Where is the best place to stay in the White Mountains for the solar eclipse? We are close to 100% totality across our region during the Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024, so location isn’t a challenge – instead, we’d recommend looking for lodging specials. From free solar shades to commemorative goodies and special guest speakers, our hotels, inns, lodges, and motels have pulled out all the stops for this momentous event. They are also close to many other eclipse events

We will regularly update this list of the top solar eclipse lodging deals in the White Mountains, so bookmark this page if you’re in the planning stage!

 

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB (Various Locations)

Do you like your lodging with an outdoorsy vibe? Spend the weekend leading up to the solar eclipse at the AMC's Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch or the Highland Center in Crawford Notch. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and a weekend’s worth of astronomical programming for the whole family leading up to eclipse day. If the weather’s uncooperative, you can stay snug indoors and watch the eclipse on a live stream with a catered lunch and hot drinks. 

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BLACK BEAR LODGE (Waterville Valley, NH)

Make Waterville Valley and Black Bear Lodge your basecamp for the eclipse and book their Total Eclipse Package! Stay 3 nights (Saturday, 4/8 – Monday, 4/8) for only $139 per night. This package includes a solar eclipse info packet and complimentary viewing glasses for up to 4 people.

Terms and conditions: 3 night minimum reservation required. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount. Quoted rates are for a family suite and do not include resort fee and tax. Rates vary based on room type. Other eclipse-themed events will be happening in Waterville Valley. Book NOW and stay tuned! Use promo code: ECLPS or call the Lodge directly at (800) 349-2327.

 

BRETTON WOODS VACATIONS (Various Locations)

Condo, cabin, or tiny house? Get creative with your eclipse escape and book with Bretton Woods Vacations! This White Mountains vacation rentals company is offering free viewing glasses on a first come first serve basis while supplies last (based on booking date) and 20% off any 3 – 7 night stays with code ECLIPSE24.

 

CARLSON'S LODGE (Twin Mountain, NH)

Experience Eclipse totality in NH. Stay at Carlson's Lodge for 2 or 3 nights, ride the shuttle to Lancaster or further north, attend a lecture by Dr. Brad Moser, Directory of Astronomy Programming at Plymouth State University at 10AM. Enjoy lunch, paint & sip (limited), see the sun disappear with complimentary solar eclipse glasses, and have supper at a Lancaster venue prior to returning to Carlson's. Timing details will depend on traffic. Other opportunities (additional charges apply) for fun before travelling home include riding the Cog Railway, skiing, or visiting a maple sugaring event.

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DANFORTH BAY CAMPING & RV RESORT (Freedom, NH)

Reserve an RV site at Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort on Friday and Saturday night (April 4th & 5th), and get Sunday and Monday nights (April 7th & 8th) free!

In addition to your discounted site, guests will receive a unique souvenir cup, eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last, a Danforth Bay magnet, a “Moon Pie” and a 20% off dinner coupon for Traditions Restaurant & Pub.

Additional special events will also happen on Saturday of the weekend including free horse drawn wagon rides, wine tastings, special store promotions and Boston's Best Roast Beef food truck here 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

There will also be a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party held on the new King Pine base lodge deck Monday, April 8 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. with complimentary “heavy” hors d’oeuvres (assorted sliders, meatballs, spring rolls, cheese & crackers, chips & dips and a sweet treat) and a cash bar with beer, wine, and signature solar eclipse cocktails. Tickets must be purchased for this event and is not included with your Danforth stay deal.

May not be combined with other offers, packages, or specials. Rates do not include NH Rooms & Meals Tax, Resort Service Fee, or gratuity. To reserve your Solar Eclipse Package, call 603-539-2069, to speak with our Depot Reservation specialists or book online at danforthbay.com with promo code: ECLIPSE.

Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort - Lake View with Mountains

 

EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOUSE (Jackson, NH)

Are you after a bit of grandeur during your solar eclipse trip? Check out the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson, NH. This historic grand hotel is offering a great deal: book a two-night stay between 4/6 – 4/10, and enjoy an exclusive solar eclipse package that includes a $100 hotel credit, 2 pairs of eclipse glasses, and a guaranteed 4pm late check out.

 

EASTERN SLOPE INN RESORT (North Conway, NH)

Guests of the Eastern Slope Inn Resort are invited to enjoy a truly unique and authentic North Conway experience. Each room reservation receives one Eastern Slope Inn eclipse-branded bottle of wine from the White Mountain Winery and 2 exquisite Half-Moon cookies from Mystic Sugar Bakery. All guests receive complimentary viewing glasses. Package available for reservations on April 6th, 7th &8th, 2024. A 2-night minimum stay is required. Late check-out on April 7th is available. Immerse yourself in the celestial wonder during the momentous2024 Solar Eclipse at the Eastern Slope Inn. 

