OceanCliff Hotel

irst floor of rooms for our wedding party. We didn't leave the hotel all weekend. Everything was executed perfectly and the food was amazing. The view was something to dream about. We were so pleased with our experience we will be booking future events at Oceancliff. If you want a wedding that everyone is going to talk about for years as the best venue they been too. Then you should book at Oceancliff.

ttention to detail. They were able to work beautifully around my numerous allergies and create a strong food selection that all the guests raved about. Not to mention the view in the main room is absolutely breathtaking--summer or winter, it delivers. From the rehearsal, to the wedding, to the brunch, OceanCliff was perfect. Look no further!

ough there was heavy rain on our wedding day) the food was superb and the service was impeccable. However, the real strength of this venue is that they assist you at every stage of the wedding planning pr5ocess and they make the planning process both manageable and actually a lot of fun. I cannot recommend Oceancliff enough, there really is no other choice for a Newport wedding!

r dress your tables or worry too much about décor because the ballroom is exquisite. We decided to take our family/wedding party/bride & groom photos on location because of the beautiful architecture and scenery. We were lucky enough to have great weather for late October 2017 and hosted our cocktail hour outside on the patio. They provided propane heaters and a fire pit to keep everyone warm. The sunset at the end of our cocktail hour was perfect! We were able to add a second bar at our cocktail hour to accommodate all our guests and eliminate a long line/wait time. The food was delicious and they have a lot of options. I have a gluten allergy and many of my family members and friends also have allergies but the chef had us make special note to the guests who needed their meals prepared separately. On the day of our event, we worked specifically with Gail (our captain!) who personally took care of our parents and our wedding party, in addition to my husband and I, with regards to drinks and hors d'oeuvres. As your drink was getting low, she was right there with a new refreshment ready to go. We also worked with Casey, our banquet manager, and he made sure our entire night ran smoothly and perfectly. Casey orchestrated the timing of salads with the start of our speeches and the right moment to cut our cake. He took care of our entire event with the level of care and attention to detail that you would your own family. I recommend meeting with a sales manager and booking ASAP!

ordinated beautifully and seamlessly. It was always a pleasure to meet with them. The food was delicious and the wait staff was awesome. I couldn't have asked for any place better to have my wedding.

eing a blessing in disguise. Amanda, who we worked with from the Newport Experience, was nothing short of AMAZING! Despite the numerous couples she was helping to last minute re-plan their weddings, she always was very responsive, very helpful, and made the entire process as painless as she could. We ended up having our rehearsal dinner at the OceanCliff Hotel on the deck. It was absolutely beautiful! We had a picturesque sunset, great food, and great ambience. Then we found the Eisenhower house to have the ceremony and reception at the next day and I honestly could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding! Again, Amanda was there to help us with all the details, seamlessly moving the tent and all the things we were going to have at the Stonehouse right over to the Eisenhower house! She was on top of every detail and made me feel not only at ease, but excited for our special day. Jordan, who also helped out the day of, was fantastic and was all over the little details which helped me to enjoy the day. All of our guests commented how wonderful and attentive the staff was- from servers, to bartenders, to the behind the scenes planners- everything went off without a hitch and I didn't have to worry about things! I would recommend any of the Newport Experience locations. Because they are a wedding company who has handled so many weddings, they know all the little details and all the things you may not think about. Considering we had an unusually stressful situation, having to re-plan a wedding in 8 weeks, and it all worked out so beautifully thanks to Amanda and her team- I can't imagine what they can pull off when they aren't under the pressure of dealing with a closed venue that was supposed to hold 16 more weddings that season! Quite honestly, I feel so lucky to have had so many hard-working, wonderful people who genuinely wanted my wedding to go well and I hope every bride has the same feeling looking back at their wedding day and thinking, "that was so much fun I wish I could do it all again!" A huge thanks again to Amanda and the Newport Experience for taking a horrible situation and doing everything they could to still make my wedding day perfect!

