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Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Location
With a stay at Rhea's Inn By The Sea, you'll be centrally located in Middletown, within a 5-minute drive of Easton's Beach and Cliff Walk. This beach hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Narragansett Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Bowen's Wharf.
What's nearby
Atlantic Beach(0.2 Miles)
Easton's Beach(0.3 Miles)
Cliff Walk(0.9 Miles)
Ocean Drive Historic District(0.9 Miles)
Second Beach(1.1 Miles)
Newport Art Museum(1.5 Miles)
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum(1.5 Miles)
Salve Regina University(1.6 Miles)
Kingscote Newport Mansion(1.6 Miles)
St. Mary's Catholic Church(1.7 Miles)
The Elms(1.8 Miles)
Trinity Church(1.8 Miles)
Queen Anne Square(1.9 Miles)
Bowen's Wharf(1.9 Miles)
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge(1.9 Miles)
Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)(3.2 Miles)
North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State)(18.7 Miles)
T.F. Green Airport (PVD)(28.2 Miles)
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional)(30.6 Miles)
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State)(40.9 Miles)
Parking
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Beach (nearby)
Express check-in/check-out
Free parking
Atlantic Beach (0.2 Miles)
Easton's Beach (0.3 Miles)
Cliff Walk (0.9 Miles)
Ocean Drive Historic District (0.9 Miles)
Second Beach (1.1 Miles)
Newport Art Museum (1.5 Miles)
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Based on 364 verified reviews
Couple
65%
Family
28%
Group
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Rhea's Inn by the Sea, guests repeatedly highlight exceptional cleanliness, warm and accommodating staff, and a walkable location near Easton’s/First Beach and the Cliff Walk, with downtown Newport and the mansions a short, easy drive away.
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What guests think
At Rhea's Inn by the Sea, guests repeatedly highlight exceptional cleanliness, warm and accommodating staff, and a walkable location near Easton’s/First Beach and the Cliff Walk, with downtown Newport and the mansions a short, easy drive away.
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and often updated, with some offering decks, ocean views, or in-room jacuzzi tubs. The continental setup (coffee, fruit, and a range of snacks) earns frequent praise for variety and 24/7 availability. Parking is easy, though a few guests mention a step at the entrance or needing to step over a high tub, and occasional remarks note dated lobby areas or older towels. Expect a clean, friendly, beach-adjacent base with simple comforts and a relaxed vibe.
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Facilities
On-site parking is straightforward, and shared areas are simple and well maintained. Note a step at the entrance.
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Judith
4 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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8 May 2023
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KIMBERLY
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Michael
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Patricia
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Joanna
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
linda
16 Aug 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Erin
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Cleanliness
Immaculate rooms and common areas are a consistent theme, with several guests calling it the cleanest they’ve experienced. Housekeeping and upkeep appear reliable throughout the property.
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Alex
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
KIMBERLY
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Karen
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Michael
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Joseph
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Carolyn
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Joanna
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Erin
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Cleanliness
Immaculate rooms and common areas are a consistent theme, with several guests calling it the cleanest they’ve experienced. Housekeeping and upkeep appear reliable throughout the property.
Related guest reviews
Alex
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
KIMBERLY
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Karen
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Michael
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Joseph
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Carolyn
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Joanna
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Erin
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and often updated or newly remodeled; some feature decks, ocean views, or in-room jacuzzi tubs. A few note very quiet stays, while a couple mention needing to step over a high tub.
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Alex
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
KIMBERLY
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Paulina
4 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Carolyn
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Jessica
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Jailyn
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Patricia
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Marina
28 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Service
Owner Tony and the team are consistently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, with smooth check-in and thoughtful touches. Early or flexible check-in and on-site assistance are appreciated.
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Judith
4 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Andriy
31 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
maureen
8 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Elisabeth
17 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Jonathan
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
8 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Earl
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pradeep
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Kathleen
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Location
Walkable to Easton’s/First Beach, the Cliff Walk, and nearby restaurants, with downtown Newport and the mansions a short drive away. Convenient for sightseeing and local events.
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Alex
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Elisabeth
17 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Karen
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Jessica
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Earl
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
linda
16 Aug 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Erin
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Anna
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
barbara
28 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
Continental breakfast with coffee, fruit, yogurt, bagels, muffins, and snacks is available throughout the day and praised for variety and convenience. Some note it’s simple rather than a hot or full breakfast.
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Beth
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Michael
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
KIMBERLY
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Michael
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Karina
19 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Jonathan
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
diane
15 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Erin
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
jessica
20 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Marina
28 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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Wanda
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Molly
21 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Linda
12 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Stephen
6 Jun 2026
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Scarlet
20 Apr 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20, subject to availability.
The hotel is centrally located in Middletown, just a 5-minute drive from Newport Mansions and The Breakers, and 2.2 miles from Thames Street. Nearby attractions include Atlantic Beach (0.2 miles), Easton's Beach (0.3 miles), and Cliff Walk (0.9 miles).
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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