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The Inn at Old Harbor

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Block Island

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Balcony
Basic Room
Aerial view
Breakfast area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
231 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crescent Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mansion Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Coast Guard Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive
  • Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 101 min drive
  • North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 104 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 109 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 129 min drive
  • Montauk, NY (MTP) - 20.3 miles/32.7 km
  • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 25.1 miles/40.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paynes Dock Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Old Harbor

Enjoy your visit to Block Island with a stay at The Inn at Old Harbor. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
  • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1882
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 September and 25 May.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Inn Old Harbor Block Island
Inn Old Harbor
Old Harbor Block Island
The At Old Harbor Block Island
The Inn at Old Harbor Guesthouse
The Inn at Old Harbor Block Island
The Inn at Old Harbor Guesthouse Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn at Old Harbor currently open?
The property is closed between 26 September and 25 May.
Are pets allowed at The Inn at Old Harbor?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Inn at Old Harbor?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Inn at Old Harbor.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Inn at Old Harbor?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Inn at Old Harbor and nearby?
The Inn at Old Harbor has a garden.
What's the area around The Inn at Old Harbor like?
The Inn at Old Harbor is a short 4-minute walk from Ballard's Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Block Island Historical Society Museum.

The Inn at Old Harbor Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

We almost could have tolerated the old, outdated, shabby, moldy, screen less windows but the staff running around and causing a chaotic presumably drunken ruckus starting at 11 pm and lasting couple hours did it for us. Ironically, the house rules we were given specifically stated “quiet hours” from 11 pm to 7 am. Needless to say we really didn’t sleep. It all started a little shaky when the room wasn’t ready on time for 3 pm check in. We foolishly thought that since they asked for our ferry arrival time (10 am and we certainly didn’t think we were checking in that soon) that the room would be ready when they said. We understood that our nightly charge of $466 (taxes included) was a little below market given the weekend but we were really surprised by how awful and dirty the room and bathroom turned out to be. I mean jaw dropping. Not sure how or why there positive reviews of this place. We are Block Island regulars that normally stay at another inn but wanted to try this place given its proximity to the main drag and surprise…..availability. Maybe the second floor is magically beautiful but we’ll never know.
Thomas, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

No blinds or curtains on the windows. Smelled like pee.
Madelynn, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quaint
kevin, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Kristin, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

My BD get-away 2022
Stayed overnight, wish we could have stayed longer. I feel it was overpriced. Location was awesome. Skey Villegas was courteous and helpful.
Yolanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice quaint place
Mark, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Rosanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location at Old Harbor. We loved sitting on the back balcony overlooking the harbor and the front balcony overlooking Spring Street. No frills, but charming, comfy room and very convenient.
Susan, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lauren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was great, right in old harbor. Could see the ferry right from the room. The bathroom was clean.
Jeremie, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Terrible extremely uncomfortable beds and NO AIRCONDITONER
Corey, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Overnight trip
It was a nice convenient location. Check in was simple as was check out. Didn't realize how small room was but for one night it was fine!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good stay
Great service from Jose, very friendly.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the balconies!
Kara, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

No
Marlo, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

MISERABLE, HORRIBLE CAVEAT EMPTOR
MISERABLE. This is the very worst place I have ever stayed. You dont find out about how horrible the place is until it is too late. No cancellation, no refund and very expensive. The Hotels.com website doesn't tell you about this ancient atrocity. Check in is at the sandal shop downstairs. It was ok, fast and Jose did not verify my identity other than my giving my name. Never saw the staff again except when they were banging the door to their office on the third floor. Rumor is that the Inn is haunted, and maybe so, we were awake all night and all day with the doors constantly banging. 2) It is not until after you commit to the non-refundable place that you get the email stating you have a "private" bath and that it is way down the hall. Hard on old people who have to get up in the night. 3) The linens are awful. There is no top sheet just an old worn-out raggy blanket. The pillow are horrible. And this is a luxury place? 4) The hotel is ancient and has not be modernized. At least the old door frames were nice. The floor in our room (#5) was painted white floor board that looked like it had not been washed in years. 5) There is no housekeeping. This is allegedly due to covid concerns but smacks of the owners just being cheap. 6) No internet or TV. Come on this is the 21 century. 7) No climate control. The fans in the room worked, at least some of them did. At night it was pleasant but during the day miserable. I could go on. NO EXCUSES
Albert, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Brendan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of the IOH couldn’t be better, quiet at night but close enough to walk to the fun during the day! The staff was incredible. Jose was accommodating from start to finish, couldn’t have had a better trip if i tried! Thank you again, Jose & staff!
3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location—friendly
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Right in the middle of it all
Great location! Clean room with a hard bed. But it was the perfect place
Karen, 1-night trip with friends
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