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Harborside Inn

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Interior entrance
Beach nearby, beach towels
Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Restaurant
Exterior
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at Harborside Inn.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
213 Water Street, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Old Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ballard's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ballard's Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Harborside Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Harborside Inn and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch TVs with satellite channels

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Front of property

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    Property amenities

    Parking and transportation

    • No onsite parking available

    Food and drink

    • A bar/lounge
    • A coffee shop/cafe
    • A restaurant
    • Coffee and tea in common areas

    Conveniences

    • ATM
    • Guidebooks
    • Limited-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage
    • Vending machine

    Guest services

    • Housekeeping (daily)

    Outdoors

    • Beach towels
    • Outdoor furniture

    More

    • 3 floors
    • Built in 1890
    • Smoking not allowed
    • Victorian architecture

    Room amenities

    Bedroom

    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Private bathroom
    • Shampoo
    • Shower
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • 30-inch TV with satellite channels

    More

    • Air conditioning
    • Individual decor
    • Individual furnishings
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Window screens

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age: 21

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Front desk staffed during limited hours
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

    Access methods

    Front desk (limited hours)

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Property payment types

    Important information

    Fees

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • An effective city/local tax rate of 0.06 percent will be charged

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

    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, debit cards, and cash
    Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

    Property is also known as

    Harborside Inn Hotel
    Harborside Inn Block Island
    Harborside Inn Hotel Block Island

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Harborside Inn pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at Harborside Inn?

    Harborside Inn doesn't offer parking.

    What time is check-in at Harborside Inn?

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

    What time is check-out at Harborside Inn?

    Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Harborside Inn located?

    Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Old Harbor and Nichols Park. Ballard's Beach and Block Island Historical Society Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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    Reviews

    Harborside Inn Reviews

    8.0

    Very Good

    8.0

    Cleanliness

    7.6

    Amenities

    8.4

    Staff & service

    7.4

    Property conditions & facilities
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 52 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 52 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

    Reviews

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

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

    Nice hotel

    Small, clean room. There is no handsoap provided, also no toiletries for the shower. The staff was very friendly and there is a place to store your luggage after you check out so you don't have to carry it with you all day while waiting for your ferry.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Kathleen

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

    Harborside Inn room 202

    The room was small but cozy! Comfortable air conditioning, queen bed, squeaky step up to the shower/toilet. Toilet seat barely attached, very rocky seat! Overall, nice room for a quick stay!
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

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

    after Labor Day

    Clean comfortable small room.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

    6/10 Okay

    Michael

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    great old hotel with small rooms and a very squeaky step up to the bathroom. Very clean and extremely helpful staff.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Janice

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    It was great. I booked 2 rooms. 1 room was alittle tight the other was a lot more spacious. I would recommend this hotel
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Timothy

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Wonderful location. Very comfortable and convenient
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    8/10 Good

    Jane

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

    reat location!

    Great location! Very friendly and helpful staff!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    8/10 Good

    Martin, Orange,Connecticut

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms, an old well maintained building with character
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

    6/10 Okay

    Kevin

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Good clean stay for the price.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    6/10 Okay

    Laura

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

    Weekday Overnight Stay on BI

    A friend and I stayed overnight on BI during the week of Aug 10th at the Harborside Inn. Check -in was very easy and they even called me before the stated check- in time of 3pm to check-in early. I enjoyed the luggage storage room and the luxury of not having to carry a heavy backpack around for 2 days. The room had A/C which worked well (as I understand not many places have a/c on BI). The room was very cozy, bed was on the harder side, room DID have its own bathroom but with only a small stand up shower. The Inn is a old Victorian building that has charm but also has settled and shifted a bit. The staircase going up to the rooms (no elevator) is very slanted, our bedroom door frame was off and had a couple inch gap at the bottom of the door, as well. It was clean and felt safe. The location is literally right across from the ferry dock and taxi stand, in the middle of all the restaurants and shops In Old Harbor. It’s a zero frills room for the night on BI at one of the most affordable prices on the Island. Check-out is at 10am. The Inn has packages that included stuff like breakfast, ours did not but the Harborside Grill attached to the restaurant is very good. We ate there several times. All and all if your looking for a cool place to sleep at night in Old Harbor that won’t break the bank, this is your place.
    Hotel view from ferry in Old harbor.
    Room view of door frame with bottom gap.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Kelly

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

    Great Get Away Place

    A great last minute get away. The hotel staff was wonderful and accommodating! Highly recommended!!!!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    8/10 Good

    Jay, CT

    Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Disliked: Amenities
    Great location. Right across from ferry dock. Older inn, but has its charm. The room was small but clean. Restaurant down stairs is really good as well. I would definitely recommend.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    2/10 Terrible

    Ratana

    Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Toilet

    Our toilet wasn’t working and there was no one in the front desk to take care of us. It was inconvenience for us.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

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

    Family vacation

    Really wonderful place to stay. Close to everything and quiet. Friendly staff. The mattress was a little stiff, but I slept well.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

    It’s alright but location is amazing

    Overall the stay was fine but the mattress in our room was very uncomfortable, the pillows were wafer thin, and the toilet didn’t flush very well. We only stayed one night but the location can’t be beat and would probably stay there again. The view from the main balcony is right of the water and it’s beautiful especially at night during the sunset.
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

    8/10 Good

    George

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

    Harborside Inn, Block Island

    Nice for the price. Stayed 3 nights Tuesday-Thursday, only $206.00 per night including tax. This hotel is nothing fancy but the location is perfect. Good bar and restaurant, friendly staff. 3rd floor stairs a bit steep but fine.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Keri40, Northbridge MA

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Excellent location! Room was a little small but we weren’t there to hang out in the room. Nice and clean and can’t wait to book another stay!
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Basic accommodations with amazing location and very friendly staff. I couldn’t believe it when I got off the ferry and this place was right there. Hope to visit again, I’d like to try the restaurant on the porch, it looks lovely.
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

    8/10 Good

    AshleyK, Newtown PA

    Liked: Staff & service
    Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This Inn is bare bones but functional. It would be nice to see the owner invest in some updates. But we didn’t come to Block Island to stay in the room!! The hotel is centrally located in the middle of shopping with a beautiful front porch and view of Old Harbor.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

    8/10 Good

    Arosha

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Clean place.stayed there only for one night.had a great time
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

    8/10 Good

    Beachlife, Ct

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    The room was like a closet. It was clean and had AC and a great view. Smallest room I have ever stayed in. Closet was the bathroom, sink with the bed. It was quiet at night, easy to sleep!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

    8/10 Good

    Kurt

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Quaint and comfortable. No frills but re as lly chill and a great staff. Excellent location.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    James

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

    2/10 Terrible

    Verified traveler

    Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

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