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The National Hotel

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Beach nearby
Lake

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mohegan Bluffs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

Room, Ocean View, Corner

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The National Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Ballard's Beach
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and concierge services are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a corner/local shop, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services are on-site.
The National Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The National Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Old Harbor. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and convenience store
  • 5 minutes by foot from Ballard's Beach and a 2-minute drive from Great Salt Pond
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at The National Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Block Island hotel.

The National Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

  • 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 lift
  • 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 13 October 2025 to 7 May 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 12 October and 9 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Reviews

The National Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great teipt
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, East Elmhurst

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great, inside and outside has many sitting locations. Restaurant and Bar were great. Stairs are steep, and more stairs inside to get to rooms. Pillows are terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at The National go above and beyond to provide a comfortable stay. They were very helpful and supportive of my need to pump and store milk even after we had checked out, which really impressed me. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and super location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. First time on the island and it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Wish I could have stayed longer…

Charming hotel. Love the history. Staff is extremely nice and welcoming. Enjoyed quietly reading a book by the fire pits. I happened to stay in a room that was above the furnace, I guess? So my “Comfort “ rating would have been higher, but my room was pretty hot - even with the window propped open. Not a huge deal tho. Really loved my first trip to BI and my stay at The National. Will definitely be back. Thanks again to the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xuedong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , nice stuff, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint property. We would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark DePinto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cindy from the front desk was an absolute gem, and helped us with any and every question or concern! 10/10, will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024