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The National Hotel

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

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Property grounds
Lobby
Lake
Lobby sitting area
Beach nearby
On Crescent Beach, The National Hotel offers a warm welcome with shopping on site and a convenient grocery store. Savor the local flavors at the bar or restaurant, connect to WiFi in public areas, and appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
$239 nightly
The total price is $270
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Room, Ocean View, Corner

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 210 sq ft
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Island view | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 102 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 103 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

  • ‪The Oar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Narragansett Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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
  • Fishing 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 fishing, 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 a short 5-minute walk from Ballard's Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Great Salt Pond.

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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

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Food
View
Ferry
Restaurant

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoy the ocean view and dinner on the porch
Rikard S, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and super location!
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel

Great location right across from the ferry. They have a restaurant located right on the property and a outdoor firepit with live music.
Phanida, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. First time on the island and it was a great experience.
Patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it

Was great
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at The National go above and beyond to provide a comfortable stay. They were very helpful and supportive of my need to pump and store milk even after we had checked out, which really impressed me. We'll definitely be back.
Minka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is great, inside and outside has many sitting locations. Restaurant and Bar were great. Stairs are steep, and more stairs inside to get to rooms. Pillows are terrible.
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, excellent food and service!
darlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location , nice stuff, very clean
Xuedong, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great service Staff was gracious mand hospitable
Len, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff great hotel minutes from town and ferry. Excellent view of the harbor from the porch.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel rooms work very clean, air-conditioned and beds with comfortable
Tammy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, quaint property. We would go back.
Meagan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great
Patricia, 1-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic 1880 Hotel

Very accommodating as we couldn't bring our car on the ferry. Hotel is directly across from Ferry and made it easy to get to.
Steve, 1-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
John, 1-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

The view from our room was spectacular, and the staff could not have been better. Everyone was kind, courteous, and helpful. We will be back
Daniel, 1-night trip