Castle Hill Inn is a gorgeous venue situated on a 40-acre peninsula giving you a much-needed seclusion from the hustle and bustle of downtown Newport.  The ocean and small rivers surround almost the whole property. It is a good four miles south of downtown Newport, but the scenic drive was just breathtaking. We went down to tour Castle Hill Inn just at the tail end of the winter storm and we were in awe of what we saw on our way there. The waves were crashing against the rocks and “steam” was coming from the water. It was foggy and visibility out to the water is low, but it just added mystery to the beautiful seascape. Castle Hill Inn boasts of 35 beautiful Victorian and classic seaside guestrooms. Unfortunately, since they only have so little, accommodation discounts for wedding guests are not available.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Castle Hill Inn only holds one wedding per day from April to November. They do not host weddings during the colder months. The advantages of hosting one wedding a day is that they allow you to set the time and there is no chance you will see another bride at your wedding.
They only have one venue for weddings. Receptions are held in a tent that can hold up to 250 guests for a seated dinner. The tent is attached to the Chalet where the band/DJ is set up, an area where your guests can lounge around or vendors can eat. The spacious 2-bedroom bridal suite is on the 2nd floor.
If Castle Hill Inn fits your budget, I HIGHLY recommend it. Nell, the event sales manager was very sweet. She responds very quickly even when she’s not in the office. She remembered that I live in NY and John lives in Boston, and she followed-up with me during the winter storm. She was very thoughtful and accommodating.
Info as of December 2008 for a 2010 event:
Ceremony site fee: $1,500
Reception site fee: included in Saturday packages; $3000Â for other days
Capacity: up to 250
Minimum: 100+ guests
Catering: $175+/guest
Bar: $32+/4hr/guest; $8/guest addl hr
Kid menu: $35, ages 12 and under
Vendor menu: $35
Tax: 8%
Service charge: 20% added to the bill
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Other Venues:
Venue Saga #1: Wequassett Resort, Cape Cod
Venue Saga #2: Belle Mer, Newport
Venue Saga #3: Hyatt Harborside, Boston
Venue Saga #4: Palm House, Brooklyn
Venue Saga Sequel:
Venue Saga #6: The Chanler, Newport
We stopped there in June last year – found this blog whilst searching for somewhere to make a recommendation about the place. We had a great time and can’t recommend it enough.