OceanCliff Hotel

Our wedding at OceanCliff was nothing short of incredible, and we couldn't have asked for more. From day one, the staff was attentive, helpful, and clearly experienced in running exceptional events. Their professionalism made our day feel effortless, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment. And of course, the breathtaking views were the perfect backdrop for our celebration. We would highly recommend OceanCliff to any couple looking to host their wedding in a truly stunning location.

We had the most amazing wedding at OceanCliff. From the second we walked onto the grounds at our first tour with Suzanne, we knew this was the place! We absolutely loved the ceremony spot that was surrounded by beautiful hydrangeas with a full oceanfront view and the elegant ballroom with gold chandeliers. Key details that really sold us on OceanCliff were the stunning view, the more affordable Thursday wedding option with a lower food and beverage minimum, and the single event per day policy. Kasey was our contact person while planning the final details of our wedding. She answered all of our endless questions in the weeks leading up to the wedding and was able to make last minute changes up until the day before. Logistics wise, we really appreciated that the venue stored our wedding decor in a locked closet after the rehearsal and on the day of, the venue offered a complimentary breakfast to those that stayed at the hotel. They also provided extra tables and chairs for the hair and makeup artists. Our venue coordinator Rei was absolutely OUTSTANDING!! She was extremely organized and seamlessly adjusted to the problems that popped up throughout the day - the rain, late delivery of our signature drinks from an outside vendor, and last minute timeline changes. No one even knew that anything had gone wrong during our day. She went above and beyond and we can’t thank her enough! Our decor was set up by the banquet staff just how we had imagined. It had started drizzling right as we were lining up for the ceremony, but the staff knew how much we wanted to have our ceremony outside, so they continued on with the outdoor plan. The ceremony was so beautiful, no one cared about the rain. My guests and I really enjoyed the extras that OceanCliff offered including the clam chowder bar, the Ben & Jerry’s Bar, the sweet treats (Cannolis, macaroons, cookies, etc), and the late night chicken tenders and fries. All of the food was delicious! My florist is a family friend, so she did our flowers and attended the wedding. She said she had no idea that anything had gone wrong because the flow of the wedding was so smooth. From a vendor standpoint, she thoroughly enjoyed working with the OceanCliff staff as everyone was so kind and helpful. We absolutely loved having our wedding here and recommend it to everyone!

We recently had our wedding at Oceancliff at the beginning of August. It was simply the most stunning and amazing night of our lives. The Oceancliff staff are so professional and so organized my husband and I did not have to worry about one thing. The Oceancliff views are so picturesque and so romantic. It was so easy to work with the staff. We would like to recognize Galen, Taylor, Kasey, and our captain for the night James. All were so very helpful this making this process enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious. Taylor, Galen, and James even made sure we had a plate full of our appetizers from happy hour right before our entrances, so we actually got to try all of the different appetizers, (which I hear normally people don’t eat at their own weddings). Also would highly recommend a Sunday evening wedding as we had the whole weekend before for festivities and celebrations with family and friends. Without a doubt, Oceancliff is easily the greatest venue with romantic, elegant, fun, luxury vibes.

Super professional, they coordinated really well, were excellent with dealing with last minute surprises (weather, seating chart, etc.), and ultimately gave us a chance to simply enjoy our wedding. Simply world class!

I recently had my wedding at ocean cliff. The process with them was so smooth. Planning a wedding is hard but they do make things easy and communication is so good especially the last few months before the wedding. I loved how accommodating and helpful the staff was. Alison and Taylor were amazing help. Answered all my crazy questions. I planned for an outdoor wedding and Taylor took care of making my indoor ceremony look gorgeous since it was raining the day of. Everyone loved the food and the venue. Highly recommend.

We had our wedding at OceanCliff on 6/23 and it was everything we could have hoped for! Everyone we worked with leading up to wedding day was incredible. Amanda made us feel very comfortable booking our big day here - she was so informative and explained everything thoroughly. She was very responsive and a great resource for us. Kasey in catering was amazing. She helped us work through so many of the details. She always answered my many (and I do mean many) questions quickly and professionally. It felt like she really went above and beyond for us. Stephen at the front desk made booking the rooms easy and had multiple rooms ready early for us. The staff who worked the day of our wedding worked so hard. Taylor and Rei kept our day running smoothly. The bartenders and waitstaff worked quickly and attentively - a big thank you to Nick who waited on us specifically. He handled everything from carrying the train of my dress to always making sure we had a drink. As far as the views go - you really can’t beat them. They are the best views in Newport. The property as a whole is beautiful - we were able to get great photos in multiple different parts of the property. The food was outstanding. We’ve heard from many guests that it was the “best food they’ve ever had at a wedding.” Mostly importantly, we had so much fun! Thank you OceanCliff for giving us the best day of our lives! We absolutely, 100% recommend having your wedding here.

