The Naswa Resort

Five Stars Aren’t Enough for The NASWA Resort I recently attended a conference in Meredith and, at the last minute, booked a stay at The NASWA Resort directly. I only wish I could have stayed longer. From the moment I arrived, the entire team—from the front desk to the servers and bartenders—was incredible. My room overlooked the lake, the view was stunning, and the food… exceptional. One night I ordered a shrimp cocktail, and I swear the shrimp could have been baby lobsters—they were that big and delicious. What really stayed with me, though, was a quiet evening when I found myself sitting at the empty bar. I noticed the waitstaff bringing out plates of exquisite desserts while the owner carefully photographed each one for Instagram. She shared that her mother used to make those same desserts with love and worked at the resort until she was 98 or 99. Now, her daughter carries that same pride forward—caring deeply for her guests, her team, and the legacy her family built. It’s rare to find a place where hospitality feels this genuine. The NASWA Resort isn’t just a beautiful lakeside escape—it’s a place with heart.

My wife and I got married on Saturday 10.4.25 and Sunday decided let’s drive to New Hampshire and spend the night. We decided to come to Naswa and it was the most incredible experience ever. We arrived at 6:10 pm. Check in was so easy and the staff was so nice. It got mentioned that we just got married yesterday and what the resort did in less then 45 minutes for us was amazing. We made a reservation for 7pm and when they brought us to our table they had it decorated! The display of dinner was amazing, and the owner even gave us champagne on the house! While at dinner they came to room and made a special touch! This is by far the best experience, better than we could have imagined and can’t wait to come back! The food was also amazing!

Always have loved coming to the Naswa over the years. This week we went to Blue Bistro for dinner, first time in a while. Great experience. Had the prime rib, which was excellent. Cooked to perfection and a huge portion! Our server, Nav, couldn't have been better. He was very attentive and accommodating. I had to take a dessert home and chose Key Lime pie, which was delicious as well. Thank you, Cynthia and staff for a lovely evening!

We needed a last minute place to stay and the NASWA had available rooms. I wasn't expecting much since the rate was reasonable, but wow, what a great place! Super clean room & bathroom with a balcony overlooking the water, beach, and beach bar below. Every staff member was professional and friendly, and truly seemed like they were happy we were there. Food, drink and service were all outstanding at the Blue Bistro, can't wait to return when the weather is warmer so we can try the NazBar beach bar & grill. This is now my favorite place on Winni, we will be back! Thank you to everyone at NASWA for being so great!

My stay at the Naswa was somewhat underwhelming. It was off season, which came with the benefit of being quiet, but at the cost of ammenities. Dining was closed the night I arrived and the options in the area were slim, to say the least. I did not end up eating at either of the on-site restaurants the second day as the Blue Bistro seemed to be overpriced for the expected quality and the Nazbar did not have a menu available online. Staff was somewhat rude upon check-in and my request to use the kayaks was treated like an imposition for them. They claimed to know nothing about the free kayak rental and denied it existed, despite the website saying it did, and only when I showed them my room key did they offer any help. I guess they must not have believed I was a guest. Kayak rental was full of red tape and required me to sign a waiver and I could only use the kayak in a small designated area. I'd hate to go swimming here, as the designated swimming area is only about waist deep. Check out was much smoother than check in, as whoever was working that day allowed us an extra hour, extending the time from an unusually early 10 am to a more reasonably 11 am. The rooms, however were comfortable and clean. I stayed in a cabin and it had a panoramic view of the lake from the deck. Wouldn't want to be here on-season as I'm sure it would be noisy well into in evening. Showers were high pressure and warm and they offered nice toiletries. Beds were incredibly comfortable and sheets felt very clean. However, the televisions were miniscule and there were few plugs available in the room aside from the one in the kitchenette which required me unplugging the coffee maker and microwave to use. Overall, I'd say I had a decent stay but I wouldn't be in a hurry to come back.

We came to the Naswa Resort for the 1st time and it did not disappoint. Other than the room needing some TLC (the rugs and the fan in the ceiling and the A/C. The view from our room on the Lake was outstanding. The service was outstanding, we met alot of Jamaican friends all working there through the summer then they will go home this month. I can not commend everyone one of them doing a great job, making people feel like they were on a Jamaican Island for sure. The Resort gives you that feeling of being away. The food was exceptional and the service was above and beyond. Saturday there was a Veteran's Raffle day with a live band and raffles all day. There was a tremendous amount of people there for that and even boats were stopping by to enjoy the atmosphere. We will be returning, keep up the great work!!!

