This hostel is great. It is in a good central location and is excellent value. The hostel is quite small which adds to the charm. It has a nice homely feel and lovely little single beds, not bunks, that are actually comfty. The bathrooms are clean and when we stayed were always free. The host is very knowledgeable and has... More

Quiet, clean, affordable. Merrilee is very helpful and knows all a out the history of the town, and the surrounding area. She's very helpful! Almost to a fault, but as a lone traveller I appreciated her effort. Thanks merrilee.

Merilee runs a fabulous hostel and is a very knowledgeable host. The town itself is gorgeous and Merilee helps you get the most out of it as she knows everything there is to know and can really help you find all the best places to eat and party - she doesn't steer you wrong! I was fortunate enough to be... More

This review is a long time coming. I stayed with Merilee a few years back, but I wasn't active on TripAdvisor at that time. She gives 110% and is a veteran hostel manager; you could not be in better hands. She does a great evening walking tour that not only is a terrific orientation, but also an adventure often leading... More

If you're travelling to Newport on limited funds, you'll find out very quickly that there aren't a lot of options. In fact I think this is the *only* option if you're on a student budget, which I was when I visited in September 2011. But being the only option shouldn't discourage you. It is a hostel, true - don't expect... More

Merilee is the owner of this small hostel. She takes good care of the place and of her guests. She always was cheerful and had great advice on where to go for lunch and dinner. I went to the following places: + Sardella's on 300 Memorial Drive ($8 dinner and live music; Keith behind the bar was a great host)... More

Surrounded by hotels that are twice as expensive, this well located inn/hostel place was a great find. My husband and I stayed in a private room off of the kitchen/common room. We pushed the two single beds together which worked great. The friendly host was good about keeping guests quiet at night, so despite the thin screen that separated us... More

We headed from Boston in the morning making phone call to book the room quite late (12hrs prior to arrival) which was no problem at all, however it was late Fall. During the conversation we were giving great traveling options for us to see along the way and evryone turned out to be perfect. The restraunt advice once we arrived... More

Marylee -the owner- is very helpful and nice, if there's no room in her house, she'll help you find one. Every night she walks you around Newport. Breakfast included. Ended up staying two nights longer than planned.