taff for providing us with the best memories and a place to return each year to celebrate. We worked closely with Amy throughout the whole planning process and she was so kind and accommodating, from working with special dietary requests to easing any planning anxieties that arose. There was a wedding in the morning before ours at night and the staff helped us plan in detail to make sure we understood exactly where we were able to get pictures on time and ensured both wedding parties were accommodated with what we needed on schedule. Additionally, KC was our coordinator and was seriously amazing (don't know how he does it)!! He made sure everything ran perfectly on the day as did our incredible captain, Gail, who was incredibly kind and made sure we got to have all the delicious food - don't know what I would have done without her! All the staff made sure everything was absolutely perfect and everything went off without a hitch because of their work. We also had our next day brunch at the Upper Deck and ordered lunch from Safari Room on the wedding day - both were excellent and everyone raved about the food. OceanCliff truly knows how to make a wedding spectacular and I couldn't be prouder to be an OC bride! We had the best time and on behalf of both of our families, we are SO thankful. If you are looking for a Newport wedding with gorgeous views, go NO further than OceanCliff!!!

orgotten to bring our card box (and I live in Boston so going back to get it was not an option) and he found an awesome alternative to use as a card box that was totally perfect (and honestly better than what I was planning to use). KC made sure everything went on time, ran smoothly, and consulted me whenever/if anything came up which I really appreciated. We also stayed at OceanCliff I and II and he brought our lunch (plus an extra bottle of champagne!) to our room himself which I really appreciated. In the lead-up to the wedding I worked with Amy McCoil to plan the layout, catering, and other specifics of the wedding. Amy was very responsive, helpful, and would field so many emails from me every week. I'm not kidding when I say there were times I felt really awful about how many emails I would send and she was always so professional about it. In the end it was the perfect day and I have the team at OceanCliff to thank for that. If I had to do it all again, I would pick OceanCliff in a heartbeat!

ood tasting was so much fun and the everything was delicious. When planning our food we worked with Kimberly, who was very responsive, helpful and personable. At the end of the process we had our event captain, KC make sure every single detail of our day ran smoothly. This venue is so stunning, it put all other places we saw to shame. Our outdoor cocktail hour was gorgeous, right on the oceanfront patio, and the ballroom has a completely unobstructed ocean view. Our guests can't stop talking about how it was the most beautiful place they had ever been to. On the day of the wedding we didn't have to worry about a thing, as KC and his team made everything perfect. If you want a picturesque Newport wedding and an unbelievable staff to work with, this is the venue for you!

e ballroom is beyond elegant, and the event staff was great. Just a stunning place to get married at. Our friends and family haven't stopped buzzing about how gorgeous this place was. We can't thank Elsa, Amy, Casey, and the rest of our dream team for such a magical day. - Joe & Allie Reale

Food is delicious. We also held our rehearsal dinner there, and after party in the Safari Room. Stunning location. All of our guests loved it! Note: Friday weddings are anywhere from $8k-12k less than Saturdays so keep that in mind! 10/10 Highly recommend.

he halibut served was TERRIBLE for the remaining six on my table. One had ammonia smell and all were very dry and flavorless. I would not have rated a three star if the lobster served was not very good by contrast. I also did a mini survey and it appears that some of the quests sitting on two other tables did not have the same experience with the fish served, while one other also found his stake overdone. In conclusion, I was very disappointed by the halibut served, at least those served at my table. I felt particularly bad about this as I attended the bridal show with my wife on behalf of the bride and her parents and strongly endorsed the seafood-sea bass in that event-served by OceanCliff. Before I submit this review, I did a quick scan of a few recent reviews. One of them advised against ordering cod. I do not think I will advise against ordering halibut, but I will caution that the seafood served may have an uneven quality for whatever reasons.

and pleasant. Took my phone calls on sundays and returned emails right away. OceanCliff is beautiful and we were torn between there and another venue in CT. You cannot go wrong with the space and views there!

staff and everyone we worked with throughout the entire process was so friendly and helpful. They really do an amazing job and as the bride, they made everything less stressful. Not only was the location fantastic but the food was delicious. All our guests enjoyed their entrees especially the salmon. Also, OceanCliff has hotel rooms right on site so many of our guests were able to stay at the venue and make a weekend getaway to Newport. We couldn't imagine having our wedding elsewhere. OceanCliff will always be one of our favorite spots.