I had a wonderful stay at Naswa Resort in Laconia. The location is absolutely beautiful — right by the water, offering lovely views and a relaxing atmosphere. The stay was very comfortable, and the staff were welcoming and helpful throughout. The food at the Blue Bistro was delicious, and I really appreciated the 15% discount coupon they gave during check-in — a nice touch that made dining there even better! Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely recommend Naswa Resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway in the Lakes Region.

We were traveling with a bus trip tour. The staff were excellent! My husband became ill overnight and we remained at the resort the next day while the rest of the group toured. They were aware of our presence and made sure we had breakfast and lunch and changed our menu for dinner. Anything we needed, they were willing to help! Truly personal service!

We had another great weekend this was our 2nd year coming in October. Rooms were very clean , beautiful new bathroom and great food. They had a fundraiser for the Vets with an awesome band. The staff are so polite and friendly. The whole weekend was a good time.

Location in Autumn like October is nice because it is quiet. Cabins have all that you need...beds are a bit soft but bathroom showers get nice and hot and good pressure Would suggest some upgrades to the beds harder mattresses.. Take away the TV ..it is not what I come to the lake for...and most people have a laptop now . Staff all very pleasant Good value for October

Hotel is dated and in need of an update. The staff is wonderful, pleasant and accommodating. The food is ok, the drinks are great. The hotel is in a great location right on the lake, it's definitely known for its party atmosphere.

2 stars for the view and beach bar. Stayed in room 41 (motel behind cottages). Room was extremely dated, but clean, but reallllly dated. Very loud. We were woken up at least 5 times.

Deyvon was so accommodating in fixing both my shoes. They broke and he fixed them with tape. Top notch service for someone who did not stay at this resort.

Regular hours at bar have ridiculous prices.They don't even put the price on menu (for good reason).

If you have children or a dog choose another hotel. If you wanna party & have a boat and don't care about logging this is the hotel for you. -Very rude front desk staff (besides the manager). -Not really dog friendly. Dogs are not allowed on the beach only allowed from room to dock -food is so-so but very overpriced (I highly recommend bringing your own food) -kitchen for cabin is TINY- bring own pots, pans, cutlery, dish soap etc. -rooms are very outdated but clean -no shades on any windows and most windows don't open but I put a blanket over each window which helped a little. -very loud music and drunk guests which will wake up children and you in the middle of the night (all night) -beach is rocky but clean Overall, if you want to party and need to dock your boat this is the hotel for you. If you have a family and/or dog look for somewhere else. Hope this helps!

I came to the NASWA for a quick drink, but decided to stay because the atmosphere was so inviting!! Music was playing and people were dancing. Our waitress had a great personality and just added to our experience. Shout out to JULIA!! She was amazing!! Due to the great service we will be back!!!! Jan

New season !!! Can't beat the seats in the sand, drinks in hand , music , boats, lake .... Yes the prices are a little steep but ITS A DESTINATION that delivers !!! The food is amazing quality even for beach side treats. Yes, You can have cake homemade amazing cake and other deserts right on the beach with your toes in the water. Nothing compares- then take your full belly right to your well appointment room -cottage !! So quiet at night so lively during the day ! You won't find this anywhere up and down the east coast

Food: average food, nothing crazy. The food will definitely hold you over after drinking too much but I wouldn't go there specifically for the food. If you order apps, be sure to get the coconut shrimp! Drinks on the other hand were so good and so many options. I would definitely order a mudslide! Service: so fast! I was impressed. We had a large table and our drinks came out very quickly! Environment: amazing. Love music. Right on the water. What more can you ask for?

Showed up twenty minutes before close with two hungry whiny kids and tried to order takeout. the manager urged us to sit at a table, relax, and made us feel so comfortable after a longer than expected drive to our lodging. drinks and food were great.

Awesome spot on the water with excellent drink menu. The food menu is good but not great but the pricing matches the quality of the food. Will be back again.

The room I had was seriously out dated, the floors were uneven. The kitchen was clean, but I wouldn't cook anything on it. The refrigerator was loud day and night. The wifi service was very spotty and slow. The balcony hadn't been cleaned in sometime, lots of creepy crawler all around. Overall, not worth what your paying for. Location needs to upgrade to 2022, felt like a motel 6. Yuck...

