North Conway is a nice area to stay. All kinds of lodging and different food categories.
Ifs a good jump off for a bunch of mountains too.
I like cranmore, and it’s a great mountain for a beginner. Green trails all over and even some nice wide and winding greens coming down from the top.
My fiancé is a beginner and hesitant, i have taken her to king pine a few times. Pretty small place but a lot of easy terrain that isn’t too daunting. It’s about a half hour ride from North Conway area.
Its cheaper, and you just might avoid the huge crowds there