Great Island Travel Guide

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A coastal road with a stone bridge, a large building with a blue roof, and a rocky shoreline.

Narragansett Pier

While visiting Narragansett Pier, you might make a stop by sights like The Towers and Narragansett Beach.

A harbor with numerous sailboats, a green landscape, and buildings in the background.

Bonnet Shores

While there might not be top attractions in Bonnet Shores, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bonnet Shores Beach and Beavertail State Park.

A rocky shoreline with a house on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Photo by Ed St Germain
Open Photo by Ed St Germain

Galilee

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Galilee. A stop by Salty Brine State Beach or Block Island Ferry might round out your trip.

A large suspension bridge spanning a wide river.

Eastward Look

While there might not be top attractions in Eastward Look, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Scarborough Beach and Point Judith Pond.

Breakwater Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Breakwater Village and surrounding area, you can visit Point Judith Lighthouse and Roger W. Wheeler State Beach.

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
425 E Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is AU$215 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$215
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,243 reviews)
"Dated a bit but the staff was great and location was good."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is AU$383 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$383
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,553 reviews)
"It’s sad when the only positive thing you can say about a really expensive hotel is the hot water was plentiful. The rooms are dilapidated and in desperate need of renovation, WiFi was non existent. Yes, it is in a great location with a beautiful view, but there are plenty of other hotels in the ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

3.5 out of 5
28 Aquidneck Ave Middletown RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$220 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$220
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Middletown. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,556 reviews)
"The room was spacious, however the furniture in the livingroom area was minimal and very uncomfortable, so we didn't even use it. Several of the electrical outlets did not work. The bathroom door was in very bad shape - it was peeling apart, and the fan was very loud. The bed and pillows were ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
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Oceancliff Resort I & II

Oceancliff Resort I & II

4 out of 5
65 Ridge Rd Newport RI
Stay at this business-friendly condo in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Thames Street and Bowen's Wharf are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (79 reviews)
"The room was spacious and equipped with what we needed, but smelt absolutely horrible when we first arrived, like someone had smoked or burned something mixed with a musty smell. We had to spray Febreze everywhere to make it acceptable. We were also disappointed that breakfast was only included on ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Oceancliff Resort I & II
Island House Newport

Island House Newport

4 out of 5
37 Memorial Blvd Newport RI
Stay at this aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Cliff Walk and Thames Street are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"Clean, nice, and great location near wharf, mansions, cliff walk, restaurants - all walkable."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Island House Newport
Ocean Club at Atlantic Beach

Ocean Club at Atlantic Beach

2.5 out of 5
8 Crandall Ave Westerly RI
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Westerly. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Misquamicut State Beach and Atlantic Beach Park ...
4/10 (2 reviews)
"They close at 4pm which is also the time you have to check in, impossible to get ahold of the people working there I called so many times. First red flag was the immediate smell when entering the room, it smelt old and like it has never been cleaned before. When we pulled down the Murphy bed there ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Ocean Club at Atlantic Beach
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