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The National Hotel

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Old Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Block Island Historical Society Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Room, Ocean View, Corner

Room, Ocean View, Corner

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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About the area

Block Island

When you stay at The National Hotel in Block Island, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Ballard's Beach and Great Salt Pond. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Crescent Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mohegan Bluffs.

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
  • Surf Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 1 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪kimberly's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Club Soda - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ellen’s At The Airport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tigerfish - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The National Hotel

The National Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The National Hotel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services.
The National Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 13 2025 to May 7 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 12 and May 9.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

The National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The National never disappoints!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff. Lovely facility. Delightful dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful ocean view from our room. The staff was very accommodating and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic, in town, across from the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was well stocked. Awesome ocean view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

william

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
smallest room i have e
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikard S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy the ocean view and dinner on the porch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phanida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful outdoor area, great restaurant/bar on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms near the outside fire pit and hangout area are subjected to noise into the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great teipt
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, East Elmhurst

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025