Shelter Harbor Inn
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About this property
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze wi...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Shelter Harbor Inn in Westerly, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Misquamicut State Beach and Burlingame State Park. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Mystic Downtown Marina and 16.8 mi (27 km) from Olde Mistick Village.
What's nearby
Weekapaug Beach(2.6 miles)
Fenway Beach(2.6 miles)
Burlingame State Park(2.9 miles)
East Beach(3.1 miles)
East Beach(2.7 miles)
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge(3.5 miles)
Ninigret Park(3.6 miles)
Burlingame State Park Beach(3.9 miles)
Atlantic Beach Park(4.1 miles)
Kettle Pond Visitors Center(4.5 miles)
Fantastic Umbrella Factory(4.5 miles)
Frosty Drew Observatory(4.8 miles)
Scheidler Dog Park(5 miles)
Westerly Hospital(5.1 miles)
Babcock-Smith House(5.2 miles)
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)(4.7 miles)
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)(37.1 miles)
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)(20.4 miles)
Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field)(33.5 miles)
Montauk, NY (MTP)(84.5 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Private beach
Garden
Location
10 Wagner Road, Haversham, Westerly, Rhode Island, United States of America
Weekapaug Beach (2.6 miles)
Fenway Beach (2.6 miles)
Burlingame State Park (2.9 miles)
East Beach (3.1 miles)
East Beach (2.7 miles)
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (3.5 miles)
Room options
4
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
4
Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Comfort Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Room details
1 King Bed
, 1 Queen Bed
, and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
4
Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Basic Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 185 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews, Shelter Harbor Inn stands out for exceptionally friendly staff, charming historic character, and quiet, scenic grounds near area beaches, with many guests finding rooms comfortable and the overall atmosphere peaceful and relaxing.
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Across reviews, Shelter Harbor Inn stands out for exceptionally friendly staff, charming historic character, and quiet, scenic grounds near area beaches, with many guests finding rooms comfortable and the overall atmosphere peaceful and relaxing.
Guests often appreciate the beach shuttle, cozy fire pits, and inviting common areas. Room experiences vary, with recurring comments about thin walls, dark or damp spaces, and occasional heating or A/C problems. Dining feedback splits between excellent dinners at the restaurant and a continental breakfast that several found limited or inconsistent. Expect a relaxed, low-key stay with convenient beach access and some variability depending on room and season.
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Facilities
Guests often praise the beach shuttle to a quiet private beach, along with pleasant fire pits and inviting common areas. A spa is available, though one review noted a scheduling mix-up.
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Mark
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room, updated bathroom, fire pit outside.
Very nice room, updated bathroom, fire pit outside.
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Deborah
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property and Inn were lovely and I can’t say enough about the staff that were very accommodating. The shuttle to the beach was a great feature, as well as the provided towels, chairs, and water. The fact that the mini split didn’t work for two nights in our room was tough. They did try to correct the problem but we really didn’t have air until an air conditioner was installed on our third night. A continental breakfast was served but maybe they needed another sterno or serve strictly cold items. The muffins were delicious!! We totally enjoyed our dinner at the Inn.
The property and Inn were lovely and I can’t say enough about the staff that were very accommodating. The shuttle to the beach was a great feature, as well as the provided towels, chairs, and water. The fact that the mini split didn’t work for two nights in our room was tough. They did try to correct the problem but we really didn’t have air until an air conditioner was installed on our third night. A continental breakfast was served but maybe they needed another sterno or serve strictly cold items. The muffins were delicious!! We totally enjoyed our dinner at the Inn.
10
Daphne
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Shelter Harbor was great! My favorite part was the van service to one of the prettiest and most private beaches I have been to in the Northeast!!
Shelter Harbor was great! My favorite part was the van service to one of the prettiest and most private beaches I have been to in the Northeast!!
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jennifer
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Shelter Harbor Inn is such a gem. Great location, quaint and beautifully decorated with beautiful grounds to relax and enjoy a cocktail in a rocking chair, the patio with family/ friends or even a firepit. Shuttle to local beach. Self serve farmhouse breakfast was all you need to start the day! Highly recommend and close to beautiful areas such as Narragansett.
The Shelter Harbor Inn is such a gem. Great location, quaint and beautifully decorated with beautiful grounds to relax and enjoy a cocktail in a rocking chair, the patio with family/ friends or even a firepit. Shuttle to local beach. Self serve farmhouse breakfast was all you need to start the day! Highly recommend and close to beautiful areas such as Narragansett.
