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A two-story house with a porch, large windows, and a front door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a television, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

1. Serenity Inn Newport

Historic Hill, 1.8 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Mona

SAR 851

SAR 970 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a large marble island, a fireplace, and a modern staircase.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and a central island with a plant.

A deck with white furniture, a table with a pitcher of lemonade, and a view of houses in the background.

2. The Newport Lofts – 543 Thames Street

Yachting Village, 2.3 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Derek

SAR 1,131

SAR 2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, an American flag, and well-maintained hedges.

A living room with a fireplace, a patterned rug, a leather ottoman, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

A room with a black leather chair, a small round table with a lamp, a red book, and a map.

A white arched shelving unit with glassware, plates, and cups.

3. Windsome Bed & Breakfast

Off Broadway, 1.5 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

John

SAR 1,215

SAR 1,386 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a black armchair.

A residential area with a street view, houses, and a marina in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble island, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

4. The Newport Lofts - 595 Thames Street

Downtown Newport, 2.4 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Melissa

SAR 1,131

SAR 2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 brick building with large windows and a prominent entrance.

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.

5. Mill Street Inn

Historic Hill, 1.8 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Oonagh

SAR 549

SAR 631 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A large, historic house with a well-maintained garden and a central fire feature.

A room with a large window, a sofa with yellow cushions, a white vase with yellow flowers, and a wooden coffee table.

A bay window with a view of a body of water, a vase with flowers, and a book titled "PIERRE FREY" on a table.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, stone steps, and a fire pit area with wicker furniture.

6. Cliffside Inn

Cliff Walk, 1 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

DAVID

SAR 802

SAR 914 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A stone archway leading to a patio area with two chairs and a potted plant.

A wooden-floored hallway with a rattan bench, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wicker headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outside through a window.

A building with a sign reading "THE SHED" above a door, surrounded by greenery.

7. Town & Tide Inn

Bellevue Avenue Historic District, 1.2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

William

SAR 888

SAR 1,012 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered patio with outdoor furniture and potted plants.

A large, multi-story house with a prominent front entrance, a staircase, and a fenced yard.

A room with a dark brown leather bench, a vase with flowers, and a red carpet.

A cozy room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a sailboat decoration above the fireplace.

8. Admiral Sims' House

Top of the Hill, 0.9 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Christopher

SAR 634

SAR 723 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central column, and a glass railing overlooking a lower level.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, large windows, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a seating area with sofas.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

9. The Brenton Hotel

Downtown Newport, 2.2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Andrea T

SAR 1,618

SAR 1,850 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a white exterior, a front porch with a staircase, and flower boxes on the balconies.

A hotel room with a striped sofa, a small table with a lamp, a staircase, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.

A room with a wooden bed, a patterned sofa, a dresser, and a mirror.

10. Hydrangea House

Top of the Hill, 1.6 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Kristy

SAR 811

SAR 943 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and blue and white wicker chairs, overlooking a town with a church steeple.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a television, and a kitchenette.

A corner building with a prominent sign for The Outlook Inn, featuring a classic architectural style with multiple windows and a stone foundation.

11. The Outlook Inn

Downtown Newport, 1.9 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Linda

SAR 888

SAR 1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone pathway leading to a garden with a decorative fountain, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

A large, elegant house with a well-maintained garden and a view of the sea.

A large, historic house with a prominent balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, ornate curtains, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

12. The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Cliff Walk, 0.8 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Cindy

SAR 3,141

SAR 3,586 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a covered area with people, and a building with a sloped roof.

A grand entryway with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a red carpet leading to a staircase.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps, a wooden chair with a red cushion, a desk with a lamp, and a door marked "EXIT".

A large, multi-story stone building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

13. Francis Malbone House Inn

Yachting Village, 2.1 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Donald

SAR 1,098

SAR 1,257 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A two-story building with a wrap-around porch, a distinctive turret, and a sign for "The Almondy Breakfast Inn."

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A balcony with a table set for two, featuring a glass of white wine, a plate of fruit, and a folded napkin.

A round dining table with six plates of food, surrounded by four chairs.

14. Almondy Inn

Downtown Newport, 2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Jason

SAR 1,218

SAR 1,389 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand wooden staircase with a chandelier, a fireplace with a painting above it, and a wooden railing.

