The Hotel Maria
132 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891-4308
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#5 of 19 hotels in Westerly
Location
4.7
Rooms
4.9
Value
4.3
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.8
Sleep Quality
4.7
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A modern throwback offering Laid-back luxury at Misquamicut Beach The Hotel Maria is inspired by olde Misquamicut and the people who discovered her, built her and created this place where generations made everlasting seaside memories. Today a new chapter is written as Misquamicut Beach welcomes you to her boutique hotel, The Hotel Maria. This tasteful beach-side haven offers 22 stylish, cottage style guestrooms and suites, 4 spacious Seascape Suites plus 5 re-imagined cafe suites. Our first class room amenities are only surpassed by panoramic views of the ocean, Winnapaug Pond and Watch Hill Lighthouse. When it's time to eat or sip a glass of wine or two, guests can re-discover the newly renovated landmark restaurant and namesake, Maria's Seaside Cafe - off of the lobby, just an elevator ride away. There are other surprises to discover, but we'll let you experience those for yourselves. Everlasting seaside memories await you at The Hotel Maria
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The Hotel Maria is a very nice hotel situated across the street from Misquamicut beach. The lobby is interesting, in that there is no front desk. The very small, compact lobby area has a few places for patrons to sit, along with a courtesy snack area and a supply of courtesy beach chairs. The lobby attendant just kind of hangs out, and conducts all necessary business on his iPad. Our check-in was sans problems, although it was not explained to us that there was complimentary snacks, beverages and beach chairs. Our room was very clean, albeit kind of small. Beds were comfortable. And to be clear, the balcony overlooks the street, not the beach, so any view is up and over the sand dunes. And you can forget about hearing any ocean waves. The hotel has a (sort of) private beach which is right across the street. I don’t believe the hotel owns the beach, but has exclusive use of it. The seaweed was a real issue that I thought could not be helped until we took a walk down to the public state beach, and further to the town beach, where the beaches was free of seaweed. So I will assume that all the rotting seaweed on our beach can at some degree be removed. The hotel is ideally located, and an easy walk to a couple restaurants. The hotel itself has a lovely restaurant where we did eat several times. A minor point - in the hotel room, the curtains over the air conditioner are a little too long so that they partially block the air conditioner output, consequently soaking the window and the floor behind and below the unit. And when I had a little trouble figuring out the thermostat, a really sweet, extremely busy housekeeping lady was happy to help. Overall I was happy with the hotel and the experience, but honestly I’m not sure it’s worth $600 a night.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This first-rate experience started as soon as I booked the room. The staff was polite and helpful. Upon arrival, we were greeted by valet parking, and an enthusiastic welcome. Once in the lobby complimentary champagne and a very polite girl Isabella. Next, up to our room where we had a gorgeous ocean view, a private balcony, which would be our morning coffee spot. The room was very clean, and I am picky on that score. The bed was very comfortable, room service available was prompt. House keeping would stop by everyday before dinner to see if we needed another room tidy, and offered free candy. Nice touch! Did I mention the free pantry in the lobby? Yes, free Coffee, Tea, and all sorts of snacks from early morning until late night. The hotel restaurant is fabulous! From breakfast to gourmet dinners it was incredible. Both my husband and I are very good cooks, and very Italian so we appreciate high quality meals. I wish there was a Hotel Maria available for all of our travel destinations. Will definitely be back. I highly recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip:Â You cannot check in until 4:00. However, they will give you beach passes.
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded Sep 18, 2023
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Where do I begin? Hastily planned meet up with my sister for somewhere between our two states on the beach, and landed on Westerly area. Neither of us had been to this particular part of the RI coastline and I couldn't resist the stellar reviews for Hotel Maria. So glad we did - we were thrilled with our choice. It was perfect from the beginning , when we arrived before noon and could park and go to the beach before getting into our room. We found the water was beautiful and clear at Misquamicut beach. Every person we encountered was extremely pleasant and helpful and the hotel is beautiful. The complementary snack set up in the lobby was really handy, and the flow getting up to the room and back out of the hotel was so easy and quick. Our ocean 2 queens room with balcony was just as wonderful as it looked in the pictures, and we enjoyed sitting out there with the view and listening to the waves crash. We never used our cars again, going to dinner on the rooftop one night, breakfast and lunches on the beach and dinner a quick walk down the street the second night.
The room was spacious and beautifully appointed, and loved the shower. We had our welcoming prosecco on day 2 as it was hectic when we arrived the first day, and thought it was a nice touch. My husband wants to go now! Thank you to all the wonderful people there, including up at the rooftop restaurant. You all made our last-minute getaway the best!
The room was spacious and beautifully appointed, and loved the shower. We had our welcoming prosecco on day 2 as it was hectic when we arrived the first day, and thought it was a nice touch. My husband wants to go now! Thank you to all the wonderful people there, including up at the rooftop restaurant. You all made our last-minute getaway the best!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip:Â Rooms are pricey but being on the ocean side was priceless to us
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded Aug 18, 2024
Thank you so much for the great review! we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you again!