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Timothy
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved our stay at the Shelter Harbor Inn and will visit again. Our room was comfortable and spacious. The grounds are very pretty. The staff was wonderful and genuine. We ate dinner at the restaurant two nights of our 4 night stay and both meals were wonderful. There is a shuttle to one of the prettiest and quietest beaches we have ever been on and we are beach lovers. Our only suggestions for improvement would be an upgrade to the continental breakfast which was lacking and it would be lovely if they offered wine and beer for sale on the nights the restaurant is not open. Overall a wonderful stay and a good value for a September stay near the coast.
We loved our stay at the Shelter Harbor Inn and will visit again. Our room was comfortable and spacious. The grounds are very pretty. The staff was wonderful and genuine. We ate dinner at the restaurant two nights of our 4 night stay and both meals were wonderful. There is a shuttle to one of the prettiest and quietest beaches we have ever been on and we are beach lovers. Our only suggestions for improvement would be an upgrade to the continental breakfast which was lacking and it would be lovely if they offered wine and beer for sale on the nights the restaurant is not open. Overall a wonderful stay and a good value for a September stay near the coast.
10
Susan
Aug 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very pretty grounds and building. Comfortable and clean. Great location to visit East Beach and Watch Hill. Unfortunately restaurant is closed Mondays and Tuesdays so can not rate. There was a tavern 2 min. down the road so that wasn't a big deal. The continental breakfast was nice to have to start the day. We went during perfect summer weather but I'm sure this Inn is lovely anytime of the year!
Very pretty grounds and building. Comfortable and clean. Great location to visit East Beach and Watch Hill. Unfortunately restaurant is closed Mondays and Tuesdays so can not rate. There was a tavern 2 min. down the road so that wasn't a big deal. The continental breakfast was nice to have to start the day. We went during perfect summer weather but I'm sure this Inn is lovely anytime of the year!
10
Debra
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was great! The room was lovely, comfortable, and clean. The continental breakfast had more choices than we expected, everything was delicious, and Mark was very nice and helpful! The private beach was wonderful. It was beautiful, not very crowded, and had a lifeguard on duty. We will definitely stay there again!
The staff was great! The room was lovely, comfortable, and clean. The continental breakfast had more choices than we expected, everything was delicious, and Mark was very nice and helpful! The private beach was wonderful. It was beautiful, not very crowded, and had a lifeguard on duty. We will definitely stay there again!
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Roy
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
quait, quite, comfy. unfortunately booked Monday/Tuesday, so Dining not an option. Mix up on spa for facial, also, where my wife waiting for attendant so never came. 35th anniversary reason booked for stay. employees were super nice, thoughtful.
quait, quite, comfy. unfortunately booked Monday/Tuesday, so Dining not an option. Mix up on spa for facial, also, where my wife waiting for attendant so never came. 35th anniversary reason booked for stay. employees were super nice, thoughtful.
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Sarah
Aug 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service and beautiful accommodations. The restaurant on premise offers a fantastic selection of delicious food, even for the continental breakfast. The location is ideal with complimentary shuttle service to the nearby beach. Early morning walks to the water are delightful.
Excellent service and beautiful accommodations. The restaurant on premise offers a fantastic selection of delicious food, even for the continental breakfast. The location is ideal with complimentary shuttle service to the nearby beach. Early morning walks to the water are delightful.
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Anita
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I loved staying at this beautiful inn. The staff was wonderful. The delicious breakfast was served fireside(killer coffee). I took advantage of the spa. Dale gave me a perfect massage and facial. I couldn’t be happier with my stay.
I loved staying at this beautiful inn. The staff was wonderful. The delicious breakfast was served fireside(killer coffee). I took advantage of the spa. Dale gave me a perfect massage and facial. I couldn’t be happier with my stay.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and grounds clean and well maintained. However, multiple reviews mention musty odors, moldy bathrooms, and occasional missed housekeeping.
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Eileen
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This Inn has been delightfully updated. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Very clean great restaurant.
This Inn has been delightfully updated. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Very clean great restaurant.
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laura
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
there was nothing special to note about this property - in fact, despite the high price we paid, we did not even stay the second night. our room was nothing like the photos - it was dark and covered with dark wood - even on the ceilings. the hallway and staircase was dirty....the breakfast was coffee and a muffin......they even had the nerve to charge us $50/night to park in their parking lot. you expect charm at an Inn....this one was sorely lacking.
there was nothing special to note about this property - in fact, despite the high price we paid, we did not even stay the second night. our room was nothing like the photos - it was dark and covered with dark wood - even on the ceilings. the hallway and staircase was dirty....the breakfast was coffee and a muffin......they even had the nerve to charge us $50/night to park in their parking lot. you expect charm at an Inn....this one was sorely lacking.