Hill isn't testing their sound system. They made racists jokes during mine :). Lastly, check the guest welcome sign. They spelt my name incorrectly. All the all, would do it again but double check everything and save yourself from that cornmeal crusted cod.

o the morning of the wedding. Beautiful wedding and the day ended up being great besides the encounter with Jim and the staff appearing to be annoyed and happy to see everyone leave the day after the wedding. The day of the wedding the bride was directed by staff to put the wedding items/decor (which were all in boxes) in a small room to the right directly when you enter the hotel/venue-- which I'm assuming is Jim's "office" because he became furious and yelled at myself and the bride's sister Upon asking what we can do with all the stuff or if there was someone that usually helps to place the items out for the wedding---he said it was unacceptable that we left the room the way we did ---glitter on the floor in the room (due to GLITTERED pinecone ornaments which were the placecards). I then said that the bride told us she didn't know where she was supposed to put the items/decor for the wedding and he said "oh did she i see" ---very rude and demeaning---I mean come on, it's glitter and it was extremely unprofessional the way I was spoken to by Jim, I'm sure if it were a couple coming in to meet with him they would understand---it's a wedding what do you expect!! He just had no control of himself and I overheard him making smart remarks while pacing in and out of the room because "what was he supposed to do having someone coming in 10 minutes to meet with him". Also heard him say "oh well this will all be over soon anyways". This was not the Jim I met a few months back-it's like as soon as they have your money or the contract signed you are swept to the side and then treated poorly. The bride and groom paid very good money to host their wedding at the venue and this is just the most unprofessional experience I've ever had with anyone. Although there was a snowstorm later towards the afternoon it just seemed like the staff (including hotel) were fake to us--the bride even saw staff look at her and then turn back to each other and laugh--which is rude especially DURING the reception. Did I mention we had to delay the ceremony due to the shuttle of guests trying to get from the Marriott to OC and the staff (or whoever calls the shots) made sure to end the reception exactly (if not even 10 minutes earlier!) at 9:30pm. We probably lost about 30-60min of reception time. Despite the negatives, the time spent with family and friends is priceless and luckily everyone had a great time which is all that really matters in the end. Just had to share the experience. Beware of the glitter monster

n was wonderful to work with and helped us to find our vendors. I can't say enough good things about the staff that coordinate with you for your wedding. The catering staff is very attentive and responsive. I had a wonderful interaction with Amy. Stephen at the front desk was amazing with making sure our guests that were staying at Ocean Cliff had what they needed. I had my heart set on having the ceremony outside but it was November and windy. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure your day goes smoothly so trust me let them be the boss and you will have the best time of your life. The ceremony was inside with stunning views of the sunset as we were getting married and the turn over to the reception was seamless. If I could give them more stars I would this place gives you the level of service that ensures your wedding is exactly what you want it to be. I truly felt like both royalty and that these people were my family and rooting for us which was wonderful. Olivia and Courtney our day of coordinators were fantastic to work with.

mother nature obliged. Absolutely stunning views for a ceremony and reception. Staff on site was extremely attentive. While it was expensive, my husband and I agreed it was worth every cent and wouldn't change a thing from our day. Thanks OC!

didn't hurt either!). The sales and catering teams at OceanCliff were so helpful and professional throughout the entire experience. I will never forget the sense of relief I felt at our final on-site meeting just days before the big day when Ashley, Olivia, and Liz had me hand everything off and took over from there -- my binder of charts, materials, schedule and endless notes...they truly took everything and made it happen the day of. They coordinated with all vendors and kept everything on schedule. All my husband and I had to do was enjoy every last drop of our incredible day. We're so happy we went with OceanCliff and could not be more grateful for the entire staff's efforts. Thank you, OceanCliff!

tain way and if you waver and try to do it in a different order (meaning who walks on what side down the aisle or when the speech of the Best Man is or if their is a certain dance etc) then you may need to remind them multiple times (even if you wrote it down). The food however was great! The servers at the venue were outstanding. The head people (managers) needed to contact and work with were not as good as expected. I expected more customer service and responsiveness then what I had received. However its a beautiful place with great food!

night and even add some extra flowers around the bar and buffet to give it a nice touch. She had such wonderful attention to detail. Doug and I can't thank you enough for everything you did that night it was wonderful!