I don't know if there will ever be enough words to express how truly amazing OceanCliff is!!! This was the first venue my husband and I toured, and we knew instantly this was where we wanted to get married. The second I walked in the doors, I got chills. OceanCliff is a true fairytale. Not only is it the MOST beautiful place, but the staff is absolutely amazing, truly the best! The second I reached out and spoke to Susanne, one of the sales manager's, I was taken away by how kind she was. I truly felt she cared and wanted to make sure we felt comfortable and had all of our questions answered. Susanne was extremely responsive and informative, and was always there to hop on a quick call anytime we had a question or I needed planning advise. She is the best! Once we booked OceanCliff and started the detailing/planning process, we were introduced to Alison, one of the catering manager's. Alison, is simply amazing! Her attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to each of her couples is truly amazing, not to mention, inspiring! We are the luckiest to have been able to work with her. Brianna was our day-of wedding coordinator and she was absolutely wonderful! She listened and executed our ideas flawlessly and always checked in with us throughout the weekend to see if we needed anything. She made sure our day was nothing short of perfect. Stephen at the front desk is the sweetest! My parents stayed over the night of our wedding and he upgraded their room, it was so kind of him and we are so grateful we got to meet and work with Stephen! The outpour of kindness from each and every one of the team is truly something we will never forget and they all played such a vital role in all the months leading up to and on the best day of our lives. The attentiveness, professionalism, and kindness they have towards their couples is second to none. OceanCliff truly makes you feel like a part of their family. Also, the food and drinks were absolutely amazing!!! Top notch! And the wait staff were the sweetest. They truly took the time to make sure you were having the best day and were always there for you, your family, and your guests. Absolutely everything about our wedding was perfect and a true dream. We keep hearing from our guests that it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to and we have all of OceanCliff to thank for this! I feel like the luckiest bride to have been able to get married at the most beautiful place and also have met some of the kindest people!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To all future engaged couples, look no further. OceanCliff is the most perfect place. I would recommend a million times over. You are truly in the best hands!!

Ocean Cliff Hotel was our dream wedding spot. From our first step on the property to the wedding, the team was amazing to work with. They were communicative, detail oriented, and always made sure we were taken care of. Amanda was a dream consultant to work with! She always answered emails or text in a quick manner, provided solutions when needed, and continuously checked in to ensure everything was going exactly how we wanted it to go. Stephen at the front desk was a rockstar! With a big group all wanting to stay in the mansion he had a lot of people to talk to. He always kept me in the loop. On arrival he and his team made sure all of our guests received their welcome bags, and even hand delivered the bags to people's room. Alison and Taylor leading up to the wedding day and the day of wedding were great!

We just had our daughter’s wedding here on friday night 3/29/2024. We cannot say enough about the venue, the staff, the food, and accommodations. Having a venue where we could celebrate and stay was a huge plus. The view is amazing. Would highly recommend this venue.

We have just attended the wedding of some very close family of ours and had a wonderful experience with the Ocean Cliff Hotel. From the moment we arrived as members of the wedding party we were made to feel as family, from the warm and receptive Front Desk Managers that greeted the family (and fixed any problems that popped up!) like Susan and Heidi to the wildly talented and responsive servers like John (who never failed to greet a guest or open the doors to welcome them!) Reidyn, Oswaldo, and Zander that jumped on every request or difficulty that came their way. Karl and Dan were our bartenders for the evening and there was not a drink mentioned that they could not create. They were exceptionally personable and made everyone feel like they were finally coming home after a long spell away. Taylor and Briana assisted with planning and had a solution or fix for every last minute change or addition that came by. Michael was our Night Auditor who quickly became our late-night guardian angel by providing and assisting our messy but well intentioned group with anything we needed. He was a fabulously knowledgeable individual that we were thrilled to have spent the late nights with. This beautiful facility and their unerring staff have made every single guest feel like they belong at every turn. My wife and I were truly blessed to spend a weekend here among so many people that made us feel so special and cared for during our short stay. I cannot recommend this location enough for weddings, celebrations or other events moving forward. We thoroughly look forward to our next return to the Ocean Cliff Hotel and it is solely thanks to the exceptional and selfless staff on hand to welcome all of us as family finally coming home.

We recently celebrated our wedding at the breathtaking OceanCliff Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island in early May 2023, and it was nothing short of a fairytale. From the moment we embarked on the journey of planning our special day, the professionalism and dedication of the OceanCliff staff stood out. The bespoke planning service offered by the team at OceanCliff is truly unparalleled. From the initial consultation to the last dance, every detail was meticulously attended to. The wedding coordinators worked closely with us, ensuring our vision was not only realized but exceeded our expectations. Their ability to listen, understand, and execute our ideas flawlessly demonstrated their commitment to making our dream wedding a reality. The venue itself is a masterpiece. OceanCliff's natural panoramic views serve as a breathtaking backdrop for the wedding and we had such little work to do to decorate any further. Not to mention the utterly perfect sunset across the beautiful bay as our reception was just beginning! What sets OceanCliff apart is their unwavering commitment to taking responsibility for every aspect of the planning and execution. The staff seamlessly handled everything, allowing us to focus on the joy and excitement of our day without any stress or worry. From coordinating with vendors to ensuring the smooth flow of the ceremony and reception, the team at OceanCliff worked tirelessly to make sure everything was perfect. The personal valet assigned to us as well made our wedding day AMAZINGLY easy to enjoy and we are so so so grateful for her. The level of professionalism exhibited by the staff was truly remarkable. Each team member, from the waitstaff to the event coordinators, exuded a genuine passion for their work. They were attentive to our needs and those of our guests, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that added to the overall experience. The food was universally loved and it was such a well executed dining service. We are forever grateful to the OceanCliff team for making our wedding an unforgettable and magical experience. If you're looking for a venue that goes above and beyond, OceanCliff is the perfect choice.

Everything about our wedding day was perfect - a pure 10/10, We were hesitant to have a March wedding due to the uncertainty of Mother Nature but our day was simply amazing and truly a day to remember! The grounds are truly stunning no matter the time of the year so we opted to have our First Look outside. While it was cold, we are so happy that we got the chance to be outside and the natural backdrop made our photos even more beautiful! The staff at OceanCliff are knowledgeable, patient, and willing to work with you on any questions or comments you might have. Susanne was always there for us and Jim was perfect throughout the planning process. The waitstaff during our reception were truly wonderful and ensured that everyone had a blast - my husband and I had exceptional service! They took the vision I had for our big day and made it a reality! The food is amazing & the views when you step into the ballroom are breathtaking. Not many venues have it all but OceanCliff checks all the boxes. We recommend OceanCliff for any future event you might have and if it's your wedding, you are in great hands!

