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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Ballard's Beach

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Property grounds
Exterior
Room, Multiple Beds, Island view
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Room, Ocean View, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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CA $308 total
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About the area

Map
36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Crescent Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mansion Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 96 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 102 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 105 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 109 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 130 min drive
  • Montauk, NY (MTP) - 20.3 miles/32.7 km
  • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 25.1 miles/40.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paynes Dock Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The National Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Block Island with a stay at The National Hotel. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 45 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 4 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 12 and May 9.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

National Hotel Block Island
National Hotel
National Block Island
The National Hotel Hotel
The National Hotel Block Island
The National Hotel Hotel Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between October 12 and May 9.
Are pets allowed at The National Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The National Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The National Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The National Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The National Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding.
Are there restaurants at or near The National Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The National Hotel like?
The National Hotel is located near Surf Beach, just a short 1-minute walk from Old Harbor and 20 minutes' walk from Great Salt Pond.

The National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
View
Food
Ferry
Restaurant

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Wish I could have stayed longer…
Charming hotel. Love the history. Staff is extremely nice and welcoming. Enjoyed quietly reading a book by the fire pits. I happened to stay in a room that was above the furnace, I guess? So my “Comfort “ rating would have been higher, but my room was pretty hot - even with the window propped open. Not a huge deal tho. Really loved my first trip to BI and my stay at The National. Will definitely be back. Thanks again to the staff!
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brenda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, quaint property. We would go back.
Meagan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terri, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great
Patricia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Mark DePinto, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cindy from the front desk was an absolute gem, and helped us with any and every question or concern! 10/10, will be back!
Alex, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Donna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tara, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The National Hotel was nice they had coffee in the morning, very clean hotel, lots going on with music, fire pits and more. The only a couple of things the rooms are small and the price was a bit higher than normal
Marla, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The National is a beautiful hotel. Great location, fabulous food and both the front porch and back garden style patio were beautiful! Live music by the fire pits made the experience even more enjoyable. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to stay again!!!!
Dina, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel staff was very nice. We enjoyed eating our breakfast out on the front porch and people watching. Great location. Our room was disappointing...the dresser drawers were stuck and hard to open and close, the cable TV was only basic channels, and the bathroom was very small and dated...shower water would go cold which was not good.
Kelly, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in the middle of restaurants and shopping. Evening entertainment/ in house restaurant. Within walking distance from the ferry. No car needed at all.
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a beautiful location.
Incredible stay and location. Staff was super friendly. Room was clean and cute.
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vicky, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Christina, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Darryl, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ingrid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service Staff was gracious mand hospitable
Len, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in and all great staff! We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Halie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a brief stay here last year. Our trip this year was longer and with our Ebikes. The National and staff are wonderful. We look forward to another stay. Ron and Jill.
ronald, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night trip
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