Awards & Accolades

We are honored to receive recognition from the world's leading authorities on travel and leisure destinations. While the accolades we value most come from our guests, these awards remind us and our guests of what we are doing right.

AAA Five Diamond Award
Each year AAA reviews more than 31,000 lodgings including hotels, resorts, historic inns and more. Less than one-third of 1% make the AAA Five Diamond list. The Ocean House is Rhode Island's only Five Diamond Hotel.

Forbes Four Star Award for Hotel and Restaurant
Ocean House is one of only 176 hotels in the world to achieve four stars.

Travel + Leisure Top 500 Hotels 2013
Ocean House was named one of the "Top 500 Hotels–The Best Hotels in the World" in 2013.

Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012
The annual survey, voted on by Travel + Leisure readers, ranked the Ocean House as the #4 Top Resort in the Continental United States and #60 Top Hotel in the World.

Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards Winner 2012
Ocean House recognized as winner in the "Fun for All Ages" catergory. The Fodor’s 100 represent their top hotels for travelers out of more than 4,000 properties.

Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2012
Ocean House was named as one of Andrew Harper's 2012 Grand Award Winners in the United States. This coveted award is bestowed on a select few of Mr. Harper's favorite properties from the past calendar year.

Travel + Leisure Top 500 Hotels 2012
Ocean House was named one of the "Top 500 Hotels–The Best Hotels in the World" in 2012.

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2012
Ocean House consistently earned a 4.5 out of five rating.

Condé Nast Traveler
Ocean House was recently named one of the best newcomers to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2013

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Ocean House received an Award of Excellence for offering a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.

Condé Nast Traveler
Ocean House was named one of the "World's Top New 127 Hotels–The Hot List" in 2011.

Travel + Leisure
Ocean House was named one of the "World's Best Hotels" in 2011

"Every year, we ask T+L readers to tell us which hotels, destinations, and companies represent the very best in travel."

Travel + Leisure's 2012 World's Best Awards

"To be considered for our annual Grand Awards, a property must be relatively small and possess a distinctive personality. It is also required to demonstrate a consistent devotion to personal service."

Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2012

"The Ocean House is that rare hotel hybrid that oozes Victorian-era elegance yet banishes any stuffiness thanks to up-to-the-minute mod cons and friendly yet professional service."

Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2011