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A large, historic house with a well-maintained garden and a central fire feature.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a plaid armchair, a blue ottoman, and a vase with dried flowers.

A bay window with a view of a body of water, a vase with flowers, and a book titled "PIERRE FREY" on a table.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, stone steps, and a fire pit area with wicker furniture.

1. Cliffside Inn

Cliff Walk, 1 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

DAVID

₹24,481

₹27,909 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A stone pathway leading to a garden with a decorative fountain, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

A large, historic house with a prominent balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative wall.

A large, elegant house with a well-maintained garden and a view of the sea.

2. The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Cliff Walk, 0.8 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Cindy

₹80,417

₹91,817 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach with a long stretch of sand and a few buildings in the background.

A hallway with a wall-mounted starfish decoration, a potted plant, and a blue carpet.

A house with a stone foundation, a white porch railing, and a window with a white frame.

A living room with a beige sofa, white coffee table, and a painting of a sunset over water.

3. Rhea's Inn By The Sea

0.6 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Stephen

₹14,786

₹16,856 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a white exterior, a front porch with a staircase, and flower boxes on the balconies.

A room with a wooden bed, a patterned sofa, a dresser, and a mirror.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious room with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a classic design.

4. Hydrangea House

Top of the Hill, 1.6 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Kristy

₹21,858

₹25,416 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, blue seating, and a bar area.

An indoor pool area with clear glass walls, a pool, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a balcony with a view.

5. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

3 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Peter

₹9,615

₹10,961 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a body of water and greenery.

A spacious hall with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling with hanging lights.

A Wyndham hotel with a patio area featuring a fire pit and outdoor seating.

A large building with multiple parking lots and a central courtyard.

6. Wyndham Newport Hotel

1 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Audrey

₹12,847

₹16,793 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and multi-story buildings with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, balconies, and a name sign.

A balcony with a view of a dock and water, a white railing, and a sofa with cushions.

7. Harborside Inn

Yachting Village, 2.2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Thomas

₹19,599

₹24,377 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious living area with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden textured wall, two wall-mounted lamps, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, kettlebells, and a bench.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Middletown, RI

3 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Jennifer

₹13,173

₹15,017 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a brick wall, and a covered seating area with a view of the house.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed, surrounded by windows and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living room with a sofa and armchairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Newport/Middletown

2.9 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Janet

₹18,735

₹21,358 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A two-story building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a brick-paved front area.

A corner of a building with a large window, a sign reading "INN NO VACANCY", and a table with chairs outside.

A room with yellow walls, a staircase, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a television on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

10. Bouchard Inn

Yachting Village, 2.2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Christopher

₹18,735

₹21,359 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A living room with a tufted blue armchair, a purple sofa, a glass coffee table, a floor lamp, and a window with a blue patterned valance.

A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a table with a colorful painting, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a patterned ceiling light.

A vibrant kitchen with a red island, white countertops, and a butterfly-themed wallpaper.

11. Gilded

Top of the Hill, 1.4 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Claire

₹23,384

₹26,657 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

The exterior of a building with a sign that reads "the ATTWATER."

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are curtains, a door, and a window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, and a fireplace.

A hallway with a dark wall featuring fish patterns, a wicker fan, and blue glass bottles on a metal table.

12. The Attwater

Top of the Hill, 1.5 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Courtney

₹14,463

₹16,487 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door to another room.

A waterfront building with outdoor seating and string lights.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, blue cushioned benches, and a large umbrella providing shade.

A marina with boats docked, a building with a sign reading "HAMMETTS HOTEL," and a clear blue sky.

13. Hammetts Hotel

Downtown Newport, 2.2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Beth

₹17,899

₹20,548 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A sign for Bellevue House, number 14, mounted on a wooden post with a red building in the background.

A two-story red brick building with multiple windows, a garage door, and a small porch area.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a TV, a chair, and a view of the outside.

14. Bellevue House

Top of the Hill, 1.5 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

EMANUEL

₹10,226

₹11,891 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A two-story hotel with a front porch, a sign reading "Hotel," and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a chandelier, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a stone wall, a poster, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass table, and a patterned rug.

15. Bellevue Manor

Top of the Hill, 1.5 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Anthony

₹9,138

₹10,769 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A large, two-story building with a prominent sign for the Carriage House Inn.

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a large mirror.

A deck with outdoor seating, including round tables and wicker chairs, under large umbrellas.

A spacious living room with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a view of the outside through a large window.

16. The Carriage House Inn Newport

1.9 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Thomas

₹8,555

₹9,753 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A waterfront property with a large white building featuring multiple balconies and a dock area with boats.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the cityscape, and a modern ceiling design.

A bar area with white chairs and tables, a bartender preparing drinks, and a view of boats in the background.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats.

17. Forty 1 North

Yachting Village, 2.2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

FELIX

₹35,132

₹43,520 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a bridge and water at sunset.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern lounge area with wooden flooring, comfortable seating, and a bar in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.

