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Block Island Beach House

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Beach bar
Oceanview King | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Dodge Street, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Old Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Block Island Historical Society Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
    ‪124 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Surf King

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview King | View from room

Oceanview King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Queen

Oceanview Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Vintage Deluxe King

Vintage Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview King with Balcony

Oceanview King with Balcony

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Oceanview King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gables Queen

Gables Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gables Queen Deluxe

Gables Queen Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Gables King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Gables 2-Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Gables 2-Bedroom Suite with Twin Bunks | Living area

Gables 2-Bedroom Suite with Twin Bunks

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Gables Guest House Deluxe King

Gables Guest House Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gables Two Queen Bedroom Suite | Living area

Gables Two Queen Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gothic King Accessible

Gothic King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gothic Queen

Gothic Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gothic King

Gothic King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Petite Queen

Petite Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Connecting Rooms

Twin Room, Connecting Rooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Terrace/patio

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Surf Vintage King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Surf Accessible King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Oceanview Vintage King

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

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40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surf Accessible Vintage King | Living area

Surf Accessible Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gables Friend Zone | Living area

Gables Friend Zone

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Gables Poolside King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gables Queen Suite

Gables Queen Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gables Lark Suite

Gables Lark Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Gables Poolside King Suite - ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Block Island

At Block Island Beach House you'll be within steps of Old Harbor and Surf Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Block Island hotel include Block Island Historical Society Museum and Clayhead Nature Trail.

What's nearby

  • Old Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nichols Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 1 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Block Island Beach House

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Block Island Beach House.

This 3.5-star Block Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1876
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Block Island Beach House offers 46 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1876
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 27 May and close on 10 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Block Island Beach House Hotel
Hotel Block Island Beach House Block Island
Block Island Block Island Beach House Hotel
Hotel Block Island Beach House
Block Island Beach House Block Island
House Hotel
House
Block Island Beach House Hotel
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Block Island Beach House Hotel Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Block Island Beach House?

Yep, Block Island Beach House is a short 6-minute walk from Ballard's Beach.

Does Block Island Beach House have a pool?

Block Island Beach House has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 27 to October 10).

What makes Block Island Beach House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Block Island Beach House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Block Island Beach House?

No, Block Island Beach House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Block Island Beach House?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Block Island Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Block Island Beach House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Block Island Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 381 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Mahwah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No employee at hotel from early evening til morning. All doors to very public street unlocked all night. Felt unsafe, my husband agreed. Door kept cracked open to creepy basement with light on. Very little lighting otherwise. Air stuffy, told at first not to open windows. Later sent email that ‘split’ air system does not heat, use base board, turn knob, did so, smelt like burning dust, so shut right off. Slept in clothes per the above. Had to request refund on amenities charge added that night, did receive refund readily upon request as there was no food, no bar, no pool, bad tv, not many lights, no safety. All that being said, bed was comfortable, bathroom large and clean, room small, location good with excellent view of sunrise and interesting retro lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay! Cannot wait to come back. And McKenna at the front desk and Jess at the bar…. Dream team! Made us feel like Family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing accommodations for a disabilities hotel room which does not fully comply with ADA guidelines. Suggest owners acquaint with them to make improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk servicewas great. The location was convenient and we liked hanging out back and enjoying the water view. It’s a very, very old building that desperately needs updating. They painted swipes up the walls and added tons of surfboards as their decor (a shortcut to actually updating) The light fixtures are lovely and bohemian and the bathroom was updated but the shower is so small I can’t turn around (5’4”). The room was tiny. The rooms were pricey. Someone else might like it but it was not my cup of tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

stacy

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
If you are looking for a hotel that is on a beach, this is good place to stay. If you are looking for a quiet stay, this is not your place. This is a old wooden structure with no carpet in rooms or hallway. Noise transmission was much higher than most hotels. Our room was much smaller than expected and although we had an ocean view, the windows had labels that said “ enjoy the view but keep windows closed “. The windows had counterweights removed so they wouldn’t stay open. Disappointing to not be able to open ocean view windows and hear waves lapping on the shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
We were assigned a room in The Gables on the 3rd floor. Very steep stairway but our bags were delivered to our room. The room was ridiculously small. One of us had to sit in the bed while the other got showered and dressed. Shower door only opened a quarter of the way before it hit the toilet. Had to turn sideways to walk between the end of the bed and the tv on the wall. Called the front desk this morning to have our bags carried down and let it ring for 15 minutes and no one answered. For a cost of over $1300 for 2 nights, we expected much more. Terribly overpriced!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but so small. There wasn’t even a chair or drawer. We had to sit on the bed No where to put clothing Hotel was advertised as beachfront This was not the case.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, new fairfield

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Meagan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially, we booked the Oceanview King Suit, and a week before we came we were offered an upgrade to the Gables Poolside King Suit, which we took; we were celebrating our honeymoon. When we arrived, we were given the ADA Suite that is positioned on the street, with a window that overlooks the handicap elevator. Apparently there was a water main break up at the Gables location, but still, this was poorly taken care of. The employees have no idea what’s going on, and they also don’t really appear t care. We asked to speak with a manager right away because it’s unacceptable, especially with no notice or explanation as to why they resorted to give us an ADA room… the bed was at our ankles & we had to squat to look into the mirror and brush our teeth…. We didn’t get in touch with a manager until the next afternoon when she decided to come in (we were told by the staff she would be in at 9am, and we had to stand around waiting for her to be told she wouldn’t be in until later). The manager, McKenna, gave us another room, and this one had broken AC unit. We downgraded our room & no discount?We also had a family enter our room one evening because they were given the keys.. The employees treat you as if you’re a bother, if you don’t wanna work and engage with good customer service, go home. I have never written a review before, but this is warranted considering the experience we had. If we ever come back to BI, we definitely will not be staying with Block Island Beach House.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i spent 1,500 dollars for one night, a 2-bedroom suite and I got a 2bedroon apt with no kitchen and very small. The pictures online were beautiful when i seen my room it did not look like the picture
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicki

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely, walking distance to most things.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025