Like most hotels, this is a mixed bag: Restaurants: A The Blue Bistro and Naz Bar are excellent. Staff: B General Manager Nelson goes out of his way to accommodate as does most of his staff. The only major downside was the guy who told us our room was on the first floor, only a few steps up from the beach (see Accessibility below). Beach: C While well-kept, the beach is long and thin and requires two steps, without handrails, to get in the water. At night, the spillover from the bar will be smoking below your balcony. Rooms: C While clean, the rooms seem old and could use an update. Beds: F The mattresses are so soft that your back will certainly feel it, and not in a good way. Accessibility: F I probably should have started with this. The place is built on a hill, so it's all about stairs. There are three flights from the office level to the beach. There are even two more steps to get into the water. Don't go if you have any mobility issues.

We used to go vacationing here few years back and after going back recently, I couldn't believe how outdated and smelly the place was. Light fixtures not working, cheap and smelly carpeting with a hint of funk on the bed and pillows. A big gap on the front door where you could almost see through, and a sliding glass door as heavy as the price they have the audacity to charge for the room. I would never go back there again. They don't bother to update anything while someone is fanning themselves somewhere while pocketing the money and probably not paying the housekeeping enough.

Well I said I wouldn't but I went back. It's so sad that it's consistently disappointing and a place I used to really love so much. We pulled up to the entrance and immediately they tried to sit us in the corner. We asked to move down to where there was action and the hostess seemed annoyed cause it was "packed" but begrudgingly sat us closer to the band. Great table. As always great location but that's where it goes down hill.... The food is just not good. It's verging on barely edible. The drinks are fantastic is you live on Governors island can afford almost 20$ a drink. But the worst thing is the music. Like I said we have gone here for years and years. There was always dancing and a great dj or band. The last few years it's like time stopped 50 years ago. It's not that it's bad. It's just bad if you are not 60 or older. We watched table upon table upon table of younger people leave. The vibe went from a beach party to a beach funeral. I think for sure this is it for us. We wanted to try to go and grasp onto the Naswa of the past that was a fun beach party but left hungry, tired and ready to head to an early grave.

To the Owner. I should bring this matter to your attention early but I waited until my trip ended. After a long drive from Bar Harbor to your location, I checked in on October 1, room 12. The atmosphere, the view, the room were very nice. My wife and I took a walk down to the beach, looked at the restaurant menu and wanted to have some drinks later at the beach before getting to Blue Bistro for dinner. When we sat down at the beach, we ordered some drinks, but it started getting cold so we talked to the manager to pay for our drinks and take our drinks to the restaurant. The hostess was nice to seat us without a reservation, but it went downhill from there. A waiter in a black uniform approached us and when he saw our drinks on the table, he was very rude and demanding. He questioned us, "What are these?" in a very loud tone. I advised they were drinks from the beach. He raised his voice again, "Where and what are these??" Then he yanked the wine glass off the table, almost knocking down my drink glass at the same time. Then he pull the wine bottle so hard that cause the menu dropdown the floor. A few minutes later, a female hostess walked to our table and told us we could not drink here. I asked, "Even if our drinks are from the beach bar? She raise her voice also -- "He (the waiter) told me no, you are not allow." My wife and I decided to walk out. The waiter started to stare, and provoked us with his hands on his hips, walking toward us on our way out to the door. We walked faster to try to get back to our room downstairs. When we walk out of the door and turned right to go downstairs to our room, the hostess was yelling and laughing at us from behind, and calling out loud to the manager that we were carrying our drinks around. A hostess stopped when she saw I pulled out our room key. Then she said, "Oh you stay here, you can come back for your table." No, my money will go somewhere else, not here." I replied. We walked back to our room in disbelief, scared that the waiter may come to our room looking for us. We double locked our doors, blocked it with the love seat...it was terrible feeling and regretted that we layover night at your resort. We want you to take this matter very seriously and retrain your people. Tell them that they have to serve all the customers equally. Also remind them that they work for tips and they get pay by your customers ' money thru the management. You may contact me at my email address or phone number if requested. This letter will be a review on Yelp and travel advisory pages. Thank you

You would think that for $465.00 a night the rooms would be updated/mordern and that they would have decent coffee makers and a microwave in every room. Called the front desk to inquire about the boat rides they have advertised on their website "SS NASWA" and no one knew anything about it. Blue Bistro food and staff were excellent. However, I don't know why they have live entertainiment in such a small room. The singer sounded great, but was way too loud for a room that size and you couldn't hear what anyone else at your table was saying. First and last time...so dissappointed.