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FOX RIDGE RESORT (North Conway, NH)

Make North Conway the center of your solar eclipse experience and book a stay at Fox Ridge Resort! This spot is ideally situated only 35 miles from totality, but if you'd rather not make the drive, you can always stay local and enjoy 95% coverage. Registered guests will each receive a free pair of eclipse viewing glasses plus 15% off their stay (4/5 - 4/9). What other goodies can you expect? A reception on April 8th from 2 - 4pm with hot beverages, moon pies, eclipse cookies, snacks, and more, plus a fun eclipse costume contest with a great grand prize: a certificate for 1-night midweek stay! 

Valid for stays 4/5 - 4/9. Use discount code SOCIAL15 when you book online at foxridgeresort.com. Send your eclipse costume contest images to reservations@foxridgeresort.com or tag them on Instagram.

 

EASTERN SLOPE INN (North Conway, NH)

Immerse yourself in luxury, comfort, and celestial wonder. At the Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway, NH, their Solar Eclipse Package covers it all, including commemorative eclipse glasses, half-moon cookies from Mystic Sugar Bakery, and a special bottle of eclipse wine from White Mountain Winery!

Visit https://easternslopeinn.com/lodging/solar-eclipse-package/ to learn more. Use promo code SOLAR on the booking page to reserve your package. Package is available on 4/6, 4/6, and 4/8. Rates as low as $216/night plus tax. Guests must be 21 years or older for package.

 

GOLDEN EAGLE LODGE (Waterville Valley, NH)

Looking to stay in the western White Mountains? Book your stay with the Golden Eagle Lodge in scenic Waterville Valley to access 20% off their already discounted spring rate! Free viewing glasses are available while supplies last (limit 4 per room). 

Call (603) 236-4600 for more information. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer; new reservations only. 

 

GRAND SUMMIT RESORT AT ATTITASH (Bartlett, NH)

The direct path of the eclipse passes mere miles from the Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash, making Northern New Hampshire one of the best places to take in this celestial phenomenon. Enjoy dinner for two in the Tap House restaurant on your night of arrival, celebrate the Eclipse by the fire pit at the Grand Summit, and take away a memorabilia swag bag with your eclipse glasses, adult beverage koozie,  and glow sticks. The event will conclude with an After Effect party in the Tap house with hors d’oeuvres and adult beverage tickets.

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INN AT THORN HILL (Jackson, NH)

Take the guesswork out of where to watch the solar eclipse in the White Mountains, and instead, attend a Solar Eclipse Party at the Inn at Thorn Hill! Guests of this lavish Jackson, NH lodging property will receive viewing glasses and enjoy themed hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, music, and a champagne toast on the inn’s front lawn.

 

THE LANCASTER MOTEL (Lancaster, NH)

If you’re after a lodging property with 100% totality for the solar eclipse, book your stay at The Lancaster Motel. This main street property offers a total vacation experience, including three catered meals each day, daily indoor and outdoor events, tastings, live music, eclipse glasses, swag and more! Their retro-style bar and speakeasy cigar lounge are also a bonus, but for us, the biggest selling points are special guest astrophysicist Dr. Brad Moser, Director of Astronomy Programming at Plymouth University (who will be lecturing and available for cosmic questions all Saturday, 4/6 – Monday, 4/8) and the HAWK radio station (which will be broadcasting live from the motel all day Monday in honor of the eclipse).

Three-day lodging package (4/6 – 4/8). Only available to 50 guests. BOOKING BY PHONE ONLY. CALL/TEXT: +1 603-503-0940 (mobile) For more information, call or email info@thelancasterrmotel.com.

 

MILL FALLS AT THE LAKE (Meredith, NH)

Lakeside accommodations plus special solar swag? Book it! Mill Falls at the Lake in Meredith, NH is offering a solar eclipse package that will immerse you in the celestial event of a lifetime. Overnight accommodations, two pairs of solar eclipse viewing glasses, a guidebook, and an eclipse-inspired snack basket are all yours to enjoy, as well as all of the fun waiting just outside your door in the Lakes Region.

Make Your Stay Out of This World! Package is available for stays April 6th - 8th, 2024. The Solar Eclipse will be viewable on April 8th. Starting at $204 per night (plus taxes and fees).

 

OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT (Bretton Woods, NH)

Join the Solarbration at Omni Mount Washington Resort, and embark on an extraordinary celestial journey of a lifetime. Throughout the weekend enjoy eclipse-inspired activities including a “Total Eclipse of the Art” Reception on April 6, featuring the summit photography by Mount Washington Observatory staff meteorologist and photographer Ryan Knapp. On Sunday, learn about this amazing phenomenon with presentations by the University of Maine and the Mount Washington Observatory before you enjoy a sun-sational Wine Maker’s Reception in the Sun Dining Room. The Solarbration continues on Sunday with a viewing party on the Veranda with music, food, fun and live stream viewing of the solar eclipse to complement what we can see for ourselves; Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided.

Learn more and reserve the Solarbration package today at www.brettonwoods.com/solarbration.

 

OWL’S NEST RESORT (Campton, NH)

Owl’s Nest Resort is your all-encompassing eclipse option. Guests are invited to take part in viewing the solar eclipse at over 95% totality from the highest point of the golf course (talk about unobstructed views!), plus a sunny bash at the Lakeside Green complete with cocktail service and live music, eclipse-themed trivia, and drinks and dining at Panorama Six82.

