The National Hotel

36 Water Street, Block Island, RI 02807 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.0 Star Property Near Surf Beach
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Property Description

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.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Old Harbor - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nichols Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Block Island Historical Society Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Clayhead Nature Trail - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Surf Beach - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Ballard's Beach - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Abrams Animal Farm - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Baby Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pebbly Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Fred Benson Town Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Great Salt Pond - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Crescent Beach - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Mosquito Beach - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Scotch Beach - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 66.2 km / 41.1 mi
Montauk, NY (MTP) - 198.2 km / 123.2 mi
Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 111.7 km / 69.4 mi
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 95 km / 59 mi

Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services.

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Fishing nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Total number of rooms - 45
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Beach nearby
  • No elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Terrace
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Block Island Airport from New England Airlines or Cape Air. Taxi's are available.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

A continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pets not allowed

Cleaning Policies

Essential workers only - NO