South Kingstown, RI

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South Kingstown
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Where to stay in South Kingstown

Best Clam Cakes and Chowder

Matunuck

If you're spending some time in Matunuck, Matunuck Beach and East Matunuck State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Matunuck
My husband and I were leaving the parking lot after dropping off supplies for a weekend seminar and we spotted this giant boot car. It’s an LL Bean. How fun!

Wakefield-Peacedale

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

While visiting Wakefield-Peacedale, you might make a stop by sights like John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge and Whaler's Brewing Company.

Wakefield-Peacedale
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Green Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Green Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Roy Carpenter's Beach and Matunuck Beach.

Green Hill
Pulled right out of the water

Snug Harbor

While there might not be top attractions in Snug Harbor, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East Matunuck State Beach and Block Island Ferry.

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Peace Dale

Travelers like the wineries in Peace Dale, and Whaler's Brewing Company is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Peace Dale
Hampton Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area

Hampton Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area

2.5 out of 5
20 Hotel Dr South Kingstown RI
The price is AED 449 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
AED 449
AED 512 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South Kingstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was well appointed and clean. I was a bit disappointed that the pool was not available. That was one of the reasons that I chose to stay with Hampton Inn in SK and not another facility.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Hampton Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Kingstown Newport Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Kingstown Newport Area

2.5 out of 5
3 Fairfield Way South Kingstown RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 537 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 537
AED 613 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Kingstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
All exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott South Kingstown Newport Area
Coastal Cottage located in Pointview Marina on Great Salt Pond, Rhode Island

Coastal Cottage located in Pointview Marina on Great Salt Pond, Rhode Island

South Kingstown RI
Stay at this cottage in South Kingstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Narragansett Beach and Block Island Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Clean and comfortable cottage. Great host. Perfect little spot for our home away from home.

Reviewed on 8 August 2025

Coastal Cottage located in Pointview Marina on Great Salt Pond, Rhode Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Contemporary cottage minutes from the heart of town!

Contemporary cottage minutes from the heart of town!

South Kingstown RI
Stay at this vacation home in South Kingstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Narragansett Beach and John H. Chafee National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Very nice cottage that was clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Contemporary cottage minutes from the heart of town!
3 Bedroom house 1 mile from East Matunuck Beach - Snug Harbor

3 Bedroom house 1 mile from East Matunuck Beach - Snug Harbor

South Kingstown RI
Stay at this vacation home in South Kingstown. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Narragansett Beach and East Matunuck State Beach are located ...
3 Bedroom house 1 mile from East Matunuck Beach - Snug Harbor
Coastal Cottage located in Pointview Marina on Great Salt Pond, Rhode Island

Coastal Cottage located in Pointview Marina on Great Salt Pond, Rhode Island

South Kingstown RI
Stay at this cottage in South Kingstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Narragansett Beach and Block Island Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Clean and comfortable cottage. Great host. Perfect little spot for our home away from home.

Reviewed on 8 August 2025

Coastal Cottage located in Pointview Marina on Great Salt Pond, Rhode Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of South Kingstown

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
23
5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
9
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Quant area with beautiful stone walls surrounfing beautiful new England homes

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The girl that checked us in was so sweet and helpful. She recommended great places to eat.

4/5 - Good

TraceyO

FaMoly place

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very close to Narragansett beach

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Kingstown is fine. Found state beach about 2.5 miles south of Kingstown that had beach side parking.

5/5 - Excellent

Ann

Twin Willows is a great restaurant. And we discovered Wickford village which is super cute and on the water.