Watch Hill (Westerly), United States

Watch Hill Inn

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The takeaway

Choose this historic village inn for apartment-style suites and a walkable Watch Hill base, with Ocean House’s beach and spa nearby.

About the hotel

Established in 1845 as the Narragansett House, Watch Hill Inn is a small, all-suite stay in the center of Watch Hill Village, a short walk from Bay Street shops and eateries. Its residential-style suites have full kitchens and separate living and dining areas, giving the stay an apartment-like feel. Little Narragansett Bay is steps away, while guests can also access nearby Ocean House amenities, including its private beach and spa.

Choose it if

You want a full kitchen and separate living and dining areas rather than a conventional hotel room.
You’d like to explore Watch Hill Village on foot and have access to nearby Ocean House amenities, including its private beach and spa.

Skip it if

You need an on-site restaurant: the inn says it has none, though village and sister-property dining are nearby.
You need a year-round hotel; the inn describes itself as a seasonal property.

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