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. more

I felt right at home at the William Gyles Guesthouse. The owner Merrilee would be the best hostesses I have met. She is warm, friendly & passionate about the service she offers including local history and best things to do and see in Newport. Merrilee has a wealth of interesting information. I recommend the one day bike hire available to... more

The world needs more guest houses like Merrilee's. There are no actual "hostels" in Newport so William Gyles is the only real option for a backpacker wanting to stay in the area, even though it blew my usual budget, expecially since I'd opted to stay there on 4th July. Merrilee is lovely and will provide all the information you may... more

We booked one of the private rooms at the William Gyles Hostel. The price was far better than at many neighboring B&Bs, and the location was ideal. The hostel is in a typical colonial Newport house; a historic property, which was a plus. The room itself was basic but quaint, and very clean. We were provided with clean sheets and... more

This is an odd review as I haven't stayed at the hostel. However, I wanted to write something because I badly needed somewhere to stay in Newport at a very busy time, having been let down. Merrilee of the William Gyles Guesthouse was amazing. She arranged for me to stay at the hostel and was very helpful about all the... more

My boyfriend and I stayed at the William Gyles Guesthouse in early May, before the town's tourist season had gotten into full gear. We had a very relaxing few days and an opportunity to see the town during a rather low-key time. The owner of the hostel, Merrilee really takes the time to make sure guests see what Newport has... more

Die Zimmer sind einfach, die Betten müssen selbst bezogen werden und zu unserem Zimmer gab es nur eine dünne Schiebetür... more