The Cliffside Inn

This hotel was lovely! We booked it for a winter getaway and so glad we did! Our room was beautiful - we stayed in the Sun Room and had beautiful view of their courtyard and the water. It was cozy, but not too small. The first floor lounge was beautiful and a great place for breakfast and for the afternoon wine hour. The fireplace is always roaring, which was a nice touch. Breakfast were small plate, both hot and cold and very plentiful and there was a small snack bar if you needed something off hours. The staff was so nice and the rooms and rest of the hotel were very clean and comfortable

We planned a much needed girls weekend for 4 lifelong friends. We live in different cities throughout the southeast… But this trip was a belated 60th celebration for two of the four. We each individually traveled to Boston, rented a car, and drove to Newport. We had a three day stay at The Cliffside Inn. The staff was excellent and very personable. Katie (she was young and adorable as you would expect a Katie to be) greeted us warmly and was available via text message or in person throughout our entire stay. The other staffers were also lovely… We enjoyed a happy hour wine hour every evening, as well as a fire pit when our day traveling the streets and waters of Newport wound down. They provided us with a lovely breakfast every morning at 8 AM… And we enjoyed having our coffee together and a light breakfast before we headed out for the day. The rooms were private, and clean, and we had zero issues with our accommodations. The four of us are not the easiest old hags to make happy and accommodate, but the staff at this beautiful old mansion did a great job! Thank you staff at the Cliffside… We appreciate you all very much and hope to get up your way sometime soon again. We miss y’all and your beautiful weather now that we have all arrived back in our hot home states.

The hotel is amazing! It sits perfectly at the intersection of a luxury boutique hotel with a laid back vibe. There is a nightly cocktail hour complete with your choice of white or red wine. The lark breakfast is delicious and provides just enough variety so you are not overwhelmed by choices, and the ample supply of chocolate chip cookies and tea on demand have my whole heart. The staff is friendly and attentive. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning soon.

1 We were very disappointed in our room. It was not as pictured on your website! The website showed a fully updated room with contemporary furnishings - not a room with several old antiques! It appeared that they had attempted to update the room but did not finish for whatever reason. The shower was a nightmare! There is a space between the glass panels and it flooded the bathroom. We had to turn the shower head to the wall to prevent flooding. Also not having coffee in the room was very inconvenient. The only positive thing I can say is that it was in a good location. For the price we paid it should have been far better!

Not very welcoming, when we arrived and no offer to help with the luggage.|It's an attractive Victorian Inn with lots of stairs! Our room was pleasant with tiny view.|They provide snacks and wine in the afternoon in a very dark room, that's not too appealing. They offer nice light breakfast choices; yogurt, toast, eggs, fruit & oats.|For a luxury Inn, there were no turn down niceties and they never ask how your stay was which was very surprising. Tipping the room service is not included… really??| This needs to be included at the prices they charge!|Overall, it was Way Too Expensive $$$$ for what they provide, and we have stayed at many different Inns and luxury accommodations.

We had a great time at The Cliffside Inn. The hotel is very aesthetic and cozy. Great location to the cliff side walk. Team is nice and welcoming. Wine hour is amazing. Two things that could be improved : the weekend we were there they were doing renovation around the house and it waked us up before 8am, and the breakfast buffet could be more diversified between days. Food was good and healthy but felt a little bit plain

We had such a great time in Newport a the Cliffside Inn. Service was amazing - they even provided beach towels and chairs for when we wanted to go to the beach. Breakfasts were great. The room was really nice, bed was super comfortable. The location was perfect too - just steps to the Cliff walk and a decent walk into town. We highly recommend this spot.

My husband and I stayed in the “Swann” room. It cost about $800 per night. Though a little small, the Swann room was somewhat cozy and its shower had great water pressure.||At check-out, the older female staff member asked us, “How did you enjoy our cheapest room?” She seemed committed to informing us that the Swann room is the Inn’s “cheapest” and “smallest” room. We were told this multiple times during check-out.||Her focus on the price and size of the Swann room was unusual. I am not sure if she intended to demean us, but her behavior made clear that we, as guests of the “cheapest room,” were viewed differently by the staff. ||In general, the Inn is pretty and has a decent location. There is a cool vintage Thomas Crapper cistern on the main floor. However, the Inn has few amenities and its breakfast is subpar. We were surprised to learn that the Inn is Michelin recommended. I chose the Inn because it is a Hyatt-affiliate. I am assuming that the Michelin person did not stay in the Swann room.||Overall, we thought that the Inn is overpriced and Newport has superior alternatives. But what do we know? We were merely guests of the “cheapest room,” and I am a World of Hyatt Globalist.

