Ivy Lodge Bed and Breakfast

Great rooms and breakfast was delicious
The downstairs was freezing cold. Not sure heat was on and it was cold out this weekend
Rooms had fireplace and cozy feel

Loved the beautiful room! They had champagne and chocolate covered strawberries that were delicious! It was so clean and the house is BEAUTIFUL! There were snacks, tea, and coffee always stocked. They provided to go cups for you or fine china if you preferred to sit in the dining room. They were so helpful at check-​in and they had lots of places to recommend to eat at and to site see. The cliff walk is a short walk away. It was especially beautiful to walk around post-​snow. Would love to go back!

Wonderful experience, cozy and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the jacuzzi tub and fire place in the savanna room really made my stay!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a weekend the week before thanksgiving. The Woman who checked us in, Lisa, was great. She was nice and friendly and informative. The room was beautiful and clean with a fireplace and whirlpool tub. We were in the library room on the first floor, which I thought would be a noisy room but it was perfectly quiet. The two owners Don and Jacqui wet very nice and accommodating. You could tell they just wanted you to be comfortable, happy and enjoy yourself. I would love to come back here if I’m ever in the Newport area again!

Last minute trip a for family funeral last week. Wasn’t expecting much but was incredibly impressed. First, the owner answered the phone late at night & was so patient & kind. Most of the top-​rated accom. were booked but I took a chance that there was a cancellation. Glad I did. My husband, who swears he’s allergic to anything typically B&B was won over by the availability of The Satterlee Family Suite which was spacious, gorgeous & happily devoid of chintz, lace & potpourri. The double seated shower for 2 with twin shower heads dispelled his last illusions.Lol. My 84yr old mother-​in-​law loved The Alcove; located on the same floor designed to maximize space without sacrificing style. She especially loved the bathroom. The breakfasts, snacks, etc were homemade & delicious. Location was great for us. The owners have a great inn. My cousin who just finished restoring then selling a mansion nearby couldn’t believe this hidden gem behind the hedges. We’ll be coming back. P. S. They accept Bed&
certificates! Only downfall to keep it from 5 stars is we couldn’t make calls on Verizon or AT&T cell phones however we could receive them as well as texts & Fbook. Of course this isn’t the Inn’s fault but if you’re planning on conducting business from here, it may be a problem

OUTSTANDING staff!!! I have stayed in a ton of hotels + B&B’s in my life and this place is as good a high priced luxury in terms of staff. They go above & beyond in the friendliness and service department. The accommodations are the icing on the cake.

Romantic and cozy with a wonderful staff. We had the loft room with a skylight, fireplace and whirlpool tub. It was the perfect setting for our babymoon weekend. The house itself is nestled among mansions and is a short walk from the cliff. While I can see coming here in the fall or winter and cozying up in front of the fireplace all day, it was great to be here in the early spring and enjoy the breeze, relative quietude of the beachfront, and the just-​popping blooms around the porch with a glass of lemonade and some of their delicious homemade cookies. There are slew of b&b options in this area and I felt we hit the jackpot with the price and amenties at Ivy. The only less-​than-​stellar thing was that when my husband chose the back-​up option for breakfast, the portion was significantly smaller and he ended up hungry less than an hour later.

Very nice property, pretty and clean room, with everything you would want from a bed and breakfast. The inn keepers seemed hurried and flustered during breakfast (which was excellent) but I kind of felt like I was imposing (even though I didn’t ask for anything at all, but I saw those around me making requests which were attended to but…). In any case, all in all good experience though for the price I’m pretty sure we wouldn’t stay here again.

Very nice b & b. spacious comfortable rooms. Homemade breakfast. Within reasonable walking distance of the Cliff Walk, Newport mansions and Thames street for someone that likes to walk. Great wrap around porch perfect for sitting outside in the evening with a glass of wine (need to bring your own but liquor store within walking distance).

My husband and I just returned from a two night stay in the Library room. This was our first bed and breakfast experience and I loved it. All of the staff was warm and welcoming. The room was charming and spacious, with a nice bathroom and air conditioning that we controlled. The breakfast each morning was unique and very tasty! We walked everywhere, It is less than a mile to downtown and steps to the cliff walk and mansions. It was a wonderful weekend and I would definitely go back.

