Worst dining experience we have ever had. The service was inattenentive, the fresh baked muffins fresh out of the oven wre ice cold and the lobster hash had poached eggs that had t be cut with a knife. Save you time and money and go to a good restaurant in Newport that doesn't overcharge for garbage!

One of my best friends got married at Castle Hill Inn last September and it was the most beautiful wedding that I have ever been to! She got married on the second weekend in September and everything was perfect- the weather (it was about 75 degrees and sunny that day) the view- she tied the knot right before sunset and you could see the sun setting on the water with the Newport bridge in the background and THE FOOD. It was 5 star service all the way and everything I tasted was amazing from the filet mignon and garlic mashed potatoes to the specialty martinis to the custom cake that they made for her! Now I am telling my boyfriend that he needs to hurry and propose so that we can get married this September!!!!
I know that the wedding coordinator, I think her name is Nancy, is amazing and it would not take long to plan the details. And one of my friends who booked her wedding for September 12, 2008 had to cancel it so I am pretty sure that this date is still available....come on David, pop the question!!!! And all of you other brides to be who are still looking for the perfect location, YOU FOUND IT!!!!!
Melissa H. East Greenwich, RI

My husband and I truly loved staying at Castle Hill. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the room (a beach cottage) was spectacular. It was a wonderful, relaxing getaway! While our cottage was small, it was well appointed and very attractively designed. The huge bathtub was great and I loved the toiletries provided by the hotel. The view from our living room (and our bed !!!) was of the semi-private beach - sunsets were amazing!!!!

We enjoyed our dinner at the Castle Hill restaurant very much. Although the dining rooms left a bit to be desired (the design is in desperate need of some updating), the spectacular view, kind wait staff, and historic charm of the Inn made up for it. Our food was fantastic and our waiter helped us select wine that went well with our meal (and was able to do so while staying within our budget). The bar was very special and cozy - we enjoyed having a bottle of wine and playing games one evening by the fireplace.

Our only negative experiences were afternoon tea and breakfast in our room. The tea room is beautiful but the cookies, sandwiches, and canapes were not very tasty.

Regarding breakfast, one morning the staff mixed up our order with another cottage. It took us over 15 minutes to get everything sorted and our food was cold by then. Both mornings, the food was pretty bad. Perhaps it might have been better if we had just eaten up at the main house? It was a bit of a disappointment since we had wanted to relax in our pajamas and enjoy the early morning view!

I was very impressed with the room. Great view, clean and with all the amenities. Wonderful and romantic lightouse. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.

The dinner was overpriced and the portions were too small. I ordered the five course meal and left hungry. The bread tasted like wonder bread even though it had been described as tuscan italian. I could take it or leave it with the dinner and thats not right for 80 per person!

There was also a large party making a lot of noise next to our "romantic" evening. The food was mediocre and not worth the price. I can get a better meal for a lot less. One of the so called five courses was some discusting bean mix. I ordered a lobster and didnt even get the entire lobster meat even though it was promised. The clam chowder was good.The menu was so complex to figure out that you need an advanced law and medical decree. I had to ask the waitress for clarification on how to decipher the 3-5-8- course menu combination. I also could not read the menu because it was so dark.

The kobe beef was nothing to write home about it. I could get that meal just as good for half the price. Some lady was laughniing like a hiyena in the nearbye party.. Breakfast was wonderful and free