Very cute little B&B. I stayed in the side "cottage." The room was a little weird (hardwood floor in bathroom and a fire place with a window allowing you to see through it to the bathroom from seating room). But the place was very cute. Unfortunately was pouring rain when I was there and they were in the midst of repainting but still was a nice spot to stay. A little overpriced, but I would consider returning.

First room was so small , we requested a different room. We were moved to a room on the upper floor , carried our luggage up 2 flights of stairs , exhausted from an early flight , a wedding reception was taking place under our window . Guests were gathering directly beneath our window . The noise went on and on . To be expected from a wedding reception . The continental breakfast was a joke . A bowl of hard boiled eggs, cereal and oatmeal . Beautiful venue . Definitely not for a vacation.

3rd time here and a little disappointed. I upgraded to the St. George's Suite a few days before for $100 more but was not told that the skylight over the bed was not working and would not open. Also, one of the shower heads was not working. These 2 details would have changed my decision to upgrade and I feel like I was tricked into thinking the room was something it was not. Also, I was expecting a bench in the shower as per pictures and that was not there as well. Breakfast was underwhelming. This experience greatly affects whether I will stay her a 4th time, unfortunately.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We booked this for two nights while in Newport and fell in love. Steps from the famous Cliff Walk and a 20 min walk to downtown makes this the ideal location. The room was quaint but beautifully decorated and appointed. The room had a fireplace and a large shower, as well as a bay window looking out to ocean. Each morning there was a delicious breakfast assortment served and a wine and cheese hour each day at 5pm. There was also a beverage station with tea, coffee and water available all day as well as an assortment of nuts, trail mix and candy. Both ladies that worked there during our stay were so sweet and made us feel at home. We cannot wait to stay here again and recommend that you consider it as well!

What a wonderful and magical spot to stay while in the Newport area! Right near the mansions, off the cliff walk and peaceful and quiet. The turner suite was cozy and had an amazing view and tub. We visited for my birthday and the staff were all fantastic. Snacks at all times and a wine hour make for great extras. Will be back for sure!

My wife and I had our whole family stay at the Cliffside Inn for our daughter's wedding at Salve Regina University. We were very pleased with the accommodations. We enjoy the morning breakfasts which some are homemade and the 5 O'clock Wine and snack Happy Hour.

We spent a 3 day weekend at The Cliffside Inn-- actually a bed and breakfast--a Hyatt Hotel property. The house is old, which brings character, but as part of a major hotel company, I had expected it to be in much better state of repair. We were in the "Garden Suite." On the Hyatt website it looks nice, with carefully cropped and curated images. No images include the entire room to get the full impression. The description of it as a duplex with a stairway to a separate bedroom, and a private entry sounds charming. The reality is remarkably otherwise. The stairway is an extraordinarily narrow spiral. The entry downstairs, with no key entry, is invariably to satisfy fire code, as this stairway would never be adequate and entry to both levels from outside is necessary, although the downstairs is only accessible by being unlatched from inside. There are two heating systems, one of which was initially in disrepair. 2 remotes for the tv and cable tv, to add inconvenience, a slow shower drain. The big issue, however, is the staircase. We were literally trying to avoid going to the bathroom-- downstairs-- as the bed is upstairs. Downstairs the only seating is behind the stairway--called a library, by virtue of a book case. Not comfortable or communal for sitting. The staircase is narrow, steps are triangular and therefore VERY shallow, with a single handrail for most of the way, and is VERY steep. A risk to truly avoid, especially if you EVER contemplate using the restroom after retiring to bed. If you are a fireman, lumberjack, or Batman, you will probably not have issue navigating the stairs. However if any of the following apply-- over the age of 30, average size or greater, drink more than one drink in a day (don't visit the nearby vineyard), on any type of diuretic, or travel with children or pets, rethink booking this room-- at a premium price I might add. If you disregard my warning, upon entering the room, please revisit my post and say aloud "I told you so." Then repeat in your mind, "I have been duped!" My weekend has made me doubt representations by Hyatt going forward. I am a member of Hyatt rewards, although I did book through Expedia. Shame on you Hyatt for not giving a realistic description of the actual risk and inconvenience inherent in booking this room! Incidentally, I inadvertently said Hilton, rather than Hyatt in my review on Expedia. Having trying making multiple calls, emails, and chats, they will neither allow correction nor delete their app review, on my request, based on factually incorrect information. That makes two apps deleted this morning!

