Castle Hill Inn

About The Hotel

Castle Hill Inn stands apart as Newport’s oceanfront luxury landmark, perched on a dramatic 40-acre Ocean Drive peninsula with unobstructed views of Narragansett Bay and the lighthouse beyond. This 4.5-rated Relais & Chateaux-style resort offers a special-occasion experience unlike any other in Rhode Island. Upper room categories feature soaking tubs and the finest finishes. The on-site restaurant earns acclaim, and the spa provides treatments ranging from massage to water-based therapies. A private beach invites sunset walks, while the famous lawn lined with Adirondack chairs has become iconic for watching the sun dip below the bay. Service is attentive and anticipatory throughout. The setting and experience justify premium pricing for those marking anniversaries, milestone celebrations, or a once-in-a-lifetime romantic escape.

What Guests Are Saying

“We had a GOOFED BED on the first night! We headed to Castle Inn to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We booked a private cottage for two nights. We checked in at 4 pm and grabbed a great bite at the on-site restaurant. After a walk around the beautiful property to catch the sunset, we settled in for the night. Getting ready for the night - I jumped into bed -to jump right back out --- because it was very apparent it was DIRTY. The sheets from previous guests were never changed. We called the front desk, and a lovely woman raced down and changed and swapped out everything while I sat in my PJ’s, holding our puppy, in awe as I watched her be calm and polite to correct the concern over lite chit-chat. She did an amazing job, but the reality is - the experience somewhat put a damper on our first (to be romantic) night there. Then, the next day, the housekeeper removed our cozy hotel-supplied shirpa blanket, and we called to inquire where it had disappeared to, as it was overcast and I was looking to warm up on the couch. Moments later, the housekeeper returned it and rudely stated that the room is a dog room and that those blankets aren’t for guests with dogs (so odd). That evening, we returned from the chef tasting dinner to celebrate the birthday to find a silver poop can literally at the front of our door. I suppose our placement of clean-up bags - below the deck near the shrubs was not sufficient, but that was a bit brazen to place it there, out of all places available, to say the least. Had the room been prepared correctly at the time of our arrival, these headaches would not have happened. Andrew at the front desk upon departure was amazing and knew the issues that took place. He extended us a credit for our lunch and wine, thoughtful and appreciated. We will visit again as the resort is picturesque and the staff is overall absolutely wonderful, we just had a bad first start…and they had a wedding that day so it seemed they were a bit overwhelmed. Till next time - A.Meadows” — Alexis M., 3 stars

“We had a fabulous experience staying at Castle Hill, starting with our welcome champagne and ending with our walk around the 40 acres of grounds. In between we enjoyed a beautiful room with ocean views, delicious and overflowing lobster rolls in the bar and a truly delicious complimentary gourmet breakfast. Also included was a tasty teatime with amazing pastries and tea sandwiches. What really sealed the great experience was the attentive and friendly staff. They go above and beyond and know their jobs very well. The grounds and location make for a beautiful morning walk. I hope to make this an annual stay, we don’t live far and it made for a lovely staycation.” — jenniem715, 5 stars

“The view was not as spectacular as the balcony from our hotel. I’m glad we can cross it off the list as it wasn’t worth the money- worst clam chowder I ever had Only the cornbread made an impression” — Cara S., 2 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• 4.5-rated luxury landmark on a private 40-acre oceanfront point
• Private beach and acclaimed restaurant with celebrated sunset lawn
• Spa services and impeccable, anticipatory service throughout
• Bay and lighthouse views found nowhere else in Newport

Cons:

• Among the most expensive stays in the state—rates on request
• A 10-minute drive from downtown rather than walkable to the action
• Premium pricing extends to dining, spa, and add-on experiences

The Location

On Ocean Drive at the tip of a private peninsula, about 10 minutes from downtown Newport, with sweeping bay and lighthouse views. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.