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The 1661 Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Ballard's Beach

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Mott Room at Guest House, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated
Adrian Room in Mitchell Cottage | Living area | Smart TV
Farm & Gardens Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Deering Room in The 1661 Inn Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deering Room in The 1661 Inn Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Clark Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Clark Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Littlefield Room in Guest House | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Littlefield Room in Guest House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Barker Room in The 1661 Inn, Ocean View

Barker Room in The 1661 Inn, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Barker Room in The 1661 Inn, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Ball Room in Guest House | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ball Room in Guest House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Ackurs Room in The 1661 Inn

Ackurs Room in The 1661 Inn | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Ackurs Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Colfax Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Colfax Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Staples Room in The 1661 Inn

Staples Room in The 1661 Inn | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Staples Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Nicholas Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Nicholas Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Nicholas Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Sprague Room in Guest House | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Sprague Room in Guest House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Alcock Room at The 1661 Inn, Balcony

Alcock Room at The 1661 Inn, Balcony | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Alcock Room at The 1661 Inn, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Cassius Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Cassius Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Cassius Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Edwards Room in The 1661 Inn

Edwards Room in The 1661 Inn | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Edwards Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Sands Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Sands Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Sands Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Terry Room, Shared Bath at Guest House (at The Guest House

Terry Room, Shared Bath at Guest House (at The Guest House | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Terry Room, Shared Bath at Guest House (at The Guest House

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Judd Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Judd Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Judd Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Tosh Room, 1 King Bed & Pullout Sofa Bed

Tosh Room, 1 King Bed & Pullout Sofa Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Tosh Room, 1 King Bed & Pullout Sofa Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Simon Ray Room in The 1661 Inn

Simon Ray Room in The 1661 Inn | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Simon Ray Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Billings Room, Shared Bath in Guest House (at The Guest House)

Billings Room, Shared Bath in Guest House (at The Guest House) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Billings Room, Shared Bath in Guest House (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Dodge Room, Queen Bed at Guest House | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Dodge Room, Queen Bed at Guest House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Rathbone Room in The 1661 Inn

Rathbone Room in The 1661 Inn | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Rathbone Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1661 Farm & Gardens Suite 2 | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

1661 Farm & Gardens Suite 2

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Adrian Room in Mitchell Cottage

Adrian Room in Mitchell Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Adrian Room in Mitchell Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Farm & Gardens Cottage | Street view

Farm & Gardens Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Arthur Room in Mitchell Cottage

Arthur Room in Mitchell Cottage | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Arthur Room in Mitchell Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1661 Farm & Gardens Suite 3

1661 Farm & Gardens Suite 3 | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

1661 Farm & Gardens Suite 3

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1661 Farm & Gardens Suite 1 | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

1661 Farm & Gardens Suite 1

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Farm & Gardens Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Farm & Gardens Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mott Room at Guest House, 1 Queen Bed

Mott Room at Guest House, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mott Room at Guest House, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Spring Street, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Salt Pond - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mansion Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Payne’s Dock - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The 1661 Inn

Inn near Ballard's Beach
Located close to Mohegan Bluffs and Crescent Beach, The 1661 Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 5.65 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

1661 Inn Block Island
1661 Inn
1661 Block Island
1661
The 1661 Inn Inn
The 1661 Inn Block Island
The 1661 Inn Inn Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is The 1661 Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The 1661 Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The 1661 Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The 1661 Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The 1661 Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ballard's Beach, Great Salt Pond, and Crescent Beach. Mohegan Bluffs and Coast Guard Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The 1661 Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 315 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very accommodating, kind, and attentive. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of the ocean - wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views- wine/ nibble hour was very nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

A staple on Block Island. Family owned for many many years They continue to provide an excellent experience. Return yearly for our anniversary. 44 years !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect anniversary get away
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, so helpful in every way! The complimentary brunch on Mother's Day was wonderful! The Inn is just gorgeous! Only concern was our door to our room really wouldn't lock. You can just push it open without a key. One morning I woke to it ajar. The wind must have opened it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy boutique inn. Enjoyed continental breakfast and afternoon wine and crackers,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best inn on the island!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a great location. Quiet spot with great views, close to the action of downtown and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Best place on Block Island

It is a beautiful place and the staff here is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Perfect place for a birthday celebration!

Everything was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

A hole in 1661.

Amazing accommodations, kind and thoughtful staff and beautiful views, we will be back for more in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Short stay but very nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Stunning Hotel

The farm and flowers were stunning… I travel a lot for work an and this place is 1st class!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
family owned and well run for many years
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great! We've been here a few times and will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed with two other couples and it was excellent! The best place to stay on the block. Staff was amazing and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great staff, friendly and very helpful. Upgraded room king size bed, walk in shower and excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024