Rodeway Inn & Suites Middletown
"2.4-rated bare-bones budget motel from $159/night with free parking and breakfast — for eyes-open budget travelers only."
About The Hotel
Rodeway Inn & Suites is Middletown’s last-resort budget option — and it’s transparent about what you get. The 2.4-star motel on West Main Road offers the island’s cheapest beds ($159–$170) with free parking, free continental breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Friendly front-desk staff and surprisingly spacious rooms earn praise. The honest caveat: cleanliness sub-ratings are low (2.7), reviews mention musty odors and dated rooms, and housekeeping consistency is spotty. Some guests report fine stays and value, others warn of maintenance issues. This is for truly budget-conscious travelers who understand the trade-off and can live with the conditions. Not a hot-tub retreat — a survival budget base.
What Guests Are Saying
“It’s a motel, and if on a budget, you will be ok. EXTREMELY FRIENDLY staff. There is a smell to the whole building and room we stayed in BUT turn on AC and or fan and you get used to it quickly. Good place for a very good price. I’d stay again. Clean, friendly staff, good location.” — Samuel E, 4 stars
“This Rodeway Inn is a budget hotel. Good if you don’t want to spend a lot for lodging. The room was neat and clean. Housekeeping worked quickly and were friendly. The free continental breakfast is more than adequate with a good variety.” — ScottyRock, 4 stars
“Not a fancy hotel but it’s clean, has a nice continental breakfast, plenty of parking, comfortable beds, spacious room. Ten minutes from Newport, Thames Street and Bowen’s Wharf. Small refrigerator and nice size TV. Would go back.” — Sandra1336, 4 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Genuine budget pricing minutes from Newport
- Free parking, free continental breakfast, and pet-friendly
- Large rooms reported by some guests
- Friendly front-desk staff noted in several reviews
- Convenient gateway location near the beaches
Cons:
- 2.4-rated — recurring complaints of musty odors and dated, unclean rooms
- Several guests report maintenance and housekeeping problems
- Manage expectations: this is a last-resort budget stay, not a jacuzzi retreat
The Location
On West Main Road (RI-114) in Middletown, about 10 minutes from downtown Newport. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.