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Rhea's Inn By The Sea

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A beach with a long stretch of sand and a few buildings in the background. - Rhea's Inn By The Sea (Middletown)
A hallway with a wall-mounted starfish decoration, a potted plant, and a blue carpet. - Rhea's Inn By The Sea (Middletown)
A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a view of a building and a fence. - Rhea's Inn By The Sea (Middletown)
A house with a stone foundation, a white porch railing, and a window with a white frame. - Rhea's Inn By The Sea (Middletown)
A living room with a beige sofa, white coffee table, and a painting of a sunset over water. - Rhea's Inn By The Sea (Middletown)
Close to Easton's Beach and Cliff Walk, Rhea's Inn By The Sea has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Queen Suite, Deck

A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, and a painting of sailboats on the wall.

Queen Suite, Deck

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a door, and a blue carpet.

King Jacuzzi Deck

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

King, Standard

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, dresser, mirror, and a small refrigerator.

Queen, Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 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 Middletown travel guide
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42 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI, 02842

What's nearby

  • A lifeguard tower on a beach with a cloudy sky and ocean waves in the background.
    Atlantic Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
    Easton's Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal estate with a large lawn, a rocky shoreline, and a view of the sea.
    Cliff Walk
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A rocky beach with waves, a distant city skyline, and a clear blue sky.
    Second Beach
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Easton Pond
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cumberland Farms
    2 min walk
  • Simple Merchant Coffee
    3 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    2 min drive
  • Custom House Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Johnny's Restaurant & Lounge
    12 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Ocean Drive Historic District are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Rhea's Inn By The Sea Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach, staff was very helpful and nice. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Coffee already made the next morning, bagels, yougurt and kid friendly options for breakfast. Will be returning next year. .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walk to the beach and Cliff Walk and Mansions. Clean, quiet and well maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely beautiful stay. The room was clean .The bed was super comfortable. The check in was perfect and the man at the desk was truly there for his guests...you truly felt love and caring from him ...... Definitely will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room and super comfortable. The beach is a two minute walk, if that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel with owners present on site. Tony was there to greet us and send us off when we left. Tony makes sure that the coffee is ready and the breakfast foods are fully stocked. Lots of breakfast items to choose from. Very close to Easton Beach and to the Cliff Walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scarlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing, clean and welcoming. It’s closed to the beach. Lots of restaurants around. The check in was smooth. And they have amazing coffee and a bunch of snacks. DEFINITELY WORTH IT.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities and extremely friendly staff. Would absolutely stay again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

A gem of a hotel.

This is a great small hotel near Newport. Great location. Rooms were nice size, very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay there again !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent! Clean and quiet. Will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Perfect quiet Inn. Front desk staff very personable and clean!!! Walk to beach and Tickets restaurant with excellent food and a five minute drive to Newport. Definitely staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant check in and check out. Good location, comfortable room, and all around positive experience. Easy walk to the Cliff Walk, several restaurants in the mmediate vicinity.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was on site and very nice Property is well maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Amenities
This place is absolutely the best!!! Our host was so hospitable, the rooms, neat as a pin, and the snacks and continental breakfast surpassed any we’ve ever experienced. We would love to return!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! It's clean, the staff friendly and the beach is at a walkable distance. Newport is only a six minute ride.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet. Walk on beach great place to unwind from the every day hustle Already planning my next trip to Rhea’s Inn By The Sea
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024