Ocean Cliff was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish everyone there I encountered was nothing but kind and super helpful. I knew from the moment I stepped foot on the grounds that this was the place for me and when I saw that ceremony space out there on the lawn I got choked up! I could see myself getting married there and didn’t have to look any further. They made the big day and the days leading up to it less stressful for me as they had every detail figured out allowing me to just tell them what I wanted and sit back and let them do the rest. And on my wedding day they treated me like a princess! They helped me in ways I didn’t even know I needed! From Susanne Day to the girls that helped us on our wedding everyone was just so awesome and superb I wish I could re-live that day over and over again! Thank you all there at Ocean Cliff for making our wedding day so extra, extra special ! Xoxo!

I am a proud Father of the Bride. My wife and I had the pleasure of hosting our daughter’s wedding at OceanCliff this past fall. The OceanCliff staff is the most talented and passionate team with members that have the aptitude and the passion to deliver a wedding of high caliber and uncompromising standard of excellence at a venue that is unmatched and unparalleled by any property in the Northeast. During our OceanCliff pre-wedding meeting with Taylor Russo, we witnessed a well-organized, passionate caring and sensitive team member with a can-do type attitude. She was well prepared to execute the mission with ownership to a well-focused vision of delivering an exceptional event. Taylor, Alison Davis, Susanne, Joe, and several other OC staff members were integral to the success of the wedding, and of the planning leading up to the big day. We could not have executed such a flawless wedding without their intelligence, camaraderie, hard work, and support. I find this kind of passion and work ethic to be exceptional in a period of time where it is difficult to retain high quality talent and in a time where it is difficult to replace this kind of passionate talent. My wife and I were, and remain, truly impressed with the OceanCliff’s exceptional performance. Other venues simply cannot compete with the OceanCliff and the passionate team that is able to execute, deliver, and maintain a well-focused culture of client satisfaction.

We had the best day ever with excellent staff at OceanCliff! Everyone was so professional and kind to us and our guests. I had nothing to do or worry about which was ideal. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a dream wedding!

The most amazing venue, catering, and staff we could've ever imagined for our day. Our wedding was a fairytale and absolutely perfect thanks to OceanCliff. We will always be so grateful for Susanne, Taylor R., Alison D., Kay, Joe, and everyone else who we were so supported by throughout the wedding and wedding planning process.

We LOVE Oceancliff!! My Husband and I got married at Oceancliff this past August, and we cannot say enough good things about this venue. We toured and booked with Susanne, and from day one we felt well taken care of. She helped to make Oceancliff feel like the perfect spot for us, and we truly knew we were putting our wedding in the best of hands. We booked two years in advance, and throughout the long planning process, Susanne and all other staff members were always eager to answer our questions and provide planning guidance. From booking, to planning, to having the BEST wedding day, everything exceeded our expectations. All the staff was friendly, professional, accommodating, and made us feel very special. Our wedding was also seamless, I honestly don't think one singular thing went wrong. In addition to the wonderful staff, the venue is also absolutely gorgeous. We had the best views and the most beautiful photos to look back on. Finally, you can always come back and visit- whether that's for an overnight stay or for a drink at the Safari Room- you can't beat that! Oceancliff is the best and we wouldn't change a thing- thank you Oceancliff!

Our son & daughter in laws wedding was just held at Ocean Cliff. From the moment the contract was signed until the very end of the evening our experience was pretty perfect. Amanda (sales dept.) was an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s experienced, thorough & super kind. Our day of person, Devon, was fantastic. He was totally on the ball, helpful, available & overall a great guy. The outdoor space where the ceremony & cocktail hour were held was immaculate & magnificent. You cannot beat the setting. The indoor space was equally incredible. The wrap around windows in the ballroom offer a gorgeous visual both during the day & at night. The food was excellent. Same for the bar & bar service. Overall, we couldn’t be happier that we chose Ocean Cliff for this very special event. Wish we could re-live the experience!

OceanCliff went above and beyond. I knew the minute we did our virtual tour with Amanda that this was THE venue and it exceeded our expectations. You cannot beat the view, the staff were so great to work with and responsive, and they were so organized to make sure everything went smoothly the day of. We had a magical day here and would 10/10 recommend getting married here. The hotel staff was also so accommodating the morning of when we were getting ready- truly was a great experience!

We cannot say enough good things about OceanCliff! We got married on 8/18/2023 and from the very start they were incredibly professional and easy to work with. Their entire team made us feel like we were their only priority, when we know they had a million other weddings to plan. Our main points of contact were Amanda and Jim, and they made the planning process SO easy and fun, and their communication was incredibly prompt (when I say prompt, I mean they typically responded in 24 hours or less). We also had Bri as our day-of coordinator and WOW was she efficient!! She made sure we barely lifted a finger on our big day and really ensured that everything went as smoothly as possible. Believe it or not, we had ZERO hiccups and I attribute that to the amazing OceanCliff Team!! To top it all off, you really can't get much of a better view and the food was AMAZING!!! Big thanks to the team at OceanCliff for truly making our wedding the day of our dreams :)

