The 1661 Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Ballard's Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property grounds
Nicholas Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage | Bathroom
Front of property
Mott Room at Guest House, 1 Queen Bed
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$352
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

Map
5 Spring Street, Block Island, RI, 02807
  • Ballard's Beach
    3 min walk
  • Old Harbor
    4 min walk
  • Block Island Historical Society Museum
    9 min walk
  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)
    9 min drive

Room options

Deering Room in The 1661 Inn Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Clark Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Littlefield Room in Guest House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Barker Room in The 1661 Inn, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Ball Room in Guest House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ackurs Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Colfax Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Staples Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Nicholas Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Sprague Room in Guest House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Alcock Room at The 1661 Inn, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cassius Room in Nicholas Ball Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Edwards Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Sands Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Terry Room, Shared Bath at Guest House (at The Guest House

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Judd Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tosh Room, 1 King Bed & Pullout Sofa Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Simon Ray Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Billings Room, Shared Bath in Guest House (at The Guest House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Dodge Room, Queen Bed at Guest House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rathbone Room in The 1661 Inn

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Adrian Room in Mitchell Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Farm & Gardens Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Arthur Room in Mitchell Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mott Room at Guest House, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Block Island

At The 1661 Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Ballard's Beach and within 30 minutes of Great Salt Pond. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Block Island inn, you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Crescent Beach and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Mohegan Bluffs.

What's nearby

  • Ballard's Beach - 3 min walk
  • Crescent Beach - 3 min drive
  • Mohegan Bluffs - 3 min drive
  • Coast Guard Beach - 7 min drive
  • Mansion Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poor People's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The National Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paynes Dock Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dead Eye Dick's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The 1661 Inn

Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Ballard's Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The 1661 Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Block Island inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The 1661 Inn offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Block Island inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 5.65 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 8 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

1661 Inn Block Island
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The 1661 Inn Inn Block Island

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The 1661 Inn?

Yep, The 1661 Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The 1661 Inn?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The 1661 Inn on 29 Dec 2024 start from AU$343.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The 1661 Inn?

Yep, The 1661 Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Ballard's Beach.

What makes The 1661 Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The 1661 Inn.

Does The 1661 Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The 1661 Inn?

No, The 1661 Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The 1661 Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The 1661 Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The 1661 Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The 1661 Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 299 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magical
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great! We've been here a few times and will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Great staff, friendly and very helpful. Upgraded room king size bed, walk in shower and excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place on Block Island
It is a beautiful place and the staff here is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Paradise
Beautiful mom and pop hotel and gardens… The farm is amazing as well!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed in Dodge room was terrible and air conditioning was not so good, very hot at night and bed was very uncomfortable, cheap soft mattress, for those prices it should have been a lot better, they said the mattress were new, they may have been new, doesn’t equal quality,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for a birthday celebration!
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Hotel
The farm and flowers were stunning… I travel a lot for work an and this place is 1st class!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff. Room was ready early. We liked the place very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed with two other couples and it was excellent! The best place to stay on the block. Staff was amazing and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Entry door rusted an hard to close/open. It was showing a lot of corrosion due to salty environment. Breakfast ample but so/so. $15 pp not bad I guess, if you bring a cruise ship appetite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Short stay but very nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Prescott Valley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom issues
We shared bathroom with another family with small children who were not trained in proper bathroom etiquette.Pee and wet towels on the floor. Adults not much better...bottle of Gatorade left in shower, along with small plastic bags with leftover shampoo / conditioner. Pretty disgusting. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri, Cranston

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the shared bathroom. I did not see this when I booked. Very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024