Travel & Hotels
Below you’ll find details about travel, hotel recommendations and transportation.
Traveling to Watch Hill
Wedding Venue
The Misquamicut Club
Watch Hill, RI 02891
Traveling by Car: Watch Hill is approximately 3 hours from New York City (2 ½ hours by train); 2 hours from Greenwich, CT; 1 ½+ hours from Boston; and 45 minutes from historic Newport and Providence - - with easy access from Route I-95. Please note, these timeframes do not account for peak travel.
Traveling by Train: Amtrak stops in the town of Westerly (12 minutes from Watch Hill). There is a taxi company called Wrights Oceanview Taxi, but we would recommend making your reservations in advance: (401) 596-8294 because taxis are not waiting at the station.
Traveling by plane: Airlines service T.F Green Airport in Providence (45 min), Bradley International Airport in Hartford (1 ½ hr), and Logan Airport in Boston (1 ½ - 2hr).
You can make rental car arrangements through Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental. We also enjoy using the car sharing app Turo
Traveling around Watch Hill
All of the accommodations listed below are within 5-15 minutes drive of each other/Watch Hill town. If you would like to venture towards Stonington, the drive is 20+ min and Mystic is 25+ min. While you assess the best locations, please be aware there are no ubers in Watch Hill and limited taxis in the area. Carpooling, biking (or, rollerblading if you're George) are great options!
Please note: If you are arriving late on Thursday night, there is really only one sit-down restaurant in the town of Watch Hill, the Olympia Tea Room (aka The Greeks!), a favorite, but it does not take reservations and gets busy quickly. Otherwise, there are the Ocean House restaurants or Ten Sandwiches for a Sandwich/Salad and drinks (service times range).
If those are not viable options for you, we recommend you stop on your way or head back into Westerly for a bite. They have a lot of great restaurant options! Recommended restaurants on the EAT & DRINK page.
STAY
The Margin Street Inn
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A chic Bed & Breakfast encompassing 2 newly renovated houses with 10 guest rooms (5 in each house).
Each room is unique in style, has an en-suite bath and offers luxury amenities, including Matouk and Ralph Lauren bedding and linens, en-suite baths with Pogessi bath products, original art works, free wi-fi and premium HD cable television.
A European fare breakfast of fresh baked goods, local frittatas, homemade granola and fresh fruit is provided daily along with snacks and drinks on the sun porch in the evening. It is surrounded by over 6 acres of manicured grounds with magnificent specimen trees, 4 out barns. and two docks to come by boat or to fish and explore the river.
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Rooms all have 1 bed with a maximum occupancy of two people (does not take children under the age of 15, and has a no pet policy).
More here: Margin Street Policies
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To make a reservation using the room block, please call Sarah or Chris Cooper: 401-348-8710. Nightly rates at $450.00 - $600.00 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
You can request a specific room/house, just contact the Inn or Sophia regarding availability.
Main house: 2 Queen Suites, 1 Queen Room and 1 King Master Suite and King room (rooms 1,2,3, 5 still available).
Beech house: 2 Kings, 3 Queens (Rooms 6-10 available)
4 Margin Street
Westerly, RI 02891
The Villa Bed & Breakfast
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Located at the crossroads of Watch Hill, Winnapaug & Weekapaug in Historic Westerly. Originally built in 1850's and rebuilt after the hurricane of 1938 and then converted into a bed and breakfast, complete with modern amenities, including a seasonal pool and daily breakfasts. Offers 8 guest rooms, 6 located in the Estate House and 2 in the Carriage House. The buildings are separated by a pool. Each room has a Jacuzzi, in-room mini fridge, coffee maker, cups, wine glasses and bar accessories.
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If rooms are booked individually, accommodations only permitted for adults (18+) but if the whole house there are no age restrictions.
Please let us know before January and we will make sure to book the entire B&B or reserve select rooms for individual booking.
A 50% deposit will be required at booking and the balance will be processed 14 days prior to your arrival. Separate terms apply for full property buyouts. Cancellation of any portion of your reservation may be made 14 days prior to your check-in date. Cancellations made fewer than 14 days prior to the check-in date will be charged for the full amount of the reservation, unless the room is rebooked.
More here: Villa RI Policies
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Depending on block, nightly rates beginning at $339.00 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
190 Shore Road
Westerly, RI 02891
Hotel Maria
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Great Hotel option right on Misquamicut Beach with classic contemporary accommodations, access to the Misquamicut Beach (which turns into East Beach in Watch Hill), restaurant with breakfast, dinner and cocktails and a complimentary Guest Pantry off the lobby available 24/7.
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There is a cancellation policy in which they take 50% deposit at booking then if guests cancel at least 14 days prior to arrival they receive their deposit back less a $75 dollar fee. Then if guests cancel between 14 and 7 days of arrival they receive a credit for a future stay. Any cancellation within one week of arrival is a forfeiture of deposit.
