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Rhea's Inn By The Sea

2.0 star property
Sandy fun near Easton's Beach and Newport Mansions

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King Jacuzzi Deck | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Beach
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Queen Suite, Deck | Balcony
Rhea's Inn By The Sea is in the city center, steps from Cliff Walk. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and express check-out. The lobby offers free newspapers and coffee/tea service, ideal for walking enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Queen Suite, Deck | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Queen Suite, Deck

Highlights

Deck
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable/satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Jacuzzi Deck | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Jacuzzi Deck

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen, Standard | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen, Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King, Standard | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King, Standard

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Middletown, Rhea's Inn By The Sea is in the city center. Newport Mansions and The Breakers are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Easton's Beach and Narragansett Beach. International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Escobar's Highland Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
42 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI, 02842

What's nearby

  • Easton's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cliff Walk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Newport Mansions - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Thames Street - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Breakers - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 9 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Custom House Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rhea's Inn By The Sea

Hotel near Easton's Beach
Near Newport Mansions, Rhea's Inn By The Sea provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Rhea's Inn By The Sea include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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 fee: USD 20 (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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Rhea's Inn Sea Middletown
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Rhea's Inn By The Sea Hotel Middletown

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhea's Inn By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rhea's Inn By The Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rhea's Inn By The Sea?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Rhea's Inn By The Sea?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rhea's Inn By The Sea located?

Located in the heart of Middletown, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Atlantic Beach and Easton's Beach. Cliff Walk and Second Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Rhea's Inn By The Sea Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 344 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming extremely clean lots of little extras to help the stay more enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't say enough about the property and it's management. Cleanest place I've ever been in. The room was quiet and the bed very comfy. Management was great---professional and very accommodating. Great variety of food for breakfast and snacks. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay here each and every time I go to Newport!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place Was Very Close To The Beach And To The Cliff Walk. Staff Was Amazing...Nice Place To Stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andriy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, and a perfect location. Everything was smooth from check-in to check-out. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here it was clean, comfortable and quiet. Tony is a great host. This was an easy walk to Easton's beach and a 10 minute drive into downtown Newport.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was spotlessly clean! The parking was easy and the area safe with walkable restaurants. It’s very close to first beach and the cliff walk. The coffee, fresh fruit and grab able breakfast options were perfect for us as well. The owner was super friendly with a very easy check in. I hope to stay again next time we are in Newport!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made to feel right at home by Tony. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Rheas inn

The inn is within walking distance to the beach. The location is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tony was very accommodating when i called to confirm my reservation, and made sure i could get the key early before the wedding in case we got to our room very late . would be sure to stay there again when in Newport . vary clean and comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

Great beach get away

Great location for the beach, good value for the summer, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with families! easy walk to beach and casual restaurants. Kitchen was stocked with great snacks and breakfast food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay for a quick getaway. We enjoyed the friendly welcoming attitude of the owner, great comfy bed, breakfast, location, and clean bathroom. Perfect and we will for sure return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the short walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, clean and close to beach & dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location! Close to beach and town!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Convenient to the beach and the Cliff walking tour not to mention, Flo's Seafood, great fish and chips. Will most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica

It was a joy to stay here. Clean comfortable, good location. Breakfast was things you would actually eat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service...clean room and quite..good free breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very pleasant to engage with and made my family feel comfortable the whole time. Service was great, rooms were clean and close walking distance to the beach makes it an ideal spot for any family on a vacation. I would fully recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, immaculately clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and walk distance to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this property. It was in a good location and the staff was so amazingly helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Walkable dining options. The room was a good size and very clean. The property is also an easy drive into Newport. We will definitely keep Rhea's in mind the next time we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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