OceanCliff Hotel
Wedding venue in Newport, Rhode Island

About OceanCliff Hotel
OceanCliff is a historic waterfront hotel and estate on ten acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. Wedding options include lawn ceremonies, an outdoor cocktail patio, and indoor celebrations in the Grand Ballroom; the property also has smaller gathering spaces, including the Library. The ballroom’s stated capacity varies by configuration: up to 200 for dinner and dancing, with a separate meetings-and-events listing of up to 230. The on-site Safari Room offers private-event and rehearsal-dinner options, while the tented Upper Deck hosts rehearsal dinners and other gatherings but is not available for wedding receptions. The hotel has 24 guestrooms, including a four-bedroom Gatehouse. Wedding planning, catering and event services are offered.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 230 guests
- Price
- From $50,000
- Pricing note
- A midweek listing gives five-hour venue rentals starting at $19,000 on Mondays and $29,000 on Thursdays; the applicable dates are not specified. The listing describes these as 50–75% below weekend rates and includes tables, linens, chairs, place settings and planning assistance. The Snowflake package is listed for Fridays or Sundays from December through March in 2026 and 2027 at an average of $197 per person based on 75 guests; this is not a venue-rental fee. The 2026 wedding menus list $140, $175 and $200 per guest, subject to a 24% administrative fee and state and local taxes.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel · Estate · Restaurant
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach OceanCliff Hotel
- Website: newportexperience.com/oceancliff
- Phone: (401) 619-7924
- Address: 65 Ridge Road
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