Stayed for a cold winter weekend in February to get away. This is one of those reviews I hesitate to write because I don't want to let the cat out of the bag but we had a great experience. There are surely some nice places to stay in Newport but we wanted something a bit more eclectic and unique/boutique. When we saw the pictures of the decor and that each room was decorated uniquely, we were sold. We learned when we arrived that this is operated almost like a bed and breakfast with Will and his partner as the hosts. Check-in is available until 8 p.m. and the hosts live on property and can texted or called with any needs after hours. Each morning a cold gourmet breakfast is provided with takeaway items. Everything is homemade and unique. There are no hot items such as breakfast sandwiches but you'll find poached pears, chia seed pudding, fruit cup, hard boiled eggs, etc. The breakfast items were a bit more sugar-centered than we normally eat, it was a nice treat/calorie splurge. The room was spotlessly clean, as were the common areas. Hand sanitizer was located throughout the hotel and most guests wore masks. Little touches like free bottled water, french presses and coffee, and open cabinets for glasswear. They also had a wine hour with free glasses of wine. There is a big stone firepit with chairs which they will turn on when you want to use it. This was nice for a cigar and a glass of wine in the cold. We stayed in the St. George Suite on the 3rd floor. It had some funky purple wallpaper and a mini-library/gas fireplace in the small sitting room area. It felt hip and eclectic and fun. The windows had water views in the distance which was nice. The room also had a Tivoli radio (unfortunately bluetooth connection was impossible) and a wall mounted tv. A skylight above the bed was nice but ensured an early morning wakeup as there was no way we could find to close it. The bathroom shower was amazing. It was literally almost the size of our bedroom with 3 showerheads and a little thing with jets. It had a skylight so lots of natural light and a small bench. The white marble was classy and the water temperature was good. We loved the shower! The only thing we did not like about the bathroom is that it was right next to the bed which could potentially make things awkward soundwise. The doors on the rooms also did not to much to protect the sounds. We could hear others' conversations clearly and were all 'treated' to quite the 2 a.m. lovemaking performance by our hallway neighbors. That was really the only fault we could find with our stay. Overall, if you are looking for unique and classy, this is a great place to stay. The design elements are unique, the hosts are friendly and thoughtful and it's very comfortable and clean. It's one street's walking distance of the famous Cliffwalk (bring a mask, even though outdoors people wear masks in RI). You can drive or uber to downtown quickly and there are a few restaurants that are walkable. I also will commend the property for not charging the ridiculous 'resort fees' or parking fees that many properties charge. I'd rather know the total price upfront vs. being charged $30 for wifi and newspapers and am glad this hotel doesn't do the resort fee nonsense.

I booked this hotel through Expedia for 7/8/23. My friends and I stayed there a few years back. And had a lovely experience. I purchased trip insurance through Expedia. As my mother's health. has been touch and go. At 10 am, on Friday 7/7/28, I received a call that my mother was hospitalized. I immediately called Expedia to use my trip protection, and they told me to contact the hotel directly. I called and explained my situation to the person who answered the phone, to which she replied that no refund would be given. She was incredibly rude and unsympathetic. I asked to speak with her supervisor, she then informed me that SHE was the general manager and reiterated I would not be receiving refunded. I told her. "Fine, I will no longer be a patron" to which she replied. That's fine with me. Then, slammed the phone down. We all know that that room was re-rented and the only person out is me.

I'm the type who NEVER takes a travel vacation. But after last year, I decided 2023 was going to be the year. After doing some research, I decided Cliffside Inn was going to be it. What a great decision! This place was perfect! All the rooms have a name and special details. I stayed in The Loft. Perfectly sized room. Not too big, not too small. The skylights were a particularly nice detail, especially over the large jacuzzi bath. Breakfast is small plate style. If you are craving a full breakfast. The Corner Cafe on Broadway is the perfect spot. Check in was easy, same with checkout. They have beach chairs for you to use and Easton's beach is walking distance away. 10-15 minute walk to the shops on Thames St. The Cliffside Inn was so relaxing and I really loved the room I had. There is also a fire pit and a nice wraparound porch to enjoy your coffee in the morning. I will definitely be returning in 2024.

