I feel like the luckiest person ever - as I managed to get the highly sought after tickets for the…read moreiconic Newport Folk Festival on my first try . . . but also was able to stay at this wonderful guest house.  The innkeeper, Lisa, worked miracles to make this happen and I'll be forever grateful.   Her home truly feels like a 2nd home - each room is so tastefully decorated with lots of books to browse through, as well as cozy chairs in which to read them with my favorite being on her wonderful front porch.  Coffee, tea and cocoas were available 24/7 and she often had cookies or brownies along with fresh fruit available for snacks throughout the day.  She baked something fresh and different for breakfast on each of the 6 days I stayed there, and also offered yummy organic granolas, yougurts, fresh fruit (melons, pineapple, strawberries) and hard boiled eggs.  She also thoughtfully offers a variety of milks and creamers for the coffees and teas.  One other guest even whipped up a mean chai latte, as they weren't a coffee drinker.  I appreciated her environmental thoughtfulness of not using disposables and the cloth napkins & breakfast trays really enhanced the feeling of being at home.  She also has a variety of beach chairs, umbrellas, sun screens, insect repellents, etc. that can be borrowed for use throughout your stay.  I will certainly be trying each year for future Folk & Jazz Fest tickets . . . and hope that I will also be lucky enough to return to Lionel Champlin Guest House.

We visited from Canada for 3 nights early August 2013. It was the weekend of the big Newport Jazz…read morefestival, however they did not increase their price like other places. Location is impressively close to the harbour and shops. The house itself is very beautiful. It has several unique guest rooms located upstairs away from the common and private areas. The landlord (Rusty) was very polite and helpful. We were 2 people in the Blue Room. It is nicely decorated in a traditional way and has a private bathroom with modern fixtures. It is very comfortable, and was pleasant at all times without air conditioning. It is in a quiet area so we were able to keep windows open all night and enjoy the fresh air. The continental style breakfasts (coffee, pastry/bread and fruit) were just right to get us going for the day. There is a small fridge in a common area to put your drinks or small items. There are both indoor (screened sun room) and outdoor sitting areas to enjoy your drink at any time, including late evenings after a day out on the town. Parking was provided and there were no hidden costs. We hope to return here some day.

Katie and Jojo were very welcoming right from the start. The Tower Suite is fabulous in this…read morecharming inn. Sunrise views over the water, just lovely. Breakfast each day was variety of freshly prepared foods, with something for every palette. Inn is conveniently located steps from the Cliff Walk and mansion tours. Room was immaculate and great bed! Highly recommend.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We booked this for two nights while in Newport…read moreand fell in love. Steps from the famous Cliff Walk and a 20 min walk to downtown makes this the ideal location. The room was quaint but beautifully decorated and appointed. The room had a fireplace and a large shower, as well as a bay window looking out to ocean. Each morning there was a delicious breakfast assortment served and a wine and cheese hour each day at 5pm. There was also a beverage station with tea, coffee and water available all day as well as an assortment of nuts, trail mix and candy. Both ladies that worked there during our stay were so sweet and made us feel at home. We cannot wait to stay here again and recommend that you consider it as well!

If you want a cozy bed and breakfast in a great central location with charm, then this is the spot…read more The house is beautifully restored, filled with history, original fireplaces, and decor. Yet the rooms are comfortable and filled with modern conveniences. The staff is friendly and the food is restaurant quality. I usually skip B&B breakfasts because they are a little too homemade, but the food here is next level.

It blew our minds that an inn could be so well located and yet so tranquil. So cozy (not in the…read more"small" sense Realtors use, I mean cozy like hygge) and yet so pretty. So welcoming and yet so unintrusive. So safe but so . . . nifty! We stayed in the Courtyard Suite and found it to be just lovely. Slept wonderfully. All the staff we encountered were welcoming far beyond what mere professionalism required (everyone, but particularly thinking of Glenn, Sue, Brenda, Toby and Liz) - I always felt as welcome at the Francis Malbone House as I did at my grandmother's when I was a kid. Breakfasts and teas were terrific. The indoor and outdoor spaces are beautiful, tasteful and interesting. We absolutely look forward to returning.

What a pleasant experience!! Although my husband & I were only there for one night, Shell made us…read morefeel like a king & queen (for a day). Impeccable, clean and friendly above all, Shell's By The Sea is somewhere we would definitely visit again. We were there (from Philly) in early August of 2014 and enjoyed our stay!

