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Melville House

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Melville House

A historic building with a red door, a sign indicating it is a National Register of Historic Places, and a small planter with plants in front.
A building with a sign for 'The Mitvile Fousi Inn' and a sidewalk with a potted plant.
A room with a wooden dresser, a chair, a small table with a blanket, a door leading to another room, and a wall with floral wallpaper.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a wooden door, and a wall with a framed picture.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view through a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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39 Clarke Street, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Place, Thames Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Touro Synagogue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowen's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Standard Room, 1 Double Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Melville House places you steps from Thames Street and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bowen's Wharf. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house has free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Newport guest house include Newport Harbour and within 30 minutes you'll find Cliff Walk.
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What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Touro Synagogue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bannister's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 7 min walk
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gas Lamp Grille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diego's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Melville House

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.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1750
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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; 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Melville House?

Yep, Melville House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville House?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on 30 Nov 2026 start from AU$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Melville House?

The closest beach to Melville House is Narragansett Beach (13.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Melville House?

No, Melville House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Melville House?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Melville House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 485 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible location, cute and cozy room, staff was friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Super fun and historic, amazing people & location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a great location but the rooms are small.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was super helpful. Close to everything. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A cutesy little inn for an easy New England trip. Super close to everything. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good Place to Stay, Clean, Comfortable and a Great Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The inn is quaint and perfect for Newport. Rustic in appearance, but warm and friendly staff. Rick, the owner, was remarkable and helpful!!!! Strongly recommend for a true Newport experience!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place. Right in town. Easy to walk everywhere. And they allowed late checkout. Would definitely come back here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic experience. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location . Breakfast was very good. Owner is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, quaint, comfortable, great location, friendly staff in a historic setting. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We used the place as a crashpad for the marina and our charter - the bed and shower was great. Place has a 'charm' to it but for price and location to central Newport on a holiday week was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

We booked for 1 night and we got walked to another property upon our arrival. The property we did stay at was nice but we didn’t stay at Melville House.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One block from the main strip, amazing staff, charming accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location and Parking is perfect. Room was cold. Bed was soft. Tv and toilet worked. Can’t ask for much more. Gave us a super late checkout too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
Nice room. Breakfast was ok. Not clear which house it was or where to check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This Place was Spotless and it is so centrally located to everything....I would definitely stay here again....It was Fun and Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Innkeeper Rick and his staff were most attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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My wife and I got an upgrade to help celebrate our anniversary. The inn keeper was extremely pleasant and could not do enough for us. The family atmosphere breakfast was just an added bonus. We will be going back. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were so pleasant to talk to and since my wife and I were not able to climb stairs, we were upgraded to a first floor room. The breakfast served every day was so delicious and ready when we were. Everything we needed was taken care of by wonderful people. Also all the attractions are within walking distance since the hotel is located downtown. I highly recommend the Melville House and we will be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the place is so nice and cozy. the house is old but it is taking care very well. very thing is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026