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The National Hotel

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

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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
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

Room, Ocean View, Corner

Highlights

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

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Old Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Crescent Beach - 3 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
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green) - 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 National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪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 travellers 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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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
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 October 2025 to 7 May 2026 (dates subject to change).
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.
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?

This property is closed from 13 October 2025 to 7 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

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

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