Everyone loves to hear the tales of Rhode Island’s spooky haunted places. But to actually experience one for yourself might be a different story. However, some of our haunted hotels happen to be pretty delightful places to stay. The next time you plan a trip to Block Island, book a stay at The Harborside Inn. You just might experience more than you pay for.

The Harborside Inn is located in New Shoreham, where it has remained for over a century.

CTMac_06478 / TripAdvisor The inn is located in the heart of Block Island’s main town, and it’s an essential part of Block Island’s landscape.

Depending on when you go, a trip to Block Island will either be crowded and lively or peaceful and secluded.

Dave S / TripAdvisor While it certainly slows way down after summertime, some locals enjoy a little off season getaway.

This hotel radiates Victorian seaport charm.

RhodeIslandWes / TripAdvisor And since it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, we’ll be enjoying it for years to come.

There are ghost stories involving almost every property on Block Island. Given its dark history, that’s not surprising.

LC-EatSleepSki / TripAdvisor The area around Block Island has been the site of numerous shipwrecks, not to mention the mass graves from a pirate massacre in the 1700s. Still, we’re not quite sure what inspired the paranormal activity at this inn.

The most common sighting here is that of a woman in a black dress, most commonly seen going in and out of Room 302.

Management / TripAdvisor However, guests have reported feeling random chills in the air and spooky sightings all over the hotel.

Here’s the creepiest part – some of the hotel staff has been grabbed by the waist by mysterious hands while working at the reception desk.

Management / TripAdvisor We’re thinking that probably wasn’t in their job description.

Despite its rumored paranormal activity, whatever may or may not be haunting The Harborside Inn does not appear to be unfriendly.

dawnrain228 / TripAdvisor It’s certainly worth booking a room here to see if you experience anything. Even if you don’t, you’ll have a wonderful vacation.

Doesn’t this place look beautiful? Make a reservation here.

CTMac_06478 / TripAdvisor

The inn is located in the heart of Block Island’s main town, and it’s an essential part of Block Island’s landscape.

Dave S / TripAdvisor

While it certainly slows way down after summertime, some locals enjoy a little off season getaway.

RhodeIslandWes / TripAdvisor

And since it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, we’ll be enjoying it for years to come.

LC-EatSleepSki / TripAdvisor

The area around Block Island has been the site of numerous shipwrecks, not to mention the mass graves from a pirate massacre in the 1700s. Still, we’re not quite sure what inspired the paranormal activity at this inn.

Management / TripAdvisor

However, guests have reported feeling random chills in the air and spooky sightings all over the hotel.

We’re thinking that probably wasn’t in their job description.

dawnrain228 / TripAdvisor

It’s certainly worth booking a room here to see if you experience anything. Even if you don’t, you’ll have a wonderful vacation.

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Address: 213 Water St, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA