For close to 50 years, The Breezeway has been a top choice among Misquamicut Beach hotels.  The Breezeway Resort is a beachside haven situated within a 5 acre compound with three park-like courtyards.   50 cozy guest rooms, suites, villas and one cottage are arranged among manicured lawns, flower gardens and fountains lovingly cared for by my family and staff.  With high standards and a strong work ethic instilled by my parents, Maria and Nicolo Bellone, the resort continues to operate with the same family-friendly, personal spirit that set The Breezeway apart when it opened 5 decades ago. 

an oasis JUST STEPS FROM THE BEACH

    The Breezeway offers a sense of place unlike any other travel destination in Misquamicut Beach area.   Situated on five acres of park-like grounds and hidden from plain view, The Breezeway is a compound made up of three distinct courtyards making us a truly unique property by the beach.

​   The Japanese Maple Courtyard is the first area you'll see when arriving into the main entryway. Named for and anchored by the majestic Japanese Maple tree that provide shade from  the hot summer sun, this courtyard features a beautiful brick water fountain.  This courtyard includes 6 guestrooms, 2 two-bedroom suites, our guest reception area where continental breakfast is served and coffee and snacks are available all day, a shuffle board court and a new BBQ-picnic area for guests.  
(see buildings 1-2 below)
​   The Poolside Courtyard surrounds our heated swimming pool of course. There are 30 rooms and studio suites on two levels in the L-shaped building plus our hospitality suite right next to the pool.  You'll also find our roof top sundeck, ice machine, laundry facilities and a guest bathroom with hot showers for those days when you want to enjoy our beach and pool well after check out time and drive home feeling refreshed. (see building 8 below)
  The Corkscrew Fountain Courtyard is our most private courtyard, where 4 studio suites, 4 one-bedroom suites,  our 2 villas and cottage are hidden from plain view in 5 smaller buildings surrounding the corkscrew fountain.  Picnic areas, hammocks, a swing set and wide open fields await you here.  (see buildings 3-7,9 below)
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Hotel Amenities

Generations have discovered a peaceful oasis in the Breezeway Resort. Located only steps from the beach and complete with wonderful amenities, there’s no other Misquamicut boutique motel or hotel in the region that compares - and for over 50 years our guests have been loving it!

Whether it's your first visit or your 21st, we are eager to show you to your room so you can start your Misquamicut Beach vacation. 

Our fantastic amenities will surprise you, too. Come and discover why we're one of the top-rated boutique motels in Misquamicut, Westerly and Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

All guests booking direct will enjoy

• No Resort fee 
• TESLA destination charger
  
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and most public areas.
  
• What would The Breezeway be without fresh air?  Non-smoking guestrooms, beach and swimming pool area.
• Explore the neighborhood on one of our resort bicycles. They're free when you book direct for guests aged 15 and up. 
• Outdoor heated swimming pool and sun deck.
• Guest laundry machines available for your convenience.
• Lending library of books and old fashioned board games.
• In-room amenities include Beekman 1802 toiletries, a convenient refrigerator, a hair dryer, a clothing iron and more, depending on the accommodation you select.
• Deluxe continental breakfast is complimentary each morning.
• Private beach access for our guests is included.
• Disconnect from the world and connect with your family and friends on five acres of manicured courtyards with hammocks, picnic areas, a shuffleboard court, a swing set and corn hole. 
• It's not summertime without a BBQ. Use our gas grill on a first come, first serve basis.

Private Beach

Just a seven-minute walk or a two-minute drive from the resort, you'll find Breezeway Beach. Our 200-foot stretch of private, gated beach is clean and ready for you and your family to enjoy as our guests. But don't forget your Towels provided for you in your room. You'll always find a parking space for your vehicle as well as your own section of sand to lay your towel down and relax. A certified life guard is on duty, weather permitting and in season. 

​Bring a picnic lunch or have some of the best food in the area delivered right to you by Maria's Seaside Cafe. Want to retreat from the sun and enjoy a seasonal beer on tap or a specialty cocktail?  Maria's is just across the street.

If you have booked direct, at check-in you'll receive our wrist bands and parking pass to access the beach area. Just remember your towels, which are waiting for you in your room upon arrival.

Swimming Pool

A day at the beach is great, but sometimes there's nothing better than leaving the sand behind for the civility of the pool. Just off of an extreme pool makeover, the Breezeway heated pool is the jewel of our property. The bright blue water makes a stunning contrast against the brick apron.  

​Leave the sand behind and jump into the warm water in our crystal clear heated swimming pool. Lounge on a chaise around the pool or upstairs on the sun deck. Read a book, play cards, or sip on a cold drink. Towels, restroom, and shower facilities are available, and the pool is handicapped-accessible. 

Pool hours:  9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. seasonally

HISTORy

​The year was 1970. The Jackson 5 was at the top of the charts. Nixon was president. The Mod Squad was a popular TV show. The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl and the Ford Pinto was about to be introduced. Here at Misquamicut Beach, Maria and Nicolo Bellone were about to buy the Breezeway Motel from the former Westerly Police Chief Ray Meikle and his wife Helen.  

The image on the right is a postcard of the Breezeway Motel from that era. The back of the card reads, "14 modern comfortable units, private showers, quiet location, beautiful grounds." At the time, the private showers seemed like a luxurious amenity, but the truth is that four of those units had to share an outdoor shower located near where our laundry area is now. Maria and Nicolo immediately began upgrading and modernizing the property. You'll be glad to know that by opening day in 1971, each room had a private shower, which was just a prelude to what the future would bring. Like the countless immigrants who came before them, Maria and Nicolo would create their own American Dream.

"14 modern comfortable units, private showers, quiet location, beautiful grounds"

The photo is of Nicolo applying stucco in front of room 215 in 1975

The photo is of Maria behind the front desk in 1971.

​The photo is of Nicolo applying stucco in front of room 215 in 1975 (back then it was room number 25).

Nicolo (Nick), who emigrated from Tusa, Sicily in 1959, arrived at the dock in New York City with wide-eyed ambition, little to no money and a canvas bag with some masonry tools. It didn't take long for him to go into business for himself as a mason. All he had was an old sedan and no financial means to buy a truck. So he did the next best thing. He tore out the backseat and made a makeshift vehicle. With his creative thinking, hard work and the help of his new bride Maria, he was able to buy the Breezeway eleven years later.

The photo is of Maria behind the front desk in 1971.

Maria, also from Tusa, married Nicolo in Westerly on June 18, 1964 (and no, this wasn't an arranged marriage like you may have seen in The Godfather II). By the time they purchased the Breezeway, they had three children with the youngest (me) in diapers. Armed with her teaching degree and good looks, Maria was a natural to manage this new venture while Nicolo went out looking for more real estate to buy. The original multitasker, Maria raised a young family, operated a business and threw some serious dinner parties. Oftentimes, guests were invited up to the kitchen for dinner. Yes, back then our home was adjacent to the lobby.

Now after 50 plus years, we look back on the changes, the success of The Breezeway and the couple who made it all happen, Nicolo and Maria Bellone. Through their determination and hard work, my parents and The Breezeway exemplify the American dream. Though my beautiful mother recently passed away, I can assure you that this dream will never die.

Thank you,

John for The Bellone Family