Stopped for drinks. Weird service. Poor drinks yet still really expensive. $16 for a margarita!!!!! The vibe is kind of weird too. I hate when people try to mimick a tropical esthetic on a New England lake

What a great place - staff was so friendly from the minute we arrived !! Rooms were clean and beds were so comfortable. Complimentary kayaks along the lake and great frozen drinks Breakfast was excellent !!! Such a peaceful relaxing vacation Got all the way back to Boston and realized we left one of our bags. I called and they said ... Yes we have it - we can ship it to you and save you the drive back - loved everything about NASWA and can't wait to go back next summer !!!

We've been to Naswa a handful of times and always had a great experience. We rented one of the little cottages last summer and frequent the bar/restaurant whenever in the area. The unique vibe really makes you feel like you are somewhere tropical as opposed to N.H. a great resort when traveling with a group. Blue bistros food is much better than we anticipated it being. We rented a boat and had a fabulous few days! Highly recommend

Had a wonderful stay! Loved the Blue Bistro! Food and service was amazing! We will definitely be back!

The staff was great but unfortunately I didn't enjoy my stay. I rented a cottage, it had a weird smell and felt dirty. The beds were very uncomfortable. I was excited to relax on the beach, but that didn't happen because the beach chairs were on such an incline I was sliding forward. I literally couldn't lounge on a beach chair, that's pretty sad. You should probably consider flattening the sand so that doesn't happen. The restaurant wasn't open for breakfast so we had to leave to find something to eat. For the amount of money I spent it wasn't worth it. I'd never stay here again.

This place offered me nothing. Do not book here such a scam. They said we were going to get Lakeview lies we were across the street. They also said everything was open on site when it wasn't. We brought 500$ worth of food and we couldn't cook any of it. When they promised us a cottage with a kitchen. They couldn't even offer us a microwave. I would never recommend here. Stay somewhere cheaper.

Worst experience ever. They told us we were going to get a cottage but they put us in to two bedrooms. We paid all this money but all this food it will be asked to cook it and they denied us. I hope other customers are not fooled by the scam that this place does. I would not waste my money on this place ever again

Went to Naswa by boat. Dock assistants were great. Decided to eat at beach bar and grill. Host was pleasant and waitstaff were friendly. Atmosphere was fun. However, all the food seemed to be prepackaged frozen food. We got the Calamari, which was drowned in chili sauce. Cheeseburger was definitely not fresh. Nacho's came out with prepackaged salsa and prepackaged guacamole. All food lacked flavor. We ordered Pirates Punch and other fruity drinks. They were $13 a piece and had a very weak pour of alcohol. I won't go back.

Overrated. Martini in plastic cup barely 6 ounces. All juice. Ready ...wait for it ....16 bucks.

Drink prices should be on the menu so you are not surprised to see the $32.00 bill for 2 martinis. Clearly the reason they are not posted, not a type of place that you would expect those prices.

Awesome place to stay! Was here for the 84 birthday celebration. Met the original owners daughter 94 years young! Lovely woman so sweet!! The staff is amazing! I've stayed at Astoria resorts that were no way near as friendly and hospitable as the Naswa staff! My new go to place for sure! Only thing they need to change is their pet friendly rooms are pet friendly but you can't bring it on the beach or near the beach bar.

The Naswa is a low-rent resort about a mile from Weirs Beach. This review is for its lakefront outdoor bar, the Nazbar. The Nazbar features a long bar that goes for a Caribbean feel, even to the extent of hiring Jamaican bartenders. The sound system plays reggae and ska as you sip your rum punch and gradually forget that you are beside a lake in New Hampshire. There are tables with umbrellas behind you, right down to and even into the water. The bar menu offers the usual fare. Inexpert boat renters offer unintentional entertainment as they attempt to dock their vessels. Perhaps in deference to the memory problems of older male customers, the waitresses helpfully wear the name of the resort on the back of their shorts.

Very pleasant place to come for a drink in the afternoon after you've been boating or playing around Laconia. They have a laid back beach bar right on the water and the service is great -- very friendly, fast and efficient. The food is not gourmet but not bad. Drinks are fabulous.