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Richard
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Shelter Harbor Inn is simply a beautiful property, built around a huge sprawling 200 year old building. Going in the front door is like stepping back in time, but the property is immaculate. Our corner balcony room was spotless and cozy. The staff couldn't have been more friendly or receptive, the food and drink was excellent, and they offer several special packages that are great values.
Shelter Harbor Inn is simply a beautiful property, built around a huge sprawling 200 year old building. Going in the front door is like stepping back in time, but the property is immaculate. Our corner balcony room was spotless and cozy. The staff couldn't have been more friendly or receptive, the food and drink was excellent, and they offer several special packages that are great values.
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Jeannette
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were there for two nights and were out all day. When we returned are room was never cleaned, beds not made, towels not replaced. We had to get our own towels. The amenities in the shower were old and hardly working. The heat and air needed to be updated. We were promised a continental breakfast. The first morning nothing but coffee and second morning really awful selection. They did say they are discontinuing their breakfast. That said they seem to be trying to improve and some of the staff are working hard at it.
We were there for two nights and were out all day. When we returned are room was never cleaned, beds not made, towels not replaced. We had to get our own towels. The amenities in the shower were old and hardly working. The heat and air needed to be updated. We were promised a continental breakfast. The first morning nothing but coffee and second morning really awful selection. They did say they are discontinuing their breakfast. That said they seem to be trying to improve and some of the staff are working hard at it.
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Sara
Jun 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room smelled like mildew and there were 3 earwigs crawling on the bathroom floor. No bathroom window, but instead a plywood board nailed to the window. There was not a single hook for hanging anything in the bathroom and no counter space at all. No bags for dirty laundry, no fridge, and the bed headboard was not bolted in, and hit the wall when climbing in and hour or resting against it. One small drawer for storing clothing. Upstairs neighbors were very loud. You can hear them walking across the floor. The mildew smell lingered on my hair and clothing and although there was a dehumidifier, no air filter in the unit and poor air quality. Not a great location by the road but the access to the water was nice and the front desk staff were very sweet people.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room smelled like mildew and there were 3 earwigs crawling on the bathroom floor. No bathroom window, but instead a plywood board nailed to the window. There was not a single hook for hanging anything in the bathroom and no counter space at all. No bags for dirty laundry, no fridge, and the bed headboard was not bolted in, and hit the wall when climbing in and hour or resting against it. One small drawer for storing clothing. Upstairs neighbors were very loud. You can hear them walking across the floor. The mildew smell lingered on my hair and clothing and although there was a dehumidifier, no air filter in the unit and poor air quality. Not a great location by the road but the access to the water was nice and the front desk staff were very sweet people.
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Keyla
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property itself was lovely, however, it lacked attention to detail in many aspects. This inn has so much potential if they only paid more attention to the details. It could be a wonderful "boutique" type inn. Upon entering our cottage, it smelled musty and of mildew. The AC unit did not work whatsoever despite someone coming over and trying to fix it. It never cooled and barely gave off air. Our room was for 4 people but the bedding for the sleeper sofa was not even in the bedroom! The bathroom did not have hand soap, not enough towels and the shower was moldy and dirty. The room lacked seating because if the sofa bed is open, it only left a desk chair to sit on. At breakfast, there was no trash can in sight and they should definitely consider including a few more items besides the cold mini quiches, bagels, croissants, yogurt & cereal. However, the food we had for dinner was fabulous! We had the seafood pasta and it was loaded with perfectly cooked scallops & shrimp and the burgers were great! I really hope management spends some time reading these reviews and makes some adjustments and changes.
The property itself was lovely, however, it lacked attention to detail in many aspects. This inn has so much potential if they only paid more attention to the details. It could be a wonderful "boutique" type inn. Upon entering our cottage, it smelled musty and of mildew. The AC unit did not work whatsoever despite someone coming over and trying to fix it. It never cooled and barely gave off air. Our room was for 4 people but the bedding for the sleeper sofa was not even in the bedroom! The bathroom did not have hand soap, not enough towels and the shower was moldy and dirty. The room lacked seating because if the sofa bed is open, it only left a desk chair to sit on. At breakfast, there was no trash can in sight and they should definitely consider including a few more items besides the cold mini quiches, bagels, croissants, yogurt & cereal. However, the food we had for dinner was fabulous! We had the seafood pasta and it was loaded with perfectly cooked scallops & shrimp and the burgers were great! I really hope management spends some time reading these reviews and makes some adjustments and changes.
