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OceanCliff Hotel

3.5 star property
Bayfront hotel in Newport with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Stately building with a prominent tower, featuring a symmetrical facade and central entrance.
Relax in a classic room with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and sofa, perfect for unwinding.
Experience the charm of OceanCliff's Safari Bar-Grill, open and ready to serve.
Formal events take place in this elegant banquet hall with a high ceiling, ornate chandelier, and large windows offering views of a serene body of water.
Dine al fresco with a view of the lake and sailboats.
In the heart of Fifth Ward, OceanCliff Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a continental breakfast and cozy firepit. Relax in the garden or unwind at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Premium bedding

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a convenient bench.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable bed, a small table, and a chair.

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and framed picture.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
65 Ridge Road, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • Fort Adams State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Thames Street - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Newport Mansions - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Breakers - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Newport Harbour - 10 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 28 min drive
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 46 min drive
  • 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

  • ‪The Nitro Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪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

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

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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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.

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OceanCliff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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View
Restaurant
Location
Breakfast
Wedding
Food
Bed
Water

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant was a highlight and a great dining option. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stunning property
Leanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Scenery!! Wonderful Staff! We Will Be Back!!
Caryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful both inside and outside Gracious staff
marilyn, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

The view
Kasandra, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Hotel is adorable. Gorgeous views from back terrace. Staff are lovely. Giant air conditioning units on roof right outside our window. Like listening to an engine all night.
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It’s a historic hotel, so it does not feel like a new or updated hotel, which is not a bad thing! Very clean and has a beautiful view. Bed was comfortable. There is only 21 rooms or so, so it is very quiet but the walls are thin - easy to hear people in the hallway. The restaurant was closed while we were there (which is odd since we were there on season). About a 10 - 15 minute drive to downtown Newport.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Grounds beautiful and onsite restaurant a plus.
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

beautiful would stay again!
Macayla, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

the view is very scenic
Wei-Guang, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Mansion with wonderful water views. Staff is super friendly and very accommodating. Love this hotel!
Richard, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Easy parking and great sea view.
Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel has unique charm and a romantic feeling. It’s a beautiful setting. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back.
virginia, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The only staff we had contact with was the front desk. They were cordial. No staff available in the breakfast area -toaster was not plugged in so it wasn’t working. Refrigerator in room cycled on and off and the bed was creaky.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I like the decor , the view was obstructed by generators.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Ocean Cliff is a beautiful hotel sitting atop a cliff away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The room was spacious and bed comfortable with a mini fridge, coffee maker and safe. We loved the restaurant and the views.
Monica, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Loved the old orginal building. Our room was large in a quite side of the building. The room phone didn't work, had the maintenance person check it, but it wasn't changed out with a working phone. Each time we used our cell phone and left messages at the front desk for help, the staff never received the messages. There was no maid service to replenish supplies.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice couples hotel

We had a lovely weekend at OceanCliff. Well maintained property and very nice employees.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

If you love and appreciate history, you’ll enjoy this property. The main house, setting and views, in particular, are spectacular. It’s mainly used for wedding and group events and we could see why - the views from the main dining room are “Wow”. It’s doesn’t have an elevator which wasn’t a problem for us. Some of the later additions could have been more sensitive to the original house in terms of finishes and HVAC placement, but maybe that’s what was available at the time. Some updates could really make the building sing again. Our room was spotless. We thought it was very good value. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. We would definitely visit again.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting and was previously a private residence which added to the ambiance
Linda, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

While the property was beautiful and the room was clean and comfy, we were really disappointed with our stay. There was a wedding that evening and our room was right above the venue so it was loud (sounded like we were in a karaoke bar) until very late and then everyone was hanging out partying right outside the bedroom windows. We hardly slept and wished this could have been a room reserved for wedding attendees and we could have been somewhere far away. Definitely not upset with the wedding party, but the hotel shouldn't have put us there.
martine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our stay was quiet; we were upgraded to a larger room which was lovely. The views were spectacular and the hotel itself was unique and historical.
Nola, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Xmas in Newport

Simply amazing
Rita and Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful ocean views, hotel is lovely. We enjoyed our stay.
denise, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Relaxing Stay

The view is spectacular, right next to Castle Hill, very relaxing location.
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a fabulous, historic property with views that are unbeatable and lawns that extend to the ocean's edge. Wonderful, helpful staff and an incredible setting, Highly recommend!
Karen, 1-night trip