13 Best Hotels in Newport County and East Bay, Rhode Island

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Admiral Fitzroy Inn

$$$$ | 398 Thames St., Newport, RI, 02840, USA

The restful retreat in the heart of Newport's bustling waterfront district was once a convent in a different location—the tidy 1854 Victorian building was dismantled in 1986 and rebuilt to its original size and style in its current location. The inn's namesake commanded the HMS Beagle, whose most famous passenger was Charles Darwin, and antiques adorn the rooms, which have either an antique brass or hand-carved wood bed frame; all guests have access to the rooftop deck with a view of the harbor; two have semiprivate decks and hot tubs.

Pros

  • Elevator service to first three floors
  • Close to shops, restaurants, and bars
  • Complimentary parking
  • Continental breakfast included

Cons

  • Some noise from Thames Street in summer
  • Walk up from third floor to rooftop rooms and deck
  • Rooms are fairly small but it is a historic property
398 Thames St., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
800-848–8780
hotel Details
18 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Bristol Harbor Inn

$ | 259 Thames St., Bristol, RI, 02809, USA

Ideally situated adjacent to DeWolf Tavern and just steps from the East Bay Bike Path, this waterfront boutique hotel has fresh, nautical styling and sunny guest rooms. Some overlook Narragansett Bay, and several have gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, or even full kitchens for extended stays.

Pros

  • Reasonably priced for a waterfront hotel
  • Convenient location
  • Spa on-site
  • Free parking

Cons

  • Other than shops, restaurants, and marina, there are no exterior grounds
  • No breakfast or coffee available free to guests (although Empire Tea & Coffee is on-site)
  • No room service
259 Thames St., Bristol, RI, 02809, USA
866-254–1444
hotel Details
52 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Castle Hill Inn

$$$$ | 590 Ocean Dr., Newport, RI, 02840, USA Fodor's Choice

Built as a summer house in 1874 for Alexander Agassiz, a scientist and explorer, this luxurious and romantic getaway on a 40-acre peninsula has its own private beach, Farmaesthetics spa, and trails to the Castle Hill Lighthouse, as well as Adirondack chairs on the lawn that beckon you to relax and watch the passing boats. Accommodations at this Relais & Chateaux hotel include tastefully appointed rooms in the Agassiz mansion, which vary in style and include the distinctive Turret Suite; an assortment of auxiliary buildings include beachfront cottages, which afford greater privacy; the room rate includes a gourmet breakfast each morning, as well as afternoon tea.

Pros

  • Stunning views
  • Excellent restaurant with an elaborate Sunday brunch with live jazz music
  • Variety of rooms
  • Home to the Retreat at Castle Hill, a "wellness sanctuary" by Rhode Island's own Farmaesthetics

Cons

  • 3 miles from downtown Newport
  • Very expensive
  • No children under 13 in mansion rooms
590 Ocean Dr., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-849–3800
hotel Details
33 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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East Bay Bed & Breakfast

$$ | 14 Union St., Jamestown, RI, 02835, USA

This 1892 Victorian is peaceful day and night, even though it's only a block from Jamestown's two main streets and ferry wharf. Guest rooms are generous in size, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy their home-cooked, three-course breakfast on the sun porch.

Pros

  • Quick, easy access to Newport
  • Large rooms
  • Fine, Massachusetts-made Matouk bedding

Cons

  • Small showers
  • Only three parking spaces
  • No kids under 13
14 Union St., Jamestown, RI, 02835, USA
800-243–1107
hotel Details
5 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Hammetts Hotel

$$$$ | 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI, 02840, USA

Opened in the midst of 2020, this anchor of the newly built Hammetts Wharf complex is located in the heart of the Newport harborfront which lends an energetic pulse to the property, though the rooms are quiet retreats. Common areas inside and out are reserved exclusively for guests' use.

Pros

  • Enormous windows with city or water views
  • Chic outdoor deck reserved for guests
  • Freestyle Italian cuisine (try the olive oil cake) at adjacent Giusto restaurant

Cons

  • Rooms are somewhat bland and on the smaller side
  • Only one elevator
  • Tiny fitness room overlooks the city, not the water
4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-324--7500
hotel Details
84 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Viking

$$$$ | 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA

At the north end of Bellevue Avenue, this elegant redbrick hotel dates back to 1926 and features guest rooms in earth tones with antique-look furnishings and beds with pillow-top mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets. One Bellevue restaurant serves three meals and afternoon tea, and the Top of Newport rooftop bar has spectacular views of the waterfront and Newport Harbor.

Pros

  • Top of Newport rooftop bar has spectacular views of the waterfront
  • On-site SpaFjör and One Bellevue restaurant
  • Historic Hill location

Cons

  • Comparatively expensive
  • Relatively small rooms and tiny bathrooms
  • An uphill walk from the action at the waterfront
1 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-847–3300
hotel Details
232 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hydrangea House Inn

$$$ | 16 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA

This mid-19th-century inn exudes romance and every detail has been thought of in the decadent suites and guest rooms—some have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and steam showers. Guests are treated to a nightly wine-and-cheese reception as well as a full breakfast served beneath a stunning crystal chandelier and homemade chocolate chip cookies await after a day of shopping or on the beach.

