Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Block Island, just a 4-minute walk from Ballard's Beach and a 2-minute drive from Great Salt Pond. It is 1.4 miles from Crescent Beach and 1.6 miles from Mohegan Bluffs.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Hotel Manisses in New Shoreham

Average nightly price at Hotel Manisses by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
May	US$294
June	US$402
July	US$543
August	US$578
September	US$420
October	US$284

What guests think

At Hotel Manisses, guests highlight a walkable location near the ferry, historic charm with modern touches, clean rooms, plus grounds with a porch and bar, while noting compact rooms and bathrooms and prices that can feel high.

The on-site restaurant earns strong praise for dinner, but breakfast and lunch are limited and it may close in the shoulder season. Expect stairs as there is no elevator, and some rooms include balconies or terraces for fresh air. Service is widely described as friendly and accommodating, with occasional less positive check-in experiences. Overall, it suits travelers who prioritize walkable convenience and character over expansive space or full-service amenities.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Charming grounds with a front porch and outdoor bar, plus self-serve coffee in the lobby; some rooms offer balconies or terraces. The building has no elevator.

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10

Nancy

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the terrace that our room included!

8

Kathleen

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Probably most central and I think most modern hotel on the island. Public spaces, lobby, gardens are lovely and rooms are well lit, beautifully appointed and very comfy beds. Keep in mind that it is a historic building so bathrooms are tight but mine was bright, updated, CLEAN with great hot water pressure. Good mirrors for makeup etc. mini fridge, mini split ac iron hair dryer everything you’ll need. Only reason not 5 stars is shoulder season restaurant was closed. But coffee and small bar served in lobby. Pretty gardens and porch!!

8

Carol

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, easy walk from ferry in Old Harbor with great dining options within East walking distance. Visiting midweek in early September ( PERFECT weather, less crowds ) made for an ideal 3 day getaway. Like having coffee available in lobby (2 flights down) but a walk to store for breakfast items needed ( hint there's a refrigerator in room so we knew to stick up for second morning) to be lazy!

10

Mary

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We love the lobby and the staff. The grounds are beautiful! Our room had a private deck overlooking the rear gardens which are lovely and expansive. Fay went above and beyond to be sure all our needs were met- from very late check out to keeping something frozen for us which was important. We will be back!

10

Ann

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old well maintained property with a fantastic front porch offering cocktail and coffee service. Charming. Nice linens, a/c, comfortable beds. Our particular room was small but there are other larger rooms available. Polite staff. Look forward to visiting again!

10

Jennifer

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s an Easy walk to old harbor, the ferry, Ballards beach, shopping, 1661 farm and bicycle rentals. Friendly helpful staff at front desk and in housekeeping. The Hotel lobby is charming and comfortable with self serve coffee and water on hand. There’s also small bar inside the lobby and out on patio in front of the hotel. A perfect place to relax and watch the passersby. I Didn’t love the steep stairs to the third floor (no elevator, which is common in block island) but the room was lovely, had a queen bed and a distant water view. The air conditioning worked great, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean and freshly decorated. The mini bar and snack selection in the room was reasonably priced. I would definitely go back.

8

Laura

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very pleasant. We really enjoyed the orange infused water in the lobby. The rooms were clean and stylish. And then a borrow is fully stocked. The bike rack right out front was very helpful. The porch was beautiful with the bar and the couches and the ceiling fans. Great location away from Town, so that was quite enough but close enough to town to go and be part of the action. Also, it was a surprise to see that there were cows corralled behind a fence neighboring the hotel very beautiful. The restaurant food was the best we had on the island.

10

Catherine

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was built in the late 1800s. It is beautifully appointed. Comfy bed, very clean, close to Old Harbor area, dining and shops. There is no lift, so pack light. Front desk person is very pleasant and will answer any questions you may have.

10

Philip

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great classic hotel an easy walk from the ferry, town, and the Spring House. Friendly staff. Nice rooms (the rooms are fairly small). Lots of great outside space at the hotel. Excellent restaurant.

10

Paul

24 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet location only a 2 minute walk to downtown. Cute comfortable rooms with great AC. The outdoor bar was a hit!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and common areas as very clean. A few mention a musty odor or minor wear.

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10

Haley

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute spot, very clean.

10

Katherine

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is close to everything, it is very inviting and very clean and the staff is wonderful and it's just a beautiful place to wake up to

10

Peg

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room , bed was like sleeping in a cloud

10

Michael

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All went well, the room had a bit of a moldy smell to it but all was fine.

10

Mary Ann

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stated multiple times, always enjoy. Very clean, friendly staff, excellent location

10

Wiliam

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to the Main Street. Inside and outside the property was very clean.

10

Joseph

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1st time staying here. Clean, quiet, and convenient. Bed, sheets, and pillow were comfortable and shower water pressure great!

6

Julie

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was prime location but building could use some work/upgrades. The biggest issue I had was that there was a farm behind it and every morning from 5am-8am a rooster crowed incessantly..

10

ANN

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My small room was a perfect size for one. Everything was clean. Beautiful grounds. Would’ve been nice to have some breakfast or lunch service there - just coffee/tea and dinner.

10

Catherine

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was built in the late 1800s. It is beautifully appointed. Comfy bed, very clean, close to Old Harbor area, dining and shops. There is no lift, so pack light. Front desk person is very pleasant and will answer any questions you may have.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable but generally small, with compact bathrooms and historic-meets-modern decor; AC works well. Some include balconies or terraces, and beds are often praised, though a few found them less comfortable.

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10

Hannah

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room is small but great location

10

Nancy

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the terrace that our room included!

10

Amy

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really beautiful hotel in central location on block island. Staff were wonderful, decor is beautiful. It’s definitely an old building but very charming.

10

Mike

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Small but quaint

8

Kathleen

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Probably most central and I think most modern hotel on the island. Public spaces, lobby, gardens are lovely and rooms are well lit, beautifully appointed and very comfy beds. Keep in mind that it is a historic building so bathrooms are tight but mine was bright, updated, CLEAN with great hot water pressure. Good mirrors for makeup etc. mini fridge, mini split ac iron hair dryer everything you’ll need. Only reason not 5 stars is shoulder season restaurant was closed. But coffee and small bar served in lobby. Pretty gardens and porch!!

10

Jennifer

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room

10

Ann

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old well maintained property with a fantastic front porch offering cocktail and coffee service. Charming. Nice linens, a/c, comfortable beds. Our particular room was small but there are other larger rooms available. Polite staff. Look forward to visiting again!

8

Brian

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed not so comfortable

10

nannette

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely gem walkable to town in one direction and other hotels (especially Spring House where you can cocktail on the lawn) in the other direction. Having a room with a balcony was a plus for gorgeous breezes. But we forewarned, bathrooms are tiny.

10

Paul

24 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet location only a 2 minute walk to downtown. Cute comfortable rooms with great AC. The outdoor bar was a hit!

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Service

Service is frequently called friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with several instances of staff going above and beyond. A few guests reported less friendly check-in experiences.

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10

Brianne

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Very accommodating. Central to all your needs.

8

Arthur

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist had zero personality. Almost like she was doing us a favor by checking us in. This is an aged hotel that has been updated. It was comfortable, clean and convenient. If you are looking for a place to lay your head, it would be fine. If you are looking for any hotel amenities, this is probably not your place.

10

Susan

19 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary at the Manisses. When I mentioned it was our anniversary, a bottle of wine was left in our room to help us celebrate. The room was very modern and clean and everyone was very kind and helpful at the Manisses.

10

kayla

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was beautiful, the attached restaurant was great. However the staff weren’t friendly at the hotel

10

Mary

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We love the lobby and the staff. The grounds are beautiful! Our room had a private deck overlooking the rear gardens which are lovely and expansive. Fay went above and beyond to be sure all our needs were met- from very late check out to keeping something frozen for us which was important. We will be back!

10

Marco

7 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff was beyond amazing since I first booked and contacted them. I was traveling to propose and they helped when I was preparing the trip. The restaurant was unbelievably good, we were happily surprised with the quality of the food. The hotel staff was great enough to decorate the entire room with flowers and champagne at no extra charge after the proposal. The room was very clean with a nice balcony. I hope to return one day, thank you all for providing excellent service and going above and beyond to make our stay something extra special.

10

Jessica

27 Sept 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great experience - Faye and Jenny were exceptional and went above and beyond. Our go to place to stay on the block

10

Thomas

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Friendly and helpful desk staff.

10

Christopher

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The woman working at the desk was very nice and super accommodating 🙂

10

Patricia

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, conveniently located, and friendly helpful staff.

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Location

Highly walkable location near the ferry and Old Harbor, convenient to dining, shops, and rentals; central yet slightly off the main road.

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10

kyle

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town

10

Carlos

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location and friendly staff

10

Alexandria

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute Inn! The staff was very helpful and the location was perfect. Very close to the ferry but off the main road and an animal farm next door. Highly recommend!

