Find beach hotels in Durham, NH from CA $272

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

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.

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 67°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. The snowiest months in Durham are January, February, March, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

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 Jenness State 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 Smith Chapel. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Betty and Barney Hill Archive or Lundholm Gymnasium.

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 Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.), the closest major airport, which is located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from the city center. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Durham Station.