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Castle Hill Inn
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,355 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Newport, Rhode Island · 0.5 mi to the beach
Posh Victorian property on 40 waterfront acres with a private beach & fine dining.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone +1 888-466-1355
- Website castlehillinn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“The setting is hard to beat — wide open lawn, beautiful views, a relaxed bar setup, and that classic Newport coastal feeling.”
“The food was excellent, the service was phenomenal, and the views made the whole night feel memorable.”
From the reviews
This is a great hotel with an excellent Restaurant. The views are spectacular especially during sunset. Enjoy sitting outside and enjoy your favorite libations, bring your friends and you will see some impressive yachts sail along the coastline.
My husband and I had our Thanksgiving and Anniversary celebrations at Castle Hill. Leading up to our stay I wanted to ensure we had a great experience so I spoke with Jane, Finn and Ally.
Beautiful views and definitely the main reason to visit. We stopped by for what we thought would be a quick bite and were pretty shocked when a lobster roll and one Cosmo cocktail came out to $98.
Great day to view the various boat activities in the bay! Since we had eaten lunch earlier, we chose two desserts to share. Both exceeded the menus description! Highly recommended views and finishing touches to meals! AAA+ 😎⚘️☘️
Getting married at Castle Hill Inn
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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