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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers sip cocktails with ocean views at this Crescent Beach hotel, where fresh seafood fuels adventures to nearby Mohegan Bluffs

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The National Hotel welcomes guests on Crescent Beach with amenities like on-site shopping and a grocery store. The restaurant and bar feature local flavors, and public areas offer WiFi. The staff provides helpful guidance for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Island view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Island view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner, Island view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean view

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Room, Ocean View, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Block Island, The National Hotel is near the beach. North Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballard's Beach and Great Salt Pond. Crescent Beach and Mohegan Bluffs are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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36 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Old Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballard's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Salt Pond - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 3 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The National Hotel

Hotel near Ballard's Beach
Located close to Crescent Beach and Mohegan Bluffs, The National Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and a gift shop
  • ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The National Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 13 2025 to May 7 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 12 and May 9.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

National Hotel Block Island
National Hotel
National Block Island
The National Hotel Hotel
The National Hotel Block Island
The National Hotel Hotel Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The National Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The National Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The National Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ballard's Beach, Great Salt Pond, and Crescent Beach. Mohegan Bluffs and Mansion Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The National Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful outdoor area, great restaurant/bar on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and super location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The National never disappoints!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff. Lovely facility. Delightful dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful ocean view from our room. The staff was very accommodating and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic, in town, across from the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phanida

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

Charming hotel

Great location right across from the ferry. They have a restaurant located right on the property and a outdoor firepit with live music.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikard S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy the ocean view and dinner on the porch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. First time on the island and it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent food and service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and all great staff! We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Loved it

Was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuedong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , nice stuff, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great hotel in a beautiful location.

Incredible stay and location. Staff was super friendly. Room was clean and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great hotel minutes from town and ferry. Excellent view of the harbor from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service Staff was gracious mand hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at The National go above and beyond to provide a comfortable stay. They were very helpful and supportive of my need to pump and store milk even after we had checked out, which really impressed me. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Beautiful historic hotel rooms work very clean, air-conditioned and beds with comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great teipt
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great, inside and outside has many sitting locations. Restaurant and Bar were great. Stairs are steep, and more stairs inside to get to rooms. Pillows are terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

william

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
smallest room i have e
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms near the outside fire pit and hangout area are subjected to noise into the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025