Good service overall when I came a few weeks ago problem was my phone was very low with the battery and I couldn't charge it anywhere especially since they were cleaning the room I was going to stay in the staff were down right rude and snippy about it kept me waiting and my phone battery gave out and i barely got a full charge before i had a dinner reservation somewhere. plus the free WiFi never connected even though I was in the building across the street I may consider coming back but for now it's up in the air please talk to your staff about treating the guests better I was absolutely disgusted with their attitude the wait staff at both restaurants and the bar were very friendly and courteous though.

Absolutely atrocious. Had 3 rooms booked and checkin is at 4...an hour and a half later (530) and still waiting for availability Management left the poor girl at the front desk to not only take my complaints but those of 2 other guests. They tried to peddle us off with a free drink then when waiting another 45 minutes tried to give a 50 gift card per room (rates were 300+ a night) horrible customer service and furthermore horrible management. I cant believe the cowardice of the management to allow their front desk staff to take the brunt of the punishment with no way to help or solve the issue.... Shame on them

We booked a stay from 7/19-7/22 ( 2021 ) The Resort website and staff indicated a full restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As well as a 15% off dining on the resort including a complimentary mimosa. Once we arrived, none of that was true. The blue bistro ( the on-site restaurant ) was only open for dinner from 5PM-9PM Wednesday through Sunday. We have two kids who are 1 and 4 and called weekly to verify that this was the case. We understand COVID has caused staffing shortages but would have appreciated the opportunity to book elsewhere. ( the prices were not discounted from years past due to lost amenities, nor were they honest about the severity of there internal issues ) no one mentioned the changes upon arrival with or with an advance notice, so we were left to figure it out on our own. In addition, most hotels have discontinued daily housekeeping, which we understand, again due to staffing issues. But we were not informed until we arrived, on a printed note. When you book a cottage with a kitchen, and 2 kids, you would expect if there is no daily housekeeping. That maybe, just maybe. They would provide you a broom/dustpan and paper towels to clean up after ourselves. This isn't something we had had planned on expensing for a "resort". Secondly, the resort indicates a "family resort" but does not mention that the "largest private beach" also has a 2 foot ledge, not a true beach. Imagine the relaxation with a 1 year old running around a 2 foot ledge to an instant 2 foot depth of water. Awesome!! Lastly the available food at the onsite NazBar and grill. HORRIBLE!! When you read other reviews and think to yourself, maybe they were wrong, or it was a bad night. DONT. It is true, they do not honor there specials nor care about onsite guests. Only the people who either live on the lake, or boat to the dock to attend the bar. I know, it's all about $$$. But after spending over a $1000 for 4 nights, I much would have preferred to spend more and stay at a rented house. Extremely disappointed and at the end of they would have appreciated transparency and honesty, because that really is what is bugging me more than anything.

We have been going to the "Naz" for over 20 years. We have had nothing but positive experiences all around. ... If you do nothing else, make sure you spend some time at The NASWA Resort! ...and don't forget your four legged friends! The Naswa is a "Pet Friendly" Resort. #naswaresort Call soon and make your reservation for next season, you'll be thankful you did! - Doug and Deb Cali, Boston, MA

You know that movie dirty dancing right? You know how you thought the camp looked kinda shabby and outdated but it didn't really matter because there was that "summer vibe" and all kinds of potential for hook ups, break ups and all the drama in between? NASWA Resort is sort of like that. You walk through the front door and BAM there's the gift shop with cheesy t-shirts and low end mementos. You walk toward to desk to check in and the walls are plastered with photos of the family owners. One of which features them all clustered around a motorcycle and it makes you realize that they're feeling all celeb about their lakefront party palace. The carpets, the furniture, the layout, the lobby bar, the decor, EVERYTHING is shabby 1987 BUT the room is lovely. Clean, comfortable, awesome sheets and a wonderful balcony over a lake that looks like it may have seen better days on this end. We had a tasty dinner last night at the bar and grill on the beach and felt like we were transported to the Caribbean. They're on target down there with the lighting, festive bar and friendly ducks weaving through your feet looking for snacks. So here is the takeaway people: set your expectations low and expect "fine." Not great, not horrendous, but a "fair attempt" at maintaining something that was in full swing in 1980. See ya later summer 2016. I feel like I hardly knew ya. P.s. My spouse insists that I say they get four stars for room cleanliness and bed comfort! And the high pressure terrific shower.

