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A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, including a table with a fruit bowl, surrounded by large umbrellas.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a brick wall with framed pictures.

A person riding a bicycle with a basket on a street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

1. Mill Street Inn

Historic Hill, 1.1 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Oonagh

£134

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a patterned rug leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a glass table, striped cushioned chairs, and potted plants.

A two-story house with a front entrance, a stone pillar, and a brick pathway leading to the door.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a window with blinds.

2. Hilltop Inn

Downtown Newport, 1 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

LARA

£397

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 large building with multiple parking lots and a central courtyard.

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

3. Wyndham Newport Hotel

0.6 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Audrey

£134

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-story building with a prominent clock on the facade, a red awning, and a sign for a restaurant or cafe.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a white refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area with stools.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green door, and a patterned wall.

A neatly made bed with a bottle of wine, glasses, and strawberries on a tray, set against a white wall with a framed picture.

4. Americas Cup Inn

Downtown Newport, 1.3 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Brian

£136

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a parking lot with cars.

5. Hammetts Hotel

Downtown Newport, 1.3 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Donnie

£186

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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.

6. Forty 1 North

Yachting Village, 1.4 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

FELIX

£305

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of a bridge and water.

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

7. Newport Harbor Island Resort

1.9 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Erik

£235

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and two towels hanging on the wall.

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.

8. Cleveland House

Downtown Newport, 1.2 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

David

£101

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Three people walking on a beach with waves in the background.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a view of the water, and outdoor seating with wicker chairs and tables.

A modern lounge area with a central water feature, surrounded by rope barriers and seating.

A multi-level atrium with glass railings, a central water feature, and indoor plants.

9. Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

The Point, 1.4 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Torrain

£336

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "The Wayfinder."

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Wayfinder Newport

1.8 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Jodi

£124

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A marina with multiple boats docked at wooden piers, connected by walkways.

A balcony with a view of a marina, a wicker chair, a bottle of wine, and two glasses.

Two people seated at a table with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by white Adirondack chairs, with a marina and boats in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

11. The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

Downtown Newport, 1.3 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Eileen

£164

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, lamps, and decorative items.

A restaurant interior with green upholstered chairs, wooden tables, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

12. Hotel Viking

Historic Hill, 1 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Matthew

£241

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

A white outdoor seating area with a table set for two, featuring a bottle of champagne, a plate of fruit, and a hat on a chair.

A motel with a central entrance, two white chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a parking lot.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a juice dispenser, and a variety of food items.

13. Rodeway Inn Middletown - Newport

1.3 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Patricia

£62

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A large stone building with a wrap-around porch and a fire pit in the foreground.

A large stone house with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush green lawns and a view of the sea.

Bicycles with baskets parked indoors, a wooden floor, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a vanity. The room has a wooden floor and a large window providing natural light.

14. Stone House Inn

5.6 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Debra

£236

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, desk, and TV.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

15. Holiday Inn Express Newport North - Middletown by IHG

2.6 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Michael

£116

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A garden with a pond, rocks, and a turtle statue.

A lawn with two Adirondack chairs and a small table.

A modern reception area with a wooden staircase, white walls, and a blue accent wall.

A bed with a striped blue and white bedspread, multiple pillows, and a white feathered lamp on a bedside table.

16. Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

9.9 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Jeffrey W

£77

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A lobby with a stone wall, two red leather chairs, a small table, and a sign reading 'Red Roof Inn Suites'.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, a desk, and a door leading to another room.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, waffle syrup dispenser, toaster, and a display of pastries.

17. Red Roof Inn & Suites Newport – Middletown, RI

3.3 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

William

£59

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and various bottles and glasses.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a sunlit area with seating, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with sofas, armchairs, and a fireplace.

18. Sonesta Select Newport Middletown

2.8 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Houston

£80

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a fire alarm, and a sign encouraging guests to save more for travel.

A row of vending machines with Pepsi and Coca-Cola branding, a sign advising against filling ice chests, and a Scotman branded machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a coffee machine, and a potted plant.

19. Motel 6 Newport, RI

2.1 mi from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Delfo

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Exploration Center and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mill Street Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hilltop Inn	9.8 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
Wyndham Newport Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,051 reviews	View
Americas Cup Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hammetts Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,129 reviews	View

Top Exploration Center and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Viking

10/10 Excellent

"Great historic building, it had a great location. Fairly noisy a/c was a bit of an issue"

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

8/10 Good

"Room was spacious and bed sheets were clean with nice pillows. Property it’s 7 minutes driving from main shopping street. I didn’t like the main lobby being on the second floor. It may be because it’s close to the bay it may flood. The first floor it’s with concrete pillars and it’s used for parking. The pool location it’s right next to the lobby reception which I found it very inconvenient specially if you’re staying in the other building behind the main hotel. Overpriced for just the room with no amenities no breakfast included and an inconvenient pool location."

Wyndham Newport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff and facility were great. My only complaint was The light fixtures in the rooms were loose and annoying."

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."

Water View 6-Bedroom Colonial, Hedgegate of Newport, Perfect for Large Groups

10/10 Excellent

"We had the best time staying here! The host was so attentive and nice. The location was perfect. The house was very clean and large enough for a big group. Highly recommend!"

Be on the Beach! Awesome Oceanfront Living Close to Downtown Dining Amazing View

10/10 Excellent

"The house is lovely. We especially loved watching the wild waves from the living room window with the fire going during our very stormy weekend visit. Julie was so kind and helpful, letting us checkout late after our big wedding and letting us return the next day to fetch what we left behind. I highly recommend the house and beautiful location."

Newport - Exclusive Renfrew Park Beach House Waterview Apartment, Central A/C

8/10 Good

"Ceilings in certain areas were lower/angled. For tall person, navigating was an issue at night, otherwise property was convenient for our weekend."

Beach Haven by STAY Newport

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful spot for the whole family. Beach walks, lovely porch and the indoor pool for our cloudy day. Perfect."

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. Mill Street Inn

2. Hilltop Inn

3. Wyndham Newport Hotel

4. Americas Cup Inn

5. Hammetts Hotel

6. Forty 1 North

7. Newport Harbor Island Resort

8. Cleveland House

9. Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

10. Wayfinder Newport

11. The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

12. Hotel Viking

13. Rodeway Inn Middletown - Newport

14. Stone House Inn

15. Holiday Inn Express Newport North - Middletown by IHG

16. Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

17. Red Roof Inn & Suites Newport – Middletown, RI

18. Sonesta Select Newport Middletown

19. Motel 6 Newport, RI

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Top Exploration Center and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Viking

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Wyndham Newport Hotel

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Cliffside Inn

Water View 6-Bedroom Colonial, Hedgegate of Newport, Perfect for Large Groups

Be on the Beach! Awesome Oceanfront Living Close to Downtown Dining Amazing View

Newport - Exclusive Renfrew Park Beach House Waterview Apartment, Central A/C

Beach Haven by STAY Newport

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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