10/10 WOW. Service is fantastic, room is thoroughly clean and dressed to the 9's. We are critical critics and have stayed in some well curated boutiques and The Cliffside is superb. Great customer service and customer experience. The residence is steps from the cliff walk and the hotel will set you up with full beach gear! You can also rent bikes and tootle around the beautiful city. They have a beautiful breakfast spread and a great wine list. Highly recommend!!

A beautiful combination of vintage style with modern amenities. There were so many "nice touches" at every turn. We had a room with a jacuzzi tub and fireplace which was wonderful. They did an excellent job combining new - clean and modern - with vintage furniture and decor. Some high points for us... relaxing in the cozy parlor area near a fireplace with soft music playing while reading about Beatrice Turner. Sitting by the fire pit in the front yard. Taking a hot bath in an oversized 2 person tub. Our room was very quiet. The impressive Cliff Walk is right down the street. Pricing was reasonable. Nice job! Highly recommended.

Fantastic place to stay as we traversed the east coast. The afternoon wine and snacks really put it over the top. Though it is a little off from the main stretch of Newport, it was also quiet and avoids a lot of the heavy foot traffic in the summer.

This is an awesome place to stay. We felt completely taken care of by Frank who checked us in, showed us our room (carried my bag - very nice), and hosted an evening wine hour. We stayed here in January and really enjoyed the fireplace in our room. We walked to dinner which was a perfect distance - not too far but a nice walk. I almost hesitate posting this because it feels like a best kept secret.

Absolutely spectacular stay! A treat for those of us who can't afford to stay in Newport during high season, the Cliffside Inn is classic New England charm and class. We were one of only 4 couples staying that night, so we pretty much had our pick of rooms--we chose the Loft. A giant, antique king bed with a fireplace, skylights and a two person tub, this room was everything you could hope for. Breakfast the next day was eggs Benedict over your choice of Canadian bacon or smoked salmon with in house made mini muffins, fresh fruit, granola and yogurt with French press coffee and Harney teas. Staff was nice and very professional- great traveler and restaurant recommendations. Very short jaunt to the cliff walk! Can't say enough nice things about this bed and breakfast. We have lovely memories of our one night there and hope to be able to stay again (please offer a summer discount!!).

What a delightful place! The rooms are spacious, updated, and unique. Not noise-proof but it's small and pretty quiet after hours. Easy access to the 3.5 mile cliff walk and restaurants and shops are not far. Creative and delicious breakfasts. Cocktail hour wines with appetizers. I already want to come back!

We stayed for 2 nights over New Years Eve and New Years Day and had the most amazing experience. The Cliffside Inn staff made sure to make New Years special even during covid-19. We ordered a cheese board during one of the happy hours and it was the best cheese board I've ever had. Worth every penny! Just want to say thank you again to the staff for their amazing hospitality. Best staff in the business. Also, stay in the Turner suite it was spectacular! Looking forward to our next stay at Cliffside!

My fiancé and I stayed at the Garden suite to celebrate what should have been our wedding but postponed due to covid. The room was amazing! Bed on main floor and a spiral staircase leading downstairs to a library nook, bathroom, hot tub and private outdoor patio. They had a fire pit going outside for guest to enjoy along with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and muffins. The staff was amazing, speedy and very accommodating. They were unable to do a traditional sit down breakfast because of restrictions but they had laid out several delicious breakfast options that guest could take and bring Back to their room. We enjoyed it sitting in the comfy chairs next to the window looking out at the ocean. A The location is excellent! Minutes away from the cliff walk and mansions. Close drive to downtown. We can not wait to come back here again!

Absolutely amazing. My husband and I stayed here during our honeymoon, and were surprised our first night with champagne and rose petals in our room. First off, the breakfast and French press coffee is AMAZING. The wine and appetizers from 5-6 are also delicious. The food at this place is just incredible, and if that isn't enough, the cookies they leave in your room at night are SO GOOD. Everyone that works here is so friendly and they come in and tidy up your room daily. We never stayed at a bed and breakfast before, but this experience and been amazing and we will definitely be returning. Highly, highly recommend. The room itself was beautiful as well. And the beds were super comfy!

