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Cliffside Inn

Cliffside Inn

2 Seaview Ave
Newport, RI 02840-3627
United States of America

(401) 847-1811
(800) 845-1811

 

Circa 1876. Built by the governor of Maryland as a grand Newport, Rhode Island summerhouse in the style of a Second Empire Victorian, this historic inn sits poised overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A mansard roof and many bay windows accent the architecture. Luxury guest rooms and suites boast Victorian furnishings and fireplaces. Some feature marble baths and many have double whirlpool tubs. After a satisfying breakfast, stroll along the popular Cliff Walk, located one block away.

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Cliffside Inn



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Overall
4.8 hearts

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Rates

$275 to $500

Payment types accepted include Visa, Discover, American Express, Travelers Checks and Master Card.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea

Events Hosted

  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings
  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Room Service
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Wine

Other Activities

  • Wineries
  • Water Sports
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Beaches
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Gilded Age Mansions
  • International Tennis Hall Of Fame
  • Touro Synagogue (oldest In America)
  • Cliff Walk
  • Museum Of Yachting
  • Fort Adams
  • Norman Bird Sanctuary
  • Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

On-Site Spa Services

  • Body Scrubs
  • Cosmetics
  • Facials

Specialty Treatments: Legendary Relaxation Experience-Signature Service

Spa Packages: Spa Getaway Package

Innkeeper(s)

Bill Bagwill & Nancy Stafford

Languages Spoken

French, Spanish, German

Rooms

This property has 16 total guest accommodations with private bath, 16 with fireplaces, 9 with whirlpools, 8 suites and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Television
  • Telephone
  • Stereo
  • Refrigerator
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
  • CD Player
  • Cable TV
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • DVD
  • Clock Radio

Amenities On Site

  • Fax
  • Gift Shop
  • Parlor Games
  • Television
  • Fireplace
  • DVD
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Library
  • Copy Machine
  • VCR
  • DVD Library
  • Wine Bar
  • Victorian Tea Wednesdays
  • Saturdays

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services

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Cliffside Inn

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Location: Ocean Community and Waterfront.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Tucker's Bistro, Cafe Zelda, White Horse Tavern
  • The Mooring, 22 Bowen's Wine Bar And Grille

Historic Interest

Historic Awards:

  • State Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Newport Mansions (1 Mile), International Tennis Hall of Fame (1 mile), Touro Synagogue (1 mile), Cliff Walk (1/8 mile), Newport Harbor (1 mile)

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two nights on weekends, three nights on holiday weekends and summer weekends
Cancellation:Deposits are not refundable. If guest changes or cancels a reservation 15 days prior to arrival date, guest will be given a rain check good for one year. If less than 15 days notice is given, guest will forfeit deposit. Any change or cancellation subject to 10% cancellation fee of the entire reservation amount.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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At A Glance

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The sister's reunion...Dianne

Cliffside Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Dianne H

Wow...wonderful experience! Everything was '5' stars!! It exceeded our expectations.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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New Years

Cliffside Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Michael M
West Simsbury, CT
2/9/2011

My girlfriend and I stayed over the New Years holiday this year 12/30/10-1/1/11 and had a great time. New owners just took over that week and were very accommodating and excited about the renovations that were to begin the day after we left. Great location and property. Renovations were needed and will greatly enhance the B&B experience and this unique and classic Victorian property.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 3 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 4 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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TLC

Cliffside Inn

4 of 5 hearts
Bill M (2 reviews)
9/24/2010

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the Cliffside Inn and would give a 5 rating if it were based strictly on the bed and location. The room we stayed in needed the carpet replaced and curtains updated.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 4 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 4 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 4 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 4 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 4 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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PERFECT Honeymoon!

Cliffside Inn

5 of 5 hearts
J S
5/30/2010

We picked the Cliffside Inn for our honeymoon and could not have been more pleased!! The staff, the Garden Suite, the location...everything was absolutely PERFECT!!!!!!!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Grandeur

Cliffside Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

...it captures the grandeur of the Victorian age.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

New York Times, Boston Globe, Great Tea Rooms of America, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, Frommer's New England Guidebook, Fodor's Guidebooks, New England Travel & Life, Yankee Magazine, Getaway for Gourmets, National Geographic Travel, Conde Naste Traveler, New York Magazine, Boston Magazine, Connecticut Magazine, Rhode Island Monthly, Bride's Magazine, Discerning Traveler, Robb Report, Inside Philadelphia Magazine, Victorian Homes, BBC's Homes & Antiques, AAA Car & Travel, Good Morning America (ABC-TV), National Geographic, Discovery, Travel Channel.

Other Ratings: 4 AAA Diamonds, iLoveInns Guests

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are November-March, Sunday-Thursday, holidays, school vacation and special event weeks excluded, subject to availability

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