A wooden-paneled room with a dining area featuring a chandelier, chairs, and a table.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier, leading to a second floor.

A garden with a sign reading "By Lodge."

15. Ivy Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Bellevue Avenue Historic District, 1.9 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Sam

SAR 1,182

SAR 1,348 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a bar area with stools.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

A dining area with a round table, wicker chairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror on the wall.

A two-story building with a cafe named 'Ben & Jerry's' on the ground floor and a shop named 'Kaffeology' on the second floor.

16. The Newport Lofts - 359 Thames Street

Yachting Village, 2.1 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Matthew

SAR 1,256

SAR 2,270 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach with a long stretch of sand and a few buildings in the background.

A hallway with a wall-mounted starfish decoration, a potted plant, and a blue carpet.

A living room with a beige sofa, white coffee table, and a painting of a sunset over water.

A house with a stone foundation, a white porch railing, and a window with a white frame.

17. Rhea's Inn By The Sea

0.6 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Stephen

SAR 584

SAR 665 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a body of water, with chairs and a vase of flowers.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina filled with boats, residential buildings, and a prominent church.

A hotel with a pool area, including a large pool and a smaller circular pool, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a bridge in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

18. Wellington Resort

Yachting Village, 2.3 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Sami

SAR 659

SAR 756 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A balcony with a view of a dock and water, a white railing, and a sofa with cushions.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and multi-story buildings with balconies.

19. Harborside Inn

Yachting Village, 2.2 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Thomas

SAR 774

SAR 962 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, blue seating, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a balcony with a view.

An indoor pool area with clear glass walls, a pool, and lounge chairs.

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

3 km from Exploration Center and Aquarium

Peter

SAR 380

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Exploration Center and Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Serenity Inn Newport	10.0 Exceptional 710 reviews	View
The Newport Lofts – 543 Thames Street	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Windsome Bed & Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 40 reviews	View
The Newport Lofts - 595 Thames Street	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Mill Street Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Exploration Center and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Rhea's Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place and close to all of the good attractions. Plenty of parking. Would stay again"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Always fun to stay in an adorable local rental! The host was amazing and super responsive before and during our stay. Location was great, and the property was clean and comfortable...we appreciated the bright, updated bathroom, coffee maker (and half and half in the fridge!), iron and ironing board, parking space and beautiful quiet neighborhood. Part of its charm is that it's on the top floor and has slanted ceilings, so just take note if you're tall."

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

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful location and a house full with everything you could need and more!!!! A wonderful stay and a very thoughtful host!"

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!!"

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."

Easton's Beach House: Steps to the Beach. Last Summer Nights Available!

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and close to so much. Had a great time spending my 50th bday here. Would definitely come back"

The Beach Cabanas by STAY

8/10 Good

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5BR/4BA Spacious Beachside Oasis Steps to Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed this stay - the kitchen is well equipped and the space is great for a group. We had some small stuff come up and the hosts were highly responsive. "

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)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Easton's Beach during your travels in Newport? Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.

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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 savor 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 trip to 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 with a stop 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 with a stop 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 with a stop 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, check out the 228 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 will I find close to Exploration Center and Aquarium?

Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Exploration Center and Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Exploration Center and Aquarium?

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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 theater.

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Our top choices for Exploration Center and Aquarium hotels

1. Serenity Inn Newport

2. The Newport Lofts – 543 Thames Street

3. Windsome Bed & Breakfast

4. The Newport Lofts - 595 Thames Street

5. Mill Street Inn

6. Cliffside Inn

7. Town & Tide Inn

8. Admiral Sims' House

9. The Brenton Hotel

10. Hydrangea House

11. The Outlook Inn

12. The Chanler at Cliff Walk

13. Francis Malbone House Inn

14. Almondy Inn

15. Ivy Lodge Bed & Breakfast

16. The Newport Lofts - 359 Thames Street

17. Rhea's Inn By The Sea

18. Wellington Resort

19. Harborside Inn

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

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Top Exploration Center and Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Rhea's Inn By The Sea

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

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

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Beach Haven by STAY Newport

Easton's Beach House: Steps to the Beach. Last Summer Nights Available!

The Beach Cabanas by STAY

5BR/4BA Spacious Beachside Oasis Steps to Beach!

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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