Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

2.0 star property
Travelers find a quiet retreat near Roger Williams University where they can plan adventures or connect with family using reliable WiFi in peaceful surroundings

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Founder's Brook Motel and Suites offers a tranquil escape with practical amenities. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, complimentary newspapers, and a peaceful garden atmosphere. Previous visitors consistently highlight the staff's helpfulness as a key part of their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One-Bedroom Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Double Beds Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth is home to Founder's Brook Motel and Suites. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Second Beach and Easton's Beach, while Battleship Cove and Naval War College Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum. Visit our Portsmouth travel guide
Map
314 Boyd Lane, Portsmouth, RI, 02871

What's nearby

  • Newport Bridge featuring sailing, general coastal views and a bridge
    Newport Bridge
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
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    Roger Williams University
    3 min drive - 2.2 miles
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    Easton's Beach
    19 min drive - 12.2 miles
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    Newport Mansions
    24 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Providence, Rhode Island. City in New England region of the United States. Brown University, Department of Economics.
    Brown University
    28 min drive - 22.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station
    27 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coastal Roasters
    5 min drive
  • Cumberland Farms
    2 min drive
  • Mindy’s Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • RWU Global Heritage Hall
    5 min drive
  • Boat House Waterfront Dining
    5 min drive

About this property

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

Hotel near Roger Williams University
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Travel cribs, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Founder's Brook And Suites
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Hotel
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Portsmouth
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is Founder's Brook Motel and Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Founder's Brook Motel and Suites located?

Situated in Portsmouth, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Roger Williams University, Newport Vineyards, and Battleship Cove. Whitehall Museum House and Second Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 791 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice grounds, lovely older place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting family in Bristol for the holidays and used Founders Brook as our home base for five nights. The property is close to Portsmouth’s downtown area and a hop over the bridge to Bristol. We had some of the best sleep we’ve had in years and felt very at home. This is the fourth time we have stayed here and each time we notice improvements. Love the complimentary toiletries!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, kind and accommodating staff. 4th time staying and will return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place but rooms updated inside nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, very safe surroundings. With easy highway access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and quiet and beautifully landscaped
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small space but comfortable enough for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for weekend to visit Roger Williams University and Bristol RI. Very quiet, convenient, and clean location. The suite was comfortable and just enough room. Great price. Easy 6-8mins drive over bridge to the University.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location quick I and out. Clean comfortable rooms. Noting really to do on site, but if you are spending your days out and about this is a perfect spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, reasonably priced, comfortable and immaculately clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet room. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean & well maintained, the check-in was easy and the person was very friendly. Overall great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location; spacious separate living and bedroom; very simple accommodations but clean/new; keurig and fridge; great price! Highly recommend if you don’t need fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen F

Great value, clean easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lovely

Lovely place, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, internet works well. Cozy little get away hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good place, nicely maintained

Everything clean and operational. Easy check-in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Adorable Cottages

These are comfortable and quaint cottages set in a residential area with great lanscaping. Its like being in your own little cottage. It is relatively newly renovated and it is clean! We love it here and would definitely stay again when visiting family. Its a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Quiet and staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghislaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location away from the pricey side of Newport, immaculately clean, fresh makeover of an old school motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Staff very polite and helpful. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient easy place to stay. No frills but clean. Sometimes a little too heavy on the cleaning products. Staff couldn’t be nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025