Cliffside Inn

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View (Garden Suite) | Garden view
Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Beatrice's Room) | View from room
Lobby
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (Sun Room) | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 Seaview Ave, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Place, Cliff Walk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Easton's Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Mansions
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Adele's Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View (Atlantic Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hydrangea Suite)

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor's Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View (Garden Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Tower Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (St. George's Suite)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View (Turner Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Beatrice's Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (Sun Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Victorian Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Swann Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Lark Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View (Cliff Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Cliffside Inn

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features spa services, concierge services and a library. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a fireplace at reception.
Cliffside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers. This Newport bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cliffside Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cliff Walk. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace, library and a fireplace at reception
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Cliff Walk and 10 minutes on foot from Easton's Beach
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Cliffside Inn. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Newport bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cliffside Inn
Cliffside Inn Newport
Cliffside Newport
Cliffside Hotel Newport
Cliffside Inn Newport
Cliffside Inn Bed & breakfast
Cliffside Inn Bed & breakfast Newport

Cliffside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 503 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Inn. The staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, gorgeous inviting setting. Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Inn. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms , ideal location to cliff walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, nice receptionist. Great breakfast with egg bakes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Staff was excellent, the room was 10/10 we stayed in the Cliff suite. The main house was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the property and the room. The fireplace was warm and the room was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place good breakfast really nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Everything was great! Rooms were clean and the breakfast was delicious. The cozy atmosphere made for a perfect spot in New England.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful place to stay in fitting with the mansion tours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated property with health breakfast and endless coffee including decaf. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cliffside is a beautiful place! Katie was extremely helpful at check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tayler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome. A complete hidden gem and we will make this our Newport go to hotel from now on!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Staff were kind and helpful. Only complaint is the mattress was hard. Otherwise, lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filled w/ character, the bed is the most comfortable i have ever slept in... And the fireplace was just the right touch. Definitely check this gem of a Inn out...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well appointed. Roomy. Beautiful bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property: comfortable, very clean, well appointed rooms, attentive staff, quiet neighborhood, walkable. Nice breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and cozy bed and breakfast. Great choice for an extra special treat with extra amenities. Very welcoming and warm vibe. Wine at 5, snacks in hall and breakfast all made it feel very homelike. We are already planning when to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Amazing location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

A beautiful place with helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After our second trip to Cliffside Inn this will be our go to place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful bed and breakfast with an attentive staff. The Cliffside Inn is also conveniently located near the Cliff Walk, beaches and other places to visit in Newport.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025