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The Inn at Old Harbor

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Block Island

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Step into the charming world of The Inn at Old Harbor, where a peaceful garden and serene terrace await. Relax in this tranquil atmosphere, knowing you have access to luggage storage and smoke-free premises.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

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Private 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

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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Block Island, The Inn at Old Harbor is near the beach. Southeast Light House and Lewis-Dickens Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Harbor and Clayhead Nature Trail.
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231 Water Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI, 02807

What's nearby

  • Old Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballard's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mansion Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Crescent Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km

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 Narragansett Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aldo's Bakery - ‬1 min walk

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

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1882
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
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

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 does it cost to stay at The Inn at Old Harbor?

As of Sept 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at Old Harbor on Sept 3, 2025 start from CA $383.37, excluding 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.

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.

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The Inn at Old Harbor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 61 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

COURTNEY

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.

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

8/10 Good

Madelynn

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very good stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

8/10 Good

Marlo

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

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