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Admiral Sims' House

3.5 star property
Travelers unwind in a beautiful garden setting or stroll along Newport's scenic Cliff Walk, with express check-in making mornings hassle-free

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Admiral Sims House, at Catherine and Mill Streets in historic Newport, offers a charming retreat near the famous Cliff Walk. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy in-room WiFi, and benefit from the consistently praised helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb

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Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Admiral Sims' House is in Top of the Hill, a neighbourhood in Newport. Touro Synagogue and Newport Mansions are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cliff Walk and Easton's Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum. Visit our Newport travel guide
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Map
73 Catherine Street and 98 Mill St, Newport, RI, 02840

What's nearby

  • The Breakers and Cliff Walk aerial view at Newport, Rhode Island RI, USA. The Breakers is a Vanderbilt mansion with Italian Renaissance built in 1895 in Bellevue Avenue Historic District in Newport.
    Cliff Walk
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • When I lived in Boston, I took the subway (MBTA) down to Rhode Island for a weekend getaway. The one thing that's great about the east coast is the close proximity to so many states. In Rhode Island, I was able to take an Uber around. You don't really need a car to travel around Rhode Island for a weekend. #LifeAtExpedia
    Easton's Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • For tennis junkies like me, this is a must see. Took a vc guided tour of the museum, then played a couple sets on the grass; great afternoon!
    International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thames Street which includes outdoor art as well as a small group of people
    Thames Street
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Crossways Mansion - Newport - Rhode Island, Shutterstock ID 305323955, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
    Newport Mansions
    4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station
    8 min drive
  • Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Nitro Bar
    14 min walk
  • Corner Cafe
    13 min walk
  • Cumberland Farms
    13 min walk
  • Chomp Kitchen and Drinks Newport
    12 min walk
  • Empire Tea & Coffee
    15 min walk

About this property

Admiral Sims' House

Bed & breakfast near Cliff Walk
Located close to Touro Synagogue and International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, Admiral Sims' House provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in, beach towels and coffee/tea in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Admiral Sims' House have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1883
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Admiral Sims House B&B Newport
Admiral Sims House Newport
Admiral Sims House Catherine St Mill St B&B Newport
Admiral Sims House Catherine St Mill St B&B
Admiral Sims House Catherine St Mill St Newport
Admiral Sims House Catherine St Mill St
Admiral Sims House
Admiral Sims House Catherine
Admiral Sims House on Catherine St and Mill St Newport
Admiral Sims House on Catherine St and Mill St Bed & breakfast

Frequently asked questions

Is Admiral Sims' House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Admiral Sims' House ?

As of 3 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Admiral Sims' House on 6 Feb 2026 start from AU$190.22, 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.

How much is parking at Admiral Sims' House ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Admiral Sims' House ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Admiral Sims' House ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Admiral Sims' House located?

Located in Top of the Hill, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Cliff Walk, Easton's Beach and Touro Synagogue. International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Newport Mansions are also within 2 mi (3 km). Newport Ferry Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Admiral Sims' House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 270 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property in a great location - walkable to downtown, mansions, and Cliff Walk, but far enough away to be quiet and relaxing. Loved the front porch and all of the little touches that made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Admiral Sims on Catherine St. and it was great! The house and property were beautiful and in a good location. Easy walk to the beach, and a little bit longer into downtown Newport but it is doable. Next time we come back we will definitely be bringing our dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED this place! Very clean, rooms were spacious and rhe hostess was great! Wouls strongly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Admiral Sims! The room was phenomenal and the service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay in newport

This is a very clean and excellent option in newport. Very large comfotable room, great hospitality and an excellent experience. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and well appointed. We were contacted in advance with instructions to pick up the keys. Quiet residential neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the community of the b&b! The owners are so nice, and the rooms are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, plenty of room and easy parking. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checkin/checkout was super easy, beds were comfortable, nice touch with shampoo/conditioner and lotion available. Beautiful neighborhood to walk in, especially in the snow!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating, super clean and quick responses to questions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient to all Newport has to offer. Great, friendly and accommodating staff. Clean space.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely room and bathroom. Bed was perfect for me but too soft for my husband. Perfect location, nice walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time staying here and my hubby and I were very happy! Quaint room that was super clean and looked brand new! We loved having the fireplace on for the ambiance!! Definitely recommend this b & b
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

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

Perfect stay in newport

Great b&b super clean and relaxing you feel at home and have confort of a hotel Bed are super comfortable high ceilings and clean bathrooms You are close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay for a weekend wedding in Newport. Instructions were clear for check in/check out and location was walking distance to Thames St. Unit was very clean & the bed was very comfortable- host Marie was communicating with us during our stay and gave us some great recommendations. Will definitely be back for future visits to Newport
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

Lovely and convenient

Great location, walking distance to Easton's Beach and Cliff Walk as well as many stores, restaurants, etc. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. It got fairly cold for a couple of days and the gas fireplace heater did a great job of warming the room. The kitchenette was well stocked with dishes, utensils, etc. And the hosts are super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love, love, love this place! The property is beautiful, as is the neighborhood and our room was lovely. Location was central and walkable to Cliff Walks and Thames St shops and dining as well as the Bellevue Ave. shopping district. My only complaint is 10AM checkout, which is earlier than any place we've ever stayed. That said, would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location that was very walkable to the wharf and shopping and dining areas. Lovely historical area. Very comfortable room. Only add would be a clothes hook on back of bathroom door. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable, quiet, very nicely decorated, you can tell that the owners put a lot of time and effort into this place, and do it with love. Breakfast was delicious, banana bread and nutty walnut cake baked inhouse, accompanied with beverages. 2 blocks from Cliff walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nicely updated unit in a beautiful old Newport home. The location is a nice neighborhood, conveniently walkable to everything around. The management was very friendly and responsive. All in all, a wonderful stay — we absolutely plan to choose this place again when we’re next in Newport!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky J

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

Lovely gem

We had a lovely large room with everything we needed for our short stay in Newport. The room was spotless and every amenity had been considered.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a very quiet and nice area. I was able to walk to the main downtown area where restaurants and the shopping are. This is my 2nd time staying overnight in Newport and my 1st airbnb experience was horrible. I'm so glad I found this place and I'll definitely stay here again on my next trip to Newport- one of my fav. town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Welcomed home!

Loved it! Can't say enough good things about it. - Great location, nearby local dining options, room was super cute felt like home, owners were very welcoming, met some nice friendly neighbors, We toured all of New England and this was by far our favorite place we stayed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is big with high ceiling and beautifully decorated with comfortable bed, big tv, and ample closet space. Owner is very thoughtful and setup extra bed for daughter. A small kitchen with sink, microwave oven, refrigerator, and coffee machine sufficient for quick snacks. Property is close to mansions which was why we visited RI. I would bring my own towels next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

Bright! But lovely.

Admiral Sims house is lovely: it's in a beautiful neighborhood, it's comfortable, and it's super well run. The little kitchenette in the room is excellent. The Britta pitcher with a fresh filter was an especially nice touch. The only off-note was that the lights in the room use zillion-watt bulbs and are quite painful if you accidentally turn one on. (Our solutions: In the room, turn on only one lamp and throw a sweater over it. In the bathroom, remove three of the four bulbs in the fixture and put them back at checkout.) Breakfast is on the light side and sugar-heavy; some whole wheat bread and a toaster would have been great. None of which should suggest the Sims house is anything less than wonderful. Except for the lighting and the breakfast, everything was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024