Ocean House
Hotel · Watch Hill ·
Historic oceanfront resort with fine dining and spa
Historic oceanfront resort with fine dining and spa
"Propped on a magnificent bluff overlooking Little Narragansett Bay in Watch Hill, this sunshine-yellow Victorian evokes the Grand Tour era: the original 1868 property was lovingly rebuilt after falling into disrepair, and a $146 million 2010 facelift left it feeling shiny and new—now with 49 rooms and 18 signature suites that are breezy, bright, pinstriped, and luxuriously beachy." - Jessica Sulima
"Overlooking the Atlantic in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, this seaside property offers spectacular ocean views and a 12,000-square-foot spa and fitness center with complimentary yoga and pilates classes. Couples can pair a massage with bubbly, take romantic beach walks, and dine at The Bistro, the property's AAA Five‑diamond restaurant." - Jordi Lippe-McGraw Jordi Lippe-McGraw Jordi Lippe-McGraw is a writer and editor covering travel, parenting, and wellness. She’s traveled to more than 50 countries on all seven continents (including Antarctica while five months pregnant) and equally loves penguins and truffles. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A stately Relais & Châteaux oceanfront resort perched above the sea that caters to families with organized programming such as surfing lessons and scavenger hunts, offering upscale accommodations with kid-friendly amenities." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and luxury aviation. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Ocean House is a contemporary restaurant in Dennis Port overlooking the Nantucket Sound. It is owned by Janet Hart-Barbato and her daughter Kari Anne Hart and has received numerous accolades over the years, all under the ownership of several generations of the Hart family. Chef Tom Woods and his team create globally-inspired dishes like crab croquettes, shrimp shumai, Korean fried chicken, and Sichuan lamb steak frites. “Smart casual” attire is required, including sleeves for men. The Beach Bar, a casual outdoor restaurant under the same ownership and located next door, serves a great mudslide." - Anna Darrow
"This iconic seaside resort channels classic New England elegance with multiple dining venues anchored by a formal restaurant that serves seasonal prix-fixe menus—items may include refined pan roasts or seared scallops with foie gras—and a summer Verandah and raw bar for more casual waterfront dining. Accommodations are light, airy, and coastal in palette, and guests can also enjoy a spa and a curated collection of artwork that adds to the resort’s stately, relaxed atmosphere." - Corina Quinn