day. Everything went so smoothly and the entire team was so accommodating each step of the way. We had two big planning meetings with Jim and the team where we walked through ALL details. The team was so responsive and helpful in answering all of our questions the entire year. Jim is AMAZING to work with! So friendly, helpful, and thorough. The entire team was dedicated in providing the absolute BEST service. I felt so at ease knowing our ceremony coordinator, Laura, and banquet coordinator, Shauna, were managing everything at our ceremony and reception. Our "captain" Will was the best and made sure our parents, wedding party, and ourselves were taken care of all evening. In addition to the team, the OceanCliff is a breathtaking venue! We had our ceremony outside and it was a gorgeous day with the beautiful castle and Newport as the backdrop. The reception ballroom was just as wonderful and the ocean views are unbeatable! The appetizers and dinner entrees were AMAZING! The quality and selections were perfect. Our wedding was close to 200 people and with a huge band we felt the room was the perfect choice. If you're looking at Newport as a wedding destination, please consider the OceanCliff. We highly recommend and are so happy with the memories we created there for our wedding!

nds and family who stayed at the hotel loved it. My bridesmaids and I rented out the Gatehouse, which I highly recommend for bridal parties. We had our hair and makeup team come to the gatehouse so that we could all get ready together and drink champagne. It was the best!

wport is amazing if you are open to it being a little chiller, we ended up with the most amazing sunset). As a well-oiled machine, they were super responsive and have the wedding process down pat. We were able to reserve all the guest rooms for the weekend so really made OceanCliff our home for the wedding. The staff was the best. Stephen at the front desk would chase me down if he saw me carrying anything and made sure to accommodate any request. Loved him. The girls that did our planning meeting (Amy & Ashley) were very detailed and made sure that we were happy with everything. Then they basically took all the work off our hands and we were able to enjoy the weekend without running around to coordinate decor or vendors. The day-of went every smoothly. My dad nicknamed Ashley the Sergent. She may be little, but she runs a tight ship. Olivia and Kelly were right behind her too. They were so much fun to work with that they felt like friends by the time the ceremony came around. We ended up having our ceremony and cocktail hour indoors due to the wind, but having those windows made it perfect. Our pictures came out stunning and we couldn't have been happier. Thank you so much for making our day so memorable and perfect!!! Highly recommend to book this venue. You will be so happy!

oon as we walked into the Oceancliff ballroom, my (now) husband turned to me and said, "Just tell when what day to be here." We were sold! Once we knew we wanted to get married at Oceancliff, we knew we needed to figure out how to afford it. Getting married anywhere in Newport is pretty expensive, so we knew we were going to have to get creative. Fortunately, OC has various pricing options for different months/times of year. We ended up selecting a Saturday in early April, which gave us nearly the exact same wedding that you'd get mid-summer (minus the outdoor ceremony and 80 degree temps, which we were fine with) for nearly half the price. If there are any other budget-conscious brides looking at OC, I'd definitely recommend going in with an open mind and considering all times of year. The day we booked OC, it was snowing outside and the views from the ballroom were absolutely gorgeous! The entire OC staff was AMAZING while we were planning our wedding. I could go on and on about how helpful they were, but that would take up way too much space. We had two long, sit-down meetings prior to our wedding: One six months out, and one two weeks out. During both, we went over extremely detailed timelines of the wedding day. The staff working with us on our wedding gave us numerous resources to reference when considering food, drink, seating, table organization, ceremony, etc. I'm so, so thrilled that we were able to host our wedding at Oceancliff. They truly are a group of people who know the wedding industry, and we felt so comfortable handing off all of our final details to them in the days before our wedding. I highly recommend OC as a wedding ceremony and reception venue.

venue that looks like a castle with sweeping ocean views. The planning process with our sales person to the on site coordinators was seamless. They have it down to a science and they instill a lot of confidence throughout the process. They were able to see our vision, accommodate our needs, and make any changes we wanted. Everything was coordinated perfectly! They managed the vendors and set up, and executed our vision impeccably. The flow was most important to me, but I was prepared that we probably would stray from the timeline, but Ocean Cliff made sure everything happened on time. It was the most perfectly timed event with no waiting or lag time for the guests. The food was the best wedding food I have ever seen or tasted. We chose surf and turf of beef tenderloin and lobster tail and it was the most beautiful presentation and delicious. Also, it was served quickly and precisely. We were assigned a captain who catered only to our needs, ensuring we always had a drink and had something to eat if we wanted. At the end of the night, we left the staff our car keys and they packed up all of our wedding accessories, gifts, etc. into the car. We went back the next day to get our car and to thank the staff profusely for making our dream wedding come true. I can’t speak highly enough about the level of professionalism and competence displayed at Ocean Cliff. Everyone was so kind, easy to work with, and truly wanted to make our day special. If you are considering a Newport wedding, Ocean Cliff is the best venue you could choose. We highly recommend them!

