36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
What's nearby
Ballard's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 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
Coast Guard Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive
Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green) - 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 travellers 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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Local/corner shop
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
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 12 October and 9 May.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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 12 October and 9 May.
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 on-site 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 such as hiking and horse riding.
Are there restaurants at or near The National Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The National Hotel like?
The National Hotel is located near Surf Beach, only a short 1-minute walk from Old Harbor and 20 minutes' walk from Great Salt Pond.
The National Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
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
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Sept 2024
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Aug 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Beautiful, quaint property. We would go back.
Meagan
Meagan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
great
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Aug 2024
Mark DePinto
Mark DePinto, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
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
Alex, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 July 2024
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
Marla, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2024
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
Dina, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 July 2024
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
Kelly, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2024
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
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Great hotel in a beautiful location.
Incredible stay and location. Staff was super friendly. Room was clean and cute.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2024
Yes
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 June 2024
Darryl
Darryl, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
Ingrid
Ingrid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
Great service
Staff was gracious mand hospitable
Len
Len, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 June 2024
Easy check in and all great staff! We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Halie
Halie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
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.