Great Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Houses on an island, Great Salt Pond, Block Island, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Where to stay in Great Island

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Narragansett Pier

While visiting Narragansett Pier, you might make a stop by sights like Narragansett Beach and North Beach Club House.

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 Mackerel Cove.

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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.

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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 Roger W. Wheeler State Beach.

Breakwater Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Breakwater Village and surrounding area, you can visit Sand Hill Cove and Point Judith Lighthouse.

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is £315 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£315
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,421 reviews)
"The location is wonderful! Can’t beat it. The size of the room is very good. I like that there is a refrigerator and option for coffee. (They serve fresh coffee in the lobby but it was nice to have a Keurig in the room) the bathroom was sub-par. Had to remove the stopper in the sink because water ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

3.5 out of 5
28 Aquidneck Ave Middletown RI
The price is £164 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£164
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,459 reviews)
"Love this place - have stayed here several years in a row and it gets better each time. We were in the suites building in a king suite that was basically 2 bedrooms with the kitchenette/bathroom in the middle. It was perfect for our family, location cannot be beat for proximity to the beach. Deck ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Newport Harbor Island Resort

Newport Harbor Island Resort

4 out of 5
1 Goat Island Newport RI
The price is £465 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£465
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,103 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Newport Harbor Island Resort
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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 Newport Mansions and Narragansett Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (71 reviews)
"Hello, we just stayed two nights in the one bedroom condo. The condo is outdated, but clean. The pool was not working and the bedroom windows were on the walkway and everyone can see inside your room. Not much for food in the area and downtown was 15-20 mins away. WiFi was working on and off."

Reviewed on 25 May 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 Newport Mansions and Cliff Walk are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"The property appeared to be new. Our room was BEAUTIFULLY decorated. I would definitely stay there again. Right on the main road, only couple blocks from downtown."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Island House Newport
Dog Friendly Cottages w/ easy access to Newport, beaches, trails and vineyards

Dog Friendly Cottages w/ easy access to Newport, beaches, trails and vineyards

Middletown RI
Stay at this cottage in Middletown. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Newport Mansions and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (196 reviews)
"Such a perfect cottage at such an affordable price, right next to Newport vineyards it was the best Vrbo we could’ve asked for."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Dog Friendly Cottages w/ easy access to Newport, beaches, trails and vineyards
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Cities near Great Island

Narragansett

Narragansett

A sandy beach with rocky outcrops and a clear sky.

South Kingstown

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