ently throughout the day as we were getting ready to make sure that we had everything we needed. If we did need something, she got it promptly. She was very reassuring and helped to calm any nerves before the ceremony; she also set up all of the decorations that I brought with me so that I didn't have to worry about coming downstairs to do it. During cocktail hour, which we could not attend because we were taking photos, they made sure that we had a constant supply of food and drinks for us and the bridal party. Everything was so well organized and every detail was taken care of. It was also nice to be able to rent out the gatehouse for the weekend so the bridal party had a place to get ready and sleep. I would highly recommend OceanCliff - they are true professionals and will make your wedding day stress free!

l! The day of went so smoothly thanks to Alyssa and Bri who are both incredible! They both are so professional and helped keep us calm when the little things went wrong. I am so thankful to them for making sure my day was everything I had hoped for. almost a month later and we STILL have have guest calling us to tell us it was the best wedding they had ever attended!

e attentive and executed our wedding perfectly. The staff is extremely knowledgable and friendly and helped calm all of our wedding anxiety with their smiles and re-assurance. The guests at my wedding were blown away by the beauty of Ocean Cliff as well as the food and service. They accommodated all of our needs and truly made our wedding day feel so personalized and special.

they said "Colleen you don't need to introduce yourself to anyone, we all know who you are" and I really felt that all weekend. Jim Maher, director of catering, knew exactly what he was talking about. When I was unsure of what to do he presented me with options and opinions to help guide me. He was hilarious and sweet and just amazing to work and meet with. Heather Birchmore at group reservations is amazing. She set everything up and made it easy for me to reserve rooms or make changes. Steve at the front desk was super sweet too, always helping with little details (like making sure my wedding dress hung in the closet properly so it didn't get dirty or wrinkled). Every detail was combed through as many times as I wanted. The day of coordinator (Ashley Potter) was extremely busy getting my wedding set up but still took the time to ask me if I needed anything, took time to walk me through the ballroom 20 minutes before my ceremony when I asked if I could see it and decorated everything with incredible detail. I got to a point at the end of my planning where I kind of threw some decorations in a box and brought them with me and she made them all look so stunning. She always seemed to be in complete control of the entire day, asked me questions when necessary but didn't become bothersome or overbearing. She had so many ideas and helpful hints I honestly don't think the wedding would have been even close to the same without her. I also had a ceremony coordinator (Alicia) who made sure the ceremony went exactly as planned and even hung our chuppah at the last minute when it was brought late. She controlled the rehearsal and was incredibly sweet the entire time. She greeted us with champagne after we were married and walked down the aisle, helped make sure we were fed all day long and was a HUGE help with small details. I also had a captain for the night (Taylor, who I fondly called my bff for the evening) who was incredibly attentive. She was always there when I wanted or needed anything but not in the way at all. She figured me out fast and always had vegetarian food (since I am a veg.) and a glass of champagne in her hands when she greeted me. I have heard from many many people when you get married you basically don't eat all day but she made it happen for me. She also instructed me on little details like cutting the cake. I literally can't say enough good things about this place. They really know how to throw an amazing party. They are incredibly organized, professional, helpful, down to earth, sweet and talented people. More than anything else, they are all very good at what they do and took care of everything (literally everything I needed) so I could just relax and enjoy my rehearsal and wedding. A million thank yous to OceanCliff for being so amazing!

