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Cliffside Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with free parking, near Newport Mansions

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Front of property - Cliffside Inn (Newport)
Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Beatrice's Room) | View from room - Cliffside Inn (Newport)
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View (Garden Suite) | Garden view - Cliffside Inn (Newport)
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Newport Mansions and Thames Street are located near Cliffside Inn, which provides free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Adele's Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Adele's Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View (Atlantic Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hydrangea Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor's Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor's Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View (Garden Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • Partial ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Tower Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed (St. George's Suite)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (St. George's Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View (Turner Suite)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View (Turner Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Beatrice's Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

Room, 1 King Bed (The Loft) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (Sun Room)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (Sun Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Room)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Blue Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Victorian Room)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Victorian Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Victorian Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Swann Room)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Swann Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Swann Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Lark Suite)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Lark Suite) | View from room

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View (Cliff Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Cliffside Inn is in Bellevue Avenue Historic District, a neighborhood in Newport. Newport Mansions and The Breakers are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Thames Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, or consider a night out at North Beach Club House. Visit our Newport travel guide
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Map
2 Seaview Ave, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • The Breakers and Cliff Walk aerial view at Newport, Rhode Island RI, USA. The Breakers is a Vanderbilt mansion with Italian Renaissance built in 1895 in Bellevue Avenue Historic District in Newport.
    Cliff Walk
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • When I lived in Boston, I took the subway (MBTA) down to Rhode Island for a weekend getaway. The one thing that's great about the east coast is the close proximity to so many states. In Rhode Island, I was able to take an Uber around. You don't really need a car to travel around Rhode Island for a weekend. #LifeAtExpedia
    Easton's Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • I saw this old knot in a tree and then looked inside. It was a bird's home. But part of me thought on the novel, 'To kill a Mockingbird' and the knot in the tree where Jem and Scout traded things with Boo Radley. Then the light changed, creating this interesting halo, as if to highlight the knot.
    Salve Regina University
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crossways Mansion - Newport - Rhode Island, Shutterstock ID 305323955, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
    Newport Mansions
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Thames Street which includes outdoor art as well as a small group of people
    Thames Street
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station
    9 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Nitro Bar
    19 min walk
  • Wally’s Weiners
    3 min drive
  • IL Forno Italiano
    18 min walk
  • Empire Tea & Coffee
    11 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    10 min walk

About this property

Cliffside Inn

Bed & breakfast near Newport Mansions
Close to Thames Street and The Breakers, Cliffside Inn provides free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cliffside Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cliffside Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cliffside Inn located?

Located in Bellevue Avenue Historic District, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Drive Historic District, Newport Mansions, and Thames Street. Cliff Walk and Easton's Beach are also within 10 minutes. Newport Ferry Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cliffside Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 469 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

A very nice place to stay and would recommend it for the beautiful location, comfortable and beautiful room and excellent breakfast. The Inn’s pet policy worked against as disrespectful neighbors with two loud dogs kept leaving them in the room and they wouldn’t stop barking. This fairly ruined an otherwise really great stay. For the price you are paying they should rethink their pet policy. In fairness we were slightly mcompensated after the fact of having to complain twice becoming people we didn’t want to on what should have been relaxing. If you book here, make sure you are in the main house away from potential issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Randal

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was just what we hoped for. The rooms were beautiful and extremely clean. It was so convenient to have a well appointed breakfast each morning in the Inn before heading out for the day. The walk to the Cliff Walk was just a block to the water. The staff were accommodating but not in your face every minute. At times we felt like the Inn was our private home - we wish! We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Labor Day Weekend at Cliffside Inn

We enjoyed our stay at Cliffside Inn - beautiful property and great location (not downtown, but on the Cliff Walk). Great communication from the property in terms of arrival, check-in, etc.. We had a rental car and parking was included and very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Everything was wonderful and the staff are fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely attention to detail- a beautifully restored building with modern comforts and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew & Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, right by the Cliff Walk. Warm & friendly staff, responsive to all requests. Private & serene. First-rate!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice and the ocean view was as advertised. We only stayed one night, but if we are ever back in Newport for a longer visit, this is the place we will be looking to stay. The only minor hiccup was that the room was not ready at 4:00, but the area is nice and we walked on the Cliff Walk for a bit until the room was ready. We enjoyed the breakfast which had a good variety of choices. All in all, this is a charming location with an acomodating staff and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great beautiful property. The staff was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing Inn! Perched above the walk & the setting was so tranquil & beautiful. We spent two evenings sitting at the fire pit enjoying the peace & drinking a glass of wine (lovely afternoon wine & snacks provided!). We loved our room - the decor was stunning - so many special touches. Breakfast was also a treat! Can’t wait to come back! Truly a special place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Well maintained. Interesting property history.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous rooms with staff that were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erjon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great staff and the best location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not have enjoyed my stay more! Loved the wine happy hour to get to know other travelers. Staff was friendly and very helpful. What a dreamy way to spend your time in Newport! Already thinking of when I can visit again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy environment with a wonderful breakfast and wine hour. Very friendly staff too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024