World's Best The 10 Best Resorts in New England Readers found the allure of Massachusetts especially strong, with six spots on this year's list going to resorts in the state. By Tim Latterner Tim Latterner Instagram Website Tim Latterner is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. He previously served as a design editor at Domino, a news editor at Architectural Digest, and a senior culture editor at Haute Living, Gotham, and Hamptons magazines. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 11, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Whether the appeal is escaping the fast pace of city life or basking in autumn foliage, the best New England resorts entice travelers from near and far with the promise of a bucolic getaway. The hotels that readers voted onto this year's list are, by and large, intimate retreats that make the most of charming towns and surroundings. Some of these resorts welcome just a dozen or so guests at a time, making a reservation that much more exclusive. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels (including safari lodges) were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city hotel, resort, or safari lodge based on their locations and amenities. Readers found the allure of Massachusetts especially strong, with six spots on this year's list going to resorts in the state. Three of them can be found on Nantucket. The newest spot on the island to grab readers' attention: Faraway Nantucket (No. 5), which opened in June 2021. Voters touted the 62-room property's central location in town, as well as its eclectic aesthetic, which evokes the home of a quirky world traveler. Pickering House Inn, exterior, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Courtesy of Pickering House Inn Vermont also proved popular with voters. Perennial WBA favorite Twin Farms (No. 2), in Barnard, impressed with its expansive grounds. "What a special place with absolutely everything to get off the grid and enjoy life," wrote one guest. And in Lower Waterford, Rabbit Hill Inn (No. 4) offered a cozy respite for a number of readers, who also appreciated the thoughtful hospitality of the bed-and-breakfast's owners. "Our hosts were welcoming, providing helpful suggestions and recommendations," shared one person. "And they exceeded our expectations when fulfilling our requests." The property that stands apart from all the others is the Pickering House Inn. Find out why readers voted the Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, hotel as No. 1 among the best resorts in New England for the second year in a row. 1. Pickering House Inn, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Pickering House Inn, hotel living room, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Courtesy of Pickering House Inn "This inn is truly like no other," gushed one reader of this charming property, which also earned the No. 1 ranking among the best resorts in the United States. "It surpasses all expectations, and the food is incredible." The hotel has just 10 rooms, so everyone who stays there gets special care. From the inn, it's just a short walk to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. A marina and boat ramp at the end of the street make this the perfect launch site for a day on the water. Come fall and winter, there's still plenty to do, including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ice fishing, and tours or tastings at Tamworth Distilling. Score: 98.95 Book on Tripadvisor 2. Twin Farms, Barnard, Vermont Twin Farms, guest room, Barn loft, Barnard, Vermont. Courtesy of Twin Farms Score: 96.42 Book on Tripadvisor 3. Chatham Inn, Chatham, Massachusetts The Chatham Inn, Relais and Chateaux, hotel guest room, Chatham, Massachusetts. Courtesy of The Chatham Inn, Relais and Chateaux Score: 95.68 Book on Tripadvisor 4. Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterford, Vermont Rabbit Hill Inn, exterior, Lower Waterford, Vermont. Courtesy of Rabbit Hill Inn Score: 95.59 Book on Tripadvisor 5. Faraway Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts Faraway Nantucket, hotel, guest room, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Matthew Kisiday/Courtesy of Faraway Hotel Score: 94.53 Book on Tripadvisor 6. (tie) The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, Nantucket, Massachusetts The Nantucket Hotel and Resort, hotel guest room, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Courtesy of The Nantucket Hotel and Resort Score: 93.68 Book on Tripadvisor 6. (tie) Winnetu Oceanside Resort, Edgartown, Massachusetts The Winnetu Oceanside Resort, hotel pools, Edgartown, Massachusetts. Courtesy of The Winnetu Oceanside Resort Score: 93.68 Book on Tripadvisor 8. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Harwich, Massachusetts Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, hotel pool, Harwich, Massachusetts. Courtesy of Wequassett Resort and Golf Club Score: 93.38 Book on Tripadvisor 9. The Wauwinet, Nantucket, Massachusetts The Wauwinet, hotel exterior, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Courtesy of The Wauwinet Score: 92.91 Book on Tripadvisor 10. The Claremont Hotel, Southwest Harbor, Maine Claremont Hotel, hotel pool at sunset in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Douglas Merriam/Courtesy of Claremont Hotel Score: 92.82 Book on Tripadvisor Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit