Ocean House

Ocean House, a historic oceanfront resort in Watch Hill

Ocean House is a hotel perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, conceived as a classic New England-style coastal resort. The property was meticulously rebuilt to pay tribute to its historic past and offers accommodations, dining, wellness, and experiences for guests, members, and residents. It is open year-round.

According to its own presentation, it is the first and only hotel in Rhode Island with AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star distinctions. In addition, both its Ocean & Harvest Spa and its COAST fine dining restaurant hold Forbes Five-Star ratings, making it, according to the company's information, one of only fourteen resorts in the world with three Five-Star ratings.

Accommodations: rooms, suites, and cottages

The hotel has 49 guest rooms and 20 Signature Suites, plus the so-called Cottage Collection. All accommodations are inspired by the oceanfront setting and the history of Watch Hill. The website reports a comprehensive renovation of all 49 rooms, aimed at reinforcing the hotel's signature coastal elegance with a bright, contemporary design.

The offering is organized into three categories: guest rooms and suites, ocean-view Signature Suites, and the cottage collection.

Restaurants and cuisine

The culinary offering ranges from Five-Star fine dining to casual beach fare and bespoke private dining experiences. COAST is the hotel's fine dining restaurant. The property's cuisine reimagines traditional New England flavors.

The Center for Wine and Culinary Arts, a 3,000-square-foot space dedicated to education and entertainment, offers overnight guests and day visitors the chance to taste, create, and learn about food and wine.

Wellness: Ocean & Harvest Spa

The 12,000-square-foot Ocean & Harvest Spa is the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Rhode Island, according to the hotel's information. It offers specialized seasonal treatments and products that combine the best of the ocean and the harvest.

Experiences and activities

The hotel organizes daily activities for guests, who can enjoy the property's facilities and the attractions of Rhode Island and coastal Connecticut. Featured experiences include beach cabanas and yachting and sailing outings.

On a championship-caliber lawn perched above the Atlantic, guests can play six-wicket croquet with ocean views. The hotel has an on-site croquet professional, Matt Smith, who gives private lessons and organizes league matches for players of all ages and skill levels.

Events, weddings, and meetings

Ocean House presents itself as a destination for luxury weddings, corporate meetings, and special celebrations. The Five-Star planning and catering teams handle the organization of these events in the hotel's setting. The website includes a dedicated section for seasonal offers.

Location and surroundings

The hotel is located in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. According to the published access information, Watch Hill is about three hours from New York (two and a half hours by train), two hours from Greenwich, Connecticut, an hour and a half from Boston, and 45 minutes from Newport and Providence, including their airports.

The property is part of a collection along with two other establishments: Weekapaug Inn and Watch Hill Inn.

Location and contact

1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, RI 02891 · Phone: (855) 678-0364