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 Point Judith Pond.

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.

Snug Harbor
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Peace Dale

Travelers like the wineries in Peace Dale, and Thewlis - DAR Trailhead 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 438 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
AED 438
AED 495 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was accommodating.

Reviewed on 23 November 2025

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 refundable
The price is AED 465 per night from Dec 20 to Dec 21
AED 465
AED 526 total
20 Dec - 21 Dec
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! (555 reviews)
Room was spotless , pleasant check in process and employees, breakfast was delicious, well kept, clean

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

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.
Exceptional Historic "The Wakefield" in town. Narragansett Beaches-3 mi-Rec Room

Exceptional Historic "The Wakefield" in town. Narragansett Beaches-3 mi-Rec Room

South Kingstown RI
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in South Kingstown. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Narragansett ...
10/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
Beautiful and well maintained property. No one had any complaints.

Reviewed on 2 November 2025

Exceptional Historic "The Wakefield" in town. Narragansett Beaches-3 mi-Rec Room
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
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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.