Retreat to Newport

Discover the West End of Ocean Avenue

Situated on 40 glorious acres at the west end of Ocean Avenue, Castle Hill Inn offers a secluded retreat where luxury is paramount, and relaxation is a hallmark. Stay in one of the best Newport hotels on the beach, relishing extraordinary accommodations, from mansion rooms with gas-jet fireplaces to refined beach houses with galley kitchens to handsome, luxury suites. While here, enjoy private beach access, take a sailboat out on Narragansett Bay, or explore the quaint shops of downtown Newport.

OUR LOCATION
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Drive
Newport, RI 02840

Castle Hill Inn exterior on top of rocky cliff over ocean at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI

Water Transportation

Since Newport’s founding in 1639, water transport has been a principal method of travel to Newport, for both business and pleasure. As a guest of the Inn, now you too can travel into Newport aboard M/V Mistress, Castle Hill’s own motor launch. Hugging the eastern shoreline of Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor, Mistress will glide by Gilded Age mansions, the New York Yacht Club, and Newport’s town skyline during the voyage. The vessel departs from the Castle Hill Marina and lands at the Ann Street Pier, followed by a quick stop at Perrotti Park before returning to the Castle Hill Marina. Each ride is $15 per adult; children 12 and under ride free with an adult. A round trip on this route will take approximately 90 minutes,
based on the following schedule:

Departing from Castle Hill: 12:00pm. 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
Departing from Ann Street: 12:40pm, 2:10pm, 3:40pm, 5:10pm, 6:40pm, 8:10pm
Departing from Perrotti Park: 12:45pm, 2:15pm, 3:45pm, 5:15pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm

The M/V Mistress runs on the above schedule on Saturdays and Sundays only from Saturday, May 25th through Sunday, June 23rd. Daily service is offered from Saturday, January 29th through Sunday, Sep 1.  Weekend service resumes in September.