This is an update to my previous review because I feel they deserve it! My boyfriend and I have now been to Naswa 4 times in the past 2 years. We LOVE this place! We talk about it all year actually and can't wait to go back for our next trip! This most recent trip there was last week and we had a great time as usual. I believe it's family run and you can tell they really take pride in it! We had the pleasure of overhearing a conversation during dinner at Blue Bistro between one of the owners (who is also the baker of the desserts there!) and a table of ladies next to us and the owner was telling her story about the history of Naswa and basically growing up there. The staff is always great, especially upstairs at the Blue Bistro. They are always super polite and attentive. We love going for breakfast each morning and always set aside at least 1 night to have a "special" dinner upstairs because I'm obsessed with their meatloaf and won't stop talking about it. It's hard to save room for dessert, but dessert is amazing as well. My boyfriend is obsessed with the buffalo chicken wrap from Nazbar and that's the one he gets most excited about having on our first day there. We love just sitting down at Nazbar and getting some sun and enjoying some live music. On super nice, hot days we like to sit in the water and enjoy our drinks. The housekeeping staff is friendly and although we had the "privacy please" sign on our door during our stay, the housekeeping staff asked us if we needed anything and provided us with extra tissues and toilet paper when we ran into them in the hallway. We noticed that they must have redone their entire dock and possibly expanded (?) and it looks great. We always like to go out there at night and look at the stars. We didn't get to enjoy the fire pit this most recent trip, but that's one of the things I look forward to the most. Last year they provided everything for s'mores but I didn't see if they had that this trip. It's very conveniently located to everything, so we always go down to Weirs Beach and explore. Each trip we either rent a boat or jetski, and some places provide a discount if you're staying at Naswa. On our way home from our most recent trip I told my boyfriend how we spoiled ourselves. Our first trip to Lake Winnepesaukee was to Naswa, so now we could never stay anywhere else and have as much fun..

Super overpriced stay in what is essentially a frat house. Big party spot. Loud music, dirty gross beach. Blue Bistro has fantastic food. It's the polar opposite experience to the rest of the place. Staff is very nice but not very well informed. I called to ask about the coffee makers and they said "they kind that the water drips through" (not helpful). More information on the website about the accommodations would be super helpful. Couldn't find check out time on anything. This place is old, crowded and nothing fancy. That's the most I've ever spent on a hotel for a family trip and I really expected it be a lot less campy.

My husband was very reluctant to go because he had received less than stellar service on a previous visit. Well I finally convinced him to give it another try. Thirty minutes sitting there with our 5 year old and 11 month old and not one person came to take our order. We got up and left. On the way out I went to the server station and told them what was up and the young man was shocked! Where was I sitting? About 10 feet from you buddy. We will not be going back.

This was the worst place we have ever stayed, although the room price was not cheap. No food or drink available. Terrible room in poor repair. No one available at the front desk after 5PM. Everything smelled bad. Stay away.

The sole reason for the second star is the outdoor dining/beach area....the actual hotel stay has failed us for a second year in a row. We actually left to go stay elsewhere based on the rudeness by the front desk staff. That being said, Grand View resort is amazing with a welcoming and friendly staff. The staff at the Naswa is certainly the turn and burn type where you're just a number and a room fee and nothing more. Expecting anything resembling friendly is asking too much. One would think during the current world circumstances that being friendly and keeping a business positive would be important, not so here. We tried to give the benefit of the doubt because it is hard right now but after so many rude experiences in the span of two days it's just not cutting it.

I am so torn! been here a few times and everything is a difference experience. This place is a staple for the Weirs Beach area with its fantastic views of the channel and (sometimes) fun bar along the channel but, other than that i'm conflicted on whether this should be any higher than two stars. The hotel itself is part old and part new. The units across the street from the check in are newer and somewhat more comfortable than the older rooms that are along the channel. The rooms along the channel are just old and tired. We recently stayed with some friends and we all had the same complaints for the three rooms we had: old mattress and we all sunk into the middle, super thin walls so you hear everything, water stains all over the ceilings and shower curtains with soap scum. On the plus side, if you get a room with a channel view, you have a nice little private patio where you can sit out and enjoy a beverage and watch the boats go by. The rooms across the street were cleaner and had better beds but that is it. No thrills and again, thin walls and difficult parking for hotel guests. The good - you can not beat the location along the channel. They have a bar outside on a beach where you can sit in the sand or the water and enjoy life while watching the boats go by. However, it can get very crowded as the non-hotel guest area, while is a long stretch of beach, is very narrow. If you grab a table and decide to have some food, the food isn't bad and gets the job done so you can kick back a few more beverages. If you are a hotel guest, you do have a certain area that is private for hotel guest. My conclusion, only because of its great channel view and beach bar I think this place is a success. So if you are looking for no thrills and easy walk to weirs beach along with a place to drink, then its for you. If you are coming out with your family and plan on hitting up all the area has to offer like gunstock, Meredith, Wolfborough, etc, would probably spend the money on a nicer hotel. Also - the staff: friendly, nice, and just good people overall.