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Susan
Nov 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful Inn close to restaurants and shopping and yet tucked away in a charming neighborhood. Room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the fireplace in our room on a chilly night. Reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Beautiful Inn close to restaurants and shopping and yet tucked away in a charming neighborhood. Room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the fireplace in our room on a chilly night. Reasonable price. Highly recommend.
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Angela
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a charming Inn nestled in a beautiful location in Westerly RI… The room was beautiful and clean and super spacious. I enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink at the restaurant. Food was delicious and staff super friendly. I will be staying here again. Highly recommend this location if you are visiting the area.
This is a charming Inn nestled in a beautiful location in Westerly RI… The room was beautiful and clean and super spacious. I enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink at the restaurant. Food was delicious and staff super friendly. I will be staying here again. Highly recommend this location if you are visiting the area.
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Nicholas
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was courteous, the room was comfy and clean and the restaurant n bar served tastey food and drinks
The staff was courteous, the room was comfy and clean and the restaurant n bar served tastey food and drinks
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rowena
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff was exceptional and room was very clean.
Staff was exceptional and room was very clean.
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Rooms
Rooms are often comfortable, attractive, and sometimes spacious, with features like fireplaces or balconies in some. Several reviews report thin walls/noise, dark or damp spaces in certain buildings, and outdated or unreliable climate control.
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Rebecca
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a wonderful girl's night away in the large suite. It was prefect for the space we needed. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the staff was wonderful.
Had a wonderful girl's night away in the large suite. It was prefect for the space we needed. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the staff was wonderful.
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laura
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
there was nothing special to note about this property - in fact, despite the high price we paid, we did not even stay the second night. our room was nothing like the photos - it was dark and covered with dark wood - even on the ceilings. the hallway and staircase was dirty....the breakfast was coffee and a muffin......they even had the nerve to charge us $50/night to park in their parking lot. you expect charm at an Inn....this one was sorely lacking.
there was nothing special to note about this property - in fact, despite the high price we paid, we did not even stay the second night. our room was nothing like the photos - it was dark and covered with dark wood - even on the ceilings. the hallway and staircase was dirty....the breakfast was coffee and a muffin......they even had the nerve to charge us $50/night to park in their parking lot. you expect charm at an Inn....this one was sorely lacking.
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James
Jan 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Inn is charming, but we stayed in the basement of the carriage house which is dark, cold and damp. The bed was uncomfortable. We will visit again because the property's nice, the staff is friendly, and the location is good. However, we will make sure we stay in the Inn next time.
The Inn is charming, but we stayed in the basement of the carriage house which is dark, cold and damp. The bed was uncomfortable. We will visit again because the property's nice, the staff is friendly, and the location is good. However, we will make sure we stay in the Inn next time.
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Amir
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The Inn is absolutely charming and the room was sleek, clean and large.
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The Inn is absolutely charming and the room was sleek, clean and large.
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Elizabeth
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was in the barn annex, and the walls were very thin. We could hear the couple next door talking (and then snoring!). I imagine the rooms in the inn itself are nicer. Temperature control was outdated, but otherwise, the room was fine. Breakfast, on the other hand, was terrible. Awful coffee, no creamer, prepackaged junk. This was one of the draws when I made the reservation, but what a waste. Overpriced for the experience.
Our room was in the barn annex, and the walls were very thin. We could hear the couple next door talking (and then snoring!). I imagine the rooms in the inn itself are nicer. Temperature control was outdated, but otherwise, the room was fine. Breakfast, on the other hand, was terrible. Awful coffee, no creamer, prepackaged junk. This was one of the draws when I made the reservation, but what a waste. Overpriced for the experience.
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Susan
Nov 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful Inn close to restaurants and shopping and yet tucked away in a charming neighborhood. Room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the fireplace in our room on a chilly night. Reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Beautiful Inn close to restaurants and shopping and yet tucked away in a charming neighborhood. Room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the fireplace in our room on a chilly night. Reasonable price. Highly recommend.
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Nathan
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Charming farm-style place. Incredibly comfortable!!! Carriage house room was amazing. Perfect romantic stay and I’ll definitely return! Highly recommended.
Charming farm-style place. Incredibly comfortable!!! Carriage house room was amazing. Perfect romantic stay and I’ll definitely return! Highly recommended.
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Anne
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff and service were lovely. And the restaurant attached to the inn is excellent. However, for the cost, the room was tiny, oddly decorated, and had a very uncomfortable bed and pillows. The TV was placed in a spot that was hard to see for one of us because of the bed posts. And the bathroom was extremely tiny, with virtually nowhere to put any toiletries. The shower stall had black tile and no lighting so it was very dark. The very thin walls of the room made it so that you heard everything going on in the other rooms. Lastly, the continental breakfast felt skimpy considering the cost per night.
