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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Ballard's Beach

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Property grounds
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Lake
Beach nearby
The National Hotel welcomes guests on Crescent Beach with amenities like on-site shopping and a grocery store. The restaurant and bar feature local flavors, and public areas offer WiFi. The staff provides helpful guidance for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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
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

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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

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
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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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

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

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

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:
  • A gift shop, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
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

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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

  • 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

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

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 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).

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