Holiday Inn South Kingstown-University of Rhode Island by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.8 (444 reviews)
3009 Tower Hill Road , Saunderstown , US
+1 401-789-1051

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff / strong front desk service
Excellent location (central / near University & sights)
Nice pool and patio area
Good breakfast buffet and restaurant
Generally comfortable beds / pleasant rooms for some guests
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness (unclean rooms, stained towels, infrequent toiletries)
Perceived poor value / often described as too expensive
Noisy rooms (plumbing, ice machine) and thin walls
Room maintenance issues (key cards failing, lights/outlets, shower flooding)
Small bathrooms and some uncomfortable pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
Multiple guests reported rooms not being cleaned, stained towels, old/small towels, stained bedding and occasional unstocked toiletries; a few reviews praised immaculate rooms, but overall cleanliness sentiment is below average.
Service
8.8
Staff frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (front desk assistance, reception praised, tech help for internet); isolated reports of surly/unhelpful desk behavior around key cards lower but do not dominate sentiment.
Location
9.3
Repeatedly highlighted as a strong positive: central location, convenient for sights and close to the University of Rhode Island.
Room Quality
7
Mixed reports: comfortable beds for many but complaints about small bathrooms, hard pillows, noisy plumbing and occasional maintenance issues (flooding shower, light not working).
Amenities
8.6
Pool and patio received consistent praise and are a clear asset; breakfast buffet and on-site restaurant also noted positively though some amenities (ice machine hours/noise, shampoo refill) had minor complaints.
Value for Money
6.5
Several guests felt the hotel is overpriced for the quality (comments like 'too expensive', 'not worth $200'), producing below-target value sentiment.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast buffet and restaurant were mentioned positively multiple times; overall F&B sentiment is good with no major complaints recorded.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall mixed-to-positive experiences: friendly staff, good location and strong pool/amenities balanced against cleanliness and value concerns, producing an overall rating in line with the target.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:14

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located minutes away from the University of Rhode Island and Narragansett beaches, Holiday Inn South Kingstown offers free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces and Fitness Options

Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool and patio, or stay active at the fitness center. Laundry facilities are also available for convenience.

Local Attractions and Activities

Explore nearby surfing, fishing, and kayaking spots, or take a short drive to visit the historic mansions of Newport just 14 km away.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area for a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PVD

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 444 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 7.8
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
2
Good location, pool was nice but for the money, this hotel was old, had to request room to be clean
Pros:

The pool and restaurant

Cons:

Bathroom was VERY small and did not get stocked with toilet paper or the luxury soaps they promised. Room was not cleaned and garbage was not emptied. When this was called to staff's attention, they came into the room to verify we did not have toilet paper!! No, we were not stealing your toilet paper.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Gayle • couple • us
9
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Becky • couple • us
10
Exceeded expectations!!!
Pros:

I was thrilled with this hotel! It was immaculately clean! Our room smelled clean and fresh, the bed and pillows were comfortable, everything exceeded my hopes! The staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it!! 10 out of 10.

Cons:

Zero complaints!!

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
9
The hotel was a perfect spot for the sights we wanted to see in Rhode Island.
Pros:

The breakfast was good for a buffet and the accommodations were lovely. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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sezer • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location and the restaurant were great

Cons:

Rooms very loud. Can hear plumbing of all adjacent rooms

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo_traveller • us
1
Marginal hotel. Over priced for the quality.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Bed was not comfortable. Towels were stained yellow. Shower was dirty.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • cy
8
Comfortable beds for a short stay.
Pros:

The staff was super helpful. We especially liked the breakfast and the lady in charge there.
The young man who helped us access the Internet was patient and knowledgeable.

Cons:

Noise in our room from nearby flushing toilets. Noise from the ice machine in the hall.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • us
8
Ok pricey for one night
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The shower flooded and it was far from the elevator

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Carol Corwin • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Staff at Reception Desk were outstanding 👏 👌

Cons:

No waste basket I. Bedroom..only on bathroom.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Scolari • couple • us
10
Made our stay in RI a great experince.
Pros:

Front desk assisted our room availability as we had multiple family coming and going.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
8
Pros:

Close to the University of Rhode Island

Cons:

Pillows were very hard

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • us
6
Too expensive for ok value
Pros:

Central location. Ok facility.

Cons:

The cost was too high for the quality level of the facility as a whole.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Hermann • couple • us
1
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Yulia • family_with_children • ua
8
Pros:

Чисто

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

the survey said I requested a quiet room? interesting. I was across from an ice machine, the guest laundry, which rattled and rattled, and a parking dog. I also had someone trying to getinto my room that either had the wrong room number, or was given my room by accident. fine enough but not worth $200

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee