With a stay at The 1661 Inn in Block Island, you'll be near the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Ballard's Beach and a 2-minute drive from Great Salt Pond. .This spa inn is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Crescent Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mohegan Bluffs.
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
The Oar - 3 min drive
Ballard's Inn - 4 min walk
Poor People's Pub - 9 min walk
The National Hotel - 5 min walk
Aldo's Bakery - 3 min walk
About this property
The 1661 Inn
Inn with a full-service spa, 3-minute walk to Ballard's Beach
The 1661 Inn offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Block Island inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the inn's full-service spa, Calm Company-Summer Hours Only. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. This inn also features complimentary wireless internet access, bicycle tour information, and bike parking.
At The 1661 Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The 1661 Inn has a restaurant on site.
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
Things to do
Bicycle tours
Full-service spa
Yoga classes
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Swedish massages
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
More
2 buildings
Smoke-free property
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
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 available
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 5.65 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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The 1661 Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 366 reviews
10 - Excellent
310
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 366 reviews
8 - Good
37
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 366 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 366 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 366 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
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
4/10 Poor
Mark
Travelled with partner
30 Jul 2025
Had a series of medical issues that precluded me from staying for my wife’s 65th. Policy is cancellation no potential to reschedule. I wanted to go in off season as rescheduling, but no. Crappy customer service. I didn’t plan on being hospitalized just prior.
We loved the property so much! It had a beautiful waterfront view and lovely landscaping-made our stay very enjoyable and relaxing. The staff were extremely helpful as well.
The stay was nice. Clean and staff was friendly. But for the money that was very very expensive I would think that the place would be absolutely kept up. I understand it is on an island and prices are high. But for such a ridiculous priced inn I would expect no issues. It is simple maintenance that is not big things or take a lot of time to fix. Loft ceiling fan was making a very loud noise while on so we couldn’t have the fans on to circulate the air. The ac was already preset to a temp which was 71. And could not be adjusted so the place was very stuffy and warm. These are very simple fixes that should be kept up on and not expensive. The room was uncomfortable to sleep im due to the stuffiness and ac ineffective. The shower was gorgeous tile but dripped and didn’t shut off all the way. Simple fixes. Ac that can’t be adjusted was the biggest complaint I have. The grounds were clean but absolutely nothing to do on the grounds. Overpriced in my opinion. I would not rent again if I came to the island agsin. Overall it was ok.
This property is so incredible. The staff is great and always helpful. We went for 4th of July weekend and had an awesome time with all of our kids!! It is perfect for walking to the downtown and when you are in need of a break from the busy downtown it is a perfect walk and quiet and peaceful. It is like you are in a completely different place.
The staff lead by Rita are excellent! The place has top notch management by one of the nicest people on the island! We were very happy to stay there and I look forward to staying there again.
We enjoyed the hot tub, the wine and bits and the breakfast buffet. Beautiful place to stay
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Albert
Travelled with partner
5 Jun 2025
A staple on Block Island. Family owned for many many years They continue to provide an excellent experience. Return yearly for our anniversary. 44 years !
The staff was wonderful, so helpful in every way! The complimentary brunch on Mother's Day was wonderful! The Inn is just gorgeous! Only concern was our door to our room really wouldn't lock. You can just push it open without a key. One morning I woke to it ajar. The wind must have opened it.