North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 51 min drive
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 52 min drive
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 62 min drive
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 117 min drive
Newport Ferry Station - 16 min drive
Kingston Station - 41 min drive
Restaurants
O'Brien's Pub - 8 min drive
Harvest Market - 6 min drive
The Lawn Terrace at Castle Hill Inn - 15 min walk
The Reef - 9 min drive
East Ferry Mkt & Deli - 19 min drive
About this property
OceanCliff Hotel
OceanCliff Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames Street and Newport Mansions. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
35-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom (not in room)
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 75.0 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
OceanCliff Hotel Resort Newport
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Frequently asked questions
Does OceanCliff Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, OceanCliff Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at OceanCliff Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at OceanCliff Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at OceanCliff Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at OceanCliff Hotel and nearby?
OceanCliff Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near OceanCliff Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around OceanCliff Hotel like?
OceanCliff Hotel is located on the waterfront in Fifth Ward, a short 13-minute walk from Castle Hill Lighthouse and 7 minutes' walk from Castle Hill Beach. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2024
Stay was deceit but not as expected for the price. Checking in staff was less than friendly. Room was uncomfortably warm, necessary to call front desk to cool down and then it went from warm to freezing temperature. Not well controlled.
Attended wedding during stay, great experience and fun. Bar severs pleasant. Food servers less than friendly.
Lucia
Lucia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2024
Unbelievable that the wifi service was sooo weak and spotty for the amount that this hotel charges - it seems they take for granted that most guests are there for a wedding - and therefore have no choice but to stay there regardless of the inconveniences … For everyone else, they should stay elsewhere
Grace
Grace, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2024
We were put in a room that adjoined with another random guest and could hear every little thing even when they weren’t being particularly loud. We were kept up all hours of the night because you can hear every single thing. Even them peeing in the bathroom sounded like they were in our room. Past midnight and up at 6 it was terrible.
Liz
Liz, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 5, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
spending the night in a Newport mansion
The hotel was formerly a summer "cottage" in Newport, a perfect place to stay after touring some of the other "cottages" like the Breakers & The Elms. It's primarily an ocean-front wedding venue, although we had the place almost entirely to ourselves on a Mon-Tu stay. Wonderful old mansion, very friendly staff.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Michaela
Michaela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 22, 2024
Breakfast was nice
Didn't like the restaurant/bar being close monday & tuesday!
albert
albert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 11, 2024
Disappointed
The hotel room lacked proper A/C. I turned the room unit on but it was to loud to keep running all night.
The only positive comment I have regarding our visit would be for the view. The view from the lawn was exceptional!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 11, 2024
This is definitely a wedding hotel. If you're not staying for a wedding it's beautiful but it's not the best option. The mattress was terrible, there wasn't anything in the room to sit on to put your shoes on. The staff wasn't in the front desk for 15 mins when I was trying to check in. The views in the back are wonderful, but I wouldn't stay there again.
Colin
Colin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2024
The hotel is a vintage hotel which was interesting but because of that it was basic. The room was clean but a bit cramped and the overall facility needs some updates. There were no need issues but a small hotel there were extras beyond a simple clean room. The location is beautiful but remote to Newport proper. There are weddings every day but they shut down at promptly 11:00. Most of the property seems to be dedicated to the weddings so there is little try public space or grounds. Signage would be a simple upgrade for the property, even the room numbers were hard to read.
Overall a beautiful, smaller, older feeling hotel; a bit Faulty Towers in a way but most of the facility and staff are concentrated on the rental, wedding venue.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Super cute place. Very quiet - maybe because it was during the week. A little confusing to find the place. Would have been nice to have an onsite restaraunt.
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 27, 2024
Zachary
Zachary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2024
This is more about the wedding venue than it is a hotel for other guests. Wedding parties are their bread & butter but not other guests and us as guests get that vibe. The bar and restaurant was closed for a private party so no accommodations for others and at over $350 a night, not worth it
Pam
Pam, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Ying
Ying, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 16, 2024
Rooms were small amd missing some amenities that you would expect at the rate. Public areas were very nice ,guestrooms just fair
john
john, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 12, 2024
Guy
Guy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Ocean Cliff Hotel was a gem of a find! We absolutely loved it! The views were spectacular!! It’s a very short drive to the lighthouse / another gem of a find! And the sunset there was magnificent!! We ended up having dinner there - which was delicious! Breakfast was included, lots of options, and you couldn’t beat the views of Narragansett Bay! We will definitely be going back!!!
Christine
Christine, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Beautiful Hotel
OceanCliff is a beautiful Hotel. Very elegant, the views and the grounds are amazing. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Kurt
Kurt, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Beautiful property
Janna
Janna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Beautiful!
It was a remarkable location and is a destination venue for anyone who wants to be in one of the most beautiful places on earth and where you can relax and enjoy yourself sitting on the lawn watching the sailboats cruise on Narragansett Bay! Don’t pass up this jewel!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 3, 2024
It is an historic building which is cool, until they have a wedding and you can hear and feel the vibrations of the music in your room until late at night. If you sleep deeply and don't have to be up early then you are all set. Didn't seem to have any quiet hours as we were woken up by guests screaming in the halls. Stayed there to be close to the start of the Newport 10 miler so wasn't thrilled with the quality of sleep I was able to get before the race. The grounds are gorgeous though.
Marissa
Marissa, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
General property information
Travelers Say
"The restaurant is great and offers an amazing view."