The staff and service were lovely. And the restaurant attached to the inn is excellent. However, for the cost, the room was tiny, oddly decorated, and had a very uncomfortable bed and pillows. The TV was placed in a spot that was hard to see for one of us because of the bed posts. And the bathroom was extremely tiny, with virtually nowhere to put any toiletries. The shower stall had black tile and no lighting so it was very dark. The very thin walls of the room made it so that you heard everything going on in the other rooms. Lastly, the continental breakfast felt skimpy considering the cost per night.
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Richard
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property, large & updated rooms. Worth a longer stay
Beautiful property, large & updated rooms. Worth a longer stay
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Joseph A
Nov 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There wasn't a very good sound barrier between the room and the one next door. Otherwise pleasant.
There wasn't a very good sound barrier between the room and the one next door. Otherwise pleasant.
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with staff and shuttle drivers frequently praised. A few guests reported housekeeping not performed, issues with reservations or desk responsiveness, and a spa scheduling error.
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Mary Ann
Nov 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Didn’t like that it was extremely noisy until 3 a.m. and that in the morning no one was at the desk so that I could tell them about it. I did call when I got home, but think that they could have been more sympathetic and understanding. I do understand that they said I should have called when it was happening but I didn’t realize that they have someone on call all night as this was our first visit there and we were not in the main house. We were in the barn, which I might add is lovely, and they did say that the main house and a small house that is between the main house and the barn is much quieter. Unfortunately that was not known by us either. I really think that they could’ve at least offered us a discounted rate for a future visit. Very poor public relations.
Didn’t like that it was extremely noisy until 3 a.m. and that in the morning no one was at the desk so that I could tell them about it. I did call when I got home, but think that they could have been more sympathetic and understanding. I do understand that they said I should have called when it was happening but I didn’t realize that they have someone on call all night as this was our first visit there and we were not in the main house. We were in the barn, which I might add is lovely, and they did say that the main house and a small house that is between the main house and the barn is much quieter. Unfortunately that was not known by us either. I really think that they could’ve at least offered us a discounted rate for a future visit. Very poor public relations.
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Anne
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Staff here, especially Mark, make this place. We have stayed twice and the first room was very clean and modern and one of the least expensive. The restaurant is good and reasonably priced. We used the fire pits after dinner. The highlight is having Mark drive you to the beach and even provide chairs and a box lunch during beach season. Worth mentioning is that you cannot use the fireplace in late summer so I won’t spend the extra money again. We had some cleaning issues which were quickly addressed. We’ll be back!
The Staff here, especially Mark, make this place. We have stayed twice and the first room was very clean and modern and one of the least expensive. The restaurant is good and reasonably priced. We used the fire pits after dinner. The highlight is having Mark drive you to the beach and even provide chairs and a box lunch during beach season. Worth mentioning is that you cannot use the fireplace in late summer so I won’t spend the extra money again. We had some cleaning issues which were quickly addressed. We’ll be back!
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Jeannette
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were there for two nights and were out all day. When we returned are room was never cleaned, beds not made, towels not replaced. We had to get our own towels. The amenities in the shower were old and hardly working. The heat and air needed to be updated. We were promised a continental breakfast. The first morning nothing but coffee and second morning really awful selection. They did say they are discontinuing their breakfast. That said they seem to be trying to improve and some of the staff are working hard at it.
We were there for two nights and were out all day. When we returned are room was never cleaned, beds not made, towels not replaced. We had to get our own towels. The amenities in the shower were old and hardly working. The heat and air needed to be updated. We were promised a continental breakfast. The first morning nothing but coffee and second morning really awful selection. They did say they are discontinuing their breakfast. That said they seem to be trying to improve and some of the staff are working hard at it.
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Robert
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Inn is generally nice, however they had cancelled our reservation before we even got there. They found a room, but not the one we reserved (not in main house), then two days into our stay there was no heat in our room and they moved us again. They have young kids running the front desk and while sweet kids they had no idea how to fix the heating problem. Then the Inn provided no credit for our poor experience. Overall, not great, we are not coming back!
The Inn is generally nice, however they had cancelled our reservation before we even got there. They found a room, but not the one we reserved (not in main house), then two days into our stay there was no heat in our room and they moved us again. They have young kids running the front desk and while sweet kids they had no idea how to fix the heating problem. Then the Inn provided no credit for our poor experience. Overall, not great, we are not coming back!