Hubby decided to surprise me with a night and a couple of days in Newport for our anniversary. How he found the Ivy Lodge I’ll never know. It was a nice B&B on lovely grounds with clean, mostly comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast.
When we arrived Elisa showed us around and then gave us some suggestions for where to have dinner. She was sweet, informative and extremely helpful. Kudos to Elisa! We took her recommendation and had a wonderful dinner at Mamma Luisas.
Our room was one of the smaller ones which was absolutely fine with us. We weren’t really there to spend a lot of time in our room. Although very clean, I found it odd that there was trash left in the bin in the bedroom (a banana (?!) and some paper). No big deal really, just odd. The bed was super comfortable, especially for someone who has back «issues» like I do. The pillows were too thick to be comfortable so we ended up sleeping without them. A/​C was lovely as were the amenities. The shower had 2 settings: scalding & off. Might want to look into that.
Breakfast in the morning was quite nice. Hot breakfast plus continental options. The fresh cookies, lemonade, ice coffee, etc. in the afternoon was a really nice (and welcome) touch.
The Innkeepers were kind enough to assist hubby with fresh flowers for me in the room as an anniversary surprise. Very thoughtful on his part and very accommodating and helpful on their part. Thanks guys!
Overall an enjoyable getaway in Newport with no regrets.

Beautiful B&B super close to the mansions and Cliff Walk. The staff was excellent, the food was amazing, and the accommodations were gorgeous.
The house itself is very charming: a beautiful wrap-​around porch, a dazzling entryway, and lovely rooms.
Breakfast is homemade every morning, along with yogurt, granola, fruit salad and a toasting station.
The staff is great. Every morning, it’s like having your own personal trip planner standing by to help with reservations, advice and recommendations. Daryl and Darlene are SO helpful and knowledgeable about the area. And they also have winning personalities to boot!
I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Perfection! Lovely and spacious rooms equipped with thoughtfully chosen amenities. Atmosphere in the home is relaxed yet elegant. Food is superb!!! But the best aspect of this spectacular location are the hosts, Daryl and Darlene McKenzie. We found them helpful, charming, knowledgeable and friendly. Cannot wait to return!

We picked this place quite randomly but we were very happy with it. Very nice accommodations in the spirit of old Newport. Good breakfast, easy walk to mansions and Cliff Walk. This is a good choice if you are in to visit the mansion area.

I would like to start by saying that I have not stayed at this lodge, so this is not a review on how this establishment runs.
This review is regarding the policies of the couple that own Ivy Lodge. My parents had a reservation there for the month of September 2012 for a weekend getaway with their friends. In July my dad was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, and shortly after was diagnosed with brain cancer. At some point between all of the chaos, my mother remembered that they had already pre paid for this weekend getaway and called to cancel. After explaining what had happened, and explaining that their friends would still be keeping their room, the owners simply said, that’s fine, but we will still have to charge you 10% for the cancellation. I just find it amazing that no sympathy could be given here and the owners couldn’t just relieve my parents of the full amount. I find it hard to believe that they couldn’t rebook the room with more than 2 months notice.
Unfortunately for Ivy Lodge, my parents will never be staying with them. And I’m more than positive that if they were refunded, Ivy Lodge would have had life long customers.

The gf and i had the pleasure of staying in the Victorian suite; wonderful room with king size bed, fire place, and jacuzzi tub big enough for both of us. The room also hosted a small patio and indoor air-​conditioning unit, which could be useful in the summer months. Darrell, the owner, was extremely knowledgeable and eager to help us get settled in. He also pointed out some great restaurants and things to do/​see while on vacation.
The overall location is perfect, quick stroll too mansion tours and cliff walk (both must do’s while in RI).

