What Our Guests Say

We are an older motel in the woods of New Hampshire — 0.2 miles from Pats Peak Ski Area, closest lodging to New England College, with an indoor heated pool and a fireplace lounge. We are not for everyone. But for the guests who find us, we tend to become a tradition.

These are their words, not ours. Collected from Google, Expedia, and Hotels.com — May 2024 through May 2026.

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SKIING & PATS PEAK

“We parked outside our room, got dressed to ski, and walked to the chairlift. You cannot beat the location. After a day of skiing, the indoor heated pool was awesome for our family. We ordered pizza from Western Ave pizzeria and Tim offered plates, napkins and utensils and showed us how the coffee tables lifted so we could sit on the comfy couches and eat by the fire. We will definitely be back next school vacation week.”
— Lindsay H., Google Review, February 2024

“Easily walk to Pat’s Peak for a day on the slopes! Older property and thin walls, but we had a comfortable stay and the staff was super friendly!”
— Hyun C., Hotels.com, March 2026

“We had a fantastic time slope-side at this cute throw back motel! The beds were comfy and the rooms were clean. You can walk right over to the Pat’s Peak base-lodge and pub. This is the way to go if you’re skiing at Pat’s Peak.”
— Martha C., Google Review, February 2026

“Great little place right next to Pats Peak. Clean, very warm rooms, quiet and peaceful. We had an amazing time. We’ll definitely be back.”
— Inna D., Google Review, January 2025

“The hotel was great. It was perfect for how close it was to the ski lifts! And there was coffee.”
— Joseph M., Expedia, February 2026

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FAMILIES & TRADITIONS

“This place is awesome. Walls are a little thin but we travel with a sound machine and it drowned everything out perfectly. Everyone I spoke to or met — they were all the kindest and most genuine people I may have ever met. Thank you for such a great ski weekend for me and my daughter. It appears the Henniker Motel and Pats Peak weekend just became a yearly tradition.”
— Zac B., Google Review, February 2026

“We had such a great time. It was our first time there but they made us feel like we were right at home. Rooms are very clean and cozy. Pool was great and the common room with the fireplace and lots of cozy seating was awesome. We brought cards and played a couple rounds by the fireplace. It will definitely be a new yearly family tradition for us!”
— Siobhan T., Google Review, February 2024

“Our family had a great stay. What stood out most was the incredible manager. Every interaction was positive — helpful recommendations, quick responses, and warm smiles throughout our stay. It’s clear Tim takes pride in the motel and making guests feel special. We stayed and skied next door at Pats Peak. The location could not have been more convenient. The fire at night in the cozy common room was perfect. We stayed here 30 years ago and it was our first time back. Highly recommend.”
— Julie S., Expedia, January 2026

“Had a 2-day stay for my daughter’s graduation — it’s the third time I have stayed there. Very close to New England College.”
— Lisa G., Google Review, May 2023

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NEC and STUDENT GROUPS

“The team was very helpful, and Tina and Tim were super nice. Special thanks to Tina for helping clean and prepare the room.”

— Krishna S., Expedia, May 2026 (Krishna was part of an NEC MBA cohort visiting for a quarterly in-person session.)

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THE STAFF — TINA & TIM

“I called to make a reservation and spoke with Tina, who was so friendly and personable. The room was spotless and the mini fridge was quite large. Their prices are reasonable and I plan on going back again. You made Tina’s day with your comment.”
— Andrea S., Google Review, March 2026

“The staff (Tina) was so nice!! There was a nice common area with a fireplace. This was our second stay at Henniker Motel.”
— Brenda W., Expedia, November 2025

“Mr. Tim welcomed us warmly and was excellent in conversation, making us feel right at home. He made sure we had everything we needed and was extremely accommodating throughout our visit. The motel is also very conveniently located near New England College.”
— Aditya K., Expedia, September 2025

“The owner is amazing and treats you like family the minute you walk in. (Thanks again for the coffee filters!) We’ll be back!! Don’t pay attention to the bad reviews about a spider web and the dirt road — you’re in the woods, people!!!”
— Patrice C., Google Review, January 2026

“He even wrote my name in my native language!! The hotel itself was very cozy. It had a perfect ‘country’ feel to it and I felt very safe there. Overall, a very good experience.”
— Anmar A., Expedia, September 2025
(Note: Anmar wrote his review in English. Tim responded by writing his name in Arabic.)

“Manager is an awesome, understanding, down to earth person. Hard to find that in motels these days.”
— Jared D., Google Review, June 2024

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TRAVELERS PASSING THROUGH

“Just a couple of Alaskan bikers finding an awesome place to stay the night. Older rooms but very clean — it felt like being home. Fireplace in the evening, couple cold ones and a classic movie.”
— Bill C., Google Review, November 2025

“This was a last-minute stay and my wife and I were pleasantly impressed. The views were nice.”
— John A., Google Review, October 2025

“Friendly local owners that are always willing to help out the community. Walking distance to Pats Peak!”
— Marisa D., Google Review, October 2025

“We enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for what we needed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay again when in the area.”

— Glen L., Expedia, May 2026

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WHAT GUESTS CONSISTENTLY TELL US

After two years of reviews across Google, Expedia, and Hotels.com, the same things come up again and again:

→ The walk to Pats Peak is real. Three minutes. No car needed.
→ The rooms are older but clean. Guests are consistently surprised.
→ The fireplace lounge is the unexpected highlight.
→ Tim and Tina are the reason people come back.
→ The pool is open year-round, 9 AM to 9 PM, and it’s heated.
→ Western Ave Pizzeria delivers. Tim will bring you plates and show you the coffee table trick.

We are a motel in the woods of New Hampshire. We are not for everyone. But if you came here for Pats Peak, or for NEC, or just to get away — we think you’ll find us worth the drive up Craney Pond Road.

Book directly at hennikermotel.com or call (603) 428-3536.