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Ashley
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved our stay here! It was quiet, peaceful, and quaint. The staff was SO friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed chatting with them during our stay. It was also so nice to have the restaurant portion available in the evenings for if we wanted to “stay in” for dinner or had a dessert craving. Gorgeous facility, yummy food, friendly staff, and an excellent place to spend a few days.
We loved our stay here! It was quiet, peaceful, and quaint. The staff was SO friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed chatting with them during our stay. It was also so nice to have the restaurant portion available in the evenings for if we wanted to “stay in” for dinner or had a dessert craving. Gorgeous facility, yummy food, friendly staff, and an excellent place to spend a few days.
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Rebecca
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the location, it was clean and comfortable. We would definitely come back.
The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the location, it was clean and comfortable. We would definitely come back.
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Pila
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Madeline was so sweet and helpful along with with the other staff. I would definitely stay again!
Madeline was so sweet and helpful along with with the other staff. I would definitely stay again!
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Roy
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
quait, quite, comfy. unfortunately booked Monday/Tuesday, so Dining not an option. Mix up on spa for facial, also, where my wife waiting for attendant so never came. 35th anniversary reason booked for stay. employees were super nice, thoughtful.
quait, quite, comfy. unfortunately booked Monday/Tuesday, so Dining not an option. Mix up on spa for facial, also, where my wife waiting for attendant so never came. 35th anniversary reason booked for stay. employees were super nice, thoughtful.
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Nicholas
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was courteous, the room was comfy and clean and the restaurant n bar served tastey food and drinks
The staff was courteous, the room was comfy and clean and the restaurant n bar served tastey food and drinks
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rowena
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff was exceptional and room was very clean.
Staff was exceptional and room was very clean.
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Location
Quiet, scenic setting in a walkable neighborhood near beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Many appreciated being tucked away yet convenient to area attractions.
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Beth
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Our room was so sweet, clean, and comfortable.
The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Our room was so sweet, clean, and comfortable.
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KIMBERLY
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, amazing property, staff was friendly and helpful. Remote and quiet location, but some beautiful areas to explore close by. If we are in the area again we would love to stay again.
Beautiful, amazing property, staff was friendly and helpful. Remote and quiet location, but some beautiful areas to explore close by. If we are in the area again we would love to stay again.
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jennifer
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Shelter Harbor Inn is such a gem. Great location, quaint and beautifully decorated with beautiful grounds to relax and enjoy a cocktail in a rocking chair, the patio with family/ friends or even a firepit. Shuttle to local beach. Self serve farmhouse breakfast was all you need to start the day! Highly recommend and close to beautiful areas such as Narragansett.
The Shelter Harbor Inn is such a gem. Great location, quaint and beautifully decorated with beautiful grounds to relax and enjoy a cocktail in a rocking chair, the patio with family/ friends or even a firepit. Shuttle to local beach. Self serve farmhouse breakfast was all you need to start the day! Highly recommend and close to beautiful areas such as Narragansett.
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Myla
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Property abuts a beautiful, walkable neighborhood with great water views at the end of the street. There are several buildings on the property offering a variety of room options, with a centrally located check-in and restaurant (with the best crispy bacon EVER). The property is centrally located to local beaches, restaurants, breweries and wineries.
Property abuts a beautiful, walkable neighborhood with great water views at the end of the street. There are several buildings on the property offering a variety of room options, with a centrally located check-in and restaurant (with the best crispy bacon EVER). The property is centrally located to local beaches, restaurants, breweries and wineries.
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Susan
Nov 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful Inn close to restaurants and shopping and yet tucked away in a charming neighborhood. Room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the fireplace in our room on a chilly night. Reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Beautiful Inn close to restaurants and shopping and yet tucked away in a charming neighborhood. Room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the fireplace in our room on a chilly night. Reasonable price. Highly recommend.
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Jennifer
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The entire grounds were so cute and beautiful. Very quiet for our stay.
The entire grounds were so cute and beautiful. Very quiet for our stay.
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Angela
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a charming Inn nestled in a beautiful location in Westerly RI… The room was beautiful and clean and super spacious. I enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink at the restaurant. Food was delicious and staff super friendly. I will be staying here again. Highly recommend this location if you are visiting the area.
This is a charming Inn nestled in a beautiful location in Westerly RI… The room was beautiful and clean and super spacious. I enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink at the restaurant. Food was delicious and staff super friendly. I will be staying here again. Highly recommend this location if you are visiting the area.
