Resort/Hotel with a nice pool

NJSki

I hope everyone is safe and healthy. I am looking forward to later this summer when I can take a few days off and get away for a few days. I am looking for a place to go with the wife and kids with a nice pool area. Being near a lake/beach is a plus, but not necessary. The girls love to spend time in the sun, and I want to find a place to relax for a few days.
Appreciate any suggestions.

ski_it

I’ve heard good things about Center Harbor Inn but it looks like no pool. How about Mill Falls at the Lake? It’s in a busy spot but some people like that as you can walk to several restaurants etc..
Or how about something in Old Forge NY.

DrJeff

Tha Sagamore on Lake George is very nice, as is the Mount Washington Hotel.

I think some of the answers will be based on if you want a place up in the mountains with a nice pool setting and outdoor recreation options or a place by the shore with beach options?

NJSki

Tha Sagamore on Lake George is very nice, as is the Mount Washington Hotel.

I think some of the answers will be based on if you want a place up in the mountains with a nice pool setting and outdoor recreation options or a place by the shore with beach options?

Open to any and all suggestions

NewEnglandSkier13

Purity Spring Resort is really nice and not overly expensive. They've got a good pool, hot tub and a variety of other amenities. Plus there is great hiking, boating, biking, and swimming in the lake right on resort property. We stayed there in January and it was a great experience.

Betsy

Topnotch in Stowe

IBRAKEFORTBARS

Dare I say it?😂

jgreco

Dare I say it?😂

All you have to bring is your love of everything.

lotsoskiing

Dare I say it?😂

All you have to bring is your love of everything.

Did they have a ski lift on site? The still in the video does look like it; trying to locate on GE

ciscokid

Dare I say it?😂

All you have to bring is your love of everything.
Did they have a ski lift on site? The still in the video does look like it; trying to locate on GE

http://www.dcski.com/lostareas/viewlostprofile.php?id=39

lotsoskiing

Thanks. Why in the world would you put in 2 double chairs for a tiny layout like that...

NewEnglandSkier13

Thanks. Why in the world would you put in 2 double chairs for a tiny layout like that...

Looks similar in size and layout to McIntyre.

lotsoskiing

May be, but still seems like a ton more capacity than needed

JMaul

Smuggs'

lotsoskiing

Smuggs'

Yep, another redundant lift system that seems like a waste, but maybe they see enough volume with a huge village there to see both lines pretty full.

ski_it

Another grand old hotel in NH is the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa.
I stayed here 15 years ago and we loved it. We got a 2 room suite. One room for the kids. It had horseback riding then but it looks like they don't anymore. Probably the liabilty. It has golf and a farm, etc... Close to other activities like Santa's village, hiking, skiing, etc.... When we went they did a comedy night in the club. It is north of Cannon and has lovely views of the Franconia range and Mt Washington. We were there in the winter and it was if we had the whole hotel to our selves. I.E like in The Shining.
https://mountainviewgrand.com/

I don't know the current pricing of either but I've stayed at the Mt Washington hotel more recently and it was pretty pricey. The rooms we had weren't large or very modern. Of course you get what you pay for? No doubt the higher end rooms were much nicer. It is closer to Storyland & North Conway. They are both pretty self contained with plenty of amenities & activities.

Speaking of North Conway, there's a bazillion family resorts there. No doubt not too cheap either. A few have their own water parks. Much busier area with shopping & many restaurants, the ski museum, train rides & more. Some that I recall seeing are:
North Conway Grand Hotel https://northconwaygrand.com/
Fox Ridge Resort
Red Jacket Mountain View - waterpark https://redjacketresorts.com/resorts/red-jacket-mountain-view-resort
Hampton Inn & Suites - waterpark
White Mountain Hotel & Resort https://whitemountainhotel.com/

I've only stayed at the last two in the winter, as empty nesters. I didn't even look at the pool area of the Hampton because it was vacation week. The elevator had plenty of wet kids.
The White Mountain is 3 miles out of the center right under the Ledges with beautiful views all around. The pool is on the smaller side. I believe the big draw here in the summer is golf, hiking and the Sunday brunch. We are usually checked out and skiing befote they were serving. :(

Then there's all the ski resort hotels.
The Grand Summits at Hunter, Mt Snow & Attitash. Jay Peak with their waterpark & golf course. The Mountain Club at Loon. I'm forgetting the rest....

NJSki

Thank you everyone

DrJeff

If you're looking for some Ocean/Beach resorts, and not adverse to spending some cash... 3 Really GOOD one's I've stayed at in the past with my family are, on Cape Cod, The Wequassitt Inn just past Chatham. The Ocean House in Westerly, RI (and if you happen to have teenage daughters who are Taylor Swift fans, her House in RI is about 100 yards from this resort hotel) or the Water's Edge Resort on Long Island Sound in Westbrook, CT

rickbolger

Dare I say it?😂

Mount Airy Lodge. 40 years later that vocal tag "beautiful Mount Airy Lodge..." is still stuck in my head. :s

Sully

If your looking for the mountains, we stayed up at the Lodge at Spruce Peak at Stowe and their pool is awesome. Of course the whole area up there is awesome, if your looking for that type of thing.