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From a perfect location to the nicest staff this was by far one of the best accommodations we have ever experienced! Quiet, luxurious, super clean with a beautiful, private beach! Darcy at the front desk was the best!!! From answering my numerous emails prior to our arrival to providing support for everything during our stay - I cannot say enough about her and the entire staff. Housekeeping girls were meticulous in their work as well. A lot of little extras as well included - the complimentary snacks/drinks were a great amenity and very helpful. If you are looking for a peaceful and refined place then the Hotel Maria is for you! We would definitely stay again if the opportunity arises.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded Sep 16, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for staying with us! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us!
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Our stay was the first weekend away to relax in too long. We both have been working 50 - 60 hours a week to pay for my daughter’s private college education. So a good friend surprised us with a wknd here to relax and enjoy some quiet. The hotel and the room were immaculate! The Italian touch was felt including the love put into this hotel. The smell around the hotel was a light cologne type of fragrance, I just cannot place it, but seemed amazing. My Italian family I grew up with have all mostly passed on but my mother and grandmother would have loved this place. I couldn’t help but keep thinking of them. They have a woman on the beach from the 50 or 60s on all the walls and she looks like my mom..
The complimentary items were actually decent and better than free breakfast some offer. Sodas, coffee, milk, chocolate milk, sparkling water, etc.. The shower was simple yet perfect especially with the goat milk soap and lotion. I make that myself and love goats milk products so I was impressed! The only small request would be that the bed be on the other side of the room so you can lay in bed and watch the water. The couch pulls out as a bed which was actually comfy for a couch pull out. So if you have kids no worries! I saw rooms that open to each other if you prefer two rooms. The first night I got a text to order room service for dinner. We went to utilize that on Saturday but the app said no menu available so we ordered from Gino’s next door. The attire for the hotel restaurant wasn’t casual and we didn’t have proper attire to dine there. So I didn’t try the food this time.
An idea for a new business there could be a beautifully run coffee shop next door with little pastries, cookies and danishes. Maybe sell wraps for lunch then close early. Have some outside seating and view the ocean. Virginia Beach has some good spots like that and I could see it doing well here too.
Thank you for all your efforts as it’s definitely noticed and appreciated. I haven’t slept that much in years!!
The complimentary items were actually decent and better than free breakfast some offer. Sodas, coffee, milk, chocolate milk, sparkling water, etc.. The shower was simple yet perfect especially with the goat milk soap and lotion. I make that myself and love goats milk products so I was impressed! The only small request would be that the bed be on the other side of the room so you can lay in bed and watch the water. The couch pulls out as a bed which was actually comfy for a couch pull out. So if you have kids no worries! I saw rooms that open to each other if you prefer two rooms. The first night I got a text to order room service for dinner. We went to utilize that on Saturday but the app said no menu available so we ordered from Gino’s next door. The attire for the hotel restaurant wasn’t casual and we didn’t have proper attire to dine there. So I didn’t try the food this time.
An idea for a new business there could be a beautifully run coffee shop next door with little pastries, cookies and danishes. Maybe sell wraps for lunch then close early. Have some outside seating and view the ocean. Virginia Beach has some good spots like that and I could see it doing well here too.
Thank you for all your efforts as it’s definitely noticed and appreciated. I haven’t slept that much in years!!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Parking available, beach passes, bike, fire pit, and upper deck outdoor lounge
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded May 31, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your time here. We hope to see you again next time you are in town!
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The Hotel Maria stands alone in greatness on Misquamicut Beach! You will not find a more luxurious stay along the strip. From guest service, to cleanliness, accessibility, and the feeling of a relaxing stay - this is it. Must do's: eat at Maria's Seaside Cafe, ride their bikes, cross the street to the beach with one of their free beach chairs to soak up it all in, get an oceanview room (and call them to book so you don't mess up your own booking... but if you do mess it up, they'll help you fix it :) We love it here, and also love The Breezeway Resort right down the road, for family trips!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded May 31, 2024
Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for the kind review! We hope to see you again soon!
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I changed my rating from a three to a four using the theory of relativity as a rationale. Compared to the several hotels in the area we’ve now stayed or eaten in over the last week on this trip, the Maria is far more finely appointed. also, I think everyone needs a big fat covid break. Still, I was taken aback by the lack of service or, rather, some of the insouciant attitudes we encountered at the Maria. There was about 1/3 of a roll of tp in the room upon arrival and no replacement roll. I ordered what I thought would be a pot of coffee (it did say “pod” but I thought that was a new term for a small pot or something lol). When I called for the tp, I was brought a paper bag with a nespresso pod and spoon set up, which were already in the room. Natalia brought these items, and she and John were about the only genuinely friendly and welcoming folks. Oh, and the young valet was sweet. What irked me the most was trying to eat at the hotel’s restaurant. Granted, it’s a popular spot and purported to be excellent, but we could not get a reservation until after 9. When we tried to book for the next day instead, only 5pm was available. This happens. I was frustrated though because I thought deference might have been given to hotel guests, at least to some degree. It was really the “yeah, that’s all we have, too bad” attitude of the several employees I talked to that angered me. I’ve since found out that you can reserve thru resy.com, which just MIGHT have been good to know when we checked in. We were ambling up from the beach that night and were hoping to sit for some clams or oysters on the half only to find that we could do so if we wanted to wait three hours. We would have reserved at check in (which was available on line, with options for breakfast and service ordering—why not mention the restaurant resy to guests at that time?) if we had known. Coincidentally, we are eating there tonight with friends who really wanted to go there—I might find the food is good enough to overlook feeling passed over as a guest. If not, another 4?