We had our wedding at OceanCliff and are so happy we did. We had an excellent experience here from the very start. Particularly, Susanne Day, Jim Maher, and Taylor Russo made our experience very special. They were so helpful and knowledgeable. I had so much fun planning with them and everything was absolutely seamless and beautiful on the day of the wedding. I enjoyed my wedding so much knowing that the OceanCliff staff was taking care of everything. Thank you so much!

if you love a lies, having you amenities taken away, and lack of communication even after followups then this is the venue for you ! P.S. to any bride looking at 09/22/2024, I am the 2nd bride to cancel the contract on that date bc of how horrible the staff is :)

We truly loved our wedding day. OceanCliff is hands down the most beautiful venue in Newport from the stunning water views to the crisp, clean interior, everything was exactly what we wanted. The staff was also wonderful. I can't say enough great things about Amanda and Brianna! The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because they are quite pricy, and we generally found the contract very confusing. That said, I think they are pretty comparable in price to the other high-end venues in the area. We will definitely be going back for anniversaries!

OceanCliff is a spectacular venue with the most captivating view in Newport. Unlike some other waterfront venues in Newport (and on Cape Cod), the OceanCliff ballroom is perfectly shaped with windows along the pinnacle to beckon all eyes to the bay. This venue offers the best of both worlds—an outdoor cocktail hour under the upper deck tent followed by an indoor reception in the ballroom with beautiful chandeliers, uninterrupted water views, and a stunning sunset. Treat your guests to the comfort of a climate-controlled ballroom with real bathrooms without compromising on the view—and with easy outdoor waterfront access throughout the reception. We much preferred this experience to a tented outdoor wedding, and we lucked out with gorgeous weather. Also, OceanCliff, built from 1894-1896, offers a more majestic setting and castle-like feel than other more recently built waterfront Newport or Cape Cod venues. Not only is OceanCliff a beautiful venue, but the OceanCliff team is fantastic and provides unparalleled service. We can’t thank them enough for making our day unforgettable! We truly appreciate all the time and effort the OceanCliff team devoted to our special event, from booking with Susanne (and her help with booking our church ceremony as well) to details with Kasey (and there were many details!) to guest room updates with Susan to the 'day of' with Taylor, who pulled off everything with apparent ease. Everyone was a pleasure to work with and offered great advice-- from hors d'oeuvre selections to where to locate the band for a more spacious dance floor with a headcount of 202 guests. In addition, we are very thankful to Juwana, our steward, who was so attentive and went above and beyond to take great care of us all evening. Every single team member, from servers to bartenders to those breaking down the tables at the end of the night, provided outstanding service with a smile. And did we forget to mention that the food was absolutely amazing? We heard great things from guests about the poached peach salad, all three entrees (filet mignon, halibut & vegetable Napoleon), and all the hors d'oeuvres, which were plentiful. The lamb chops and raw bar were an especially big hit, but everything was wonderful! We have received countless compliments from guests on the excellent service provided by the staff, the delicious culinary creations, the gorgeous set up of the upper deck tent and the ballroom with beautifully set tables, and the magnificence of the venue overall (again, what a view!). We were thrilled with everything on our wedding day and highly recommend OceanCliff!

Our honest review is a 4.5/5, but that is not an option on The Knot. We will start by saying our wedding day was perfect and everything we ever dreamed of. The venue is absolutely stunning and they did a great job bringing our vision to life. The first time we entered the ballroom, the bride and groom looked at each other and said, "this is it". There was never a question about whether we would get married there; we were obsessed! We have no regrets about choosing OceanCliff as our venue. However, there were a few bumps along the way in regards to communication that caused us some stress. The main miscommunication seemed to come from either being overpromised things at our original meeting, or underdelivered by our assigned Catering Manager. We got married in April, and made it clear from the first meeting that our priority was to get married outside, weather dependent. We were always told that would not be a problem, until 10 days before the event when we were told the outside season doesn't start until May, but they would do everything they could to prepare. After making some calls and talking with managers, it turned out that the plan for outside was always available, and no one should have told us that we couldn't do it outside. This caused unnecessary stress the week before the wedding. Also, at our first meeting, we talked about wanting a rectangular head table, and were told that wouldn't be a problem at all; then when we received our first estimate of charges, it turned out they were renting the table and we were responsible for paying for it, which had never been disclosed to us and was a surprise, as we were told they could provide that. They did work with us to decrease the price, but again, that was a miscommunication. We were also told that, if we had to have the ceremony inside, they had partitions to put up to cover the guest tables during the ceremony, but later we were told they didn't have enough and we would have to rent those (although they did help by giving us referrals about where we could rent from). These are minor inconveniences at most, but they did change our budget a bit, and we would have preferred that they were up front with us about these realities when we first met with them. There was a great amount of flexibility regarding the menu. We made some changes to the bar package, and all changes were met with enthusiasm! While the communication leading up to the event left something to be desired, the day of coordination was impeccable. Taylor was our day of contact, and she handled everything perfectly. The bride and her mother had a lot of very specific decor visions, and Taylor and her team set everything up perfectly! We were also assigned a "captain" from catering who was our personal waiter for the entire night, and she was extremely attentive and helpful. As people who just planned a wedding, we want to be honest, because it's not very helpful to just read reviews about everything being perfect. We would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone getting married, but we would suggest that you write down everything you are told at the first meeting so that when you meet with your catering manager a few months before the wedding, you can be sure everyone is on the same page, and there are no surprises. To reiterate, we loved our venue, and if we were planning all over again, we would still pick OceanCliff ten out of ten times!

