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The Chanler at Cliff Walk

117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI, 02840, USA

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.6/5Google rating519 reviews · 20 Aug 2026
  • 94.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • beach
  • city breaks

About The Chanler at Cliff Walk

The Chanler at Cliff Walk is an EMPTYJET Approved hotel in Newport, Rhode Island, with 20 rooms and direct beach access. Guests have a choice of dining at Remy’s Loose, which serves French-inspired cuisine, and Cara. The property also features The Living Room bar and the Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden, where wines are served by the glass in an open-air setting. The hotel overlooks the Atlantic and was renovated in 2003.

The Chanler holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and is listed in La Liste’s Top 1000 Hotels for 2026 with a score of 94.5/100, highlighting its recognition for quality and service.

Why it stands out

The Chanler at Cliff Walk is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved tier, Forbes Five-Star rating, and inclusion in La Liste’s Top 1000 Hotels. Its Newport location, beach access, and multiple dining venues make it notable for travellers seeking a high standard of hospitality on Rhode Island’s coast.

Key facts

Keys
20 rooms
Opened / renovated
2003
Pets
not_allowed
Architecture
historic house reimagined through a distinctly contemporary lens
Type
Beach, Island

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach accessoverlooking the sweeping beaches and waters of the Atlantic

Dining

  • Multiple restaurantsRemy’s Loose; Cara
  • Barlinger beneath the open air of the Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden with wines by the glass

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Remy’s Loose — French-inspired
Restaurant
Cara
Bar
The Living Room
Bar
Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

41.4847, -71.2979
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