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Cliffside Inn

2 Seaview Ave
Newport, RI 02840-3627

(401)847-1811
(800)845-1811
 
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Circa 1876. The Cliffside Inn was built as a grand Newport, Rhode Island summer house by the governor of Maryland in the style of a Second Empire Victorian. Poised averlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this luxury inn features a mansard roof and many bay windows. 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 from the inn.

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Rates

$155 to $595

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

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

Languages Spoken

French, Spanish, German

Rooms

This property has 5 total guest accommodations, 16 with private bath, 16 with fireplaces, 14 with whirlpools, 8 suites, 1 cottage and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King and Queen.

Amenities In Room

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

Amenities On Site

  • VCR
  • Television
  • Parlor Games
  • Library
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Gift Shop
  • Fireplace
  • Fax
  • DVD
  • Dvd/video Library
  • Wine Bar
  • Victorian Tea Room

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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Location: Waterfront and Ocean Community.


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)

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About Our Rooms

Beatrice's Room - State Room

Beatrice's Room - State RoomOne of Cliffside's most popular rooms, Beatrice's Room is a sun-filled, junior suite with 2 large bay window alcoves. This is the room Beatrice Turner lived and painted in and some of her special touches remain today -- 3 of the doors have floral panels painted by her. The bedroom features a grand, antique-carved walnut Queen bed and matching chest of drawers vanity, hardwood floors and oriental rug, black marble wood-burning fireplace, plus a bay window with built-in Victorian window seating and table. The bathing salon is elegantly detailed with carrera marble and raised wood paneling. It features a 2-person whirlpool tub dramatically set in the large bay window alcove. It also has a separate, 2-person marble shower and pedestal sink. Signature in-room spa treatment may be added. Located on the second floor of the Cliffside Manor House, bay windows face southeast. Two room layout: Bedroom with large bay window sitting area (242sf), and bathing salon with whirlpool and double shower (113sf). Total square footage 355.

Rates: $225 - $425

Type of bed: Queen

 

Cliff Suite - Deluxe Suite

Cliff Suite - Deluxe SuiteLiving room, bedroom, study, bathing salon, deck and private entrance, the largest guest quarter at Cliffside has it all. The living room, study, and bedroom all have their own fireplaces and media centers. Fifteen foot cathedral ceilings and skylights extend throughout as well. The bedroom features a King plantation bed, and brick fireplace. Two sets of French doors lead to the living room with its roll arm sofa, cocktail table, upholstered armchairs, oriental rug and wood burning fireplace. The bathing salon has 2-person whirlpool, separate shower, and skylight. The regal study features a mahogany library with built-in black granite, gas fireplace and a love seat with 2 armchairs and cocktail table. Outside, the southwest-facing deck has an umbrella, table and chairs. An iPod-enabled sound system with speakers and room controls throughout. Signature in-room spa service may be added. Located in Seaview Cottage with deck and private entry. Four room layout plus deck: Living room with fireplace (213sf), study with fireplace (127sf), bedroom with fireplace (210sf), bathing salon with whirlpool (80sf), outdoor deck (104sf). Total square footage 734.

Rates: $300 - $595

Type of bed: King

 

Governor's Suite - Deluxe Suite

Governor's Suite - Deluxe SuiteThe Inn's largest bedroom features a mammoth 4-poster King bed, sitting area with Victorian fainting couch, wingback chair and wood-burning fireplace. In addition to rich cherry paneling, fireplace and 2-person whirlpool, the bathing salon has a one-of-a-kind, antique Victorian birdcage shower surrounded in green marble. Thoroughly modern by today's spa standards, you are surrounded head-to-toe by 4 horseshoe-shaped rows of nozzles -- about 250 in all. Overhead, a rain shower. A modern indulgence from a century ago! There is also a historic double pedestal sink from the old New York City Waldorf Astoria Hotel barbershop. Signature in-room spa service may be added. iPod sound system. Located on the second floor of the Cliffside Manor House. Two room layout: Bedroom with sitting area (336sf), bathing salon with fireplace, whirlpool, birdcage shower (134sf). Total square footage 470.

Rates: $300 - $495

Type of bed: King

 

Blue Room - Classic Room

Blue Room - Classic RoomBlue and white florals dance about the sun-filled Blue Room. Large bay window area has built-in seating with table and additional relaxing area by the gas fireplace with 2 arm chairs. The antique carved mahogany Queen 4-poster sits majestically high -- you'll appreciate the 2-step bed stool -- while mirrored antique French doors open to reveal the bathing salon. The salon features a whirlpool tub and shower, pedestal sink, antique mirror and is nicely appointed in blue and white Italian tile. Located on the second floor of the Cliffside Manor House on the southwest corner. Two room layout: Bedroom with large bay window sitting area (210 sf) and bathing salon with whirlpool (40 sf). Total square footage 250.

Rates: $150 - $345

Type of bed: Queen

 

Garden Suite - Deluxe Suite

Garden Suite - Deluxe SuiteUnfolds over 2 levels connected by a spiral staircase. Upstairs is the bedroom which features a bedside wood burning fireplace, bay window sitting area and a queen pine bed with antique pine tables. Downstairs, the bathing salon features the largest whirlpool at Cliffside, heated limestone floors run throughout with wood paneling, plus separate limestone shower and bathroom with heated towel racks. French doors open to your own private garden patio with table, chairs and umbrella. Past the spiral stairs, at the other end of the bathing salon, is your own well-stocked reading library with built-in seating for 2. iPod-enabled sound system. Signature in-room spa service may be added. Located on the first floor and ground level of the Manor House. Private entrance off the veranda. Four room layout: Bedroom upstairs with bay window sitting area (220sf), bathing salon with whirlpool & library downstairs (260sf), and outdoor garden patio ground floor (110sf). Total square footage 590

Rates: $300 - $495

Type of bed: Queen

 

Innkeeper Note

The celebrated Cliffside Inn, former home of Newport artist Beatrice Turner, has earned a worldwide reputation as one of New England's most distinguished bed & breakfast luxury inns. Known for seamlessly blending today's finest deluxe amenities--whirlpools, steam baths, fireplaces, grand beds, fine linens, iPod sound systems--with Victorian elegance and antiques, refined design, and stunning artwork from the Turner collection, Cliffside is a magical hideaway. The grand Victorian Manor House and cottage are peacefully perched above the Atlantic Ocean and Newport's dramatic Cliff Walk. Also nearby are Newport's largest beach, and the other well known Gilded Age mansions of Newport. Relaxing escape or romantic getaway to Newport RI, you will enjoy warm hospitality and relaxed elegance with a number of Cliffside special touches and epicurean delights--including an internationally acclaimed high tea, named one of the 20 best in America. AAA Four Diamond.

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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.

Publicity and 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.

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4 AAA Diamonds, iLoveInns Guests

Guest Reviews

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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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