A DREAM COME TRUE! OceanCliff did not disappoint from start to finish. From the second we signed our contract, up until we checked out of the hotel the day after our wedding, everyone we worked with was so responsive, helpful, efficient & amazing! Our wedding day ran so smoothly, everything was set up perfectly & the food was incredible, and we know a huge part of that is because of the amazing team at OC. We would recommend OceanCliff to anyone looking for a wedding venue! A special shout out to Amanda (Sales Manager), Alison (Catering Manager), Sara (Banquet Manager) and Stephen (Front Desk/Group Reservations), thank you for everything you guys did to make our wedding day go off without a hitch!

Attentive staff, incredible service, great menu and event spaces, affordable pricing without sacrificing luxury.

I don’t even know where to begin with how satisfied and impressed I was with choosing OceanCliff as my wedding venue. The venue is beautiful and has so much character both inside and outside. I wanted to find a venue where I was happy with having a ceremony inside or outside just in case the weather wasn’t on my side. OceanCliff is definitely that venue. I believe it’s one of the best views in all of Rhode Island from both in and outside. The coordinators that work with you up until the event are on point and amazing with communication! The morning of the wedding they set up the venue for you, so you don’t have to worry about hiring anyone to make sure all the decorations are in the right spot. They will make sure it all gets done for you the way you want! The food during my wedding was some of the best wedding food I’ve ever had. Multiple guests who were invited to my wedding have told me the same thing! The service was like absolutely AMAZING! I’ve never felt more taken care of and spoiled. They assign the bride and groom and their parents a “captain” the entire wedding and she/he makes sure you get fed and have a drink in your hand at all times! So the bride, groom and their parents never have to worry about waiting in a line! Everyone is just so nice that works there. I want to relive this day! It was PERFECT!

OceanCliff was the only venue we toured for our wedding because we immediately fell in love with the staff and location. Their winter wedding package was an incredible value and we highly recommend it for people who love the idea of a Newport wedding but don't want to break the bank. So many things came included in the package that prevented a lot of headaches along the way. Every staff member we worked with got back to us promptly and we never doubted that any and all issues would be handled with professionalism and care. The actual wedding day was so perfect and ran so smoothly that we kind of kept double-checking that everything was fine because it seemed too good to be true. You can't go wrong with this venue and this team.

Our wedding at Oceancliff was absolutely amazing!! The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff run this place like a well-oiled machine!! Everyone that we came into contact with was incredibly professional, detail-oriented, and so responsive!! They go above and beyond as a wedding venue and I couldn’t have asked for a better day in a more beautiful location!

When searching for a venue we stepped foot on Oceancliffs grounds and immediately felt at home. This venue is so inviting, and so timeless that any element of decor will make it "YOURS" in no time! It was an absolute dream working with the team of Oceancliff to execute our special day and we cannot wait to go back to visit on our anniversaries!!

All of Oceancliff’s staff was amazing and venue was breathtaking! All my guests were raving about the food! We do recommend this venue to any future couple looking for the best!

We had our wedding in April 2022 at OceanCliff and could not have been happier! From the moment we toured OceanCliff we knew we had to look no further for our perfect wedding venue. The venue really speaks for itself with the incredible ocean views and the main mansion ballroom with the high ceilings/chandelier. We got lucky with the weather and were able to have our ceremony outside by the water, but the venue gives you easy indoor/outdoor options no matter the season. The staff at OceanCliff were easy to work with through the entire process and were always reliable and responsive. I would like to in particular recognize Amanda Saccoccio and Alison Davis who were helpful beyond words through the wedding planning process, providing guidance, patience, and flexibility through many e-mail threads and phone calls. Overall we could not have been happier with our wedding at OceanCliff. The views were incredible, the food was great, and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. Our families stayed in the rooms at OceanCliff which made it feel like we had the entire mansion to ourselves! They are a well oiled machine, they checked in with each of our vendors individually before the wedding, and they have the foresight to be prepared for common wedding day problems that may arise. Would recommend OceanCliff as the perfect wedding venue to anyone!

The wedding was perfect in every way. We post postponed our daughter’s wedding twice due to the pandemic. The entire staff was outstanding every step of the way. Everyone was professional and extremely easy to work with. The setting probably the most beautiful in Newport. Our guests gave us positive feedback about the food and service. There is nothing that could have been done better.

We used Oceancliff for our November 2021 wedding and it was perfect. The venue was beautiful and the staff was even better! Everything went exactly to plan, and our guests loved their rooms. Our rehearsal dinner was held in the Safari Room, and everything went great. We easily made friends with our wait staff and thoroughly enjoyed the food. Kate was exceptional and a tremendous help. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.

Oceancliff is an absolute dream of a venue. The hotel staff, and wedding staff, restaurant staff and everyone who worked on site were amazing. They gave us so much confidence in their abilities that we knew no matter what happened, it would be a great wedding. It was a seamless "one stop shop" for us. We stayed in the rooms on-site, and had both our rehearsal dinner and "after hours" party at the Safari room. It was great! We had our wedding ceremony outside and it was sunny and beautiful. The grounds were stunning, everything from the grass to to flowers, which we were so happy to see, since we got married in April and weren't sure how the greenery would be. And the reception in the ballroom was spectacular. With the sun shining, I thought it couldn't get better, but then during dinner most beautiful sunset appeared and had everyone outside taking photos. Guests kept coming up and congratulating us for our "fairytale" wedding because it was truly a beautiful venue. Susanne, Jim, and Stephen helped us plan out every detail and were so thorough. Stephen was so reliable and there throughout our events to help with whatever we needed. Taylor helped with the ceremony rehearsal and made us feel calm and ready. Susan and Stephan were so helpful with all the room block questions. Ray was our captain and the best! Overall, we are thrilled with this venue.

I couldn’t be happier that we chose OceanCliff for our wedding venue! To say it was perfect would be an understatement. I’ve envisioned this day my entire life and it was beyond what I expected. First, the views are just gorgeous. When we met with Susan to see the place, I knew the second I got there that this would be it. The room, the hotel, the views - everything was magnificent. Susan, Alison, Emily and the entire staff made planning so easy! Any questions or concerns they were always there to answer! The day of the wedding went so smoothly!!! Everything was so perfect and the staff was unbelievablely helpful and catered to every need! Our guests are still saying that this was one of the most beautiful weddings they’ve ever been too - and I couldn’t agree more!! It was the best day of our lives!!!!

Even from our first contact with OceanCliff We knew this was the venue we were going to choose for our wedding. Before visiting OceanCliff, we got to talk to Susanne Day on the phone to talk about our expectations and what we imagined for our wedding. A minute into the conversation we loved her. She was SO nice, excited for us, genuine, full of information, and we really and truly felt like she was on our side and wanted whatever we wanted. When we got to OceanCliff, WOW. The venue speaks for itself. It is absolutely stunning. From the beautiful architecture on the outside, the waterfront and large arch in front, to the gorgeous detail inside. The large sweeping staircase, amazingly beautiful large gold mirrors—and that ballroom. Totally open to the ocean, it really feels like you are outside when you’re not. It took my breath away. Our first meeting with Susanne sold us. We knew that we were getting married at OceanCliff. Between Susanne and Alison recommending vendors for our day, helping us with every step of the wedding planning process, and always answering questions so promptly, planning a wedding felt easy, exciting, and fun. Stephen & all staff present the day of our wedding truly helped make our wedding a dream come true.

My Husband and I got married at OceanCliff on 1.29.22 (for the second time!) and it was everything we could have hoped for. We were originally scheduled to get married in Feb of 2021, but decided to postpone. We ended up still have a very small ceremony on the original date with just family. OceanCliff was so kind to allow this and made it a wonderful experience. Fast forward to our postponed wedding in January. It ended up being on the day of a blizzard! With the stress of having to postpone our original date, then the spike of the omicron variant and THEN a blizzard scheduled for our big day, its safe to say we were stressed. OceanCliff didn't miss a beat. They are seriously the best in the business. I have no idea how they pulled it off, but it was flawless. The entire staff was amazing. Steven was excellent to work with the weekend of the wedding. Alison was the best throughout the whole planning experience and such a helpful resource. The food was phenomenal. The staff handled the change of plans (due to the blizzard) with ease and professionalism. They coordinated with our vendors to make it all possible and did their best to ensure as many vendors could make it as possible, even letting some come days earlier to set up equipment and decor. We can't thank everyone at OceanCliff enough. I truly don't think our wedding would have happened at any other venue given all the obstacles thrown our way. We are SO appreciative and will be back! If you're looking for the best in Newport, these guys are it! THANK YOU OCEANCLIFF!!

We got married here on 1/8/22 and had the best wedding weekend ever at OceanCliff- I want to go back and relive it all again! We postponed our 2021 wedding due to COVID and OceanCliff was understanding and so flexible. On our postponed weekend there was a snow storm and a Covid surge, so we had lots of guest cancellations. OceanCliff (Jim specifically) was SO accommodating, quick to answer emails and made us feel at ease. The staff at OceanCliff made us feel so special and we truly felt spoiled the day of our wedding. I couldn’t recommend this venue more!

We got married at OceanCliff on 12/31/2021 and could not have enough wonderful things to say about the entire team! We spent almost two years working with the OceanCliff team, not due to Covid just due to us wanting to get married on New Years Eve, and every person that we met along the way was phenomenal in helping us achieve exactly what we wanted for the wedding. Covid made the planning process difficult, but OceanCliff was always willing to help in anyway they could to make things easier on us. They were even willing to modify details last minute when Omicron caused everything to go crazy two weeks before our wedding. Elsa, Jim, Devon and Taylor were all absolutely great to work with and made our wedding weekend run perfectly. Jim clearly has a lot of experience with weddings and knows exactly what to do to bring your vision to life. I had a lot of special requests and Jim worked to execute each one without ever making me feel like a burden. Devon and Taylor were especially wonderful the day of the wedding and made my husband and I feel like royalty. We never even had to leave a conversation with our guests to get food or drinks, they brought us whatever we needed. They both honestly felt more like friends by the end of the night. Another special shout out to Stephen who we worked with for the hotel rooms, he is incredible! We had rented out the entire property, including all hotel rooms (which I HIGHLY recommend, make you feel like you're at home) and Stephen was instrumental in making us and our guests feel welcome. He was always quick to answer any question and didn't even make me feel bad about the +50 email chain thread we had by the wedding weekend! Overall, OceanCliff was the perfect choice! Not only for their beautiful property, ballroom and views, but also for how much they were willing to work with us to have the best wedding possible within our constraints. I was incredibly stressed out when covid started going crazy again right before the wedding, but the team at OceanCliff was phenomenal with figuring out how to make it all work for us. We will forever be thankful for the best New Years Eve wedding!

We were so pleased with every aspect of our wedding at OceanCliff. Susanne Day, Alison Davis, and Stephen were wonderful to work with - they helped us through every phase of planning (including re-booking everything due to COVID) and really delivered on the day of the wedding. The indoor space looked beautiful for a December wedding, the food was great, and the Safari Room made for a fun after-party location. Overall, we had an excellent experience with OceanCliff!

