Nestled in the heart of the city, Rhea's Inn By The Sea offers a charming retreat near Cliff Walk. Begin your day with continental breakfast, stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-out for a seamless departure. With free newspapers and coffee/tea in the lobby, this hotel is perfect for those who love to explore on foot.
North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State) - 29 min drive
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 39 min drive
New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional) - 41 min drive
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 55 min drive
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 110 min drive
Newport Ferry Station - 9 min drive
Kingston Station - 34 min drive
Restaurants
The Nitro Bar - 4 min drive
Custom House Coffee - 2 min drive
Ben's Chili Dogs - 4 min drive
Atlantic Grille - 2 min walk
Simple Merchant Coffee - 4 min drive
About this property
Rhea's Inn By The Sea
When you stay at Rhea's Inn By The Sea, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cliff Walk and Newport Mansions. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Thames Street. Fellow travelers say good things about the walkable location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in lobby
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Rhea's Inn Sea
Rhea's Inn Sea Middletown
Rhea's Sea
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Rhea`s Inn By The Sea Hotel Middletown
Rhea's Inn By The Sea Hotel
Rhea's Inn By The Sea Middletown
Rhea's Inn By The Sea Hotel Middletown
Frequently asked questions
Does Rhea's Inn By The Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rhea's Inn By The Sea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rhea's Inn By The Sea?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rhea's Inn By The Sea?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rhea's Inn By The Sea?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Rhea's Inn By The Sea like?
Rhea's Inn By The Sea is in the heart of Middletown, a short 16-minute walk from Cliff Walk and 6 minutes' walk from Easton's Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Rhea's Inn By The Sea Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
October 9, 2024
Great beach get away
Great location for the beach, good value for the summer, nice staff
paul
paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
September 5, 2024
Near a walkable beach...cliff walk....downtown with great dining choices & especially the friendly staff who had coffee ready in the morning!!
Beth
Beth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
September 11, 2024
Perfect place to stay for a quick getaway. We enjoyed the friendly welcoming attitude of the owner, great comfy bed, breakfast, location, and clean bathroom. Perfect and we will for sure return!
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 20, 2024
It was a joy to stay here. Clean comfortable, good location. Breakfast was things you would actually eat
jessica
jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 21, 2024
Great place to stay with families! easy walk to beach and casual restaurants. Kitchen was stocked with great snacks and breakfast food!
Abigail
Abigail, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 10, 2024
Great property. Walkable dining options. The room was a good size and very clean. The property is also an easy drive into Newport. We will definitely keep Rhea's in mind the next time we visit the area.
Heidi
Heidi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 22, 2024
Great rooms, fantastic stay.
Wish we were staying longer
Pete
Pete, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 4, 2024
This place was perfect! Stayed in the jacuzzi room and it was so worth it after a long day of fishing! The whole property was so clean and beautiful. The room was absolutely spotless and even smelled clean which was refreshing. Would definitely recommend and come back!
Paulina
Paulina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 6, 2024
Loved the short walk to the beach
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 4, 2024
Clean facilities and extremely friendly staff. Would absolutely stay again and recommend to friends and family.
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 28, 2024
Very convenient location! Close to beach and town!
barbara
barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 21, 2022
Good place to stay!
Highly recommend.
Marcelo
Marcelo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 26, 2024
The owner was very pleasant to engage with and made my family feel comfortable the whole time. Service was great, rooms were clean and close walking distance to the beach makes it an ideal spot for any family on a vacation. I would fully recommend this place to anyone!
Joshua
Joshua, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
April 28, 2024
A gem of a hotel.
This is a great small hotel near Newport. Great location. Rooms were nice size, very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay there again !
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 23, 2024
This place is absolutely the best!!! Our host was so hospitable, the rooms, neat as a pin, and the snacks and continental breakfast surpassed any we’ve ever experienced. We would love to return!!!
Sherry
Sherry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 9, 2024
Peaceful and quiet. Walk on beach great place to unwind from the every day hustle
Already planning my next trip to
Rhea’s Inn By The Sea
Terrell
Terrell, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 27, 2023
Friendly, clean and close to beach & dining.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 23, 2024
Absolutely love this place. Pictures just do not do it justice. We will be staying here everytime we come to newport.
Alanis
Alanis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 9, 2024
Love this place! It's clean, the staff friendly and the beach is at a walkable distance. Newport is only a six minute ride.
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 15, 2023
Great place to stay. Convenient to the beach and the Cliff walking tour not to mention, Flo's Seafood, great fish and chips. Will most definitely stay here again.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 31, 2024
Happy, Easy Stay
Great experience, would recommend. Check in is early at 2:00 which is super convenient for us as travelers. Great location by the beach, close enough to walk to sites! Lots of snacks and food available, good fresh food, not commonly seen while traveling always available!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 4, 2024
The people who run Rhea’s were friendly and accommodating.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
September 2, 2022
Nice quiet place surrounded by many places to dine at with a lot of options and beach and sites very close by.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 19, 2024
Clean, well maintained little place to stay. Walking distance to beach and restaurants. Continental breakfast and plenty of complimentary snacks were a plus. Bed was comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. Full size tub, need to step up and over to get into shower.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
September 4, 2022
Great service...clean room and quite..good free breakfast