See all properties

The National Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Ballard's Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The National Hotel

Property grounds
Lake
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mohegan Bluffs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mansion Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

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

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

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 Twin 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

About the area

Block Island

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ballard's Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Great Salt Pond with a stay here. Crescent Beach and Mohegan Bluffs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Salt Pond - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Coast Guard Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The National Hotel

3-star hotel near Ballard's Beach
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.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The National Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Block Island Beach House
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 379 reviews
Block Island Beach House

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 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