Point Judith Narragansett, Rhode Island
Opened
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Retro surf lodge
Narragansett's 1960s surf heritage shapes the entire stay, replacing traditional coastal decor with bright mid-century styling and cruiser bikes.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century surf-shack interiors with bold retro styling and heated concrete bar counters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
they’re plenty spacious, and come with all the comforts, from rain showers to gas fireplaces, and many have balconies.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Scarborough State Beach sits just up Ocean Road, and the Point Judith Lighthouse marks the coast to the south.
The rooms
Gas fireplaces and heated bathroom floors warm every room. Several also open onto private balconies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor saltwater pool stays heated year-round to 92 degrees, lined with wave-patterned tile and bright orange umbrellas.
The spa and sauna
A cedar barrel sauna sits on the pool deck. Downstairs, Waves Micro Spa has private rooms for massages and facials.
Chair 5 Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Indoor wooden counters face panoramic windows looking toward the ocean, leading out to open-air rooftop seating.
Restaurant
Chair 5 Bistro
Retro teal chairs and vintage surf art surround dining tables serving daily breakfast and fresh local seafood.
How it began
The name honors the local breaks where board riders first put Narragansett on the surf map in the 1960s.
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.