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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Front of property
Room, Multiple Beds, Island view
View from property
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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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

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

9.7/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Aerial view
Ballard's
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (77)
The price is AU$1,435
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Ballard's

About the area

Block Island

The National Hotel places you steps from Old Harbor and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nichols Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include a corner/local shop, luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Block Island hotel include Block Island Historical Society Museum and Clayhead Nature Trail.

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

Comfortable hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at The National Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Block Island hotel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The National Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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
  • Daily housekeeping

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

  • 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 6 October and 1 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Are there any beaches close to The National Hotel?

Yep, The National Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Ballard's Beach.

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

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The National Hotel on 27 May 2024 start from AU$407.78, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The National Hotel?

No, The National Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The National Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The National Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The National Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The National Hotel Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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