We have been to this Inn twice and will continue booking getaways here! Bill and Nancy have restored this inn to perfection! Everything is immaculate.....service, guest rooms, gourmet breakfast, wine and hors d'oeuvres. The rooms: We have stayed in the Garden Suite and the Tower Suite. Each room is very luxurious in it's own right! The Garden Suite has 2 gas fireplaces, one in the sleeping area and one in the bath area next to the large whirlpool bath. There is a spiral staircase that leads from the bedroom to the bath area. The floors in the bath area are heated. There is a warming rack for towels. The shower was outstanding. We were unable to enjoy the outdoor private garden area due to it being winter. The Tower Suite was also 2 levels with wonderful whirlpool tub on the bottom level and beautiful bay window on the second level. It was so nice sitting next to the fireplace on the bay window seat viewing the ocean waves rolling into the beach! This is a very bright room due to the beautiful windows in the turret. The Food French Press Coffee in the morning is tops! Breakfast was spectacular each morning. I have celiac disease. The chef was so accommodating. When all of the guests were being served banana foster pancakes.....so was I! They offered gluten free options during wine and hors d'oeuvre hour as well. Bill/Nancy and team know how to make you feel welcome! This Inn is spotless and if you book here you will be SPOT ON! We won't stay anywhere else in Newport! Now....what room shall we choose for next time! Decisions...Decisions!

Excellent service given by Will and Josh. Beautifully appointed, clean mansion. Room was very clean, we had a fireplace, and the bed was comfortable. Meeting spaces off the lobby featured fireplaces and were comfortable and cozy. French press coffee and great grab and go breakfast offerings, with a good ratio of carbs, protein and fruit. Wine hour from 5-6 each night was a nice touch and was included with the room rate, as was breakfast. We will definitely return and highly recommend.

Stayed there for 3 nights during our honeymoon. The staff was great and provided us with any info we needed about the area. The cliff walk is just a few seconds from the place which was great. Perfect place for a few nights getaway.

Cliffside Inn is a cozy bed and breakfast right where you'd want to be. The Inn is steps from Cliff Walk which provides magnificent ocean views on a leisurely stroll or active jog (whatever your preference). The historical Breakers mansion is also within walking distance and, depending on your aptitude, you could walk to several of the other nearby mansions. If you'd prefer to drive, Cliffside is just minutes away from everywhere. The property itself is well manicured on the outside and inviting on the inside. With just the right touch of modern amenities, the Inn has not lost its Victorian charm. The common area is relaxing enough to get lost in a good book by the fireplace and welcoming enough to socialize with the guests and friends of the Inn. The rooms are impressively furnished to provide for the perfect retreat. During my stay, the Adele was my escape. The room had a royal feel with a beautiful queen sized bed, a regal sitting chair and a gas burning fire place (standard in each room). The bathroom spared no expense with an elegant claw foot rub and an overhead rain shower. While convinced that I had been transported to a utopia in another time, the hotel still afforded certain necessary modern luxuries such as television, a/c, radio/iPod dock and anything that would come standard with an overnight stay away from home. Last, but certainly not least, the breakfast options were delicious and filling: eggs Benedict, pear pancakes, or any combination of special requests that they could accommodate. In the evenings, a welcome reception with light snacks is standard. On the evening of my arrival, I was one of only two guests in the hotel and the reception was substituted with a cheese platter and a bottle of wine delivered to my room. On the following evening, more guests arrived and the reception was a good opportunity to mingle. Of course it was a plus that wines in red and white were readily available. If you make your way to Newport, it would be a disservice to yourself if you did not stay at Cliffside Inn. The stay was everything and more... Nothing short of amazing.

Stayed here for 2 nights and it was very relaxing and charming. Enjoyed freshly baked cookies at night with delicious breakfasts in the mornings. Lovely place within walking distance of the cliffwalk.

After staying at the Cliffside for the last three summers in a row, I am so sad to say this visit will be our last. We weren't aware of the recent change in management or renovations prior to booking this year, if we knew, we would've thought twice. These changes are most certainly not for the better. What was once a quaint, historic, grand victorian looking old mansion has now been "updated" into basically a modern wannabe NYC hotel. This was a B&B that prided itself on being a historic home to a Newport aristocrat. That has now all been erased to drab, cheap looking decor. The most disappointing aspect was breakfast. We used to look forward the the gourmet, ready to order breakfasts with fresh French pressed coffee the MOST when we would stay at the cliffside. Now it's been replaced with "tapas style" tiny dishes that are not near the caliber of quality in previous years. The "hot options" are now sitting on a hot plate and were always cold when we would eat them. Certain other amenities, such as a bottle upon check in when you booked a suite and turn down service with freshly baked cookies have been done away with. Overall, the Cliffside has lost all of the charm and quality that made it a place that was well worth the money you spent to stay there. Either the new owners bring down the price per night, or go back to the quality that was there in the first place.

