Fodor's Expert Review Champlin's Hotel, Marina and Resort
80 West Side Rd., Newport, Rhode Island, 02807, USA
A rarity on Block Island, this full-service resort is outside of town, making it a quiet oasis from the summer bustle in New Harbor. That said, it's not too quiet: in addition to 55 guest rooms spread around five buildings and a pair of two-bedroom suites, the resort is home to a popular marina bar that hosts live music nightly in the summer, a charming waterfront coffee shop, a poolside snack bar, and an ice cream stand serving Gifford's hard ice cream and soft serve. Firepits, cornhole games, and bocce courts fill a pleasant courtyard, and the Galley House restaurant serves lobster rolls and other sandwiches as well as a handful of entrees. The island's largest resort marina has slips for 100 boats, including some big enough to accommodate superyachts.
PROS
- newly renovated rooms are bright and comfortable
- cafe opens early for breakfast and has seating on an outside deck
- free bikes for use by hotel guests
CONS
- ferry terminal and Old Harbor not within walking distance (about a 10-minute bike ride)
- no beach
- remodeling hasn't yet touched some parts of property
