The Attwater

3.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast buffet
Lobby sitting area
Sundeck
King

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
22 Liberty St, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Thames Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bowen's Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Newport Mansions
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

King

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Lark Suite

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Newport

Located in Newport (Top of the Hill), The Attwater is within a 10-minute walk of Bowen's Wharf and Thames Street. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Newport Mansions and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Cliff Walk.

What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bowen's Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cliff Walk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Newport Harbour - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Newport Mansions - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 15 min walk
  • T.F. Green Airport (PVD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeology - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Empire Tea & Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪IL Forno Italiano - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Nitro Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Oyster Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Attwater

Hotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Bowen's Wharf
The Attwater offers 17 accommodations with iPod docking stations and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Breakfast Cafe serving guests of The Attwater.
Limited parking is available onsite.
The Breakfast Cafe - This café serves breakfast only.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Restaurants on site

  • The Breakfast Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Attwater Villa
Attwater Villa Hotel
Attwater Villa Hotel Newport
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Attwater Hotel Newport
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The Attwater Hotel
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The Attwater Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 421 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The breakfast was lovely and it was a perfect stay for mother/daughter get away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and friendly

The Attwater is a beautiful boutique B&B in downtown Newport. Check in was easy and friendly. We got upgraded to the king suite which had 2 large rooms and a decent sized bathroom. Everything is clean and bright colors. A teapot and coffee are out all day which is a nice touch. Breakfast was a wonderful array of tapas style offerings. I would stay here again!
King bed
Shared area, 2nd floor
Living room, first floor
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Very quaint hotel in a perfect location in Newport. Staff was so nice and helpful. The breakfast and snacks during the day were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Attwater is a beautiful Inn. We found it to be a nice blend of nautical charm and comfort. The bed was comfortable. We did have some trouble with hot water at the bathroom sink. Not sure why but it was just luke warm. We did pay for an upgrade to the urban beach house and it was nice; however, my husband is 6'7" and he couldn't take a shower. If we had stayed more than two nights it would have been an issue. Staff should pay attention to these things at check in. The room had a slanted ceiling on the top floor and the pitch in the shower was impossible for him to stand up in. Overall a good stay and nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was adorable, well kept and clean. We were upgraded for free upon our arrival to a king suite and it was perfect!! Peter was wonderful and filled with so much knowledge and personality. The area was perfect for walking to get something to eat, explore and central to the fun things Newport offers. The burgers and drinks at Joes were phenomenal, pasta beach was yummy (both gluten free friendly) and the breakfast at Attwater was so different and perfect. Very healthy!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great Place to Stay!

We had an excellent stay in the Lark suite and the host Peter was super helpful! The room was incredibly clean, the hotel is in a great location and the daily breakfast with pastries, frittatas, and smoothies was such a nice treat! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Newport experience at Attwater

Great stay, the property and room was spotlessly clean & tastefully decorated. Peter who met us was extremely friendly and knowledgerful! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful little hotel in Newport for couples geta

We were in Newport for a show and decided to book this hotel. It was BEAUTIFUL. A cozy hotel with only a few rooms (Maybe 10-20?) but so beautifully decorated. The room was comfortable and extremely clean. The manger was so welcoming and personable. The breakfast the next morning was made up of a bunch of small but delicious options including a frittata, fruit smoothies in little shot glasses, overnight oats etc.... We would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Attwater. Peter in reception was so helpful and friendly. The area is very walkable, right off of Bellevue and just a half mile to Thames Street. Plenty of restaurants and just a short drive to the Cliff Walk and the Newport mansions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soojung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Amazing

I recently stayed here with my bf, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The Attwater itself is absolutely beautiful. We stayed at the Lark room and it was immaculate—spotlessly clean and so thoughtfully designed. The bed was comfortable, ensuring restful nights, and the room itself was spacious and airy. I loved the nice lighting throughout, which created a relaxing atmosphere, and the fireplace was beautiful. The bathroom was equally impressive, featuring double sinks and a nice bathtub. A large closet and refrigerator for added convenience. The staff truly stood out—friendly, and attentive. Shout out to Peter who truly made my stay enjoyable. Breakfast was a highlight each morning, feeling homemade, healthy, and absolutely delicious. From fresh fruits to warm pastries. Plus, the availability of an ice maker, coffee, and tea anytime was a lovely touch. The location was another bonus. Situated within walkable distance to shops and restaurants. Overall, the Attwater provided a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and hospitality. I can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable stay!
Lark room
Common areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome little Boutique Newport hotel. “Curated tapas style” breakfast was as advertised & delicious. We’ll be back to Attwater.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and accommodating. The bathroom needed repairs to the toilet and shower handle (both loose). Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zuzanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay after Xmas

Great place with modern-beach vibes in a historic building. 1 min walk to Tennis Hall of Fame. The only small negative-too hot at night, had some difficulty regulating room temp.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was an easy walk to restaurants, shops, the Cliff Walk and mansions. It is located on a quiet side street and there was parking available. It is clean and thoughtfully decorated. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. We booked a cozy looking room that had a fireplace. We arrived early, but were in no rush and were told we would get a text when the room was ready. We did not get a text and had to go back to check. We were told we had been “upgraded” to a queen suite. It was not in the same building and did not have a fireplace. It was comfortable enough, but not what we had booked. Breakfast was a bit strange and not very good, so we did not go the second morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time there and loved it. 13 minute walk to everything by the wharfs and such a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024