1st rate all the way around, it's so nice to get what you expect and deal with warm, charming professionals. While passing thru Newport, stayed 2 nights for our wedding anniversary, stayed in 'The Loft.' A little small, but we knew it would be going in because it was on the top floor, and it didn't matter because the quality was there and we're suckers for skylights. Comfortable furnishings, great bedding, huge whirlpool tub, super-clean, outstanding location just a block from The Cliffwalk,' excellent breakfast, run by some really nice people who get that it's a hospitality industry. Yes, it's a little pricey overall, but not for the Newport area and the value is there. It may be years before we get back to Newport again, but I wouldn't even think of staying elsewhere unless The Cliffside was booked solid (and even then, I'd still try to negotiate a sofa...)

My sister and I stayed here a few months ago - it was her second time and my first, but we already booked again for the fall. Nancy, Bill, and all their staff were truly wonderful and made us feel so st home. The breakfast is delicious and the cookies they leave by your bed at night are sooooo good. I highly recommend the Cliffside Inn to anyone planning a trip to Newport - the location can't be beat!

This place is amazing! Very nice mix of vintage and modern decor. We stayed in the Atlantic suite which was very nice and spacious. We had a fireplace and jacuzzi in our suite. The suite we were in technically had enough sleeping space for 3, but I would not recommend bringing children with you. The breakfast they offered was very nice and I was actually impressed by the variety and how healthy the food was. We had missed this due to running late from the Newport Auto Museum, but they have happy hour from 5pm-6pm so if you are a wine drinker I would recommend checking in on time (4pm) and grabbing a glass of wine before you head out for dinner. If you are looking for a nice romantic getaway that will not break the bank, this is the place! We look forward to returning in the spring or summer.

I proposed to my wife and we stayed here 13 years ago. Good times. haven't been back there in years, but great memories. Thanks cliffside.

We've stayed here for the past three years. The first two years were great, but now it's under new management which we did not know until we showed up. The best part of our stay was always the breakfast. You would have a number of serve yourself cold options and then either eggs cooked to order or the breakfast special for that morning. The breakfast was always amazing. Now they moved to tapas style pre-cooked options so you are carrying two or three plates of small portions. The hot options were cold each morning we went and was no where near the quality we were used to. The new owners say this is a hit at their other properties which is fine but they are still charging the same amount as previous years when it was a much higher quality experience. We also normally stay in one of the suites and we would get a complimentary bottle of wine and cookies and all of that has been done away with but the price has basically stayed the same. All of the small touches that made this such a great place to stay have been eliminated.

Details done right. And I mean done *right*. The inn keepers are hospitable and inviting, we feel as though we are their honored guests. The front lobby has a thoughtfully done list of things to do in and around town, and the events start at the Inn. The evening we arrived: 5-6 pm is hors d'ouevres with beverages (wine and other things). Perfectly planned and executed. The house is gorgeous and location is perfect. 5 second walk to the cliff walk and an easy walk to The Breakers and any of the big homes. 20 minutes to downtown. Stay in the tower suite if you don't mind stairs- it's gorgeous! Huge bubble spray tub and tile shower in the bathroom on the first floor. Second floor (and this is all in one suite) has a queen bed, water views, a gas fireplace, and a spectacular window seat. After a long day walking, that tub was clutch. The morning protocol. 7 am is "early coffee" in the parlor. 8-10 am is breakfast (expecting good things). Look past the price and enjoy top notch hospitality.

This is our go to bed and breakfast in Newport RI. The innkeepers Nancy and Bill always make us feel welcomed and special. We've stayed in several of the rooms over the year including Beatrice's room, the Sun room and the Atlantic suite. Each has there own unique personality. They all have water views but the Sun room has a fabulous aromatherapy shower which is heaven on earth after a long day of walking or running along the cliff walk. I can't say enough about this place. Give them a try. I know we will be coming here for years to come.

