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The Rams Head Inn

4.0 star property
Shelter Island Heights beachfront inn with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reception

Reviews

7,8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
  • Children's games

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

En Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
108 South Rams Island Drive, Shelter Island Heights, NY, 11965

What's nearby

  • Sunset Beach - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Railroad Museum of Long Island - 28 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kontokosta Winery - 30 min drive - 10.6 km
  • 67 Steps Beach - 31 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Orient Point County Park - 42 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • East Hampton, NY (HTO) - 47 min drive
  • Montauk, NY (MTP) - 77 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 142 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 151 min drive
  • Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 18.3 miles/29.4 km
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 102 miles/164.1 km
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 97.5 miles/156.8 km
  • Greenport Station - 28 min drive
  • Southold Station - 35 min drive
  • Bridgehampton Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stars Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Billy's By The Bay - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Lucharitos - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aldo's - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Rams Head Inn

When visiting Shelter Island Heights, The Rams Head Inn is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Winery release events

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Bike storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle parking
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

The Rams Head Inn Inn
The Rams Head Inn Shelter Island Heights
The Rams Head Inn Inn Shelter Island Heights

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rams Head Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Rams Head Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Rams Head Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Rams Head Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rams Head Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Rams Head Inn and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and yoga. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Rams Head Inn?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

The Rams Head Inn Reviews

Reviews

7,8

Good

8,8/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

7,8/10

Amenities

7,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

The receptionist is in the wrong business
There was a mix up regarding a double booking. Theresa, the receptionist, was impossible to deal with. She yelled at me, hung up, refused to answer when I called back. This occurred before we even arrived. The third party booking agency had to intervene, Theresa was rude and inhospitable. I traveled with the sales and marketing director for the Marriott Ranch, and a long time customer service manager at a large feed distributor, they were flabbergasted by the overt rudeness. The issue was initially resolved by the booking agency until Theresa cancelled our reservation on the last day and tried to tell us to leave the hotel! Beautiful peaceful setting but the management is clueless.
laura, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Rams Head Inn is a beautiful property in a beautiful location. Unfortunately, our stay did not match up to the price or the description that we were given. Initial welcome was pleasant and but we couldn’t check in early without paying $100! What? NO! We were told they would call when room was ready. At 3:30 I checked front desk and it was ready but no phone call ever. Our room was not a king balcony as described by Expedia as there are no balconies in the entire hotel. Instead, we were given a two room “suite”with a bathroom in between the two rooms. The bedding, sheets, towels were lovely, but the decor was tasteless and cheap. We ate one meal there which was completely overpriced and over salted. The dining areas outside are beautiful overlooking a sloping lawn to a small bay. Service was friendly and efficient. No indoor seating as there is no lobby. Housekeeping left trash and used glasses. Owner offered NO apology or offers to do anything to make our stay better. Will NEVER stay here again or recommend. Front desk staff seemed untrained and gave misinformation. Owner appeared distracted with the fact that she owns a hotel but does not offer true hospitality - just fluff! Breakfast a total JOKE!!
JOAN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views and lovely service
Lana, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Cherie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The Ram's Head Inn is a perfect example of an Inn with everything at it's fingertips, with no idea how to treat its customers. While the grounds and Inn itself are beautiful, I was quite disappointed at the level of service for the rate of over $550 per night. Not only was our room incredibly cramped and small (lacking basic equipment such as hair dryers, iron, etc.), and the service at the restaurant for dinner was painfully slow and inattentive, but the one thing an Inn of this caliber which claims it has free breakfast should provide - a hot, homemade breakfast, was not provided. The cheap, cold bites and Keurig coffee was not a welcoming sight. They clearly wanted us to wait until 11am to buy breakfast from their sub-par, overpriced restaurant. Additionally, the woman behind the counter had an attitude. The whole time I was there, I felt as though I was burdening them by my presence. Save yourself the anguish and don't stay here!
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved it.
Monika, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Historic property on a great piece of land. Out of the way in the best ways. There is a major staffing, service, training and management gap here tho. Perhaps growing pains under new ownership as everyone was trying their best and friendly, just seemed like lots of gaps and struggles. I’m loyal to the place and will return, and most lodging out east has some degree of struggle in this regard, but this was time it was very hard to get any needs met in a timely or thorough manner.
Benjamin, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It's traditional, quaint, serene, and the air is fresh
sungki, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cynthia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Rams Head Inn was picture perfect…set up on hill overlooking the pretty beach below. The attention to detail from the wonderful staff made our weekend getaway a truly unforgettable experience. Looking forward to our next visit.
Maria, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, cozy and quiet off-season.
My wife and I were the only guests for night 1 of our 2-night stay last week. Two other guests arrived on our 2nd night. Theresa at the front desk was helpful and friendly, giving us local restaurant info upon our arrival and calling restaurants for us to determine when, and if they were open. The Inn’s restaurant was not open during our Tuesday to Thursday morning stay. Tyler, the manager, was also very helpful and accommodating. He talked to us about the property, the area history and made us feel very comfortable. The property is private and a great spot for the sunset, which we enjoyed from the patio overlooking the beach area. We explored historically significant places on the Island, thanks to the SI Chamber of Commerce booklet and website. We really enjoyed our ½ day hike in the Mashomack Preserve. The restaurants we really enjoyed were Isola, Stars Café, The Islander.
Glenn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

brian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

An OK experience
The Ram's Head Inn location is fantastic and the 'backyard' grounds are really nice/comfortable with beautiful water views. It was nostalgia that brought us to stay here, having spent youthful summers on the North Fork. The staff were all very sweet and accommodating. The bedroom was an adequate size given the age of hotel, however, the in-room bathroom left a lot to be desired. It's small, extremely dated and in need of repair/replacement items, with very poor shower water pressure. The morning's included breakfast was delightful with very nice touches, but while we enjoyed our dinner, it was overpriced compared to the quality/portion at countless other local restaurants. Similarly, the room rate price was high for what you get, and it was a bit ridiculous to be charged an additional $40 for 1 hour of pickleball played on a concrete slab 'court' marked by torn/worn painter's tape.
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Sven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review