We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels in Rhode Island, USA. Hotels with wonderful private beach, ocean views and sea views. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated March 2024.
Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Breezeway Resort is located in Misquamicut. Free WiFi access is available in all rooms. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a small refrigerator and a seating area. Featuring a hairdryer, the private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. Extras include an outdoor seating area and daily housekeeping service. A complimentary breakfast is served daily at Breezeway Resort. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a play area for children. The Block Island Ferry is 30 minutes' drive away. Three golf courses are within 5 km of the property.Show full description
Beach front location. Hip. Located on Block Island, this Block Island Beach House resort offers on-site dining. Each room has a private bathroom, and select rooms have views of the Atlantic Ocean. A beach bar is available for guests to enjoy. The restaurant and bar at Block Island Beach House prepares options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy dining and entertainment on the wraparound terrace and waterfront deck. The Block Island Ferry is 5 minutes’ walk from the accommodation and Block Island State Airport is 3.2 km away. The Block Island North Lighthouse is 4 miles away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest, most cosy and lively beachfront hotel in Rhode Island. WOW!
Beach front location. Lively. This Newport hotel offers stunning views of Newport Beach and a rooftop deck with a hot tub. The Cliff Walk and the Mansions of Bellevue Avenue are only minutes away. Newport Beach Hotel & Suites features an indoor pool and hot tub. Guest rooms at the Newport Beach Hotel are equipped with flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Guests can use the modern fitness centre or arrange a spa service. A fire pit with seating area is available on the rooftop deck. Free Wi-Fi, microwaves and mini-refrigerators are also included. Newport Beach Hotel is across the street from Easton's Beach and is a short drive from downtown Newport. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is also nearby.Show full description
Beach front location. Great location. This Rhode Island Inn is conveniently located just 2 miles from Newport city centre and all Newport attractions. In fact, guests of the Rheas' Inn by the Sea will have easy access to The Newport Mansions. Guests will also be within walking distance to the beach, restaurants and clubs. Rhea's Inn by the Sea is an uniquely, comfortable inn, with quaint guest rooms and Rhode Island charm. The Rhea's Inn by the Sea is ideal for holidays, business trips, and weekend getaways alike.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Middletown.
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Step back in time and experience authentic old world elegance at The Chanler, the only hotel located on Newport's famed Cliff Walk. As one of the most historic properties in New England, it is surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and overlooks the sparkling waters of the Atlantic. Twenty elegantly furnished rooms comprise The Chanler's unique accommodations, each designed around a historical period or decorative theme. The rooms are accessible via stairs only. Indulge in extraordinary meals at one of the property’s celebrated restaurants as you relish ocean views and relax in an atmosphere of tranquil elegance.Show full description
Located on Misquamicut Beach, this Westerly, RI hotel features a heated outdoor swimming pool and on-site dining. Atlantic Beach Amusement Park is 1 mile away. Select rooms feature a balcony with pool or ocean view. Rooms at Pleasant View Inn include air conditioning, heating, and en suite bathrooms. On-site dining options at Westerly’s Pleasant View Inn include The Kitchen and The Tavern. The Kitchen serves lunch and dinner. The Tavern has bar service and pub fare. Weekapaug Golf Club is within 3 miles away and historic Watch Hill is a 6-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
Motel. Overlooking Newport Harbor, Narragansett Bay, and Jamestown Island, Ocean Rose Inn features uniquely decorated rooms. Close to the beach, fishing, and biking of Narragansett provides guests with knowledgeable staff to help with area activities. Narragansett Beach is 2.5 miles from the Ocean Rose Inn. The on-site restaurant is located on the first floor and offers seafood specialties and Italian cuisine. A wrap-around veranda with rocking chairs is offered for guests who are dining. During the summer season the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Newport is 30 minutes’ drive and the Block Island Ferry is 6 miles away.Show full description
Motel. Located in Misquamicut, within a few steps of Misquamicut State Beach and 1.3 km of Westerly Town Beach, Misquamicut Beach Front Inn provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 21 km from Mystic Seaport, 27 km from Foxwoods Casinos and 37 km from Towers in Narragansett. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at Misquamicut Beach Front Inn also provide guests with a sea view. Green Airport, 61 km from Misquamicut Beach Front Inn. Rooms are fitted with a balcony. All units in the motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is T.F.Show full description
Resort.Cool. Great value. Beloved by families for our waterfront location in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, The Wellington is an all-suite, vacation rental resort where every room is a room with a view...and then some! Spread out across seven acres overlooking Newport Harbor, and enjoy simple pursuits. Set out for a day of exploring: wander downtown's shops, restaurants, historic mansions, stroll along the coastline or hike the famed Cliff Walk, just steps away. Gather with loved ones for life's most meaningful moments in a place that feels like home.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Located in New Shoreham and with Ballard's Beach reachable within a few steps, Ballard's Beach Resort provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is set 3 km from Block Island, 2.7 km from Southeast Lighthouse and 1.1 km from Greenway Walking Trails. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries, all units at Ballard's Beach Resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a balcony. At Ballard's Beach Resort you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. The property offers services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Baby Beach, Fred Benson Town Beach and Block Island Historical Society. The nearest airport is Block Island State Airport, 2 km from Ballard's Beach Resort.Show full description
