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Inn at Old Harbor

2.5 star property
Enjoy a stay at this Block Island guest house

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7.4 out of 10
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231 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Place, Old Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballard's Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Block Island Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Block Island

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Nichols Park and a 5-minute walk from Old Harbor. Ballard's Beach and Abrams Animal Farm are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nichols Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Old Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ballard's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Surf Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪kimberly's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Club Soda - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ellen’s At The Airport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tigerfish - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inn at Old Harbor

Enjoy a stay at this Block Island guest house
Inn at Old Harbor offers its guests a terrace and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Block Island guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1882
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Inn at Old Harbor offers 8 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 26 and May 25.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is 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

How close is Inn at Old Harbor to the airport?

Inn at Old Harbor is 1.6 mi (8-min drive) away from the Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn at Old Harbor?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn at Old Harbor on Jun 8, 2026 start from $319, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Inn at Old Harbor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn at Old Harbor.

How close is Inn at Old Harbor to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 2-minute walk from Ballard's Beach and 7-minute walk from Surf Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn at Old Harbor offer free breakfast?

Inn at Old Harbor does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inn at Old Harbor?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Inn at Old Harbor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inn at Old Harbor?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Inn at Old Harbor have a pool?

Inn at Old Harbor does not have a pool.

Does Inn at Old Harbor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Inn at Old Harbor to downtown Block Island?

Inn at Old Harbor is 0.1 mi away from New Shoreham.

Inn at Old Harbor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 65 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Janell at the front desk made my stay wonderful. She is a very friendly, warm person--very personable and inquisitive if everything is OK.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good stay

Great service from Jose, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is situated over a gift shop so it can be a little confusing to find (check in at the gift shop). No A/C, but that is common on the island. Generally an older building and decor and overpriced - but you are paying to stay on the island!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Inn at Old Harbor was wonderful. My partner doesn’t love walking and They have their own stair case from the ferry parking lot. Within minutes we had picked up our keys at their sweatshirt store and had our feet up on our private balcony which made for great people watching and a cool breeze. Room 3 on the second floor had a king size bed and great light at sunrise. We could see the Newport Bridge! It was clean and comfortable We are coming back for Columbus Day weekend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

COURTNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute room, shower could use an upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, right in old harbor. Could see the ferry right from the room. The bathroom was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Ramzi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No food, noisy as if you sleep on the street,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My friend and I were in town for a wedding weekend. The Inn was perfect for our stay on Block Island. I would certainly recommend this Inn to others. It was quiet at night and it was exactly what we needed. We didn't spend a lot of time in the room, but when we did it was perfect for our needs.
Verified

8/10 Good

Yolanda

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an 1880’s slum! The room had rotted furniture, the stained carpet was covered with a filthy hard rattan mat that hurt my feet and the mattress was like sleeping on a cement floor! In addition, there is no TV in the room. Plus, the porch looks like it will soon fall off the building. I have no idea how they stay in business as a hotel!
Nasty stains on the mat on top of the carpet!
Gross!
Gross!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Madelynn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No blinds or curtains on the windows. Smelled like pee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Broken and missing curtains with no staff to remedy the issue
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Corey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible extremely uncomfortable beds and NO AIRCONDITONER
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A place to lay your head

When I booked my room I was aware it was a no frills older hotel, I did not know to what degree. It was clean, no frills, but it smelled old/musty. We did not spend a lot of time in the room; it was a place to lay your head for the night, but it could have been a little better. A little paint and wallpaper goes a long way. Also, when you see the picture of the hotel, it looks nothing like the picture. It looks older but quaint. It has not been painted in a while. In the picture there is a nice red boarder that makes it look nice, not any more; I did not recognize it when I was looking for it and I was in front of it. You are close to where the boats come in and a place to lay your head, that’s it. There is a store under you selling BI merchandise, so that is convenient. If you are in BI check it out to make sure you are ok with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balconies!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Albert

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location—friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021