OceanCliff Hotel

3.5 star property
A welcoming retreat in Fifth Ward where guests gather around the firepit after breakfast, with wedding services available and staff who remember your name

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OceanCliff Hotel in Fifth Ward offers comfort and practicality. Start your day with a continental breakfast, relax in the garden, or socialize at the bar. The firepit is perfect for evening gatherings, and in-room WiFi keeps you connected. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, OceanCliff Hotel is in Fifth Ward, a neighborhood in Newport. Newport Harbour and Block Island Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Adams State Park and Cliff Walk. 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
Map
65 Ridge Road, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive Historic District
    Ocean Drive Historic District
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brenton Point State Park
    Brenton Point State Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Castle Hill Lighthouse Seascape, Newport Rhode Island
    Castle Hill Lighthouse
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Castle Hill Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Collins Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station
    16 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beaucoup Cafe
    8 min drive
  • The Protective Club
    8 min drive
  • Ash Mart
    7 min drive
  • Thames Street Kitchen
    8 min drive
  • The Reef
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is OceanCliff Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at OceanCliff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at OceanCliff Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is OceanCliff Hotel located?

Located in Fifth Ward, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Castle Hill Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Newport Mansions. Castle Hill Lighthouse and Brenton Point State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

OceanCliff Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 858 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenic vista of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had plenty of space. Breakfast was simple but good . This is my first time staying in the hotel and I would definitely return. It was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Beautiful place with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed - the uniqueness of the property, the cleanliness of our room and all areas, the courteous staff, and the excellent restaurant on-site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. And beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lacking. Only cereal, yogurt, basic bagels and fruit. View from dining area was pretty. Restaurant was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

henry

Liked: Cleanliness
great friendly staff , location great , good Price / Value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
So…the site itself is in a gorgeous location so if the weather is good you will want to sit outside. The property is an older building and we expected and were fine with that. They seem to want to be a venue space more than a hotel- we knew there might be an event but the thumping music from the DJ travels. There was zero food or beverage available until breakfast- to the point where you cannot even get a soda. The A/C is controlled at the front desk and we’re assuming it was down low because of the event but it was so very cold in our room and there were no extra blankets. I slept in my coat and was miserable. Desk staff were just ok but the one lady who came to the room to fix the cable was very nice. Would not book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property and the Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay for breakfast but looked good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful accommodations on a very unique property. The service was excellent from check-in at the bar and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property! We loved staying here. The staff was exceptionally helpful in giving us information about the area since it was our first visit to Newport.
The view from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Grounds beautiful and onsite restaurant a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Paper thin walls in room - facility was clean but lacked decor Staff was very friendly No bar or dining available but breakfast was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, relaxing, beautiful sunsets! Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and great sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly, helpful staff. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Mansion with wonderful water views. Staff is super friendly and very accommodating. Love this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Stay

The view is spectacular, right next to Castle Hill, very relaxing location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has unique charm and a romantic feeling. It’s a beautiful setting. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful Scenery!! Wonderful Staff! We Will Be Back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Guang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view is very scenic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and was previously a private residence which added to the ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024