Pros

  • Convenient central location
  • Huge rooms and great bathrooms
  • Highly personal service

Cons

  • Slightly over-the-top decor
  • Street-level rooms can be noisy at night
  • No kids 12 and under
16 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
800-945–4667
hotel Details
10 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina

$$$$ | 1 Goat Island, Newport, RI, 02840, USA Fodor's Choice

A former Navy base that's now connected by causeway to the downtown area, Goat Island is home to this resort (formerly known as Gurney's Newport) that comes complete with a walking path around the island, a marina full of yachts, a fitness center, and a picturesque lighthouse. Most guest rooms and suites have a water view and are furnished in a contemporary style in calm colors that reflect the sea, sky, and sand. Dining options include the Saltwater restaurant and a casual poolside place for a drink or casual bite to eat. Saltwater Lounge drinks and snacks can also be taken onto a fire pit deck for the best sunset views in downtown Newport. In winter, the hotel has a skating rink on the shores of the bay and serves hot cocoa and other warming goodies.

Pros

  • Unmatched harbor views
  • ADA accessible rooms available
  • Quiet location

Cons

  • No shuttle service, and it's a 15-minute walk to downtown activities
  • Awkward building layout and design
  • Limited free parking
1 Goat Island, Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-847--9000
hotel Details
257 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Newport Marriott

$$$$ | 25 America's Cup Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA

A light-filled atrium lobby with rope-draped seating areasincluding hanging chairs surrounding a fountainand a front desk that looks like a boat set a contemporary nautical tone at this luxury hotel on the harbor at Long Wharf. Rooms overlook the atrium, city, or waterfront, while fifth-floor rooms face the harbor and have doors that open onto large decks. A spa, fitness center, indoor pool, and waterfront restaurant and bar make this a true destination resort.

Pros

  • Convenient location
  • Harbor views from many rooms
  • Indoor swimming pool

Cons

  • Pricey for a Marriott
  • Rather typical hotel guest rooms
  • $25 daily on-site parking fee
25 America's Cup Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-849–1000
hotel Details
319 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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The Brenton

$$$$ | 31 America's Cup Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA Fodor's Choice

Inside and out, every detail of Newport's newest hotel is a thoughtful homage to its place on the waterfront and in the city's architectural progression including its residential-feeling rooms that feature linens and robes crafted by Matouk just 25 miles away in Fall River, Massachusetts. The Living Room and its bar are a casual place to dine and unwind with a view of vessels—including the hotel-owned Hinckley yacht, Brenton One—venturing in and out of this vibrant seaport. A seasonal green rooftop takes the view and the experience to an unequaled level. Locally owned, the hotel also offers unparalleled concierge service to ensure guests make the most of even a brief stay.

Pros

  • Entirely pet-friendly
  • Local inspiration and artisanship throughout the property

Cons

  • Prime location comes at a price
  • Pool and fitness center off-site at the adjacent Newport Marriott
  • Parking is $40 per night
31 America's Cup Ave., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-849--3100
hotel Details
57 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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The Chanler at Cliff Walk

$$$$ | 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI, 02840, USA Fodor's Choice

The custom-designed rooms at this 19th-century mansion on the Cliff Walk, now a landmark boutique hotel, represent some of the most unique and luxurious accommodations in Newport. Rooms have individual themes—Moroccan, Georgian, Empire, Mediterranean, English Trellis, Briar Rose, English Tudor, and others—and are furnished with museum-quality antiques and rugs; all rooms have heated bathroom floors, multiple showerheads, and wet bars, and many rooms have an outdoor balcony or deck, a few equipped with hot tubs.

Pros

  • Celebrity-level exclusivity and privacy
  • Panoramic water views from many rooms
  • Excellent fine-dining restaurant, Cara
  • Complimentary car service

Cons

  • No elevator
  • Some rooms have steps to access bathroom
  • Expensive
117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-847–1300
hotel Details
20 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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The Francis Malbone House

$$$ | 392 Thames St., Newport, RI, 02840, USA

The painted-brick main house, which overlooks a private courtyard with a fountain and, across the street, the harbor, features rooms with working gas fireplaces; a dozen rooms also have whirlpool tubs. Some rooms are in another Colonial home, while others are in a courtyard addition. Afternoon tea is served daily in the dining room from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Pros

  • Steps from many restaurants and shops
  • Complimentary off-street parking
  • A sumptuous breakfast served in a dome-ceiling dining room, and tea is served daily 3–6

Cons

  • Thames Street abounds with tourists in summer
  • Two-night stay required on peak weekends
  • You'll want to structure sightseeing so as not to miss tea
392 Thames St., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
800-846–0392
hotel Details
18 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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The Vanderbilt

$$$$ | 41 Mary St., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
Vanderbilt Grace, Newport
Vanderbilt Grace

Built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt for his mistress, Agnes O'Brien Ruiz, this Auberge Resorts property aims to impress—and does, with its exclusive mansion feel, enormous (and recently renovated) guest rooms, and elegant dining in the conservatory and garden. The rooftop deck has cocktail service and a spectacular view of Newport Harbor—it's a great spot for summer sunsets.

Pros

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Boozy popsicles and cocktails served on the hidden Garden Terrace

Cons

  • On a narrow street that's busy in summer
  • Somewhat sterile decor
  • Minimum stay requirements may apply
41 Mary St., Newport, RI, 02840, USA
401-846–6200
hotel Details
33 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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