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.
Located near the beach, Admiral Sims' House is in Top of the Hill, a neighborhood 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 game while in town? See what's going on at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum. Visit our Newport travel guide
73 Catherine Street and 98 Mill St, Newport, RI, 02840
What's nearby
Cliff Walk
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Easton's Beach
11 min walk - 1.0 km
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Thames Street
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Newport Mansions
4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Newport Ferry Station
8 min drive
T.F. Green Airport (PVD)
38 min drive
Restaurants
The Nitro Bar
14 min walk
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks Newport
12 min walk
Corner Cafe
13 min walk
Cumberland Farms
13 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, smoke-free premises, and beach towels
Coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Admiral Sims' House feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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 cribs are available on request at the property
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 elevators
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
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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 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Admiral Sims' House on 2026/3/15 start from NT$4,725, excluding 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?
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 ?
Check-out 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
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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.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.