Cliffside Inn

My wife and I just spent three nights at the Cliffside to celebrate our anniversary.
The staff and the accommodations were fantastic. We stayed in the Sun Room which has a
nice view of Easton Bay. The room was comfortable with a fireplace and a well appointed bathroom. The Inn provides delicious breakfasts and a wine reception every day at 5 which was great to look forward to after a day of seeing Newport. The Inn is clean and classy and located just a short drive to the water front and mansions and just steps to the cliff walk. I would highly recommend the Cliffside Inn. We will be returning soon. Have fun.

3÷7÷16−3÷8÷16: My second visit to Cliffside Inn B&B did not disappoint. Short & sweet. I’ve stayed at other Newport B&Bs & I don’t care what ranking others have, this one is THE BEST…#1…hands down, in Newport! This visit I booked the Grovsenor Suite on the 2^nd floor of the main house. The room was much prettier than pictured on their website b/​c the walls are now a beautiful sage green, not pink (See my pictures). It is also one of the few with an oversized jetted jacuzzi tub. Early morning offered wonderful aromas from the kitchen positioned just below, but no noise at all. I truly believe pictures speak louder than words, so I will post many from this visit. You judge for yourself…

My wife and I stayed at The Cliffside recently, and in the past, we had a great stay. Our room was excellent and clean as can be. Certainly, Bill and Nancy run a first class inn.

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.

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.

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.

There is a reason why the Cliffside Inn sits on top of the list of Newport Bed & Breakfasts. The Inn is right next to the famous Cliff Walk and mansions are less than a mile away. We spent 2 nights here in the midst of a February snowstorm. The hospitality shown to us by Inn owners, Bill and Nancy is truly outstanding. It’s all about the little things like helping with my bags at checkout knowing my shoulder is hurt based on a comment I made at checkin several days earlier, cooking a special breakfast for my partner with her food allergies and telling us all about the history of the house. The service here is THE BEST without even mentioning how great the accommodations are, and they are wonderful! We stayed in a 3^rd floor suite called St. George’s. The room was warm, clean and tastefully decorated with a view of the ocean and Eastons beach. Bill said the 3 headed shower in our suite is the biggest in Newport. We have no reason to doubt him… There was a nightly turndown service, fresh ice nightly and a bountiful wine list To choose from for in room delivery. My sweetheart and I can’t wait to go back again.

What an amazing and wonderful experience it was to stay at the Cliffside Inn.
The people: Bill and his staff have magnificently perfected their skills at making a guest feel at home. They are extremely polite, charming and welcoming. We arrived in the afternoon, and as soon as we entered the Cliffside Inn we were greeted immediately, our bags were taken off our shoulders, given a quick tour of the house, shown a map of the surrounding areas and all the attractions we should take part of. Everyone was amazing and it shows that they love what they do.
The location: We have only amazing things to talk about the Tower Suite we rented for the night. It has a separate entrance and its own parking. The first floor is where you’ll find the beautiful bathroom. It has everything you may need; shower cap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, makeup remover towelette, and all Aveda products! This is the first location I’ve encountered which carries these amazing products. The second floor is beautiful as well. There’s a fireplace and really comfortable queen size bed; we slept like babies. The entire house is quiet and amazing to just relax and unwind. There’s a TV with local channels available as well as a private whirlpool tub. The room was extremely clean! The ocean view from the room was spectacular.
The experience: Very intimate. It’s definitely for couples looking for a romantic 1 or 2-​day stay. Everything is so nicely decorated and charming. The Cliffside Inn is very fancy without trying too much. They also have a great wine selection.
The breakfast: Offered in the mornings from 8:00 until 10:00 AM. They rotate their specials. During our stay, their special was pumpkin with pecans french toast and bacon. They also do offer coffee, cereal, muffins, juices, and if you don’t want their french toast, they could change it to eggs made to your liking.
Overall: I would URGE everyone to stay at the Cliffside Inn. Highly recommended.

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!

We spent a wonderfully relaxing weekend in the Carriage House at the Cliffside Inn. We checked in late and our room had been turned down with homemade chocolate dipped cookies on the bedside table. It was a lovely treat after a long drive!
The room was immaculately clean, the bed and linens were beyond comfortable and the whirpool tub — perfect. The towels were so soft, there were Aveda bath products available and, as someone who wears a bit of eye makeup, I appreciated the makeup remover cloth and special dark towel. A great touch!
Our room included beautiful period furniture piece and gas fireplace and beautiful ocean views.
The inn has grounds that are even lovely in the dead of winter. There is a beautiful fire pit that they light each evening, which I’m sure is spectacular in the warmer months. The inn really is steps from the Cliff Walk.
Our breakfasts were delicious and varied. On our first day we had lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh blueberry sauce and on our second we had breakfast quesadillas with fresh pico. Delicious. We also enjoyed the wine hour, which featured delicious appetizers and also had Guinness for the holiday weekend.
The staff was so friendly and attentive. They made great recommendations for things to do that avoided the St. Paddy’s festivities (per our request). They remembered where we had dinner the night before and asked how it was — little things that just make you feel welcome.
We will absolutely be back to the Cliffside Inn!

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

I had the most amazing experience at the Inn. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I felt like I was at home. Our room was amazing as well. It was so comfy and cozy. I loved that it was right near the cliff walk even though it was freezing out. I would defiantly stay here again. My boyfriend and I needed a nice romantic getaway and it was delivered. I also liked that breakfast was included. That was very yummy. They have a great cook!