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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My sister and I had our third stay at the Hotel Maria this past September and thoroughly enjoyed it! We like to go in the off-season when things are quieter and slower paced.
The staff are very attentive and helpful. They always respond to every question or request. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. There are handouts available listing area restaurants and rainy day activities.
The hotel is directly across from a beautiful beach with spectacular views. Hotel beach chairs were available to use which was a big plus. We also enjoyed taking our morning walks looking at the ocean.
The hotel is close to Watch Hill which is a nice place to visit for shopping and dining.
On Friday afternoon we were offered complimentary snacks (chocolates, etc) delivered to our room-it was a treat and a personal touch!
One evening we ate at Maria's the Seaside Cafe, and our meals were delicious with a varied menu available.
Thanks again for a wonderful stay! We have reservations already made for next year!
The staff are very attentive and helpful. They always respond to every question or request. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. There are handouts available listing area restaurants and rainy day activities.
The hotel is directly across from a beautiful beach with spectacular views. Hotel beach chairs were available to use which was a big plus. We also enjoyed taking our morning walks looking at the ocean.
The hotel is close to Watch Hill which is a nice place to visit for shopping and dining.
On Friday afternoon we were offered complimentary snacks (chocolates, etc) delivered to our room-it was a treat and a personal touch!
One evening we ate at Maria's the Seaside Cafe, and our meals were delicious with a varied menu available.
Thanks again for a wonderful stay! We have reservations already made for next year!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded Jun 17, 2024
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This hotel was the last place my family of 5 stayed in on our 15 day road trip through the New England area and it was one of the best! To start, the staff was so welcoming and accommodating. They sent us a text the day of check in to get our arrival time and were able to accommodate an early check in. The little things this hotel does is what really sets them apart. They have free snacks, drinks, and coffee in the lobby which were perfect for our family to grab on the way to the beach. They provide nice chairs and beach towels that are easy to also grab on the way to the beach. The room was so beautiful and comfortable. We had dinner at the restaurant downstairs and the food and atmosphere were absolutely perfect! I honestly can’t say enough good things about this hotel and we hope to return.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded Sep 16, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy to hear you were able to enjoy a piece of your New England road trip with us! We hope to see you again soon!
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Another amazing stay at The Maria! Grabbed a room last minute after our cross-country fight was canceled and made a great recovery here. Staff was great starting at check-in and we received an unexpected upgrade to a suite on the top floor. We were placed in the Winnapaug Pond suite which is beyond amazing! Thank you for the up grade! As always, we enjoyed onsite breakfast, great views, and complimentary guest panty (Greek yogurts, fresh apples, chips, cheezits, cookies). Beach access is key and right across the street. Rooms are spotless, every time. i want you to understand that the staff here is what keeps us coming back. The beach experience was great too, very well controlled access and the water was great. Cheers!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Patrick Bowe, General Manager at The Hotel Maria
Responded Sep 18, 2023
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Things were closed Monday but everything is now open.
Claudia L asked a question Aug 2019
Westport, Connecticut, United States1 contribution7 helpful votesHi if you book directly it says resort fees included does that include access to sister pool or beach chair rentals? Thank you
The breezeway pool is an additional fee of $2/per person per day. There are lounge chairs at the pool. Beach chairs however are not available or offered. You only get towels.
Hello, there is not a pool on the premises; however you can use our sister property's pool, The Breezeway Resort, for a $2 per person / per day fee.
"Book ocean facing room--can't beat the view. Make early dinner reservation at their popular restaurant/bar--great vibe."Read full review
"Make dinner reservations early. Everything gets booked up fast. Leave your chairs at home.... they had some nice ones to use."Read full review
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$219 - $471 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hotel Maria
Which popular attractions are close to The Hotel Maria?
Nearby attractions include Misquamicut State Beach (0.5 miles), Misquamicut Ocean Bar (0.10 miles), and The Beach Store (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Hotel Maria?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at The Hotel Maria?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Hotel Maria?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Andrea Seaside Restaurant and Beach Bar, Maria's Seaside Cafe, and Misquamicut Sandwich Co.
Are there any historical sites close to The Hotel Maria?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Stonington Lighthouse Museum (4.9 miles), Babcock-Smith House (3.4 miles), and Florence Nightingale's Nursing Cap (2.8 miles).
Does The Hotel Maria have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is The Hotel Maria accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.