Very old school nice place. Everyone is very friendly. Rooms were on the smaller side. Very clean. Bathroom was def old, old school. I felt it was a little pricey. Blue bistro food was very good and service was very good as well. We had dinner and breakfast. All meals are extra.

Having never stayed here before I was definitely skeptical. I was only here for one night to see a concert at Bank of NH Pavilion. Check in was busy but the staff was efficient and attentive to each guest. The check in parking lot is not conducive to motorcycles in any way. The paved area is a steep downward slant with huge bumps to navigate. We stayed across the street, a room with no view. Room was very clean, bathrooms were updated, beds were comfortable. The walls were thin and the wooden porch allowed for youngsters to run back and forth way before I was ready to get up! The Nazbar was a great stop for a drink before calling it a night. I will stay here again for sure.

I'd stayed here before and found it to be pretty nice. This time some things stuck with me. The furniture is old and showing it's age. The room was clean, except for the drinking glasses which had crud stuck on the inside. The water pressure was insanely good... so good that the shower head was broken and water sprayed all over the bathroom. The biggest complaint I have was how the hotel is run. In speaking with the staff, I came to find that most of the employees are H-2B foreign non-agricultural workers here for the summer from Jamaica (the waiter was from Montego Bay - visited there on my honeymoon!). The lakes region is as economically depressed as they come and so it would be great if Naswa pumped some money back into the community instead of taking advantage of inexpensive foreign workers. The New Hampshire minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. How much of a savings could it really be? Invest in your community, Naswa! Also, hook them up. Fly out the waitress for the table behind me so that she can see snow for the first time. Hearing her story about wanting to see it for the first time in her life broke my heart.

Not even worth the one star. Besides the spotlight shining directly into my room and constant barrage of headlights this place is dreadful. There were cobwebs on the inside of the windows. No shore space whatsoever. For how much these guys charge they should at least update their acs and get some black out curtains. Discusting and unclean. Never will return and would warm anyone to STAY AWAY. The only positive was the really sweet check in girl.

The Nazzz, love this place, ya it's kinda old, ya its very kitchy, but this place is fun, rooms kinda old, parking (If not a guest) is across the street, but the beach bar scene is the best, good drinks, free take home glasses, hot servers, actually really good food, fun, fun, fun, if you have a boat, motor by & stop for a while. No Boat, no problem. One of the better places to hang. Try the Calamari Naswa & the Coconut Shrimp.

My first impression of the staff is that they just don't get it.... either that, or they just don't care. i was here for a wedding on labor day weekend, and from the get go, at check-in, the staff dissapointed me. They really confused me by sternly handing my beads for the mardis gras themed weekend... it was like "wear these, but don't even think about having fun". The resort itself is nice, great location, right on the water with a beach that has a bar, and restaurant. There are a variety of different room options as well, from beach front, to right across the street. but all are close. i don't consider myself too much of a fancy boy, but, when i pay 200 bones per night for a hotel room, i expect and iron, a fridge, and a tv from this decade. the Naswa does not deliver that. I don't know if we were getting price gouged because it was labor day, but, i thought that it was pretty expensive for what we got. I am not that familiar with the area, and this could be one of the better resorts around. All things considered, we had a blast!

Oh boy. This one is hard because I used to adore this place as a kid. My family spent a lot of time here when it was a little more laid back. Now, the prices have gone WAY up and the quality of the food has gone WAY down. They have also covered the entire beach with tents, making it impossible to enjoy the sun while you are there. Also, it is very hard to dock a lengthy boat at their docks and we don't like to raft with strangers. A couple of times we've tried to go for an event or poker run, but couldn't dock anywhere! It is either that or the place is deserted, which makes the atmosphere less fun.