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Kenneth
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hi. A nice hotel in a quiet neighborhood with wonderful staff. The walk to the harbor through the neighborhood was relaxing and what dreams of. a vacation home would be like. The breakfast was marginal though.
Hi. A nice hotel in a quiet neighborhood with wonderful staff. The walk to the harbor through the neighborhood was relaxing and what dreams of. a vacation home would be like. The breakfast was marginal though.
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Katy
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great location and lovely surroundings. Nice to have a quaint place and nice change from hotel feel. Would definitely recommend and also come back to visit
This is a great location and lovely surroundings. Nice to have a quaint place and nice change from hotel feel. Would definitely recommend and also come back to visit
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Danielle
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It felt like our own backyard, but near the beach!
It felt like our own backyard, but near the beach!
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Dining
The restaurant earns repeated praise for tasty dinners and desserts. By contrast, the continental breakfast is often described as basic or inconsistent, though a few guests enjoyed it.
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Deborah
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property and Inn were lovely and I can’t say enough about the staff that were very accommodating. The shuttle to the beach was a great feature, as well as the provided towels, chairs, and water. The fact that the mini split didn’t work for two nights in our room was tough. They did try to correct the problem but we really didn’t have air until an air conditioner was installed on our third night. A continental breakfast was served but maybe they needed another sterno or serve strictly cold items. The muffins were delicious!! We totally enjoyed our dinner at the Inn.
The property and Inn were lovely and I can’t say enough about the staff that were very accommodating. The shuttle to the beach was a great feature, as well as the provided towels, chairs, and water. The fact that the mini split didn’t work for two nights in our room was tough. They did try to correct the problem but we really didn’t have air until an air conditioner was installed on our third night. A continental breakfast was served but maybe they needed another sterno or serve strictly cold items. The muffins were delicious!! We totally enjoyed our dinner at the Inn.
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jennifer
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Shelter Harbor Inn is such a gem. Great location, quaint and beautifully decorated with beautiful grounds to relax and enjoy a cocktail in a rocking chair, the patio with family/ friends or even a firepit. Shuttle to local beach. Self serve farmhouse breakfast was all you need to start the day! Highly recommend and close to beautiful areas such as Narragansett.
The Shelter Harbor Inn is such a gem. Great location, quaint and beautifully decorated with beautiful grounds to relax and enjoy a cocktail in a rocking chair, the patio with family/ friends or even a firepit. Shuttle to local beach. Self serve farmhouse breakfast was all you need to start the day! Highly recommend and close to beautiful areas such as Narragansett.
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Kimberly
Feb 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Shelton Harbor Inn and highly recommend it. Accommodations were very good, the staff were all great and the food at the restaurant was amazing! We’ll definitely be back!
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Shelton Harbor Inn and highly recommend it. Accommodations were very good, the staff were all great and the food at the restaurant was amazing! We’ll definitely be back!
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Judith
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, friendly helpful staff. Breakfast is disappointing - ran out of jam!
Great location, friendly helpful staff. Breakfast is disappointing - ran out of jam!
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Jeannette
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were there for two nights and were out all day. When we returned are room was never cleaned, beds not made, towels not replaced. We had to get our own towels. The amenities in the shower were old and hardly working. The heat and air needed to be updated. We were promised a continental breakfast. The first morning nothing but coffee and second morning really awful selection. They did say they are discontinuing their breakfast. That said they seem to be trying to improve and some of the staff are working hard at it.
We were there for two nights and were out all day. When we returned are room was never cleaned, beds not made, towels not replaced. We had to get our own towels. The amenities in the shower were old and hardly working. The heat and air needed to be updated. We were promised a continental breakfast. The first morning nothing but coffee and second morning really awful selection. They did say they are discontinuing their breakfast. That said they seem to be trying to improve and some of the staff are working hard at it.
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Ashley
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved our stay here! It was quiet, peaceful, and quaint. The staff was SO friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed chatting with them during our stay. It was also so nice to have the restaurant portion available in the evenings for if we wanted to “stay in” for dinner or had a dessert craving. Gorgeous facility, yummy food, friendly staff, and an excellent place to spend a few days.
We loved our stay here! It was quiet, peaceful, and quaint. The staff was SO friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed chatting with them during our stay. It was also so nice to have the restaurant portion available in the evenings for if we wanted to “stay in” for dinner or had a dessert craving. Gorgeous facility, yummy food, friendly staff, and an excellent place to spend a few days.
