Best Beach Hotels in Rhode Island

Block Island (Rhode Island)

Situated on Great Salt Pond this charming family-friendly hotel merges simple chic interiors with nautical vibes. Renovated rooms offer panoramic views and modern comforts, while amenities like a waterfront pool and live entertainment enhance the stay. Ideal for laid-back local exploring.

• Beach Life - Perfect for salty guests — this seaside resort offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and even a marina to dock your sail boat!
• Families - Discover family fun with a heated waterfront pool, live entertainment, and dockside dining, all steps away from the sea
• Sailing - Set sail on the pristine waters of the Great Salt Pond with an extensive marina, offering dock space for a relaxing day at sea
• Restaurant - Several restaurants to choose from. The Landings serves delicious New England dishes

Block Island (Rhode Island)

Historic white-clapboard beach-front inn. Classic contemporary rooms have a soft fresh nautical colour scheme, quirky layouts, sea views, wooden floors, spa baths and fireplaces. Enjoy the wrap-around veranda, manicured gardens and sea-facing restaurant. Stay for relaxed, easy-going beach holidays.

• Families - Families will feel at ease here with relaxed hosts, spacious rooms, beach & farm on the doorstep plus large green lawn for games
• Local exploring - This beautiful island has vast natural wonders, historic lighthouses, excellent restaurants & a fun family-friendly coastal feel
• Beach Life - Enjoy miles of wild picture-perfect New England coastline; wide golden sand beaches, large dunes & beautiful blue sea
• Great walks - Take a leisurely stroll around the simply stunning exotic garden and orchard; the spring flowers are a sight worth visiting for

Rhode Island

Boutique hotel with retro beach house vibe. The funky nautical palette combines modern art and colour pops to striking effect. Plush homely rooms all come with super-soft linens, robes, gas fires & high-tech touches. Chic retreat with saltwater pool, rooftop restaurant & bar, sea views and spa.

• Beach Life - Narragansett is considered one of the best New England beach towns. Stays include complimentary beach bags, towels & chairs
• Back to Nature - With the sea just 500m away, this is the place to relish the great outdoors with surfing, swimming, kayaking & fishing
• Total relaxation - Sink into the relaxing vintage beach community vibe, with laid-back surfers, rustic fisherman and a slow pace of life
• Restaurant - The rooftop restaurant and bar serves locally sourced farm-to-table classic beach food with a side of stunning ocean views

Westerly (Rhode Island)

Laid-back family-run hotel located steps from the beach. Spacious sea-facing rooms are fresh and contemporary; pastel shades, bold prints pops and Mid-Century-style furniture add character. Enjoy the restaurant, Sunset Club, ocean-facing balconies & great views. Nostalgic family-holiday fun.

• Beach Life - Perfect for those looking to fill leisurely days with beach walks, swimming, massages, sunbathing, reading and ocean views
• Families - Perfect setting for picture-postcard family holidays with beach access, icecreams, nearby playgrounds and amusement parks
• Sights nearby - Atlantic Beach Park, Mystic Aquarium, Flying House Carousel & Bayview Fun Park are wonderful nearby attractions for all ages
• Restaurant - Maria's Seaside Cafe offers al fresco dining focused on fresh seafood and Italian classics

Block Island (Rhode Island)

A beautifully renovated Victorian beach house offering guests boutique accommodation. Rooms are elegantly designed with plush furnishings. The restaurant menu is lovingly curated and can be tailored to guest's needs for social events. The bar has an impressive selection of drinks and daily specials.

• Groups - Hotel Manisses caters to large groups with sample menus for private dining and block booking options for rooms
• Honeymoons - This romantic beachside hotel offering unique special touches for newlyweds is perfect for honeymooning
• Beach Life - Explore the iconic beach paradise of Block Island
• Sights nearby - Explore Block Island and its gorgeous landmarks including the South East Lighthouse

Block Island (Rhode Island)

Offering a perfect combination of laid back vibes and gorgeous accommodation with vintage-inspired rooms, some of which have balconies with impressive sea views, and direct beach access. The onsite restaurant, The Surf serves great food whilst the Beach Bar has an impressive cocktail menu.

• Beach Life - Block Island Beach House overlooking Crescent Beach offers the only beachfront hotel rooms on the island.
• Active Holiday - Block Island is a paradise for surfers, paddleboarders, walkers and cyclists alike
• Surfing - Hit the waves in one of America's most iconic surf spots
• Restaurant

Westerly (Rhode Island)

Charming New England country retreat made up of a historic Main House, Carriage House and Barn set over three acres of grounds. Fun contemporary interiors lend a fresh and lively feel; think sherbert-tone colour pops, tribal-inspired prints and freshly sourced cuisine in the restaurant and bar.

• Historic - Built in 1800, the property underwent a full renovation in 2009 creating a wonderful blend of history with contemporary comforts
• Local exploring - There's so much to in the area; hit the beach, visit quaint seaside towns and historic lighthouses or enjoy hiking and sailing
• Beach Life - Make the most of the property's complimentary beach shuttle, as well as totes, towels and chairs to borrow for your day out
• Weddings - Range of spaces makes for idyllic weddings for up to 200 people. Choose between immaculate lawns, patios and conservatories

Newport, RI (Rhode Island)

Family-run inn and cafe walking distance from the beach. Contemporary light-filled rooms and suites with fresh nautical colour schemes and cosy touches are particularly well-designed for families; many have balconies and dual-aspect views over the Atlantic Ocean and Easton Pond. Warm and welcoming.

• Families - Rooms and suites sleep up to six people, making this a great option for parents and young children travelling together
• Beach Life - It's an easy walk to Newport’s Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach); it's so close the hotel overlooks it
• Local exploring - Great location, especially for families, with beaches and downtown Newport within walking distance
• Restaurant - Yia Yia's cafe serves breakfast and lunch until 6pm. Expect breakfast classics, snacks and Greek dishes with a lovely ambience

Westerly (Rhode Island)

Standing in a league of its own, tall on the buffs of Watch Hill with ocean views over a long private white sandy beach. Large, naturally light rooms have private balconies & plush Italian linens. You'll find charm, style and service with thoughtful touches throughout. Inspired cuisine. Delightful.

• Fishing - Instruction in how to tie flies, how to cast, and what flies to use depending on season, tides and fish.
• Sights nearby - Flying Horse Carousel, the oldest continuously operating carousel in the USA.
• Surfing - Surfing and Paddle Boarding are both popular in the area.
• Tennis

Westerly (Rhode Island)

Quintessentially 1899 New England inn with Atlantic views, private beach and pool. Spacious rooms decked with local artist works, offset by a light colour palette and tasteful bathrooms. Farm-to-table cuisine across four restaurants and unique settings - do not miss Sunday brunch.

• Birdwatching - Borrow some binoculars and look out for the herons and egrets in warm weather and in the colder months, ducks.
• Sights nearby - Watch Hill Lighthouse and Museum is over 200 years old.
• Great walks - The ocean beach offers two miles of white sand shore.
• Kayaking - Take a kayak and explore the waters.