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Samuel Durfee House B&B

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Thames Street

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Harrison Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Deck | Terrace/patio
Harrison Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Deck | Living area
Doris Duke Suite, 1 King Bed, Living Room, Whirlpool Tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
352 Spring Street, Newport, RI, 02840
  • Thames Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Newport Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ida Lewis Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Deck

Ida Lewis Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Deck

Ida Lewis Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Deck

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Doris Duke Suite, 1 King Bed, Living Room, Whirlpool Tub

Doris Duke Suite, 1 King Bed, Living Room, Whirlpool Tub

Doris Duke Suite, 1 King Bed, Living Room, Whirlpool Tub

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Durfee Room, 1 Queen Bed

Durfee Room, 1 Queen Bed

Durfee Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Perry Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Deck

Perry Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Deck

Perry Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Deck

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Harrison Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Deck

Harrison Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Deck

Harrison Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Deck

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
IPod dock
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Newport

Samuel Durfee House B&B places you steps from Thames Street and within a 15-minute stroll of Newport Mansions. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a water dispenser. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Downtown Newport B&B include Narragansett Beach and University of Rhode Island.
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What's nearby

  • Thames Street - 2 min walk
  • Newport Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Bowen's Wharf - 8 min walk
  • Newport Mansions - 11 min walk
  • Cliff Walk - 20 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeology - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empire Tea & Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Forno Italiano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Nitro Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Samuel Durfee House B&B

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Thames Street
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Samuel Durfee House B&B also features a library, coffee/tea in common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Newport bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1803
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Samuel Durfee House B&B offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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 and cash
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, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Samuel Durfee House B&B.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Samuel Durfee House B&B?

Yep, Samuel Durfee House B&B has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Samuel Durfee House B&B?

The closest beach to Samuel Durfee House B&B is Narragansett Beach (13 km).

Does Samuel Durfee House B&B serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Samuel Durfee House B&B?

No, Samuel Durfee House B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Samuel Durfee House B&B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Samuel Durfee House B&B?

No, pets are not allowed.

Samuel Durfee House B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 328 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property in the past this time we stayed in a different room, which was a little smaller than we had been used to .. but Everything was clean and neat. We did like the patio outdoors off our room. The bathroom had a shower stall, no tub which was fine with us. It’s a lovely rustic period house. Loved that a private parking lot was provided as parking is very limited. Breakfast was good and the couple who run this B&B r very nice & knowledgeable about the area activities. Easy walking to bars/restaurants, downtown area, shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Samuel Durfee was lovely. Heather and Mike are such great hosts and made us feel like we were at home. This is what we were looking for as an alternative to a hotel so we really appreciated it. We would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful place, within walking distance of so much! Room was charming and the innkeepers were gracious. You didn’t see them, but when you needed them- there they were! Delicious, generous breakfast in a quaint setting. We’ll definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A last minute trip to Newport for our 1 year wedding anniversary and we were lucky enough to be able to book the last available room at the Samuel Durfee House. This is an absolute gem of a bed and breakfast so if you have the opportunity, definitely take it. The location is perfect, they have private parking for guests and you can easily walk to Thames St for dinner, shopping, sunset sails etc. The breakfast is so so delicious, every morning offering you a piece of coffee cake of sorts with your coffee to start and then giving you a choice of savory and sweet for your meal (think quiche, frittata, pancakes, French toast, etc etc). Found out this husband and wife team have run this charming B&B for 25 years and are complete professionals. Both lovely people who make sure their guests have everything they need. Thank you Heather and Michael for an awesome stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband & I loved this place & plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! Heather and Michael were very hospitable. From check-in to dinner suggestions to the delicious breakfasts, everything was just what we had hoped for. Being one block back from Thames St the inn was nice and quiet. The location is fantastic for walking to everything Newport has to offer. Other than our drive down Ocean Ave and to the start of Cliff Walk, we left the car parked all weekend long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful house with lovely hosts in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing brilliant. Great location, great property, great owners. You can’t go wrong staying here. Walkable to town and waterfront. Quiet clean friendly warm. Cannot say enough good things. Stayed while visiting our son at local college and plan to return again soon and often.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newport experience
Excellent location with free off street parking. Lovely historic home with a comfortable bed and nice amenities. Good breakfast and owners were friendly and very knowledgeable about local sites and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Wells

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, beautiful garden patio, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heather and Michael were wonderful hosts. My husband and I stayed at the Inn for 3 nights. We really enjoyed delicious breakfast on the patio every morning, our little “snack bag” which was left for us every day when we returned from exploring Newport. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Location is perfect, quiet but within walking distance to downtown. We plan to return:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was very clean and the innkeepers were very nice. The breakfast were delicious. I would absolutely stay there again when in Newport.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great visit! We were close to town and friends and parking was key!! Lovely sitting area out back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near the Newport harbor with parking, and walking distance to the visitor center, shops and restaurants. Delicious home made breakfast daily by the host family, with afternoon refreshment. Very clean bathroom and bedding. Quiet at night. Air conditioned! I would definitely stay here again next time I visit newport!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Breakfast was delicious. Owners were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect place to stay in Newport!
The Samuel Durfee House B&B is the perfect spot to explore Newport. The house is clean, cozy, and comfortable. Heather was extremely communicative and welcoming as soon as we booked our room. The home is historic and charming and located within walking distance to everything to see in Newport. Breakfast each morning was delicious, and they were so kind to offer several ways to request breakfast given COVID. There wasn't a detail missed. I mentioned it was my husband's birthday, and there was a birthday sign and cupcakes for us in our room upon arrival. We also appreciated the water and warm note wishing us a lovely day on our door after returning from a long day of exploring/walking around. I'd highly recommend staying here if you're coming to Newport :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive hostess, delicious breakfast sensitive to all sisterly needs. Helpful with restaurants suggestions and things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little getaway
Michael and Heather were very welcoming and knowledeable. Great location, just a block away from the center. Breakfast was delicious. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to shopping, sites and activities. Very inviting. Heather was so kind and helpful in making our stay pleasant. Breakfasts were outstanding!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the inn is very cute and historic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best value in Newport
Excellent inn for the money. Quiet and comfortable and well-air conditioned with very helpful innkeepers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019