Champlin's Marina and Resort

About Champlin's Marina and Resort

Champlin’s is one of New England’s largest resort marinas and features 4,000+ linear feet of dock space, a 30′ harbor depth, and spacious docking facilities, allowing us to accommodate vessels up to 250+ ft.

All marina guests have full access to all the resort amenities including our renovated onsite boutique hotel, three waterfront dining experiences, daily live music (in season), swimming pool, bicycles, paddle boards, fire pits, and much more. Your slip includes complimentary Wi-Fi and water, and access to bathhouse and shower facilities. Pump-out is available upon request from the town. Our marina features state-of-the-art GFCI pedestals.

Cancellation Policy

All transient reservations cancelled up to seven days prior to your arrival date will be subject to a 10% cancellation fee of your entire stay. Reservations that are cancelled in whole or part, within seven days of arrival will forfeit the full deposit. In the event of a small craft weather advisory, you will receive a gift card for the full value of your deposit (cancellation fees will be waived). Your credit card will be automatically charged on the day of arrival for the balance of your stay. There are no refunds or credits for early departures. There is no fee for making changes of equal value/nights for reservations that are outside of seven days of arrival date. Should you choose to shorten your stay or book a lesser valued dates, You will be subject to the 10% cancellation fee for the partial cancellation.

If your preferred dates are unavailable, please add yourselves to the waitlist, as this is the best way to improve your chances of securing a spot as availability opens up.

Inquire today about Seasonal Dockage.

As a seasonal slip holder, you have a dedicated dock space for your vessel from June 1st - September 30th. This gives you the freedom to come and go as you please and the convenience and peace of mind of having a guaranteed slip on Block Island for the duration of the summer. Make an inquiry to learn more about seasonal dockage at Champlin’s Marina and Resort.

The natural beauty, historical charm, and laid-back vibe you can only find on Block Island ensures a lifetime of experiences: whether just for one day or an entire summer. Join us at Champlin's!

Common Questions

QUESTIONS?: The easiest way to reach the marina team is through Dockwa. Send us a message with your question or request, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please include the best way to contact you in the Dockwa message. If you call the hotel front desk, you will be redirected to Dockwa.

VESSEL INFORMATION: It is important that your boat information is accurate on your reservation. This includes the name of the vessel, overall length, beam, and draft. If you arrive and the information is not correct, we may not be able to accommodate you and you will forfeit your deposit. We want you to be able to spend all of your time having fun on Block Island, so please make any corrections and updates prior to arrival.

DOCKS: Champlin's Marina has mostly fixed docks. Floating docks are along the main dock and are only tied stern-to. The tide fluctuates 4-6ft in a day. Consider bringing extra fenders and lines to protect your vessel.

SLIP ASSIGNMENT REQUESTS: While we can't guarantee specific slip assignments, our dock team will do everything we can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Be sure to message us through Dockwa with your request. If you are traveling with a group, please include the vessel names in the "Special Request" box when you submit your reservation. Floating docks are reserved for those with mobility issues. Slip requests are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the Dockmaster.

POWER PEDESTALS: We feature state-of-the-art and state mandated GFCI pedestals. This a requirement of the National Electrical Code for boater safety. If your boat has a ground fault issue, you may not be able to use any or all your electrical systems. Marinas who have yet be required to upgrade their system, may not have detected this issue and therefore work. We understand this is frustrating, but if you choose not to stay, your deposit is non-refundable. There are no refunds for early departures.

EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS: Check-In begins at 2:00PM. We cannot guarantee early check-in, but if we have space available, we are happy to bring you in early. Please reach out to the dock team on channel 11 when you are in the harbor and they will let you know if we have space. If we don't, you can wait in the anchorage area of the Great Salt Pond. There is a launch service and we have a dinghy dock. You are be welcome to utilize the property all day. If we do have space, there is sometimes an hourly charge based on occupancy levels and the time of arrival. Please check with the dock team to confirm any charges.

ARRIVAL QUEUE: On busy days, please expect a queue upon arrival. We will take the boats in the order they arrive and/or as it makes sense for specific slip assignments. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will work through the queue as efficiently as possible.

LATE ARRIVALS: The dock team is available until 7:00pm. If you need to make arrangements for a late check-in, please be sure to do so prior to 5:00pm. There may be additional charges based on the time and the number of dock hands that need to return after hours.

LATE DEPARTURE REQUESTS: Check-out is by 11:00am. We realize that many of you would like to stay later, but it is simply not possible on many days. Please check with the Marina Manager to see if we can accommodate a later departure. When available, hourly fees will apply. We greatly appreciate your understanding and promptness with departures.

DAY DOCKAGE: We offer day dockage when space is available. Day slips are first-come, first-serve, and may not be reserved in advance. Feel free to reach out to us the day before to see what occupancy looks like. Day Dockage is available at 50% of the rate for that day and is typically available from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We also offer an hourly rate, ranging from $20 - $60/hour depending on the size of boat, our occupancy, and the season.

TENDERS: We often do not have space for tenders on the main docks. If we do not have space, tenders under 12’ may be accommodated on our dinghy dock at no charge. Tenders of 13’ or larger require a separate reservation and may be rafted to your boat at the marina’s discretion. If you are rafted, you will receive true-to-size pricing.

GUEST BRACELETS: From July 1 through Labor Day we ask that guests wear bracelets that identify you as a guest. You will need these at the pool and for bikes and water sports. For bikes and water sports, each guest will also need to fill out an insurance waiver. You and your guests can take of these at either the Dock Office or the Hotel Front Desk.

CHAMPLIN’S SHUTTLE: The Champlin’s Shuttle runs from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily during peak season (more limited hours in the shoulder season). The shuttle circles from the property to Aldo’s Bakery in downtown Old Harbor, near the ferry landing. We can also make a stop at the airport upon request. Other stops are not permitted.

Safe travels & We can't wait to see you!

– The Champlin’s Marina & Resort Team - (401) 466-7777 - VHF Channel 11

Booking Info

Champlin's utilizes dynamic pricing, which means that rates will fluctuate based on demand. This is a strategy that is commonly used in other familiar hospitality industries such as hotels, airlines, and car rentals. Similarly, Champlin's may adjust their prices in real-time based on market conditions such as supply and demand.

In addition to dynamic pricing, Champlin's also implements a minimum LOA requirement of 35' during our peak season, and has a minimum night stay requirement during nights of surplus demand. If a reservation request for these certain nights does not meet this minimum, the quote will be adjusted to reflect a minimum night stay. Base rates do not include electricity.

If the dates you are looking for are unavailable, please add yourself to the waitlist, as these guests will be prioritized first as space becomes available.

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