The Ocean House, one of New England’s last grand hotels, re-opened its doors in June 2010 after a $140 million rebuild and restoration. The 136-year-old property, originally built just after the Civil War, is perched high on the bluffs in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Guests enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean, Montauk and Block Island from the resort’s 49 guestrooms and 15 signature suites.
Built in 1868, the Ocean House was one of five grand Watch Hill hotels. Over time, the building had fallen into disrepair and required demolition and restoration. The historic structure has been recreated into a first class hotel and residences. The Ocean House has been recreated to reflect its storied past while respecting modern code requirements and building practices. The grounds feature a championship croquet court, an events lawn/terrace garden, culinary herb garden, coastal buffer and dune restoration areas, and a beach walk with boardwalk access to the water and the beach pavilion.
Farm-to-table casual and fine dining, the 12,000-square-foot OH! Spa and more than 10,000 square feet of event space make the Ocean House ideal for mid-week business retreats, close-to-home family vacations, weekend luxury escapes and destination weddings. This stately property is the only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star rated resort in Rhode Island.
Guest rooms
Each of the Ocean House’s 49 splendid guestrooms and 15 Signature Suites is inspired by the hotel’s magnificent oceanfront setting, high atop a bluff overlooking the beach in coastal Rhode Island. Comfortable, soothing and spacious, our accommodations are beautifully appointed with turn-of-the-20th-century décor complete with custom wooden furnishings, a muted color scheme and Early New England artwork. Guestrooms offer high-tech touches such as Internet access, floor valet panel, voicemail, flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations and in-room iPads to ensure your guestroom is technically wired to meet all your needs.
Dining
The Ocean House also provides guests with an elegant assortment of dining options and boasts “farm to table” cuisine which uses ingredients produced on its 10 acre farm. The resort seeks to fulfill every guest’s eating preference, offering everything from breakfast in bed to world-class cuisine. The hotel’s premier restaurant, Seasons, is just one of the resorts fine dining options. Guests can also opt to dine at the private Club Room which has a bar and offers a friendly atmosphere and lighter meals.
Spa
Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, the OH! Spa is the only Forbes Five Star spa in Rhode Island, and among only 41 spas in the world to achieve the Five-Star rating. Our 12,000-square-foot destination spa offers the best of the Ocean and the Harvest in a collection of seasonal treatments and products. Rejuvenate where the rolling hills of beachside roses and lavender fields meet the New England coastline. Immerse yourself in personalized spa experiences that reflect nature’s true elegance.
Ocean House
Address: 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone:(401) 315-0579
