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Melville House

Property class: 2.5
Guest house near Bowen's Wharf in Newport

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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 bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a wooden door, and a wall with a framed picture.
A building with a sign for 'The Mitvile Fousi Inn' and a sidewalk with a potted plant.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view through a window with curtains.
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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 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.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Newport

Downtown Newport stay.At this Downtown Newport guesthouse, you'll be well placed to visit Thames Street and Bowen's Wharf, both within a 5-minute walk. Jane Pickens Theater and Touro Synagogue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Touro Synagogue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bowen's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bannister's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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

Guest house near Bowen's Wharf in Newport
Melville House offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Newport guesthouse 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 irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Melville House to the airport?

Melville House is 4.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melville House?

As of Oct 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melville House on Oct 21, 2026 start from $195, 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.

Does Melville House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Melville House.

How close is Melville House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 15.9 mi (33-min drive) from Narragansett Beach and 1.3 mi (6-min drive) from Easton's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melville House offer free breakfast?

Melville House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Melville House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Melville House?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Melville House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Melville House have a pool?

Melville House does not have a pool.

Does Melville House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Melville House to downtown Newport?

Melville House is 0.1 mi away from Newport.

Melville House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 481 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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun and historic, amazing people & location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful. Close to everything. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Place to Stay, Clean, Comfortable and a Great Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One block from the main strip, amazing staff, charming accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Innkeeper Rick and his staff were most attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A 300 year old colonial home a 5 min walk from the main historic downtown district . Experience a step.back in time before the Revolutionary war.era. History lovers will.be enamored with the town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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