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Reviews of The Cliffside Inn

2 Seaview Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, United States

#4 of 27 hotels in Newport

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 172 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Excellent- will return for a longer stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beatrice's Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was selected for it’s fireplace and late in April- they shut this feature off.

    The location was steps away from the famous Cliff Walk. The room <Beatrice’s> was spacious with superb views of the water from a comfy bow window. Wine hour was unexpected and perfect post mansion exploring. Breakfast was original and appealing. The house was updated with fine finishes (from the herringbone wool adorning the front salon walls, to the gilded age portraits of local ladies)- a lovely mix of modern and elegant antique furnishings.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Amazing birthday celebration.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sun room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location to Cliff Walk was fab Staff was super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    We felt like we were staying at a manor house along the cliffs.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • The Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything I didn’t like about it.

    I love how you feel like you’re staying at a manor house and how it’s so close to the Biltmore. It’s also right on the cliffs so you can just take a stroll along them whenever you want. They serve delicious home made breakfasts every morning for each and every guest and they have wine hour.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    We were so pleasantly surprised with the ambiance of the inn. Location was wonderful and the staff v
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Swann Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely presentation and varied selection of homemade and delicious foods. Thoroughly enjoyed the variety each morning!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Magical!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a lovely stay at this picturesque inn. Perfectly situated near the Cliff Walk and full of hip and loving accents, this place is a gem. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We will be back!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sun room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Lovelly, friendly, kindness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Look forward to visiting again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beatrice's Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very welcoming staff. Comfortable accommodations, breakfast and happy hour were enjoable as well!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel amd great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Swann Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, ambience, friendly staff, great breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beatrice's Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well prepared breakfast for

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Delightful! Would recommend going especially during the off season, when it is an exceptional value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Swann Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bars of soap or a soap at the sink would have been nice. Otherwise I have nothing to add!

    Lovely location just off Cliffwalk. They kindly let me stay parked well beyond the posted time after checkout so I could go out and enjoy my tourist activities. The wine and hors d'oeuvres hour was lovely. Snacks and drinks available on demand is a special touch. Some vintage details like the downstairs guest restroom being a Crapper brand antique were amusing and delightful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Governor's Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was good and each day it was slightly different. There was a wine hour late in the afternoon with a good wine selection and accompanying snacks.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Cosy and delightful 2-night stay in January
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Small point, but the huge jacuzzi bathtub in the bathroom has a slow filler, takes ages to get the water level up to the required level to use the jets, so we didn't bother - it would be super if that could be fixed, but it's still a lovely bathroom.

    A beautiful property in a great location. Breakfast was a lovely selection of small plates, with delicious sweet and savoury home-made choices. We stayed in The Loft room which was perfect for January, very cosy with a remote-controlled gas fire and an amazing bathroom. If I stay again in the spring/summer months I would probably choose a room at the front of the house with a view out to the bay. We had a delightful 2-night stay and would highly recommend.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    The staff was very nice. They gave us the history of the building and were very helpful and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like

    Everything was very clean and very nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Victorian Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Victorian room was in the common area.

    The location was incredible. Right by the entrance to the cliff walk. The breakfast was light and healthy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful hotel and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Swann Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was some noise from the ongoing construction across the street. I was surprised they were working on Saturday and maybe even Sunday.

    I greatly enjoyed my stay at the Clifside Inn.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Like staying with a good friend…. comfortable, clean, cozy, inviting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cliff Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing we didn’t like.

    Very quaint and comfortable. Wonderfully hospitable staff. Quiet, beautiful location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Swann Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Blue Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seems costly for what one got.

    Location, decor, staff, amenities.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    10
    Heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Swann Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no room in the bathroom for toiletries

    The hotel was just lovely, in a peaceful area, breakfast yummy and the wine and nibbles time late afternoon was a lovely bonus and great time to meet other guests

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tower Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful Inn and the service and cate was beyond anything that could of expected. The location was perfect too. Plan to go again in the future. Full of charm and beauty everywhere!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    9.0
    I would recommend this property to people who want a nice, comfortable place to stay that is attentive to guests’ needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Victorian Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property a block from the Cliff Walk with lovely breakfast and wine & snack options each day.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    10
    Excellent … we will certainly go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Victorian Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean. Very friendly and very helpful staff. A lot of nice extras…snacks, beach bag, beach towels, beach chairs and great breakfast available at no extra cost. We highly recommend The Cliffside Inn.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    10
    The Cliffside Inn was a perfect choice for us - a memorable experience, not just a place to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Loft
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location was great - cliff walk and beach were close by and walkable, yet the neighborhood was quiet. We even enjoyed sitting on the deck outdoors late evening. Parking for one car per room was included in the room rate which was very helpful in Newport where free parking is hard to find. And if our visit had been at a cooler time of year, we would have walked from the inn to the restaurants and shops on Thames Street. Our room (The Loft) was nicely decorated, clean and large enough for two of us to enjoy some down time in the room. Complimentary breakfast was unique and tasty - great choices served in single servings with all day accessibility to self-brewed coffee and tea.

    Stayed in July 2023

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