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Elizabeth
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was in the barn annex, and the walls were very thin. We could hear the couple next door talking (and then snoring!). I imagine the rooms in the inn itself are nicer. Temperature control was outdated, but otherwise, the room was fine. Breakfast, on the other hand, was terrible. Awful coffee, no creamer, prepackaged junk. This was one of the draws when I made the reservation, but what a waste. Overpriced for the experience.
Our room was in the barn annex, and the walls were very thin. We could hear the couple next door talking (and then snoring!). I imagine the rooms in the inn itself are nicer. Temperature control was outdated, but otherwise, the room was fine. Breakfast, on the other hand, was terrible. Awful coffee, no creamer, prepackaged junk. This was one of the draws when I made the reservation, but what a waste. Overpriced for the experience.
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Debra
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was great! The room was lovely, comfortable, and clean. The continental breakfast had more choices than we expected, everything was delicious, and Mark was very nice and helpful! The private beach was wonderful. It was beautiful, not very crowded, and had a lifeguard on duty. We will definitely stay there again!
The staff was great! The room was lovely, comfortable, and clean. The continental breakfast had more choices than we expected, everything was delicious, and Mark was very nice and helpful! The private beach was wonderful. It was beautiful, not very crowded, and had a lifeguard on duty. We will definitely stay there again!
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Angela
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a charming Inn nestled in a beautiful location in Westerly RI… The room was beautiful and clean and super spacious. I enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink at the restaurant. Food was delicious and staff super friendly. I will be staying here again. Highly recommend this location if you are visiting the area.
This is a charming Inn nestled in a beautiful location in Westerly RI… The room was beautiful and clean and super spacious. I enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink at the restaurant. Food was delicious and staff super friendly. I will be staying here again. Highly recommend this location if you are visiting the area.
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Kimberly
Feb 28, 2024
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This was our first time at The Shelton Harbor Inn and it didn’t disappoint. We loved the quaint atmosphere and having a glass of wine by the fireplace was so nice. Staff was extremely friendly and the food at the restaurant was amazing! We’ll definitely be back.
This was our first time at The Shelton Harbor Inn and it didn’t disappoint. We loved the quaint atmosphere and having a glass of wine by the fireplace was so nice. Staff was extremely friendly and the food at the restaurant was amazing! We’ll definitely be back.
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Elizabeth
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our two night stay very much. Our room in the carriage house (#24) was very generous, comfortable, and quiet. A special attraction of the Inn is the shuttle service to beautiful Weekapaug Beach, which is otherwise restricted to residents. Dining and bar rooms within the main building are low ceilinged, dark, and noisy -- we enjoyed the modest breakfast and drinks outside on the terrace. Two quibbles: we would have preferred earlier coffee service (started at 8) and robes in the room.
We enjoyed our two night stay very much. Our room in the carriage house (#24) was very generous, comfortable, and quiet. A special attraction of the Inn is the shuttle service to beautiful Weekapaug Beach, which is otherwise restricted to residents. Dining and bar rooms within the main building are low ceilinged, dark, and noisy -- we enjoyed the modest breakfast and drinks outside on the terrace. Two quibbles: we would have preferred earlier coffee service (started at 8) and robes in the room.
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Kristine
Apr 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beyond amazing- great food, beautiful room, fabulous area. Price was also excellent - will be returning - could not be better!
Beyond amazing- great food, beautiful room, fabulous area. Price was also excellent - will be returning - could not be better!
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Nannette
Mar 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous room with a fireplace and deck, dinner was marvelous as was the breakfast/coffee bar. It's a special place, I'd love to go in the warmer months and hang out at a fire pit and use the spa services!
Gorgeous room with a fireplace and deck, dinner was marvelous as was the breakfast/coffee bar. It's a special place, I'd love to go in the warmer months and hang out at a fire pit and use the spa services!
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Nicholas
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was courteous, the room was comfy and clean and the restaurant n bar served tastey food and drinks
The staff was courteous, the room was comfy and clean and the restaurant n bar served tastey food and drinks
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Ericka
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely. They kindly upgraded us upon arrival. The coffee was very good and not just above average for a hotel. The bathroom was spacious which again is very nice for an older hotel. The staff was friendly. The bed was comfortable. We really enjoyed our night!
The hotel was lovely. They kindly upgraded us upon arrival. The coffee was very good and not just above average for a hotel. The bathroom was spacious which again is very nice for an older hotel. The staff was friendly. The bed was comfortable. We really enjoyed our night!
FAQs about Shelter Harbor Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Limited parking is available onsite, and it is free of charge.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.
What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of Burlingame State Park and East Beach, approximately 16.9 miles from Mystic Aquarium and 17.5 miles from Mystic Seaport.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies are not provided.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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
- 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
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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