Rhode Island family friendly lodging, hotels, resorts welcome kids

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Since Rhode Island is a vacation paradise with lots of outdoor and indoor attractions and entertainments, it follows that RI hotels, motels, and lodgings are family friendly. Accommodations in every price range place children and families close to fun adventures like the Newport and South County beaches, Roger Williams Park and Zoo and the Providence Children’s Museum, and the many warm-weather festivals, from dragon boats in Woonsocket to seafood in Charlestown, that take place throughout the year.

Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: Toll-Free: 877-346-9442

Easy to see why families fall in love with this welcoming inn with a full slate of activities, amenities

What do kids want on a vacation? Fun things to do, great food and accommodations where they stretch out and re-charge. That’s what the Ocean House has been offering families for generations. The historic inn overlooking Block Island and beyond has a full slate of children’s day and evening programs as well as a 650-foot private white-sand beach where you can take surfing and paddle-board lessons. There’s a croquet lawn, movies, an indoor lap pool, bike rentals and sunset cruises aboard classic sailing yachts. Signature suites have amenities including state-of-the-art kitchens, and the Dune Grass Suite has a Pirate’s Den bunk room. Or, stay in a cottage with its own pool! Restaurants have children’s menus, and there’s a candy and ice cream shop. Named one of Forbes Magazine's "Most Luxurious Hotels & Spas", and one of the top 100 hotels in the world according to Travel + Leisure readers.

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Brenton Hotel

31 America's Cup Avenue Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-3100

Family-friendly rooms and suites your home base for exploring Newport’s attractions

At the Brenton Hotel, on the harbor and close to all that makes Newport so much fun, the rooms, with water or city views, are suite-sized and the suites home-sized, making them perfect accommodations for families of all sizes. Let the hotel concierge plan your itinerary, take a staff-led walking or bike tour, or set off on your own to explore this historic city’s mansions, beaches, scenic walks and trails. Take a boat or trolley tour (they leave from right outside the hotel door), check out the eclectic shops and restaurants, visit the auto museum or tennis hall of fame. And don’t forget to ask about the Saturday and Sunday Tarts and Toons brunch in the hotel Living Room, with homemade toaster pastries and cartoons.

Warwick Office of Tourism

3275 Post Road Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone:

Spacious suites, complimentary breakfasts, indoor pools: Hotels have inviting amenities for families

Hotels in family-friendly Warwick have the kind of amenities that will make you want to keep coming back. Most have indoor pools (some with hot tubs), in-room fridges and microwaves and free wifi. Some have breakfast buffets, fitness centers and pet-friendly rooms. Some offer 24-hour dining, sports courts, laundry facilities or proximity to shopping and movie theaters. Hotels either have casual on-site restaurants (with kids’ menus) or are close to several restaurants. Rooms are spacious; suites have seating areas and plenty of privacy. And some hotels have special family packages or kids-under-17-stay-free policies. From sailing and kayaking in the warm weather to cross-country skiing and skating in the winter, to arts venues and history museums, there is plenty to engage every member of your family.

Watch Hill Inn

38-44 Bay Street Watch Hill, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8903

Yes, at this village inn by the sea, you can satisfy the vacation needs of every family member

Whether your family includes low-key travelers or outdoor enthusiasts, the Watch Hill Inn, and its two nearby sister inns, have something to make everyone’s vacation perfect. Accommodations at the historic inn are spacious, for small families to up to eight guests. Some have washers and dryers; all have fully equipped kitchens, comfy beds and charming views. A continental breakfast, midday and evening snacks (including milk and cookies) are served in the lounge. Complimentary activities at the Ocean House and the Weekapaug Inn include a private beach for boating and paddling, guided nature walks, golf, biking, children’s programs, lawn games, fishing and movies show in a screening room. Nearby, kids will love the famous village’ carousel and the Watch Hill Lighthouse and Museum.

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Hobbit House - The Preserve Club & Residences - Richmond, RI

The Preserve Club and Residences

87 Kingstown Road Richmond, RI, 02898 Phone: 401-539-4653

Acres of fun, luxurious lodging options, make this resort one families will return to often

Will your family have fun at a resort where there is an exciting outdoor adventure everywhere you look? Of course! At The Preserve Sporting Club and Residences, families can ride horses, go kayaking or canoeing, hike and bike, play tennis, go rock-climbing or just hang out in the pool together. There’s a special Kids Club with outdoor games and activities. Take a nature walk during the day or play a little pickle ball or corn hole, then roast s’mores by a campfire at night. Lodging is as expansive as the activities, including luxurious suites, townhouses, cabins – even adorable tiny houses. Amenities include fireplaces, decks, gourmet kitchens, state-of-the-art technology and stunning views. And you have to check out the resort’s three hobbit houses!

Weekapaug Inn

25 Spray Rock Road Westerly, RI, 02891 Phone: 877-394-8902

Shoreline inn guarantees the perfect vacation for every member of your family

Some members of your family just want to relax on vacation, while others want to enjoy every activity available? The Weekapaug Inn, nestled on the Rhode Island shoreline, has a long history of appealing to every type of guest. Super-comfortable rooms and suites with dramatic water views and amenities from enclosed decks to soaking tubs are great for relaxing – and so is the private sandy beach. Activities include outings with a resident naturalist, boating excursions, kayaking, biking, paddle sports, fishing, swimming in the lap pool, s’mores by the fire pit and working out in the fitness center. Guests also have access to the spa, croquet lawn and squash courts at the nearby Ocean House. Ask about the four-bedroom Emerald City Cottage for a truly unique stay.

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Neptune House

64 Connecticut Avenue Block Island (New Shoreham), RI, 02807 Phone: 401-466-2100 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Beaches and beyond provide fun for the whole family at this island resort

It’s a family affair when you visit the natural wonder that is Block Island and stay in one of the condominium units at the Neptune House. The room-to-stretch units feature full kitchens with all the comforts of home for up to six people. There are tennis courts, a pool table, board games, BBQ grills and shaded picnic tables – and washers and dryers onsite. This summer, a heated outdoor pool adds to the things to do at the resort. On the island, families enjoy 17 miles of beaches, 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, 365 freshwater ponds, a skateboard park, boutique shopping, lighthouses, bonfires on the beach – even an animal farm where camels, emus and a fainting goat roam.

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