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Payne's Harbor View Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A dining area with a view of the landscape, wooden chairs and a table, and an exit sign above the door.
A deck with white railings and chairs overlooking a river and greenery.
A large, multi-story building with a prominent porch and a flagpole.
A breakfast buffet with various food items, a decorative ceramic rooster, and a wall mural.
An aerial view of a lakeside community with multiple houses, a dock with boats, and a road running parallel to the water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$472
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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111 Beach Ave, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Great Salt Pond
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door.

Room 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a ceiling fan, a window, a sofa, and a television.

Room 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a television, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Room 3

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a dresser, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Room 6

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a lamp, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Room 8

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Room 7

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a table.

Suite 9

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite 10

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a green sofa, a small table with a vase, and a balcony with a chair.

Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

Room 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Block Island

At Payne's Harbor View Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Great Salt Pond and Baby Beach. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free buffet breakfast and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, spa services and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Block Island B&B include Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge and Block Island Historical Society Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Great Salt Pond - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Beachead - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Payne's Harbor View Inn

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Payne's Harbor View Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Block Island bed & breakfast.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Payne's Harbor View Inn offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 November and 23 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Air conditioning fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Payne's Harbor View Inn Block Island
Payne's Harbor View Block Island
Payne's Harbor View
Payne's Harbor View Block
Payne's Harbor View Inn Block Island
Payne's Harbor View Inn Bed & breakfast
Payne's Harbor View Inn Bed & breakfast Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Payne's Harbor View Inn?

Yep, Payne's Harbor View Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Payne's Harbor View Inn?

As of 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Payne's Harbor View Inn on 4 Oct 2026 start from NZ$472, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Payne's Harbor View Inn?

Yep, Payne's Harbor View Inn is a short 17-minute walk from Crescent Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, parasailing and kayaking. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Payne's Harbor View Inn?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Payne's Harbor View Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Payne's Harbor View Inn?

No, Payne's Harbor View Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Payne's Harbor View Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Payne's Harbor View Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Payne's Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbly maintained, quiet, peaceful views of the harbor. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great and staff were wonderful. Beautiful Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and facilities for us to stay for a wedding on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Inn - great staff! Perfect getaway and great location - walkable to beach, harbor, and town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, views, friendly staff. Our room and hot tub were exceptionally clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views of the harbor Great breakfast bites and donuts!! Great staff Cute room w nice little patio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its just a beautiful quiet place. Perfect for a visit to block island
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful views. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay. The owners are very nice and easily accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property great view of new harbor and close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for beautiful Block Island views and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An absolutely charming inn. Beautiful room and a nice location. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay. It’s close to every thing but still a quiet respite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was quaint
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean and gorgeous grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really works hard to make your stay special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Pleasant Stay

Inviting place. Room was very clean and nice looking. Service was great and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Payne Harbor View is a lovely place to stay. The innkeeper Carmen was so nice and friendly, breakfast was delicious. The room was very spacious, clean, beautiful antiques throughout the home. I really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Owner is the sweetest!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old B&B with lovely harbor views. Breakfast is 5 star featuring famous Payne Killer Donuts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

STAY AT PAYNE'S HARBOR VIEW INN

The Payne family go out of their way to make your vacation the absolute best it can be! The property, views, and, yes, the donuts are all outrageous!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Would go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome stay. Would highly recommend.