Castle Hill Inn – A Favorite for Families in Newport
About the Hotel
Historic Mansion Accommodations
Castle Hill Inn occupies a 19th-century mansion on 40 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. Rooms feature gas-jet fireplaces, hardwood floors, and antique furnishings. The Mrs. Agassiz's Room offers panoramic bay views from the second floor, while the Turret Suite provides ocean and lighthouse vistas. Beach houses include full kitchens and whirlpool tubs. All accommodations include Farmaesthetics bath products, high-speed Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs.
Waterfront Dining Experiences
Aurelia restaurant serves a six-course tasting menu using local seafood and produce from Aquidneck Island. The Lawn Terrace offers casual alfresco dining with bay views, serving New England lobster rolls and grilled flat-iron steak. The Terrace Bar provides cocktails and light bites. The wine list has received Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for ten consecutive years. Sunday brunch and jazz performances occur weekly.
Coastal Activities & Wellness
Guests access a private beach with towel service, Adirondack chairs, and beach umbrellas. Activities include seasonal yoga classes on the beach, bicycle rentals for Ocean Drive, fishing demonstrations, and bonfires with stargazing in July and August. The Retreat at Castle Hill offers massages and facials. Weekly events include chef's garden tours, history walks, and Wednesday s'mores gatherings on the beach.
Newport Peninsula Location
The inn sits on a private peninsula at the west end of Ocean Avenue, 8 km from downtown Newport. It is 55 km from T.F. Green Airport. The property operates a water taxi to Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park ($15 per adult). Nearby attractions include Brenton Point State Park (1.5 km), Castle Hill Lighthouse (0.3 km), and The Breakers mansion (4.5 km).
Comprehensive Guest Services
Services include valet parking, afternoon tea daily, gourmet breakfast, twice-daily housekeeping, and business support. The concierge arranges yacht charters through Barton & Gray Mariner's Club, antique car tours, and Newport mansion tickets. Gift cards are available for hotel stays and dining. Event spaces accommodate weddings and meetings in the Ocean Room, Agassiz Room, and Chalet with bay views.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- ATM/Cash machine
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor