Castle Hill Inn

Castle Hill Inn sits at the western end of Newport’s Ocean Drive on a private estate overlooking Narragansett Bay, the Atlantic and Castle Hill Lighthouse.

The property is centered on the 1875 Agassiz Mansion but spreads across several accommodation styles, including rooms in the main house, harbor houses, beach cottages and other coastal buildings.

That variety gives the hotel two distinct personalities: historic and intimate on the hill, or casual and oceanfront closer to the beach. Several rooms include fireplaces, tubs and private decks.

The Lawn is one of Newport’s defining summer dining scenes, while Aurelia offers a more formal evening experience. The Retreat adds spa treatments without trying to turn the property into a full wellness resort.

Castle Hill Inn is best for travelers who want Newport’s coastal side rather than only its mansions, with exceptional sunsets, lawn life and sea views shaping the entire stay.