Toes in the sand, hot coffee as you watch the sunrise, family walks along the cliffside- all this and more to experience at Rhea's Inn by the Sea. Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Rhea's Inn is the shore vacation you've been waiting to take. Private, friendly, affordable guest rooms and suites, steps from the beach and minutes from town, our Inn is a culmination of history, beach town charm and friendly hospitality.
Family with kids in tow? No problems we've got a room for that. How about a wedding party looking for rooms to rent for the weekend? We've got suites for that too. Whether you're traveling from near or far, for an event or a beach vacation, we welcome you to Rhea's Inn By the Sea for an unforgettable Newport welcome.
Family with kids in tow? No problems we've got a room for that. How about a wedding party looking for rooms to rent for the weekend? We've got suites for that too. Whether you're traveling from near or far, for an event or a beach vacation, we welcome you to Rhea's Inn By the Sea for an unforgettable Newport welcome.
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Whether it's a night, a weekend, a week or more, a trip to Rhea's Inn by the Sea means not only a great beachside location in proximity to Downtown Newport but also a comfortable place to stay that emphasizes personalized experiences and friendly service. Welcome to Rhea's Inn By the Sea where we value our guests as more than just customers, we see them as friends.
Guests staying here at Rhea's Inn by the Sea will receive a 10% discount at Rhea's Cafe, conveniently located next door to our building. Enjoy a menu of light snacks, breakfast sandwiches and more! As a valued customer of Rhea's Inn by the Sea, this certificate entitles you to one free souvenir bottle of House Selected wine (375 ml) with any purchase at the Winery.
Start your Rhode Island beach vacation by checking into your nautical-inspired Standard King Guest Room. With nods to the local sailing culture, the Standard King room comes complete with access to free WiFi, Air Conditioning, Telephone, Cable TV and more. Welcome to the Standard Queen at Rheas Inn By the Sea.
Planning a trip to the beaches of Newport, Rhode Island? Look no further than our boutique seaside Inn. Rhea's Inn By the Sea is the perfect combination of charm, modern service and a great location. Just steps from the beach and 2 miles from Downtown Newport, we're centrally located from speciality shops, great food, historic homes and entertainment for guests of all ages.
Reviews (21)
Lisa Nunemaker
Nov 24, 2021
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Taryn M.
Aug 30, 2021
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A hidden gem right next to 1st beach and a short 15-min walk to Downton Newport! My fiancé and I recently stayed at Rhea's for the weekend and had an enjoyable experience.
The location is within walking distance of multiple restaurants - Tickets, Flo's, Diego's etc. and right across the street from 1st beach. We walked from the hotel up to the cliff walk one morning and to dinner on Thames Street both nights. The location is convenient, and a parking spot included in your reservation is a plus during the busy summer months!
The room was clean, smelled great, and the large air
The location is within walking distance of multiple restaurants - Tickets, Flo's, Diego's etc. and right across the street from 1st beach. We walked from the hotel up to the cliff walk one morning and to dinner on Thames Street both nights. The location is convenient, and a parking spot included in your reservation is a plus during the busy summer months!
The room was clean, smelled great, and the large air
Ed Doll
Aug 14, 2021
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Daphne Evrard
Aug 02, 2021
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This place was gorgeous, clean, cozy. I recommend that you get one of the two rooms on the top floor facing the ocean. From the room and the balcony we can see the ocean. It was wonderful. The suite has a pull-out bed if you want to be more than two in the room which is very convenient since Newport can be quite expensive sometime.
The continental breakfast had everything you would want. The fridge was full.
I will go there again.
The continental breakfast had everything you would want. The fridge was full.
I will go there again.
Wendy Heintschel
Jul 22, 2021
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Deborah Weir
Jul 22, 2021
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Jaime Pereira
Jul 19, 2021
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Lisa Houle
Jun 22, 2021
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En Kay
Jun 21, 2021
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Peter Emmons
Apr 06, 2021
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Been coming here for six years now with my wife. This is our favorite place to stay when we come to Newport the owner is a great guy and always takes good care of us. The rooms are super clean and makes you feel like your at home. We get the top floor jacuzzi room every time we come and love it you get a nice balcony with a great view of the ocean. Highly recommend this place the location is the best liquor store right across the street beach right across the street followed by the great restaurants.
Paul C.
Aug 18, 2019
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What a gem of an inn! Clean rooms, easy walking distance or short UBER ride to everything! The host was extremely friendly, pleasant, and engaging....the daily availability of coffee, water, ice, breakfast foods, fruit, etc., was more than enough and available all day. We will definitely be staying here again!
Nicole E.
May 27, 2018
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WOW. This place is the hidden jewel of the Newport area. I've stayed in Newport numerous times throughout the years, at various hotel and inns, and I've never had a better overall experience than the one I had at Rheas Inn by the Sea. My boyfriend & I stayed at Rheas over Memorial Day Weekend (Sat-Mon). Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by the friendly & professional owner, and instructed to park and come in once we grabbed our luggage. The inn is 3 minutes walking distance from Easton's Beach, and the surrounding lots charge between $20-$30 just to park. One of the
Frank W.
