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Surf Hotel Block Island

32 Dodge Street, PO Box 1888, Block Island, RI 02807
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Surf Hotel Block Island
Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Block Island
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Last year the Cyr family allowed a manager to run the hotel, and while it was wonderful to have the hotel back after five years, there were problems, as you can read in other reviews. But this year the original family is back running it, after five years. It's a fabulous location, both in town and right on the beach.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Do not stay at this hotel! The Surf Hotel has to be the dirtiest place I have ever been. It's the type of place that you're scared to take you flip flops off because who knows what's growing in those floors. The restaurant... One of the staff members recommended us to go to other restaurants on the island. I think... More

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eastern ct
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

Called to get a reservation. I was told that there was a room on the forth floor with a small setting room for two , twin bed. I was taking m daughter for a Mother Daughter getaway......Got there and i felt like I was staying in a SLUM, filthy room, peeling wallpaper...the setting room was down a filthy hall, tiny... More

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Niantic
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

Had a nice seat over-looking the beach, but that was the best thing about this dining experience. I got the fish and chips special (this is Block Island after all), and honestly, the fish was all I ate. The french fries were awful, the coleslaw, soggy and my friend's pasta salad, also uneatable. And to add insult to injury, the... More

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We loved the surf hotel. Authentically charming while the ocean lulls you to sleep! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Brings you back to the past. Realizing that there are keeping a relic of our past alive and well, we soaked up the loveliness, and a had strong desires for sipping tea on the picturesque views!

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Warwick, Rhode Island
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

hmmmnn....went for lunch on a sunny but brisk weekday, met the hostess on the front porch, when i requested a table in the sun on the east deck, i was told that lunch is only being served indoors or on back deck (in the shade). That i thought was odd, how much more walking would a server have to do?... More

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Boston
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

I called the Surf Hotel on Block Island three separate times to try to make my reservation, each time the phone recording stated "leave a message and we will call you back within 24 hours". I never heard back from anyone at all. Finally, as I got closer to the date that I wanted to book our trip, the rates... More

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Glocester, Rhode Island
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

This is a very scenic restaurant that overlooks the ocean. A beautiful setting with great food. The swordfish tacos are the best I have ever had and the chicken sandwich and lobster roll received raving reviews by our party. Pete was our server and he is very good and attentive and makes great conversation . The prices were comparable to... More

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vermont
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

The Surf Hotel is like a trip back in time. The very pleasant lobby is furnished in antigues. We had a drink at the lobby bar and sat outside on the rocking chairs on the porch overloooking the beach. The rooms are small but clean and all rooms share a bath. There are no televisions and we didn't need a/c... More

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blockisland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

When you step onto the porch of the Surf, just inches from curbside, it feels llike a step back in time. Sitting on the porch to enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean is divine. Our service was eager to please and very friendly. You can tell everyone is happy to be there. While the menu is small the food is good,... More

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Additional Information about Surf Hotel Block Island

Address: 32 Dodge Street, PO Box 1888, Block Island, RI 02807
Region: United States > Rhode Island > Block Island
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
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Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Block Island
Price range (per night): $176 - $301
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The historic Surf Hotel which reopened July 2012 is a true Victorian gem sitting on the corner of Water and Dodge Streets. The only Oceanfront hotel on Block Island with its own private beach! Located in the heart of Old Harbor, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as cocktails. ... more   less 

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