Wow just look at all these positive reviews! Makes me wonder if I’m turning into a cynical old bastard, or maybe I’m the only one who wasn’t smoking weed for the duration of my stay? Either way, there was some good, some bad, and some downright ugly (and strange).
First, the good. My girlfriend and I were invited by a couple to stay for their wedding weekend. The entire wedding party had our run of the place, and it’s top-​notch in terms of beauty and elegance, and the location in relation to Newport itself (walking distance from town, walking from the cliffs & mansions, etc) was pretty solid. So, off to a good start. Met some of the nicest people in the world, and formed friendships I hope last a long time. So, the table was set for an amazing stay at a picturesque little lodge.
The good continued: The rooms themselves are gorgeous and charming, even if ours had a slanting ceiling that doubled as a health hazard for someone like me who’s 6 feet tall. The A/​C worked, which was KEY, and the bathroom was big and had a great shower. So, on the amenities side, we’re all set. The piano was horribly beyond saving, but that’s neither here nor there. (But it would have been nice to have the option to play November Rain at midnight after 10 whiskey drinks.)
The biggest disappointment was actually the personnel — and I hate saying that because we both came into this situation looking to like everyone involved. Truly. We’re nice people. A couple things really rubbed us the wrong way though, and when you’re at a B&B, it’s the little things that can make or break a weekend.
Darlene and Darryl, the innkeepers, seemed nice enough if not a bit chatty, and we got off on the right foot when we arrived. Darlene was very clear on the «breakfast ends at 10am» policy, and we did our best to observe it, but the first chink in the armor came when my girlfriend was refused service at 10 after 10 on the morning of the wedding. I mean, really. Really? Really. Not cool. It’s not like this is a McDonald’s where if you break your breakfast McMuffin policy for one person you open the floodgates to anarchy, this is a freaking B&B with a wedding party that should feel like it’s being catered to on such a special occasion. Breaching the breakfast window by 15 minutes shouldn’t be made into a federal case.
So, that’s the ugly.
Then, the staff not only threw away the box that contained the bridal veil (this item was not inexpensive), but denied throwing it away, and refused to search in the garbage. The bride herself pulled it out of a dumpster on her wedding day, and disaster was very narrowly averted. (That’s the downright strange — why would you throw this veil away, and then why not help look for it? Brides and dumpsters do not mix.)
The rest of the stay went off OK, but there was a general sense that we were an inconvenience, and the staff was rather brusque and stand-​offish most of the time. Yes, they were accommodating around specific requests, but it was more of a general feeling, and an attitude that made us feel more like intruders and less like guests. They were annoyed that we were there it seemed like, and nobody likes to pay a lot of money to feel like your hosts are annoyed with you. Did I mention we’re nice people? This wasn’t a rowdy boozed up crowd (well…), it was a nice group of folks wearing loafers and looking very east coast. I even covered up my tattoos with a compression sleeve!
I’d recommend this place with a shitload of stars if they could class up the hosting, as the location is fabulous and the rooms well done, especially for an old B&B. Here’s hoping this review is taking in the spirit in which it’s intended. We loved every minute of our trip to Rhode Island, and it was one of the best weddings I’ve ever attended. Now, Ivy needs to step it up a bit.

Wow! What a gorgeous b&b and great location!
We stayed in the Library Room and I definitely recommend it for a romantic getaway. The website pictures don’t do it justice. Large cute room with fireplace and huge jacuzzi tub. It’s also the only room on the first floor and very quiet.
Went midweek in the off season for a great price. The interim inn keepers were great and the housekeeper was nice & keeps the place very clean (tip her!).
Short walk to the cliff walk and a 15 – 20 minute walk to downtown and the wharfs.

My husband surprised me with a one-​night getaway to Newport the weekend before I returned to work from maternity leave. I must say, he really outdid himself. He booked a night here in the Turret Room, and it was gorgeous!
The inn itself is conveniently located, but also set back a little, so you don’t hear traffic or street noise. The B&B resembles an old Victorian home. The inside is so charming, and our room was great! It had all the amenities — fridge, TV, gas fireplace, four-​poster bed, and the bathroom was absolutely to-​die-​for! It had a huge jacuzzi tub, double sinks, a nice shower… I wish I could take the bathroom and put it in my house!
The man who ran the place was incredibly kind and sweet. He gave us advice on how to get around as well as suggestions for restaurants, attractions, etc. We had a great time here, and the Ivy Lodge was just the icing on the cake!
We didn’t end up eating here, but from the other reviews, it sounds like we missed out on a good breakfast!

This was one of the most charming Bed and Breakfasts I have ever been to. We stayed in the french inspired La Chambra Jaune room, and were not disappointed. The house itself is beautiful. You walk in and are immediately taken aback by the exquisite entry hall. Each room is decorated beautifully with careful attention paid to detail.
Though there is plenty to do around town, the inn offers many lovely common areas to sit, relax, and occupy yourself during down time. Our hosts were very inviting and helpful. Breakfast was great and I loved all the little personal touches that made our stay so memorable.