Waterfront, beachfront lodging ranges from family motels to romantic inns

You will feel close to the sea in every way at the Watch Hill Inn, where sublime sunsets over Narragansett Bay set the scene for your vacation by the shore. The elegant inn’s rooms and suites feature the soothing blues and grays of the sea (ask about the Lily Pulitzer Suite with its cheerful coastal decor). Guests have access to amenities at sister inns Ocean House and Weekapaug, including private white-sand beaches perfect for sailing, paddleboarding and sunbathing; a saltwater lap pool; a five-star spa; nine different dining options; croquet, squash, nature cruises and fishing. Enjoy complimentary local wines and beers in the evening and the warm hospitality of this iconic New England inn.

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Be on the water for your next vacation or getaway at this charming oceanfront resort. A warm and inviting atmosphere, newly refurbished rooms and bathrooms and the perfect beachside amenities all await your visit. You’ll enjoy king, queen or double beds and flat screen cable television, refrigerator, microwave, and free Wi-Fi. You’re on seven miles of sandy beach near Misquamicut State Beach and within easy reach of Block Island, Watch Hill and Mystic, Connecticut with their shops, restaurants, and popular attractions. Also nearby are golf, theater, kids amusements, farms, wineries, and casinos. Enjoy fresh local seafood and traditional American fare at the full service waterfront restaurant The Kitchen, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Amenities and activities inspired by its waterfront location are front and center at the Weekapaug Inn, a home away from home for generations of visitors who come for the resort’s spectacular panoramic views, fun activities and warm New England service. Every room at the inn is spacious, private and comfortable, with inspiring views and windows that open to allow for ocean breezes. Two miles of private beach and a location overlooking a pond mean lots of water-based activities, from sailing, kayaking and motorboat tours to paddleboarding, swimming and just plain relaxing with a snack from the concession stand. Continue to marvel at the views while dining on farm-to-table selection – or soaking in the sun deck Jacuzzi.

Visit our sister properties - Ocean House Resort - Watch Hill Inn

Perched majestically on bluffs above the ocean, just steps from the seaside village of Watch Hill, the Ocean House has been attracting guests for a century and a half with its perfect location and impeccable service. Among its world-class amenities: 13 acres of beautiful oceanfront landscaping overlooking a 650-foot private white-sand beach with views of Montauk, Block Island and the Atlantic (as well as beach-butler service). The ocean has inspired the décor of the inn’s 49 rooms and 18 suites, some of which feature covered porches or private gardens. The sea also inspires the locally sourced menu at Coast, an award-winning restaurant, and the atmosphere at OH! Spa. Water-based activities range from kayaking and sailing to fishing and surfing lessons.

Visit our sister properties - Weekapaug Inn - Watch Hill Inn

Lovers of the sea have been coming here since 1897 to smell the salt air, watch the gulls, and listen to the waves lapping up against the rocky shoreline. Astride the sea and set amidst elm trees and the homes of 19th century whaling captains, sits this majestic Victorian Inn. 31 classic rooms feature private baths, air conditioning and hardwood floors, and some with private decks and unobstructed views of the ocean. The sprawling veranda has rocking chairs for gazing across the water to Newport and Jamestown. With endless coastline to explore you can enjoy beachcombing, shell collecting, kayaking and sailing. On land there’s biking and golf, antiquing and boutiques to browse in this charming sunlit village by the sea.