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Block Island Hotels, Inns, B&B's
The largest and oldest Block Island Hotels date back to the 1800's when tourism on BI began. As you approach Old Harbor from the water, the grand hotels are the first things you see. You won't need a car if you are staying in town, you can walk right to your hotel!
On the main drag is the National Hotel, the Harborside Inn and further up the road on Spring Street is theManisses, 1661 and the Springhouse, popular in the summertime with its Sunday Rhythm & Blues Concerts on the lawn. Traveling from town up High Street you'll find the Atlantic Inn. Down by the Ferry Docks you'll see Ballard's Inn on the Beach. To some visitors Ballards is all they know of Block Island! Rounding the bend on Water Street onto Dodge Street is the Grand Surf Hotel, currently closed after 30 years. More Block Island Hotels and Inns can be found as you descend Dodge Street from the Surf Hotel. In New Harbor near Payne's Dock is the Narragansett Inn overlooking Great Salt Pond. Rooms and Rates vary. The best rates are mid-week in the off season, highest rates are July & August. Rates are anywhere from $85/night in the off season to $400/night for the same simple room in July or August. Keep in mind that some rooms in the older hotels have shared bathroom facilities and may or may not have air conditioning or heat. There's very little air conditioning on Block Island. It isn't usually a problem due to the refreshing ocean breezes. It's great to sleep with the windows open taking in the fresh air and listening to the foghorn at night. The point is that there a still places on Block Island that are set 'back in time' and may be "rustic," that is to say without even simple amenities you are used to off island. This may be appealing to some people so ask questions, ask for photos, and know what you are renting. If you require complete privacy and things like air conditioning in your Hotel Room, it is available, so ask questions and book early! Complete List of Block Island Hotels Here
There are many small Inns and B&B's on Block Island.These Inns range all the way from 5-15 rooms down to the islander who rents out her extra bedroom or two. Staying at a small inn or a bed and breakfast gives you a real flavor of island life. Many offer breakfast. Each inn has its own personality as unique as its Innkeeper; who, by the way, is always willing to share island stories as well as guide you during your stay. Good places for families to stay are the Hygeia House, the Bellevue, The Gables Inn, 1661 Inn, Champlin's Marina Inn and The Narragansett Inn
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