See all properties

Melville House

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Melville House

Property entrance
Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
View from property
Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Place, Thames Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowen's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bannister's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed)

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Lobby
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Middletown
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,642 reviews
The price is €200
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

About this property

Melville House

This smoke-free guesthouse features tour/ticket assistance, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
Melville House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Melville House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thames Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Thames Street and 4 minutes on foot from Bowen's Wharf
Melville House offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Newport guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1750
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Melville House Newport
Melville Newport
Melville House Hotel Newport
Melville House
Melville House Guesthouse Newport
Melville House Newport
Melville House Guesthouse
Melville House Guesthouse Newport

Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 411 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. You can walk to all the local restaurants. The owner Rick was so friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located close to shops and restaurants, staff pleasant and helpful, room clean and comfortable. A very good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Some interior fixing of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Three different options to connect to 'free' wi-fi, none worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room. Staff very attentive. Delicious breakfast! On site parking easy. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close convenient great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property , great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place has real character and Rick the innkeeper was pretty darn entertaining. The location was superb and we had a fabulous time in Newport.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming place. Very nice owner and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Got a free upgrade for my anniversary. Old homes so don’t expect crazy amenities, but the managers knowledge of the area, friendliness and hospitality make this place a must-visit. I would highly recommend and will not book with anyone else if I were to visit Newport again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location. We had the smallest room but it worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent custom service, quaint location, and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming little BnB very close to the dining and shopping. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the.price. Nothing fancy, simply a boarding house. Very clean for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a friendly staff and so accommodating!! The location was absolutely beautiful! Definitely would recommend and I would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Great 300 years plus place. Perfect location. Owner a bit scatterbrained- but try’s to make everyone welcome . Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

I was met with a warm welcome, the INN was comfortable, excellent location and quiet at night for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Praharsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

Hotels

Flights

Cars

Packages