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The Harborside Inn

213 Water Street, Block Island, RI 02807
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Ranked #19 of 30 Block Island B&B and Inns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013
jdsd1 Long Island City, New York
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Long Island City, New York
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5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We came back again this year for the mid week special- you just can't beat it! We actually brought friends of ours this time and they loved it! We told them ahead of time that the hotel is old and the rooms are small and simple. But we had so much fun on the island that we didn't spend much... More

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14 June 2013

Thank you so much for your review. We love to hear from people who enjoy all the wonderful things Block Island has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back again! More

Brooklyn, Connecticut
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

The Harborside is the perfect place for people stopping over for a few nights (3-4 at most). It's easy to get to as its virtually across the street from the ferry dock in Old Harbor and its in the center of town providing easy access to shops and restaurants. As people have said, remember, you're on Block Island. It's a... More

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New York, New York, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

We stayed there as it was one of the only hotels you could actually make a one-night reservation at. It is conveniently located, and as far as block hotels go reasonably priced (but super overpriced for the room). All I can remember about the hotel really was how HOT it was at night. Granted, we stayed in July during a... More

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Wayland MA
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9 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

I had already read TripAdvisor reviews of this hotel so didn't have high expectations. The hotel is a 19th century classic. Since there are so many things to do on the island I wasn't planning to spend much time during the day in the small outdated room. However at night (a Friday) the Harborside turned into a nasty party venue.... More

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Fall River, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

Bought a bargain package, mostly to see if BI was a place I'd want to go again. The answer is yes, the island is lovely, couldn't see it all in three days. Lovely vistas, gentle pace, friendly service everywhere and classy shops. HOWEVER, the inn itself was a bust. Tiny rooms, no place to sit but the bed, no room... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

Nice old New England hotel, no air conditioning. We enjoyed the restaurant, and the view over the harbor is enjoyable. The WIFI killed me though. They have one router sitting behind the bar for the whole hotel, and it is pathetically slow. The hotel should not even offer this service, it just makes the guests angry.

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cape cod ma
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

This was our second stay at the Harborside Inn and this time the "charm" just didn't cut it. It's difficult to fault a facility directly across from the ferry but this is really a " has been" place. We stayed in the room we had previously stayed as there are only maybe two with air conditioning, however, we pretty much... More

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Franklin, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

Having stayed here years ago, I knew it was a small room in an old building. We had an oceanview room (which should be called the spectator room because it's more a view of the street and all the people coming off the ferry's!) so I knew to bring a small fan with us - which allowed a nice cross... More

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Oyster Bay
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18 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

I should start off by saying that if you are looking for an "upscale" locations with loads of 5 star hotels and amenities, then Block Island is not for you. The Harborside is an historic building with lots of charm. It is located in the heart of the town and within easy walking distances to beaches, shops, restaurants and bars.... More

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New Marlborough, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

I went to Block Island last week for the first time. After reading other reviews about the Harborside Inn, I booked a room there. First thing I noticed was that when our ferry pulled into the dock, the hotel was directly across the street, so conveniently located! It was an easy walk with our luggage to the hotel. Check in... More

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Also Known As:
The Harborside Hotel Block Island
The Harborside Hotel
Harborside Inn Block Island
Address: 213 Water Street, Block Island, RI 02807
Region: United States > Rhode Island > Block Island
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Ranked #19 of 30 B&Bs / Inns in Block Island
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places this 36 room inn is located directly across the street from the Old Harbor Ferry landing and less than a five minute walk to the beach. Each of the rooms have a private bathroom and have undergone renovations including new furnishings, mattresses, and flat screen TVs with Direct TV. As of 2013 every room has air-conditioning! This charming property was built in the late 1800's and offers some of Block Island's most competitive rates. Other amenities include: luggage storage room, complimentary coffee & ice in lobby, complimentary WiFi in lobby, and onsite restaurant. We offer discounted rates for bikes, mopeds, beach chairs and umbrellas when reservations are made online. We also have great midweek packages including ferry tickets, bikes, dining vouchers with a two night stay! ... more   less 
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