1^st 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…)

I am an avid traveler and consumer of TripAdvisor content. Although I rarely provide feedback, I thought I would give back to the TripAdvisor community today and submit some highlights and lowlights from last year’s stay at Cliffside Inn in Newport RI. That said, as I sit here at my laptop having unpacked my bags and loaded my pictures on to Facebook, I must admit that I have ABSOLUTELY nothing to report back in way of «lowlights»… so … what I will attempt to do here is to simply state the facts without the hard sell in hopes of still being able to add some nominal value to your search. FACT #1: Cliffside Inn is VERY clean and VERY new (I believe it was renovated in 2010) yet it is warm and inviting and retains the wonderful colonial charm you would expect of a Newport Bed & Breakfast. FACT #2: Nancy and Bill (the owners) are kind, respectful, and honest people living out their dream of providing Newport locals and visitors alike with a top-​notch B&B experience. Simply put, they care about their guests and will strive to exceed expectations. Nancy’s thoughtful recommendations including the Cliff Walk and Ocean Drive at sunset, MADE OUR TRIP. Nancy also made last minute reservations for my fiancé and me at Tallulah on Thames, one of Newport’s famed restaurants (thanks again, Nancy). FACT #3: Cliffside Inn’s wonderfully landscaped backyard is just footsteps away from the start of the famed Cliff Walk (a must see). Cliffside Inn is also a short drive from Thames Street (a hot spot for restaurants, bars, shopping, etc) and an even shorter drive (3−4min) from the start of Ocean Drive and many of the famed Newport Mansions (additional must sees). FACT #4: The room (I can only speak for the «Tower Suite») was PERFECT. «Perfect» as defined by SUPER clean with modern amenities and tastefully elegant colonial décor. It is a two floor lighthouse-​like tower with the restroom on the 1^st floor. The restroom is massive and includes a HUGE jacuzzi for two plus a separate full sized stand-​up shower stall. The bedroom, which is upstairs, is quaint yet elegant and features high ceilings and a wall of bay windows overlooking tree tops and a partial view of the ocean (beautiful and serene). FACT #5: A bonfire is lit at sunset for guests to enjoy. Additionally, hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments are served upon arrival and breakfast is served in the mornings (we missed breakfast unfortunately but the strawberry cream cheese muffins Nancy saved for us were darn good). All in all, our stay at Cliffside Inn was nothing short of amazing. I would strongly recommend Cliffside Inn to anyone, especially no frills couples in search of a quiet romantic weekend getaway. My fiancé and I are ecstatic that we found the inn and hope to return regularly. Thank you TripAdvisor community (and Nancy, Bill & «T») for making our visit to Newport so wonderful! See you again soon!

The best place to in Newport
But a little bit expense

Perfect in everyone way! My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here last fall. The BB was very clean, very updated, and in the perfect location right near the Cliffwalk. Bill and Nancy are so nice and do everything to make your stay unforgettable. We stayed in the Blue Room and loved it– but every room seems great! We will def. be back!

The Cliffside Inn and it’s new owners, Nancy and Bill, epitomize the bed & breakfast experience of getting away to a place that, in another life, you’d love to call home. The pictures on the website speak for themselves, so I’ll just cover the home and rooms by saying they blend classic Newport elegance and modern day luxuries. We visited on a particularly cold winter weekend, but the inn always felt warm and inviting, with the crackle of a fire in every room, and the smell of all kinds of gourmet treats constantly wafting from the kitchen.
Each morning starts with a more-​than-​generous breakfast, with options ranging from homemade baked goods and granola, to a variety of freshly prepared entrees like crab cake eggs benedict or pear and cranberry pancakes. The coffee and tea are local blends, which is just another seemingly insignificant but ultimately charming detail to which Nancy and Bill pay attention in an effort to immerse their guests in the Newport experience.
Guests can return later in the day for tea and hors d’oeuvers in the living room. This late afternoon tradition may be common at some b&b’s, but is certainly not done as well as at Cliffside. The offerings seem endless, and can change with the request of a guest, or the inspiration of the inn keepers.
The night time turn down service just caps off the personal touch Nancy and Bill bring to Cliffside, with the blinds drawn and a small treat like a chocolate-​dipped cookie waiting bedside.
The Cliffside Inn is a magnificent place to call home for a few days, where you can check your real life at the door, and fall seamlessly into the care of inn keepers who embody the mantra of «we aim to please», and have a home that is a direct extension of this philosophy. I don’t mean to gush, but I believe that superior service deserves equal recognition, and Nancy, Bill and the Cliffside Inn provide a truly remarkable experience. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else on our next visit to Newport.

Nice amenities especially their breakfast and afternoon tea. The house and rooms are really WARM (near suffocating — had to open the windows for some air circulation) and that’s coming from someone who likes to crank up the heat. A fireplace in every room makes it very romantic! It’s also a nice and very short walk to Newport, R.I.‘s famous «Cliffwalk» which wraps around the outer edges of their historical mansions overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Cute b&b that’s close to the water/​cliff walk, but pricey for what they offer. They offered the same 4 breakfast options for both the Saturday and Sunday I was there. The have «high tea» for an hour in the afternoon, which wasn’t too veggie friendly and wasn’t very good. Disappointed in the food here, but location is good. We stayed in the St. George’s room which was tiny and expensive! I think it’s worth splurging and staying at the Chanler instead, or finding a better deal.

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 ½ 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.