Oct 03, 2017
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We used the directions provided in our reservation confirmation email to bypass downtown Newport after arriving via the Newport Bridge. There is ample onsite free parking and the location is convenient to Easton's Beach, generally regarded as the best beach in Newport though, like Rhea's, it is in Middletown. The location also is convenient to several other not to be missed attractions including Sachuest NWR, Norman Bird Sanctuary, and the Cliff Walk. It also proved to be an easy drive along Memorial Blvd to downtown Newport. We reserved a 1st floor unit with a king bed and Tony, the
Darlene S.
Aug 20, 2017
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I just got back from a 4 night and 1 day stay at Rheas Inn. It was relaxing, peaceful and close to everything. Every morning and afternoon I would stop into Rhea's breakfast and lunch cafe. The Woman preparing and making the fresh breakfast, lunch wraps, and smoothies is friendly and efficient. Easton Beach is less than a 5 minute walk. At 10pm I would go down to the lobby and get some fresh fruit,Greek yogurt, granola bars and kuerig decaf coffee with vanilla creamer. This is weirdly important for me. Lol
Liquor store directly across the street that is open late, and a great little
Liquor store directly across the street that is open late, and a great little
E. W.
Aug 09, 2017
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My husband and I recently stayed here, sharing a suite with my mother who had checked in a few days earlier. From the moment we entered Rhea's and were greeted by Tony, we felt so welcome. The inn is small and intimate, and there are only a few rooms per floor, which is amazing for privacy! We never heard any noise from the other rooms. The pull out sofa-bed was comfortable, and already made when we arrived.
The views from our room were great, and it had a lovely balcony. The suite was so clean - I felt very comfortable walking around barefoot. The breakfast spread was superb - delicious
The views from our room were great, and it had a lovely balcony. The suite was so clean - I felt very comfortable walking around barefoot. The breakfast spread was superb - delicious
Mitch K.
Jul 04, 2017
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I can't believe anyone would find something negative to say about this place - stayed here the weekend before the 4th of July and they exceeded expectations in every way. The owner was extremely kind and courteous, room was clean - more than enough space for two people. No microwave or mini-fridge so just make sure you have your cooler packed. Proximity to the beach is second to none for the price. There are multiple bars and restaurants within stumbling distance which also adds to the charm (Atlantic Grille's breakfast is to die for). Rhea's was a wonderful experience and I&apos
John W.
Jun 01, 2017
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$109 a night, mid-week in late May. Nice, simple rooms, very clean, king bed and coffee waiting in the lobby. No pools, etc but who cares? Free onsite parking. Not much of a view from the place but a couple hundred yard walk to the beach. There's a coffee shoppe next door and about a half dozen other places to eat within a 2 minute walk. Downtown looms about a 5 minute drive. Can't beat it for the price. Friendly staff as well that doesn't pester you.
Fred W.
Mar 21, 2017
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Stayed here this past weekend and it was great. The room was big, comfortable and extremely clean. The service was fantastic and the gentleman gave us great dinner suggestions for our stay.
There was a full self serve breakfast with bagels, cereal, coffee and the rest of the standard breakfast foods. I went to the cliff walk which was about 3 minutes away and watched the sunrise. I highly recommend Rhea's Inn to anyone visiting the Newport area.
There was a full self serve breakfast with bagels, cereal, coffee and the rest of the standard breakfast foods. I went to the cliff walk which was about 3 minutes away and watched the sunrise. I highly recommend Rhea's Inn to anyone visiting the Newport area.
Carol H.
Aug 04, 2014
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Allison L.
Aug 23, 2012
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Completely exceeded my expectations.
Having never been to Middletown, RI, or anywhere in RI, I was a bit skeptical about pretty much anywhere that wasn't well over $200 a night. Rhea's Inn by the Sea was extremely reasonably priced (and offers a discount for AAA members). The room was really clean, and I'd agree with the Catherine G. that the beds were really comfortable and it DID smell really good (which is important!). They have an array of continental-ish breakfast stuff (bagels, danish, muffin, cereal, etc... oooh, and cookies!) which is just out whenever. We didn't eat
Having never been to Middletown, RI, or anywhere in RI, I was a bit skeptical about pretty much anywhere that wasn't well over $200 a night. Rhea's Inn by the Sea was extremely reasonably priced (and offers a discount for AAA members). The room was really clean, and I'd agree with the Catherine G. that the beds were really comfortable and it DID smell really good (which is important!). They have an array of continental-ish breakfast stuff (bagels, danish, muffin, cereal, etc... oooh, and cookies!) which is just out whenever. We didn't eat
Catherine G.
Apr 26, 2011
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