This was our first visit to the Cliffside Inn and it was a spectacular experience from the moment we walked in. Bill and Nancy made us feel so welcome and the inn is gorgeous! At 5pm they serve appetizers and wine. They had so much food to choose from that we didn't even go out for dinner. Breakfast is absolutely a '10' and you'll have so much to eat that you'll probably need a good walk at the beach like we did. Wait until you see the rooms! O M G !!! We enjoyed the Garden Suite and two floors of serenity and beauty. I wish we could have stayed for a month! Have fun and spoil yourself for the holidays! Neil

My husband and I stayed here this past weekend. While the room ( Tower Suite) was very nice, it could have been a bit roomier for our taste. Also, on Saturday we were out from 10 am until after 2 pm and pur room was not cleaned, nor were towels replenished. The inn itself is beautifully kept, breakfast was delicious and the location is very convenient.

Had a wonderful overnight stay in the tower room. We were celebrating my birthday, and couldn't have picked a more adorable and romantic place to do so. The room was 2 floors. The luxurious bathroom is on the first floor with the whirlpool tub and spa shower. We loved the tub. It was super relaxing and loved the bath salts they provide also. Upstairs, is the bedroom with the super cool vaulted ceiling, window seat, and gas fireplace. The windows were very drafty, so we didn't really sit much at the window seat, but the view was beautiful. In the evening, they provide a turn down service and leave some very yummy cookies for you. Nice touch. We enjoyed the 5pm wine and appetizer hour in the sitting room. All the food they service is delicious. Breakfast the next morning was amazing and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. We had bananas foster pancakes with canandian bacon. They also offered eggs cooked to order for those that did not want the pancakes. Best pancakes ever. They also had yogurt, granola and fresh baked muffins, as well as French press coffee. I wish we could have stayed longer. We will for sure be back!

Loved, loved, loved our 3 day stay at this beautiful property that has undergone a complete room renovation in the past year, mixing modern amenities with the charm of a New England B&B. The staff was always available to answer any questions and gave us some great recommendations. The small plate breakfast was wonderful, especially on the outdoor porch and cookies, coffee and water are available all day. Enjoy sitting around the fire pit in the evening before retiring for the night. We loved the location, just steps away from the cliff walk leading to many of the popular mansions Newport is famous for. The walk into the very hectic downtown area is about a mile and half away and Uber is available if that is your preference.

Totally amazing!! I brought my wifey here for a honeymoon/birthday gift and she doesn't want to leave! What does that tell ya?

Bill and Nancy are amazing inn keepers. They have great breakfasts that offer a delicious start to your day. My wife and I had an amazing time staying here during a family reunion nearby. Very close to the cliff walks and a short dive to the Thames street area. Staff was friendly. Bathrooms are fantastic and my wife loved their cuddledown pillows. They had a decent selection of wines available for in room purchase.

We went to Newport for a quick weekend winter getaway. It was the perfect spot to easily to get everything we wanted to do. It ended up raining all day which we were okay with because we could stay inside by the fire. Rooms and hotel were very clean and staff was friendly. Would definitely come again!

We were moved to this location when the original property that I booked didn't have enough guests. The property itself was lovely. It's was a quick girls trip for one night. We checked out a little before 11am and was told the night before there would be grab and go breakfast in the morning, which was included in my original rate. I dropped my key off and could see breakfast items in the kitchen. I completely misunderstood and asked if the "grab and go" was in the kitchen. Instead of offering, the woman at the desk told me I couldn't go in the kitchen and said the set up was in the front room. There was a bowl with bags and literally one power bar left. Thanks for the hospitality! I went back to grab a cookie for my daughter and again, not a " Can I get you anything" from her. It's not like there were other people around. Even with Covid, customer service shouldn't be lacking at a property like this.

Stayed here for a spur-of-the-moment Birthday weekend in January with the boyfriend. I was so happy to find a spot that would also take our little dog, Trout! The 15 Cliff Suite was nice and clean, and there was a bed and bowl for our dog. Bill was so kind to leave us beer instead of wine in our room, since my boyfriend prefers beer! Having wine and snacks in the sitting room was a great way to start our night out in Newport. The breakfast was also delicious, and filled us up for the cliff walk which is steps from the inn. The best food, though, was the cookies! I even got to take home a copy of the recipe. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to stay in a quiet and private area with close access to the cliff walk.

I've stayed in enough B&B's to know that this is one of the top inns anywhere. It deserves all the accolades that I've read in the past year. Last year I came to Newport on business and vowed to bring my hubby back for a nice romantic weekend. We made good on those plans and spent Columbus Day weekend having a wonderfully restful and easy time. We had the Cliffside Suite which is four rooms two of which has a skylight. There is a fireplace that connects the sleeping and living room. So cool. There is a TV in the living, sleeping and sitting room. Very cool. We had tea. Superb! We probably could use one more day there. Newport is a great place. We were in walking distance to the famous mansions, the Cliffwalk is only steps away and 1/2 mile to the beach. I can't wait to go back. Of course there are other inns to try but my heart was stolen by Cliffside. Please give them a try.

Excellent stay, welcoming staff. The Beatrice room was terrific with a beautiful view to the water and an outstanding marble bathroom with accompanying jacuzzi and separate shower. Breakfast was delicious and the french press coffee is a must. We will definitely be coming back and it has introduced us to the wonderful world of Bed and Breakfasts that we will certainly continue to visit.

Great B&B one of the best places I've stayed. Owners and staff were great. Stayed in the loft and loved the room with fireplace. We were looking for a romantic weekend away and this was perfect. Great breakfast and wine and hordourve hour each day. The location is great and quiet. Looking forward to going back.

Atlantic breezes and just steps from the famous Cliffwalk . . . This is my 9th consecutive year enjoying a lovely summertime get-a-way at The Cliffside Inn hosted and expertly managed by Bill and Nancy Bagwill! The Cliffside Inn is a lovingly restored/updated and maintained historic inn and the former summer home of the eccentric artist, Beatrice Turner. Successful in other careers, inn-keeping clearly suits this detail-oriented, local power couple of warm, welcoming entertaining and historic preservation. They are the 2014 recipients of the Doris Duke Newport Preservation Foundation Award, and The Cliffside maintains 4 Diamond status with AAA. The breakfasts are accommodated to suit guest preferences, and wine and cheese hour never misses with palette pleasing appetizers and lively conversations with the Bagwills and fellow guests. Follow their recommendations for restaurants, sites to see, and entertainment; you will not be disappointed. Nancy and Bill, we will see you next year! Thank you for the hospitality! Bill E.

We stayed here during our 25th anniversary trip, and it was just fabulous! They had put a heart in rose petals with a Happy Anniversary greeting upon check in. Our room was very well appointed, and very comfortable. They have gone to great lengths to attend to every detail. The evening wine and hors d'oeuvres reception was wonderful, as was the breakfast the next morning. Our stay was absolutely perfect!! We will definitely stay there again whenever we visit Newport!!

My husband and I had such a wonderful experience at Cliffside Inn on our honeymoon. We felt welcomed, respected and honored. The chef- Maryellen, helped us book our stay in the Tower Suite and in the Carriage Room. She requested if we had any special dietary accommodations, so that we would have meals we prefer. Upon arrival, my husband and I received a cute, typed welcome-letter for ourselves "The Newlyweds," which was such a nice touch after driving up there in a snow storm. The Tower Suite was so beautiful, but choose another suite/room if you plan to sleep in on any of your days because it gets filled with light early in the morning due to the ceiling windows and white window curtains. The Carriage House was also beautiful and cozy, but the bath water would not get hot and the lamp outside shone in our window at night- minor technical issues. We definitely plan on returning either to stay in the Tower Suite again or try out the recommended Garden Suite. The Cliffside Inn is the most beautiful and accommodating B & B I have been to, and my husband and I definitely recommend it as the #1 place for a relaxing, romantic weekend close to the sea.

This was our first time staying here. The proximity to the ocean is awesome (you can walk to the beach) and we loved how they had the fire pits going all day and night outside-even though it was absolutely freezing out. We actually used the fire pit at night and we were surprisingly warm! The staff was very nice and welcoming. We were able to check in a little early and we were given a very good last minute price for the Garden Suite. We liked the separate entrance so we could stay distanced from other people. The breakfast was good under the circumstances. I'm not sure if they normally provide a sit down breakfast with their price but the muffins were great and the egg sandwich was hot and tasty. Our only complaint would be that even though the bedroom part of our room was really pretty with a fireplace and lots of windows, be aware that the spiral staircase is how you get down to the bathroom which was a little bit of a hassle in the night and the bathroom can definitely use updating as it's very dated. The private patio would be nice in warmer months. Not totally sure we'd be back.

What a nice overall experience at the Cliffside Inn ! The owner/hosts and all of the staff went above and beyond in providing excellent service. The atmosphere is perfectly New England and can be completely romantic if that's what you are looking for! It was our first time and we will definitely be going back!