231 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807
What's nearby
Ballard's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Crescent Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Mohegan Bluffs - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Mansion Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Coast Guard Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Poor People's Pub - 6 min walk
The National Hotel - 1 min walk
The Oar - 3 min drive
Paynes Dock Restaurant - 6 min walk
Dead Eye Dick's - 2 min drive
About this property
The Inn at Old Harbor
Property highlights
The Inn at Old Harbor provides amenities like a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Guest services
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels
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 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
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between September 26 and May 25.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Is The Inn at Old Harbor pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Inn at Old Harbor?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Inn at Old Harbor?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Inn at Old Harbor?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Inn at Old Harbor located?
Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is steps from Old Harbor and Nichols Park. Ballard's Beach and Clayhead Nature Trail are also within 10 minutes.
The Inn at Old Harbor Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Madelynn
Traveled with partner
4 August 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No blinds or curtains on the windows. Smelled like pee.
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.
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
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!