Rye Motor Inn & Swim Shop

Rye Motor Inn & Swim Shop begins with a beautifully restored 1950s motor inn — but rather than leave it in its minimally serviced state of nature, its proprietors have turned each unit into a proper apartment, complete with a full kitchen (and Smeg fridge, naturally). The hospitality is low-touch, and meals are self-catered, while the swim shop has everything you need to enjoy not just the hotel’s pool but the beach as well — there’s one just across Ocean Boulevard from the hotel, and the nearby state beaches are worth a visit as well. And though the atmosphere is delightfully tranquil, you’re a scant ten-minute drive from the city of Portsmouth.