We were thrilled to come across Shell and Ned's beautiful B&B! what a gem! We had planned a weekend…read morein Rhode Island and the spot we originally booked in Narragansett was quite unappealing. Fortunately, the gods smiled down on us when we called Shell and they had a room! This is not your typical B&B- it is a modern, clean beautiful house and they were both so warm, kind and welcoming. We had the ground floor all to ourselves with our own bathroom and big comfy bed, game room with a pool table and big tv- what a dream! We came on a rainy weekend, but they have a gorgeous pool and yard we'll have to come back for. Breakfast was delicious!!! french toast, eggs, fruit, fresh coffee and real maple syrup! all elegantly and perfectly prepared. Definitely the best option if you are visiting the area. You will feel at home with such wonderful hosts.

What a wonderful experience! The staff members were incredibly kind, helpful, and friendly, and we…read moreappreciated that they called to make sure that our check in had gone smoothly. Everything was neat as a pin, and the room was spacious and comfortable. The Jacuzzi was like getting a massage and being rocked to sleep at the same time. The included breakfast had the best cheese omelet that I have ever eaten. (Very fluffy!) This is one of the coziest, most comfortable, and most charming places that we have ever stayed, and we will certainly be back whenever we are in Newport next.

Last minute impromptu stay for our special day and what a great experience! We were greeted by the…read moreowners upon arrival and given a quick tour and shown to our room. We stayed in room 204, which was perfect for one night. The bed was comfy, room was clean and amenities were everything you could need. Nice to have access to a fridge and microwave since we always pack meals on our trips. Breakfast options are a menu choice the night before and are very good! Benedict for hubs, French toast for me. The only downside was a lack of a counter/ table in the bathroom for toiletries. Would def stay here again! Free parking, walkable area to many of the things we love to visit in Newport and friendly people!

Nice quiet spot walking distance from N.K. town beach. Fire pit, bbq, walking trails. A nature…read morelovers paradise. Very private.

Lunch and happy hour at The Surf Shack were highlights of my most recent visit to Narragansett. The…read morehotel and restaurant are bright and chic with lots of thoughtful accents. They have an excellent selection of cocktails, mocktails, beers and even very reasonably priced local wines. The local sauvingnon blanc, Tiki drink and mango cocktail were all refreshing and delicious. The food is Polynesian inspired and some of the best food I've had in Narragansett. The miso peach salad (special) and smashburger were very good and the Thai peanut noodles and lobster pot pie are outstanding. The hosts and servers were all very warm and welcoming to us and our two pups (dogs are allowed on the porch). Can't wait to visit again!

So disappointed in this restaurant. The menu is very limited and expensive. The menu on website is…read morevery deceiving. The service was awful. I think our server was new because she didn't seem to know what she was doing. The restaurant was empty and we waited a very long time. The strange thing is other staff were standing around and never offered to help us. We had to ask one of them to clear dirty dishes but they didn't take all of them. Such a cute place, it's too bad.

Absolutely LOVED it!! Incredible atmosphere, charming and fabulously appointed rooms with perfect…read morelocation! Near shops and sites in Newport and the affiliated restaurants with the Inn were superb and had varied menus. Can't wait to return!

Due to a change of plans, I planned our trip to Newport kind of last minute and was worried about…read morefinding an affordable place to stay. I quite literally found Chart House by google mapping the area and searching 'hotels' to scan prices. I saw Chart House, looked at the website kind of briefly and booked it. When I tell you I was FLOORED at how gorgeous the property and room were. The building itself is beautiful and historic feeling. We had a parking spot that came in clutch as a boat show was going on. We stayed in the Jane Pickens suite. It is massive, has it's own sunroom, a huge bathroom area with a rainfall shower set up. It was so comfortable it made it hard to leave the room to go do things around town. Not to mention we had a complimentary breakfast everyday, and this is not a holiday inn style buffet, it was made to order absolutely delicious breakfast. Aside from the property itself, it is within walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do. 5 mins to Bowen's Warf, just a few blocks from Thames St. We even walked the 15/20 mins to Easton Beach and the start of the Cliff Walk (but ubered back at the end bc we were wiped from the walk itself). Our host Nicole was so accommodating and sweet. I have not been able to stop talking about the Chart House Inn to everyone who has asked about our trip. I cannot wait to come back and I wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else on our next visit.

Lovely B&B on a quiet residential road 2 miles from a great beach. Sheila is a wonderful host and…read moremakes delicious breakfasts delivered right to your room! We had homemade scones, french toast, quiche. It is a perfect place to stay if you want to explore the local wineries and go to the beach. The only drawbacks for us were no wireless internet (and I was working a bit on this trip) and it is off the beaten track and can be hard to find, especially at night. Beware of the local 25mph speed limit!