dding and the entire day went seamlessly. The staff works to make sure you enjoy your day and to not have to worry about anything. Would especially like to give a shout out to Stephen and Dana with the hotel, Jodi, and Taylor with the banquet staff, Jim with planning and catering and Alyssa our ceremony coordinator. Every time I needed something or turned around to fix something, they were there ready to help. The experience is truly amazing and I will have wonderful memories to come. Thank you OceanCliff for a great time and great memories. As a plus, the OceanCliff Hotel has one of the best views of Newport, RI and the Narragansett Bay. You cannot beat the view and location of the venue, besides the wonderful staff. Can't stop raving!!!

the day of the wedding, they took care of everything seamlessly. The ceremony coordinator made sure that the ceremony took place on schedule (down to the timing of each member of the wedding party walking out). The catering staff were great, making sure that all of our guests were taken care of. It also didn't hurt that the weather was perfect, so we got to fully appreciate the water view. It really was a perfect day!

d easy for us. To be honest, I don't understand why brides get so stressed out thanks to them! They professionally work within out budget to give you a fabulous evening. I do suggest planning your wedding any day other than a Saturday night in June, unless you have mucho $$ to spend. You can spend much less on an off night (we were married on Sunday night). I LOVE OCEANCLIFF!!!

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aptain waitress Caitlin was awesome too. All the other staff were out of this world and our family and friends are still complimenting them!

o meeting with Amy. She spent time making sure our menu was exactly what we wanted while staying within our budget. She went over all of the details with us and told us exactly what we needed to have done for our final meeting. When we arrived with car loads of things to bring in, Stephen and Kym immediately stepped out to help us. From the moment we arrived for the wedding weekend, every staff member was more than accommodating. Amy, Kym and Alyssa made sure every detail was carried out to perfection. The beauty of this venue speaks for itself. We had a breathtaking sunset as the backdrop of our ceremony followed by the lights of the Newport bridge. The food was amazing and all of our guests are still raving about the entire experience. At OceanCliff, you definitely get what you pay for. After our reception, we invited guests to an after-party in the Safari Room and even after that we did not want the night to end! We will certainly be going back to visit and we thank everyone at OceanCliff for the best weekend of our lives.

ur needs and discussing the different options with you. Everything was handled well and was seamless when transitioning from sales, to catering to the day of contact. They are so organized and remind you of things you didn't even know you had to prepare for, which was great for planning and not forgetting anything. It was definitely expensive but well worth it (you pay for what you get). The food was great and the location wonderful and unique. Most of our guests have said they had never been to a venue/wedding that nice and so well executed. We certainly have no regrets choosing OceanCliff and were very satisfied with the outcome. We wish we could live the day over again!

of the situation. Everything was flawless. And our personal server, Brianna was very attentive and made sure my husband and I had everything we needed and wanted.

nd an afternoon wedding - chose the evening opening. Our wedding ceremony was at 11:00am at OceanCliff and the reception followed until about 4:30. At times throughout the day it did feel as though we were pushed to the next dance or the bouquet toss to ensure that we would all be leaving on time so they could prep for the wedding to follow. We really enjoyed OceanCliff and if you can, I would recommend chartering the Aurora in the bay - that is something not to be missed.

or, to the banquet managers, to the hotel and front desk staff were incredible. They listened to our concerns, they worked with us when we had questions, they got everything right. The day of my wedding there was no stress associated with them - my husband and I were just having the time of our lives! And our family and friends keep telling us what an amazing place it was, what a great time they had, and how great the food was. One tip - on the advice of the wedding consultant, we booked a Sunday night wedding (we were going to do Friday night but decided against it). You will save money, but more than that, you will not have to race out the next morning as the next group is coming in for their wedding. We also were able to book a sail on the schooner Aurora (owned by the same company) and enjoyed that on Saturday evening. Being the last wedding of the weekend has its perks!

were overjoyed to find out that our desired date was available. This is where our excitement ended. We received a sample contract, which was short compared to the other two venues on the top of our list. After attempting to negotiate, we quickly realized that the contract was brief with very little room for creating the "wedding of our dreams," as promised. We thanked the representative for her time, respectfully declined, and took this venue off of our list. We were then contacted and told that other couples would have chosen differently, she apologized for what she assumed was a miscommunication within my family, and the phrase "wasting everyone's time" was used in reference to the time we spent together. For us, this was completely unprofessional and passive-aggressive. To think that any time spent representing Oceancliff was considered time wasted does not speak well of her or the company. As a result, in addition to not getting our business, the event management does not get our recommendation either. Go elsewhere. I am happy to report that we found another Newport location closer to the water and with an event manager that has plenty of professionalism and enthusiasm to go around. Being personable goes a very long way in sales!