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We are holding 5 (of 31) units with a 2 night minimum until February 1st, 2024. Guests looking to book at The Hotel Maria may call 401-622-4000 or book online. Nightly rates beginning at $309.00 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
132 Atlantic Avenue
Misquamicut, RI 02891
(401) 622-4000
Breezeway Resort
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A sister property to Hotel Maria, Misquamicut Beach is 3 blocks away, Watch Hill is 3 miles and Historic Downtown Westerly is 3.9 miles away. They have multiple buildings and cottages on site, a private 200 foot stretch of Misquamicut Beach, a pool, loaner bicycles, BBQ gas grill and picnic area, Beach and pool towels, continental breakfast, coffee & tea and playground.
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There is a cancellation policy in which they take 50% deposit at booking then if guests cancel at least 14 days prior to arrival they receive their deposit back less a $75 dollar fee. Then if guests cancel between 14 and 7 days of arrival they receive a credit for a future stay. Any cancellation within one week of arrival is a forfeiture of deposit.
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Guests looking to book at The Breezeway Resort may call 401-348-8953 or book online . We are holding 10 units at a 10% discount off of their best available rate until February 1st, 2024. Average nightly rates beginning at $289.00 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
70 Winnapaug Road
Westerly, RI 02891
Pleasant View Inn
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A beachfront hotel with a heated outdoor swimming pool, dinner and cocktails at The Kitchen. Walk down to their private beach and play (this is just across the street from Hotel Maria on the beach side). They are pet friendly (note: dogs are allowed on the beach from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM. All dogs must be on a leash at all times)
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The Advance prepay option is non-refundable.
More on policies here: Pleasant View Inn Policies
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They do not do room blocks here but they do have an advance prepay option up to 2 weeks prior to arrival and it will give a discounted rate, but it is non-refundable. Just make sure you book through their website or call Susan: 401-348-8200 x103
Average nightly rates (prepay) beginning at 319 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
65 Atlantic Avenue
Misquamicut, RI 02891
OTHER HOTELS & ACCOMODATIONS
Ocean House
Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, the Ocean House overlooks a pristine stretch of private beach with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Montauk and Block Island, providing a picturesque ocean view. The Ocean House offers 49 guestrooms and suites along with 19 signature suites, each with a distinct style of its own. The Ocean House has become an iconic New England seaside resort, and the first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel in the state. It’s Ocean & Harvest Spa and COAST fine dining restaurant are also Forbes Five-Star rated, making Ocean House one of only fourteen Five-Star resorts in the world to hold this honor. It’s many other amenities include private beach access and services,, fitness, pool, croquet, squash, transport services and multiple restaurants.
A two-night minimum stay is required for this weekend. We do not have a room block here but recommend it if you feel like making a special weekend for yourselves, and given its proximity/convenience for everything.
Nightly rates start at $1,145.00 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
1 Bluff Avenue
Watch Hill, RI 02891
PHONE:(855) 678-0364
The Ocean House also has many houses in their portfolio for rent in Watch Hill. Their “Cottages” range from cozy two-bedroom bungalows to sprawling seven-bedroom homes, some with private, seasonal swimming pools, laundry facilities, seasonal fireplaces or hot tubs. Cottage guests have the added convenience of a dedicated cottage concierge to coordinate requests before and during your visit.
A sister property to the Ocean House and in the heart of Watch Hill town with harbor views and 21 suite-style rooms. Complimentary breakfast and afternoon refreshments, boating excursions and access to all of the OH amenities described above
We do not have a room block here. Nightly rates beginning at $795.00 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
38-44 Bay Street
Watch Hill, RI 02891
Watch Hill Inn
Another sister property to the Ocean House, the Weekapaug Inn is just a short 15-minute drive down the road. The Weekapaug Inn features 33 guest rooms, including four two-bedroom Signature Suites, boasting modern Yankee décor, marble-accented bathrooms, feather-top beds and luxury linens. Farm-to-table dining utilizes the finest and freshest locally sourced ingredients, and inspired amenities and resort activities are designed to create extraordinary guest experiences. Amenities include dining, boating excursions, kayaking, biking, bird watching etc. Guests can also enjoy unrestricted access to complimentary daily resort activities at Ocean House.
They do not do room blocks here. There is a 3-night stay minimum. Nightly rates beginning at $715.00 per night (not incl. tax/fees)
25 Spray Rock Rd
Westerly, RI 02891
Weekapaug Inn
It is possible to rent houses and/or condos in Westerly and Watch Hill. We would be happy to connect you with a local real estate agent.
We also recommend taking a look at Airbnb or VRBO or the Ocean House Cottages (provided above). There are a great selection to choose from, however you will have to inquire about cost and any other conditions/terms. Of course, if you know anyone in Watch Hill, it's always great to stay with a friend!
There are a few other hotel options around Westerly or in Stonington or Mystic. We would be pleased to share them with you (they are featured in the google map above), if any of the listed options do not fit your needs!
Do not hesitate to reach out, we want you to pick a place you will enjoy, is convenient and keeps the good times rolling!