The Best Beach Hotels in Rhode Island

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Rhode Island, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Rhode Island, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Rhode Island based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Rhode Island, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Rhode Island offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

1 Murray House Bed & Breakfast

Newport, Rhode Island
Guest House with prices starting at $404 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 1 Murray Place Overlooking Almy Pond, 1 Murray House Bed & Breakfast has great rooms from $404 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 22.3 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking at this beach hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Picnic area


The Villa Bed and Breakfast

Westerly, Rhode Island
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $594 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Rhode Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Villa Bed and Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $594. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, breakfast, and outdoor tennis, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 190 Shore Road. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, cooking classes, and a hot tub which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 32.3 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Breezeway Resort

Westerly, Rhode Island
2-star Resort with prices starting at $309 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Rhode Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Breezeway Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $309. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and child care, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 70 Winnapaug Road. You'll also find golf, a free breakfast, a game room, free parking, and laundry facilities which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 33.3 miles from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Wellington Resort

Newport, Rhode Island
3-star Resort with prices starting at $356 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $356, Wellington Resort, at 551 Thames Street provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a child pool, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 21.1 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Winnapaug Inn

Westerly, Rhode Island
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Rhode Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Winnapaug Inn has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $126 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 169 Shore Road. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, free parking, and a heated pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 32.9 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Castle Hill Inn

Newport, Rhode Island
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $1196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Rhode Island
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Castle Hill Inn is 9.40 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1196, and it's located at 590 Ocean Avenue. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which are great for travelers. And since it's just 21.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area


Gardenview Bed and Breakfast

Newport, Rhode Island
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $325 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Rhode Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Gardenview Bed and Breakfast because it has great rooms that start at $325. It has breakfast, outdoor tennis, hiking, a free breakfast, and a hot tub, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 8 Binney Street - Newport. Only 21.7 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love free parking, horse riding, fishing, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Misquamicut Beach Front Inn

Westerly, Rhode Island
Motel with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Rhode Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.

Misquamicut Beach Front Inn offers free parking, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $282 (before taxes). It's located at 145 Atlantic Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 33.7 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Montauk and East Hampton.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Rhode Island, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Rhode Island, Best Cheap Hotels in Rhode Island, Best Luxury Hotels in Rhode Island, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Rhode Island, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Rhode Island, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Rhode Island, Best Hotels for One Week in Rhode Island, Best Hotels for One Night in Rhode Island, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Rhode Island, or Best Business Hotels in Rhode Island.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island Average Beach Hotel Price
$449

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Rhode Island. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Rhode Island based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $449. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Rhode Island.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $895
  • 3-star hotels: $341
  • 2-star hotels: $280


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