finest public golf experience on the seacoast. In fact, north of Boston, this is definitely the first course you'll want to play. Rugged New England terrain frames an attention-grabbing par-72 layout where you may be distracted at times by the spectacular vistas and lush pine trees, the velvety green course conditions and the wildlife that you'll see everywhere. Architect William Bradley Booth designed The Ledges, and both the course and the designer won instant recognition after our opening. We like to say, in fact, that The Ledges put Brad Booth on the map in the golf world when we opened for play in 1999. That year, Golf Magazine named us the best new public golf course in New England. Since then, Golf Digest has awarded 4½ stars to The Ledges Golf Club.
Explore frequently asked questions from the Wentworth by the Sea regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Wentworth by the Sea's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Wentworth by the Sea have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Recycled program in place.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Wentworth by the Sea and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Wentworth by the Sea's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Wentworth by the Sea developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Wentworth by the Sea clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
New products are bio friendly.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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