Situated on Goat Island and surrounded by Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, Newport Harbor Island Resort offers the seclusion of a private island and is 1.6 km from Newport. Dine at The Restaurant at Newport Harbor Island Resort. Guests can relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Newport Harbor Island Resort or take the water shuttle to Newport from the marina. The waterfront resort is centrally located to the area’s attractions and activities, which include great restaurants, landmark mansions, museums, vineyards, golf courses, beaches, state parks, scenic walks, musical and theatrical performances, cruises and more. Open every night, the restaurant delivers signature classics, seasonal dishes, locally sourced fresh seafood selections and a world-class wine list. Enjoy lunch by the waterfront, take advantage of cabana service at The Pineapple Club or sip cocktails at sunset at The Firepits.Show full description
Motel. Located steps from Scarborough State Beach, this motel offer rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. Free parking is also offered. Point Judith Country Club is 2 miles away from Scarborough Beach Motel. Adventureland Amusement Park is 3 miles away. All rooms are equipped with cable TV. Select rooms offer a kitchenette, seating area, or sofa bed. Hot coffee and tea is offered each morning. Scarborough Motel also provides guests a vending facility with drinks. Salt Pond Shopping Centre is a 10-minute drive. Narragansett Ocean Club Skating Rink is 3 miles away.Show full description
Historic property. Great bar. Situated on Block Island, just off the coast of Rhode Island, this historic hotel offers stunning views, delicious on-site dining options and is moments from beautiful beaches and area attractions. Popular area points of interest, including the historic Southeast Lighthouse can be found a short distance from the National Hotel. A number of charming shops, art galleries and local restaurants are also easily accessible. Guests at the National can enjoy relaxing on the hotel's large porch, offering beautiful views of the ocean. The hotel also features an on-site restaurant, the Tap & Grill, which offers a variety of fresh seafood dishes.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most HISTORIC small hotels in Rhode Island.
Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Located in Newport, 400 metres from Easton's Beach, The Cliffside Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 2.2 km from King Park Beach, 2.6 km from Belmont Beach and 1.5 km from Vinland Estate - McAuley Hall. The accommodation offers a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At The Cliffside Inn every room comes with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Rosecliff Mansion, International Tennis Hall of Fame and The Preservation Society of Newport County. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 45 km from The Cliffside Inn.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful, well designed and relaxing beachfront hotel in Rhode Island. It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST. WOW!
Welcome to the Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport! Located across the street from Easton's Beach and Easton's Pond and only 2 miles from Newport's most famous attractions, including Downtown Newport, Newport Mansions, Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive. Our amenities include a Seasonal Rooftop Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Guest Laundry and our full-service restaurant Ticket's Bar & Grille. This property is multiple buildings. All standard rooms and facilities are located in Building 1 and all Suite rooms are located in Building 2. There is one parking space per reservation. We look forward to welcoming you and wish you a most enjoyable stay! . Show full description
Opened May 2023. Situated in New Shoreham, 200 metres from Ballard's Beach, Atlantic Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Baby Beach, a 17-minute walk from Fred Benson Town Beach and 1.1 km from Block Island Historical Society. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a concierge service. The rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the hotel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Block Island is 3.4 km from Atlantic Inn, while Southeast Lighthouse is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Block Island State Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lively. Comfortable beds. This beautiful resort hotel in Jamestown, Rhode Island overlooks Narrangansett Bay and is within walking distance of Jamestown Golf Course. It features spacious suites with a refrigerator and free WiFi. Free access to the hotel gym, sauna and seasonal outdoor pool is provided to all guests of the Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn. Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn is a Victorian-style, all-suite resort, decorated with rich, warm colours and dark wood furniture. Each suite includes a separate living room with a cable TV, DVD player and sofa bed. All suites also have a microwave and kitchenware for 4 people. The 24-hour front desk will also provide guests with concierge services. Club Wyndham Bay Voyage Inn is 10-minutes from the US Naval War Museum. Newport State Airport is 7.5 miles away.Show full description
Please note that the property cannot accommodate any early check in during the peak season. Aqua Blue Hotel is located in Narragansett, just 4 minutes’ walk from the beach. Scarborough Beach North and Roger W Wheeler State Beach are both within 7.5 km. Free WiFi is available. A flat-screen TV is featured in each room at the hotel. An in-room refrigerator as well as a microwave are available upon request, and certain rooms come with a balcony. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to the Aqua Blue Hotel, An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and fishing. The Towers of Narragansett are just 200 metres from the hotel.Show full description
Good breakfast. Popular among families. This hotel in South Kingstown, Rhode Island offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV. It features and indoor pool and is a 10-minute drive from Rose Hill Golf Club. The Museum of Primitive Art and Culture is just 3.2 miles from this hotel, and the Scarborough Beach is a 12-minute drive away . All warmly decorated rooms at the Hampton Inn South Kingstown-Newport Area feature dark wood furnishings. A large work desk and coffee maker are included in every room. Guests can enjoy free access to the on-site fitness room or relax in the jacuzzi. The hotel’s full-service business center offers a computer with free Wi-Fi. The South Kingstown Hampton Inn provides a daily continental breakfast. Snacks are available in the on-site convenience store. Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Good breakfast. Rose Farm Inn is situated in New Shoreham, 850 metres from Block Island Ferry and 2.2 km from Southeast Lighthouse and Fred Benson Town Beach. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bike hire is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for cycling. Greenway Walking Trails is 500 metres from Rose Farm Inn, while Block Island Historical Society is 1 km away. Old Harbor Historic District is 600 metres. Block Island State Airport is 2.8 km from the property.Show full description
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