As far as lodging goes, pick your place to stay from the likes of a Nano Cabin, Lakeside Village, The Gambrels, The Contemporaries, or Lafayette Lodge, and enjoy the plethora of onsite activities (including the heated saltwater pool, golf simulator, and heated platform tennis) when you’re not casting your gaze skyward.

More party information will be available soon. Visit the Owl’s Nest Resort website for more information.

 

PURITY SPRING RESORT (East Madison, NH)

On Monday, April 8, a once in a lifetime opportunity to view a solar eclipse will happen and Purity Spring Resort is in the path of viewing 95% totality. Guests can choose to stay onsite for a fun Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, or drive further north in New Hampshire to view the 100% total solar eclipse before making their way back to the resort for the evening. 

In addition to discounted lodging, guests staying at this East Madison retreat on Monday evening will receive a unique souvenir cup, eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last, a “Moon Pie” and a 20% off dinner coupon for Traditions Restaurant & Pub.

A Solar Eclipse Viewing Party will be held on the new King Pine base lodge deck from 2:00-4:30 p.m. with complimentary “heavy” hors d’oeuvres (assorted sliders, meatballs, spring rolls, cheese & crackers, chips & dips and a sweet treat) and a cash bar with beer, wine, and signature solar eclipse cocktails.

May not be combined with other offers, packages, or specials. Rates do not include NH Rooms & Meals Tax, Resort Service Fee, or gratuity. To reserve your Solar Eclipse Package, call 603-367-8896 or 800-373-3754, to speak with our lodging specialists or book online at purityspring.com with promo code: COSMIC.

Purity Spring Resort - Aerial View of Resort with Lake in Foreground and Mountains in Background

 

THE WENTWORTH (Jackson, NH)

Celebrate the celestial spectacle with a stay at The Wentworth in Jackson, NH.

The Wentworth’s celebration kicks-off the evening of Tuesday, 4/7 with a pre-eclipse meet and greet with Paul Winalski, astrologer, and secretary of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, who will be onsite to guide guests through the eclipse viewing.   

The main event, the eclipse viewing reception, will take place on Monday, 4/8, 2024, from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Astrologer Paul Winalski will lead discussions and have two telescopes to view the pre-eclipse in a safe manner.  Around Alpine Terrace, chairs and roaring firepits will be set up for prime viewing comfort. In The Wentworth’s newly renovated Alpine, guests will be served a lunar signature cocktail, themed desserts, and small bites representing the areas close to the equator. The eclipse is expected to be viewable in 99.15% totality around 3:30:01 pm EDT from the inn.    

The Wentworth’s Eclipse Package, available from 4/7 – 4/9, includes two-night accommodations, breakfast daily for two, a $50 resort credit, eclipse eyewear, meet and greet with the astrologer on Sunday, 4/7,  eclipse reception to view the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, 4/8, and welcome gift.  The two-night package starts at $650, based on double occupancy. 

Bigger groups and families are encouraged to book the Amster Cottage Suite, which can house up to 16 guests under one roof. The cottage includes four spacious, recently renovated king guest suites, each featuring a parlor with a gas fireplace, two twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. The newly renovated Amster Cottage also features a private inner courtyard with an eight-person outdoor hot tub and sauna, and a personal lobby with a wood-burning fieldstone fireplace.   

  

WHITE MOUNTAIN HOTEL & RESORT (North Conway, NH)

North Conway, NH is a great spot to spend your vacation, and it’s also the perfect place to celebrate the solar eclipse. There are many lodging options in town, but White Mountain Hotel & Resort is offering one of the best 2-night packages around. Think: a gift bag upon arrival, a special eclipse viewing party complete with appetizers and a specialty cocktail or mocktail, eclipse viewing glasses and live local entertainment. Then, add in dinner, a great breakfast, and a short drive to all that North Conway has to offer and you have a truly epic deal!

2 Night Solar Eclipse Package Includes: Accommodations on 4/7 and 4/8. One order off the dinner menu that includes one choice of either soup or salad, an entrée, and dessert, plus full order off the breakfast menu each morning. Eclipse Viewing Party is on Monday, 4/8 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Rates start at $509 per person/double occupancy. Call to book 800-533-6301 or book on-line at https://www.whitemountainhotel.com/specials-packages .

 

WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (North Woodstock, NH)

The Woodstock Inn Brewery is hosting an Eclipse Party that will light up North Woodstock NH's main street! Rooms are still available, and the onsite festivities are our of this world (particularly so if you're a beer fan). In addition to eclipse glasses, guests of the inn can delight in a one-of-a-kind beer brewed just for the eclipse, drink specials, t-shirt giveaways, and live music from 7 to 10pm! 

Reserve your room at the Woodstock Inn Brewery today; call (603) 745-3951 for more information.

 

The White Mountains region is full of places to stay during the solar eclipse. It’s also full of great things to do! Visit our Spring page for some fresh ideas and scroll through our seasonal blogs for even more inspiration.