8

Kathleen

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Probably most central and I think most modern hotel on the island. Public spaces, lobby, gardens are lovely and rooms are well lit, beautifully appointed and very comfy beds. Keep in mind that it is a historic building so bathrooms are tight but mine was bright, updated, CLEAN with great hot water pressure. Good mirrors for makeup etc. mini fridge, mini split ac iron hair dryer everything you’ll need. Only reason not 5 stars is shoulder season restaurant was closed. But coffee and small bar served in lobby. Pretty gardens and porch!!

10

Thomas

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Friendly and helpful desk staff.

10

Jennifer

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s an Easy walk to old harbor, the ferry, Ballards beach, shopping, 1661 farm and bicycle rentals. Friendly helpful staff at front desk and in housekeeping. The Hotel lobby is charming and comfortable with self serve coffee and water on hand. There’s also small bar inside the lobby and out on patio in front of the hotel. A perfect place to relax and watch the passersby. I Didn’t love the steep stairs to the third floor (no elevator, which is common in block island) but the room was lovely, had a queen bed and a distant water view. The air conditioning worked great, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean and freshly decorated. The mini bar and snack selection in the room was reasonably priced. I would definitely go back.

8

Matthew

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute little place to stay. A little pricey but was very close to all the shopping in Old Harbor. I would stay there again.

10

Stacey

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Philip

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great classic hotel an easy walk from the ferry, town, and the Spring House. Friendly staff. Nice rooms (the rooms are fairly small). Lots of great outside space at the hotel. Excellent restaurant.

10

Paul

24 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet location only a 2 minute walk to downtown. Cute comfortable rooms with great AC. The outdoor bar was a hit!

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Dining

The on-site restaurant is widely praised for dinner quality. Breakfast and lunch are limited, and the restaurant may be closed in the off or shoulder season; lobby coffee and porch cocktails are available.

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Sharon

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property! Great staff! Short distance from the ferry. Great restaurant downstairs! Beautiful Island!

10

kayla

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was beautiful, the attached restaurant was great. However the staff weren’t friendly at the hotel

10

Jeremy

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed on the last night of the season, the restaurant at the hotel was already closed, but the room was great, staff was super helpful. Will definitely stay here again!

8

Kathleen

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Probably most central and I think most modern hotel on the island. Public spaces, lobby, gardens are lovely and rooms are well lit, beautifully appointed and very comfy beds. Keep in mind that it is a historic building so bathrooms are tight but mine was bright, updated, CLEAN with great hot water pressure. Good mirrors for makeup etc. mini fridge, mini split ac iron hair dryer everything you’ll need. Only reason not 5 stars is shoulder season restaurant was closed. But coffee and small bar served in lobby. Pretty gardens and porch!!

8

Carol

15 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, easy walk from ferry in Old Harbor with great dining options within East walking distance. Visiting midweek in early September ( PERFECT weather, less crowds ) made for an ideal 3 day getaway. Like having coffee available in lobby (2 flights down) but a walk to store for breakfast items needed ( hint there's a refrigerator in room so we knew to stick up for second morning) to be lazy!

10

Marco

7 Sept 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff was beyond amazing since I first booked and contacted them. I was traveling to propose and they helped when I was preparing the trip. The restaurant was unbelievably good, we were happily surprised with the quality of the food. The hotel staff was great enough to decorate the entire room with flowers and champagne at no extra charge after the proposal. The room was very clean with a nice balcony. I hope to return one day, thank you all for providing excellent service and going above and beyond to make our stay something extra special.

10

Ann

7 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old well maintained property with a fantastic front porch offering cocktail and coffee service. Charming. Nice linens, a/c, comfortable beds. Our particular room was small but there are other larger rooms available. Polite staff. Look forward to visiting again!

8

Laura

8 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very pleasant. We really enjoyed the orange infused water in the lobby. The rooms were clean and stylish. And then a borrow is fully stocked. The bike rack right out front was very helpful. The porch was beautiful with the bar and the couches and the ceiling fans. Great location away from Town, so that was quite enough but close enough to town to go and be part of the action. Also, it was a surprise to see that there were cows corralled behind a fence neighboring the hotel very beautiful. The restaurant food was the best we had on the island.

10

ANN

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My small room was a perfect size for one. Everything was clean. Beautiful grounds. Would’ve been nice to have some breakfast or lunch service there - just coffee/tea and dinner.

10

Philip

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great classic hotel an easy walk from the ferry, town, and the Spring House. Friendly staff. Nice rooms (the rooms are fairly small). Lots of great outside space at the hotel. Excellent restaurant.

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