The OceanCliff Team did an excellent job in every phase of our daughter's wedding ceremony, reception, and after-party. The meal was excellent, the schedule was followed to the minute, and the staff was courteous and worked hard. Most importantly, the bride and groom were very happy!

I was coordinating with Amanda. Amanda is very fun and easy to talk to. She welcomed my family and made us feel right at home while we toured OceanCliff (and gave us the BEST champagne!) She is so easy to coordinate with, responsive, informative, and we had such a good time getting to know her. We ultimately decided to choose another venue, but I had such a good experience coordinating with and getting to know her that I had to leave a review! She was so great to work with in fact that we went back to her months later to inquire about rehearsal venues.

My husband and I got married at OceanCliff on 9/6/2021 and it was the most beautiful day at the most beautiful venue! The staff was incredible, and was so helpful throughout the entire planning process and working with my tighter budget. They take care of all the day-of coordinating so everything runs smoothly. My guests can't stop talking about what an incredible time they had. If you are considering a wedding in Newport - OceanCliff is the way to go!!!

My husband and I got married at OceanCliff on 10/22/21 and I can't say enough good things about the venue and staff! Amanda was such an awesome coordinator to work with - she had amazing suggestions for vendors (we are from CT) and was prompt in her replies, which made the stress of planning minimal! She was also so pleasant and funny, even our tour was fun! Working with Jim and Liz to plan the menu was easy as well. They know their stuff! Every detail was perfect and the food/drinks were amazing. Everyone loved the food and the wedding was just perfect! The grounds speak for themselves. It is a beautiful venue with both the elegance of the ballroom and the backdrop of the ocean. It was literally exactly what we wanted for a stateside wedding! I would recommend OceanCliff again and again!!

We were so excited from the moment we stepped foot onto the grounds of Ocean Cliff. The location is absolutley stunning. Amanda made us feel comfortable and so excited from the moment we met, and throughout all levels of planning. Highly reccomend Ocean cliff and their wonderful staff!!

OCEANCLIFF is truly magical and the best place to tie the knot, not just for the beautiful views but the amazing staff! Before I continue with this review please know that our wedding was scheduled on March 20, 2020, the Friday that that the country went into shutdown. As a bride and being saddened that our wedding was rescheduled, oceancliff never skipped a beat. Susanne, Alison, and their amazing team really went above and beyond to accommodate us throughout those uncertain times. Leading up to the big day they took the stress off our shoulders so that we could enjoy it and on the day of continuously checked to make sure we had everything we needed. Their attention to detail is impeccable! They went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was as special and stress free as possible during this crazy pandemic and if that isn’t enough of a testament to what they can do given the circumstance then I don’t know what is. Oceancliff is the whole package and I couldn’t recommend this beautiful venue enough!

Our wedding reception at OceanCliff was spectacular due to all the preparation and help from Alison Davis and our day of coordinator, Taylor! Alison is extremely detail oriented, thorough, a great communicator, and knowledgeable about the industry and best practices. Taylor did a phenomenal job making sure everything was set up correctly and ran according to plan. We appreciated meeting Taylor days before our wedding and running through our schedule. The OceanCliff front desk staff was also super helpful and accommodating with our check-in, room set up, and answering all our requests. OceanCliff is the perfect venue for a summer/fall wedding and we loved having our cocktail hour outside and reception inside. The grounds are well maintained and made for great backgrounds for our photos. It was also convenient having our guest rooms upstairs, but Room #1 did feel a bit cramped for getting ready (12 people). Make sure to ask for chairs/tables for your room if you're having your hair/makeup done there. Like most weddings I attend, I wish there were two bars -- both our cocktail hour and reception had a line at the bar at all times. Lastly, the guest rooms could use some upgrading. It would've been nice to have a mini fridge and our beds were very uncomfortable/squeaky. I would give 5 stars, but unfortunately when rescheduling our wedding from 2020 due to COVID-19, other OceanCliff staff did not respond to emails or phone calls and were not very accommodating with rescheduling. We appreciate Amanda S. for swooping in and assisting. It seems as though this was a one off situation, but did cause some strife. Thank you to the entire OceanCliff staff -- we appreciate you all so much and you made our day truly unforgettable.

We were so thrilled with the wedding we hosted for our daughter and son-in-law at OceanCliff. We dreamed of having her wedding at OC because of the location and the spectacular view. We did not know how happy we would be with the support and services of the entire OC staff. They all went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend go smoothly. They guided us through the planning and details required to host our special day in a way that would make guests feel comfortable, enjoy the ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing and end with a breakfast and send off for guests and our family. The staff were with us from beginning to end with professionalism and courtesy that left the bride, groom and our families thrilled with our decision to trust the OC staff with one of the most important milestones in our lives! Many thanks to OC for hosting a wedding full of memories our entire family will treasure!

My husband and I got married at Oceancliff on 2/20/21. After all the stress and back and forth due to the ever changing Covid-19 restrictions at the time, we are so happy we stuck with our wedding day as planned. Amanda and Alison stuck with us through the trails, tribulations, and many, many tears caused by the pandemic--navigating a situation that was completely new to them as well--to make sure our wedding day was perfect in every way. We ended up with 30 immediate family members (from our original guest list of 130) for the most intimate and beautiful celebration we could have ask for. Though we took all the steps necessary to make sure our guests were safe, our day felt completely normal. We did not miss out on anything. A huge thank you to everyone at Oceancliff who made our day so special including the waiters (Stephen), bartenders, day-of-coordinators (Crystal) and of course Amanda and Alison. Don't sleep on this beautiful venue and their wonderful staff. And PLEASE consider a winter wedding--it was quite literally a snowy fairytale.