18. Newport Harbor Island Resort

3.1 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Christine

₹20,282

₹29,223 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beachfront view, and a parking area.

A hot tub with a view of a lake through large windows.

A coastal view from a balcony with a white railing, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A beach with a white fence in the foreground and a clear view of the ocean.

19. Newport Beach Hotel & Suites

0.4 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Ning

₹10,103

₹15,963 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A two-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A hallway with a staircase, a dining area with red chairs, and a chandelier.

A breakfast plate with French toast, strawberries, whipped cream, and scrambled eggs.

A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with a door and window.

20. Cleveland House

Downtown Newport, 1.9 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

David

₹10,484

₹12,071 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Exploration Center and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cliffside Inn	9.8 Exceptional 557 reviews	View
The Chanler at Cliff Walk	9.8 Exceptional 304 reviews	View
Rhea's Inn By The Sea	9.6 Exceptional 368 reviews	View
Hydrangea House	9.8 Exceptional 260 reviews	View
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area	9.4 Exceptional 1,695 reviews	View

Top Exploration Center and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Gilded

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel hidden in the neighborhood. Convienietly located and easy parking. Comfortable bed/pillows and spacious room. Wish there were photos of the history of the home/hotel and how it became a hotel? Overall very nice and close to all of Newport."

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, very comfortable, and a great location. Had a great time."

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and convenient"

The Carriage House Inn Newport

10/10 Excellent

"The cozy charm."

Newport Harbor Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Would definitely stay there again"

Island House Newport

8/10 Good

"They need carpeting in rooms… you can hear people above walking at all hours"

The Attwater

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, super clean, breakfast was delicious!"

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location and outlook. Very friendly and helpful staff. Had an excellent dinner at the restaurant. Our room was beautifully decorated with a deck overlooking Easton Beach. Lovely grounds and right off Cliff Walk for a long stroll. Walked to mansions, but town is a drive away. Best onion bread in New England!!"

Cliffside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Cliffside Inn is a lovely boutique inn. Staff extremely professional, helpful and friendly. Jo Jo and Bethany and cleaning staff very nice. Stayed in the ST. George suite and very charming and comfortable with a water view and fireplace. Breakfast exceptional with nice variety. Afternoon wine hour also very nice with wine variety and light snacks. A beautiful vacation and exceptional Inn."

Other attractions near Exploration Center and Aquarium

A beach volleyball game on a sandy shore with houses in the background.

Easton's Beach

9.0/10 (1,034 reviews)

Spend the day relaxing by the ocean at Newport’s largest surf beach, where you can play in the waves, ride a carousel and stroll along a scenic boardwalk.

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A lifeguard tower on a beach with a cloudy sky and ocean waves in the background.

Atlantic Beach

9.0/10 (348 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Atlantic Beach during your trip to Newport East?

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A coastal town with a prominent waterfront, lush greenery, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Cliff Walk

9.6/10 (1,437 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cliff Walk and enjoy the boating in Newport. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Newport Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Newport Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Newport. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Redwood Library and Athenauem

Learn about the local history of Newport when you spend time at Redwood Library and Athenauem. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

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Old Stone Mill

Learn about the local history of Newport when you spend time at Old Stone Mill. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

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Chepstow

Learn about the local history of Newport when you spend time at Chepstow. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Exploration Center and Aquarium?

Exploration Center and Aquarium is located in a historic area of Newport known for its array of dining options and sailing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 228 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Exploration Center and Aquarium?

Adjacent to Exploration Center and Aquarium, Newport Beach Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport and Hotel Viking.

How many hotels are there close to Exploration Center and Aquarium?

Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Exploration Center and Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Exploration Center and Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Exploration Center and Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Exploration Center and Aquarium?

You'll want to browse the collections at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, Newport Mansions and Naval War College Museum. Touro Synagogue, The Breakers and Rosecliff are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can watch performances at Jane Pickens Theater, Newport Playhouse and Firehouse Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Exploration Center and Aquarium hotels

1. Cliffside Inn

2. The Chanler at Cliff Walk

3. Rhea's Inn By The Sea

4. Hydrangea House

5. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

6. Wyndham Newport Hotel

7. Harborside Inn

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Middletown, RI

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Newport/Middletown

10. Bouchard Inn

11. Gilded

12. The Attwater

13. Hammetts Hotel

14. Bellevue House

15. Bellevue Manor

16. The Carriage House Inn Newport

17. Forty 1 North

18. Newport Harbor Island Resort

19. Newport Beach Hotel & Suites

20. Cleveland House

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Top Exploration Center and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Gilded

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

The Carriage House Inn Newport

Newport Harbor Island Resort

Island House Newport

The Attwater

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Cliffside Inn

Other attractions near Exploration Center and Aquarium

Easton's Beach

Atlantic Beach

Cliff Walk

Newport Art Museum

Redwood Library and Athenauem

Old Stone Mill

Chepstow

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