Looking for a luxury summer vacay stateside? Ocean House (OH) in Watch Hill, Rhode Island is a Forbes Five Star Hotel & houses a Forbes Five Star restaurant and a Forbes Five Star spa. That’s 15 stars in one location; hell to the yeah let’s go! We vacationed here last Labor Day and had a wonderful trip; we'll certainly return in the future.

We did have one hiccup when we were booking with Ocean House - to get to Watch Hill, Rhode Island from Denver, we had to fly into Boston and then needed to arrange transportation from Boston to the hotel. On Ocean House’s website, it clearly dictates to reach out to the hotel if you're a guest and they'll be able to arrange transport on a guest's behalf. I reached out to Ocean House and received the following email:

I was super put off by this email, why?

Because Deb's email was dismissive & certainly not "Forbes Five Star" (she didn't even answer half of my questions lol).
Why the hell would Ocean House say on their website that they're "happy to arrange transportation on a guest's behalf" when they're not?

Anyways, I forwarded Deb's email to the Group Director of Reservations - Mary Arcuri - and Mary immediately apologized, booked our transportation and completely smoothed over Deb's faux pas. Thank you Mary! The price for in-house transportation from the Boston airport was $350.

Upon arrival at the Boston airport, Bob with Ocean House Guest Relations picked us up. We were picked up in a Grey Mercedes SUV. Ocean House has a Mercedes-Benz Partnership Program and delivers one-of-a-kind driving experiences to their guests with exclusive extras. Bob was top notch in every "Forbes Five Star" way - he was dressed to the nines, right on time and was a great conversationalist on our ride. It was a two hour ride from the airport to the hotel.

Ocean House is East Coast stunning, waspy & warm. The buttery, yellow luxury hotel exudes timeless elegance with its stately columns and grand entryway.

We stayed in a Standard Suite that included a large living room with a seasonal beach stone fireplace, neighborhood views and private terrace overlooking Watch Hill Village. The King sized bed was super comfortable and we slept well the entire trip. The bathroom was a four fixture marble bathroom with a large walk in shower and a sumptuous deep-soaking tub. There were three TVs in the room - one in the living room, one in the bedroom and one in the bathroom.

The room was stunning and housekeeping was phenomenal. Housekeeping offers dry cleaning that can be charged to the room which I took full advantage of. Housekeeping keeps the room stocked with little snacks (the chocolate puffs are drool worthy) and there is 24/7 in room dining available. Give the hot chocolate and cookies a try for a late night treat!

Ocean House is right on the Atlantic Ocean and has a 650-foot private white-sand beach solely for use by Ocean House guests/members. The beach is pristine.

During our stay we rented out a beach cabana two of the days we were there. The Beach Cabana comes with two beach loungers, an umbrella, a cabana with two chairs, a sofa and a cooler filled with water, soft drinks, champagne & fruit.

We were waited on by a Dune Cottage (Ocean House's beach restaurant) server both of our beach days and he was stellar. I always had a piña colada in hand and the Chilled Lobster Rolls were amazing.

During our beach days, we lounged, walked, swam in the ocean, listened to audio books and tanned. It was East Coast paradise! We LOVED the beach cabana experience and highly recommend it - it was our favorite experience at Ocean House.

Ocean House has 13 acres of beautiful landscaping that includes a croquet space and lovely gardens.

Taylor Swift also lives a stone's throw away in Holiday House.

We ate at all of Ocean House's Restaurants during our stay and here is our rundown/rank of each:

1) COAST was our favorite restaurant at Ocean House - it’s Forbes Five-Star Rated & AAA Five-Star Rated. We had the prix-fixe four-course savory menu paired with wine. The food and service were impeccable from start to finish! The sommelier in particular was a HUGE standout - he was a wine enthusiast and truly added a je nais se quoi to our meal that won’t be duplicated elsewhere.

2) The Bistro was our second favorite restaurant at Ocean House and we ate here three times. The Bistro offers traditional brasserie fare. The Oysters and Seared Stonington Scallops were our favorites. The staff at The Bistro were kind and attentive.

3) Dune Cottage/Taco Shack was our third favorite restaurant. These are the outdoor restaurants on the beach. The Chilled Lobster Rolls were great. The Piña Coladas were amazing! The runner who served us our food in the beach cabana gave us wonderful service. The hostess at Dune Cottage was rude. The staff at Dune Cottage when we physically sat down there to eat were incredibly slow and disinterested in the customers.

4) The Verandah Raw Bar was our least favorite restaurant. The staff was slow as molasses and emotionally cold when interacting with us. We nicknamed our waiter "the Mime" due to his reluctance to wait on us lol. However the seafood was fresh and we loved eating on the outdoor terrace!

The OH! Spa is the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Rhode Island and my experience there was outstanding. I had a custom facial and learned so much about my skin from the spa aesthetician. Once my treatment concluded, I lounged in the peaceful waiting area and really soaked up the zen.

Check Ocean House out babes and let them know that denv.her. sent you! xx

Ocean House

Address: 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: (401) 584-7000
Website : https://www.oceanhouseri.com/
Hotel details: Built on the grounds of an iconic resort, this luxe hotel on a bluff overlooking the ocean is 5 miles from Route 1 and 14 miles from Mystic Seaport. The genteel rooms feature loaner iPads, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and coffeemakers. Studios add fireplaces and sofabeds, and airy suites offer living rooms and terraces; some also have kitchens. Room service is offered 24/7. Afternoon snacks and an area shuttle are complimentary. Dining options include an elegant restaurant and a bistro. There's a private beach with butler service, a spa, an indoor pool and 2 hot tubs. A resort fee covers activities such as yoga and cooking lessons.

Ocean House, Rhode Island