Watch Hill Westerly, Rhode Island
Renovated
2010
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Ocean House CollectionVictorian blufftop beacon
High above the Atlantic, the cheery yellow Victorian hums with lively croquet matches, dedicated beach butlers, and breezy oceanside drinks.
“From the front and sides, the new building is an almost exact replica of the original, with welcome updates like modern plumbing, expanded room sizes, ocean views, and a spa.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Twenty-four-hour floor valet service, dedicated beach butlers, and bespoke pre-arrival preference planning ensure seamless coastal luxury.
Remarkable
A twelve-thousand-square-foot ocean-view spa offering coastal marine treatments, alongside a heated indoor saltwater lap pool.
Remarkable
Private Atlantic beach cabanas, laser-leveled championship croquet lawns with resident professionals, squash courts, and sunset lobster boils.
What they say
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Ocean House now welcomes guests year-round to a beautifully renovated Victorian hotel perched atop the marshes in picturesque Watch Hill.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set above Block Island Sound, the resort sits a gentle stroll from the historic summer cottages, shops, and harbor of Watch Hill.
The rooms
Coastal guest rooms combine warm natural woods and Matouk linens with marble-finished bathrooms and expansive views across the ocean.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 59-foot indoor saltwater lap pool sits beneath a coffered glass ceiling, opening directly onto a sunlit oceanfront deck.
The spa
Relaxation lounges look straight out over the Atlantic, and seasonal treatments draw on coastal and marine elements.
The fitness center
TechnoGym equipment fills the sunlit exercise room, with daily yoga and Pilates held in the adjacent studio.
Restaurant
Verandah Raw Bar
Open-air tables along the covered porch look out over the croquet lawn, serving local oysters and lobster rolls.
At the table
COAST prepares seasonal tasting menus from Rhode Island fisheries, and The Bistro serves classic New England dishes beside a fireplace.
How it began
Rebuilt in 2010 after the 1868 original faced demolition, the replica incorporates more than five thousand salvaged architectural artifacts and historic furnishings.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.