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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Ballard's Beach

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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Popular LocationBallard's Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrescent Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMohegan Bluffs4 min drive
  • AirportProvidence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)95 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The view from our room was spectacular, and the staff could not have been better. Everyone was kind, courteous, and help...
Daniel
Oct 15, 2023
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

8.3/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view | Bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Block Island

Located in Block Island, The National Hotel is near the beach. North Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballard's Beach and Great Salt Pond. Crescent Beach and Mohegan Bluffs are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 5 min walk
  • Crescent Beach - 2 min drive
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive
  • Mansion Beach - 6 min drive
  • Coast Guard Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The National Hotel

Hotel near Ballard's Beach
Located close to Crescent Beach and Mohegan Bluffs, The National Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • A gift shop, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The National Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 6 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The National Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The National Hotel on Jun 3, 2024 start from $239.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The National Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The National Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The National Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The National Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ballard's Beach, Great Salt Pond, and Crescent Beach. Mohegan Bluffs and Mansion Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great hotel minutes from town and ferry. Excellent view of the harbor from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic hotel in great location
The National is a great place to stay. Super location, very friendly and helpful staff, and very historic. The historic part is something you should understand before booking -- the hotel dates from the late 1800s, so the rooms are not like a modern hotel -- they are not as big or luxurious. But they are fine, especially because on Block Island you don't want to spend lots of time in your room anyway. The other possible thing to expect is some noise. The windows are not soundproof, and there are gatherings in the evening below the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the age of the hotel, it was very well maintained and very clean. The staff was all very friendly and accommodating. The hotel itself was very accommodating with storing bags until our checkin time and then the day or departure as well as providing beach towels. There was life music every night in the back patio area. It is loud until 10:00-10:30 but we did not mind it as we heard it from our room and enjoyed it. Great location on the island- amazing food and drinks at the restaurant and bars downstairs. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

darlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent food and service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charisse

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and hotel were great but would not recommend the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Beautiful historic hotel rooms work very clean, air-conditioned and beds with comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, New Haven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

meghan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Margarita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Hotel is accommodating. The staff is great! Dislikes- Bathroom has no vent , mattress is uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Linda Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a beautiful view and there was great food and entertainment provided each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Luxury Linens & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0