We had the most wonderful wedding at OceanCliff on 8/14/21. Similar to many other couples, we had originally planned for a summer 2020 that was derailed due to the COVID pandemic. Throughout the months of uncertainty in 2020, OceanCliff was very responsive and accommodating. When we ultimately decided to postpone, Amanda offered us the same Saturday date in 2021. I have many bride friends who had really terrible times with their wedding venues, so I feel lucky that OceanCliff was so graceful throughout the process. When it came to planning the actual wedding day, Jim was great. It is clear that he has many years of experience and was a wonderful resource. He spent hours with us finalizing every detail and his input was invaluable. On the actual wedding day, everything went smoothly and it truly was a perfect day with no issues whatsoever. The venue has stunning views and the food was amazing. Many of my guests commented that it is the best wedding that they have ever been to and will likely ever go to. I cannot recommend OceanCliff enough. They are truly professionals who have the wedding planning process perfected. Thank you Amanda, Jim, Liz, Krystal, Alicia, Dom and all of the OceanCliff staff for a perfect wedding day!

OceanCliff is the biggest regret of my wedding. They’re a factory that churn out up to 5 events a weekend. Which would be fine if they still delivered personalized attention to each bride, but sadly they fell way short. TLDR – take caution! If you do work with OC be VERY CAREFUL about what is in your contract – especially regarding venue access, and when other events planned the same day must be off the premise (they had another wedding that ended 15 mins before our guests arrived – it was an absolute disaster.) Here’s the longer story (see WeddingWire for full story): • They ignored emails and were unresponsive to our questions for months • We scheduled an afterparty in the Safari Room with full bar + snacks. 3 wks before, they told us it was no longer possible because of staffing and tried to cancel. We worked with them to have a 45 min. after party with wine + beer only and takeout pizza –but it was still not what we originally signed up for (2 hr full bar with catered apps) • 2 wks before, we found out they had another wedding before ours which ended at 5. Our ceremony started at 5:45. We knew they sometimes do 2 weddings, but this was unreasonably close - 15 MINUTES TURNAROUND BETWEEN THE TWO WEDDINGS (as guests arrive 30 min early). OC admitted this scheduling was a mistake, but assured us it would be seamless. This couldn’t have been farther from the truth. It severely impacted the wedding: o The prior wedding didn’t vacate till 5:30 (even though their event ended at 5), and the bridal party and guests saw the other wedding end. Our trolley was blocked from entering the main entrance because the other wedding was still there. OC asked if I would be ok to get off the bus farther down the driveway and walk to the front (even though I was wearing my wedding dress, veil and had contracted the venue for this time) o The ceremony was delayed by 30 min, because OC delayed our vendors from accessing the venue for set up by 45 mins. Vendor access was promised in writing by 4, but our vendors were not allowed access until 4:45. As a result the ceremony was delayed by 30 min. which caused our guests to stand around and wait (w/champagne), and cut into reception, as they did not extend the time on the back end. o There was NO RAIN PLAN. We reserved the Upper Deck for cocktails and ballroom for ceremony. But because the prior wedding ended at 5, it was impossible to have our ceremony in the same space only 15 min later. OC never realized this, I figured it out and raised the issue to them. They were unable to propose a viable Plan B and instead just hoped there wouldn’t be rain. Unfortunately there was rain and we were stuck having the ceremony outside with umbrellas. o Head table and ceremony décor was missing or incomplete o Multiple guests complained their food was cleared before they were finished o The after party was not ready by the agreed upon time o Vendor meals were disorganized and served in clear sight of guests o No clear point person for day of; banquet staff was overworked, not clear on event details, and struggled to explain just who was in charge OC has nice views, but customer service is the worst I’ve ever seen. They were hit hard during Covid and are still trying to extort as much as possible from their weddings. They do not care about individual brides or making your day special. If I could redo, I would pick a different venue. Please learn from my lesson and steer clear.

I cannot say enough positive things about this venue and team! We had such an amazing experience. Susanne was so helpful in painting the vision of our day and getting us setup, and Alison and the whole banquet team were the most organized group of people I've ever worked with! They were always happy to answer a question, or jump on a call... even through all the covid planning chaos. Our day was more than we could ever hoped for! If you want a premium Newport wedding experience, don't look further!

Unfortunately, we were stuck in a bind when another vendor nearby had dropped our wedding arrangements at the very last minute.(Literally 2 weeks before) Our friends recommended that we reached out to Ocean Cliff and we did so by leaving a message. Susanne called us back and saved our wedding! She and her staff took charge and made our day the happiest and most memorable one. They were prompt, courteous, professional, and own to earth. Due to covid protocols, they seated our guests comfortably and the facility was SPOTLESS. They took care of our guest's needs as if they were in our own home. We highly recommend Susanne and her wonderful staff at the Ocean Cliff. We hope to share future milestones in the future at their facility. George and Deanna

My husband and I got married here on September 13, 2020. Booking a wedding is no easy task but Oceancliff made our dreams a reality! They gave us an amazing food tasting, kept us involved in the planning process, and gave us a wedding that exceeded all expectations. Their entire team from Susanne in client relations, and Jim, their reception coordinator, to their amazing wait staff were all professional, understanding, and did everything they could for us. The Oceancliff is THE place to have a wedding.

My wife and I were married at Ocean Cliff in March. It is an amazing venue and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get married in the area! The staff were super helpful with planning and execution, our day couldn’t have been more perfect!