oose from! The food options, quality and overall value were hard to match at comparable venues. From negotiation to planning to execution, everything went smoothly. They worked with our budget and were extremely responsive to our questions and requests. The staff is highly experienced and although they host many weddings there, you never feel as though you are a number. The staff executed our wedding day flawlessly. It is obvious the employees are passionate about their jobs and that translated into the perfect day for us.

f our guests who had food allergies as well.

ing, the staff were very helpful and worked with us to ensure we stayed within our budget. Lastly, the day if staff, especially the coordinator, were outstanding--friendly and professional. Special venue for a beautiful wedding.

l take care of all the details from coordinating with your vendors to making sure all of your gifts are safely stored for you. We had our dream wedding because of Oceancliff's dream team!

a Friday, which was great because we were able to come for our rehearsal walk-through when we pleased on Thursday (and they already had things set up in the reception room and ceremony space so was great to see a sneak-peak!) and had our pick of times to start the wedding on Friday since we were the only wedding - we were even allowed on the grounds extra early for photos. Jim was amazing to work with and was really on top of everything all along the way, and on the day-of, Marissa ran the ceremony seamlessly with our unexperienced officiant (and helped calm my nerves before the walk down the aisle!), and Kym made sure everything went perfectly on schedule during the reception and that the whole space was set up with all the little details that I had handed over the day before. We also had a personal server who served us anything we wanted all night. She was phenom, and I will have to update this with her name! After our reception, we continued the party at the Safari Room, which worked out great - the transition was seemless, and was out on their heated patio. Rebecca did a great job coordinating our slider-bar and ensuring everything went according to plan at the after-party. They have a great team of staff behind the scenes that made everything run with ease and it was so nice not to have to worry about anything at the wedding. The space for the ceremony, reception, after-party and surrounding grounds and views of the bridge and harbor were the most beautiful backdrops for our wedding. The food was also some of the best food I've had at a wedding (and maybe period), and had our guests raving about the best sea bass and best steak dinners they've had, as well as most unique and tasty cocktail hour options. My only wish is to get invited to a wedding here to relive the experience :) There cannot be a more perfect spot for a wedding, and it was well worth the expense to have it here - you will absolutely love your wedding!

It was amazing, the bet day of our lives and our guests were raving about it.

f is not just the most beautiful place imaginable for an outdoor wedding, it also has a gorgeous ballroom for the reception. Its a castle that you get exclusive use to on your wedding day (except for the guest rooms). Oceancliff treats the bride and groom (and family) as gold making sure your every desire, every detail and expection is met. They provide to numerous tastings and meetings leading up to their wedding date so they can select everything personally. The catoring staff also meet with the bride and groom to go over exactly what they want and they will personalize everything for you. Everyone from Galen, Kim to the staff made our wedding a dream come true. We don't have a single complaint and we will be forever grateful to them for making our wedding a dream day. On the day of our wedding it rained until approximately a half hour before. Since we had a string trio, 160 guests and an elaborate flower display, Kim made the decision to move the event inside. Approximately 10 minutes before the start of the ceremony, the sun came out and Kim facilitated everything being moved outside so we could have our ceremony on the water. She went WAY above and beyond working with some difficult family members and unpredictable weather to make everything PERFECT.

rvice was impeccable and everything was perfect from beginning to end. We would not have changed one thing, and our guests are still raving about how beautiful it was.

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a tent. The staff there is amazing and took care of everything for my big day - I didn't have my own wedding planner but OceanCliff helps you with planning and their day of coordinators make sure everything flows smoothly. I was so nervous because the weather was back and forth but we came to a decision together to have the ceremony outside and it was beautiful! Everything worked out perfectly and at the end of the night they collected everything we had brought for the wedding and put it in my room so I didn't have to run around looking for it. Only negative is that the hotel rooms aren't that luxurious because it's an older place and they didn't leave anything bridal suite-ish in our room like rose petals or champagne. But the common space is so beautiful and romantic! Other potential negative is that there could be another wedding the same day as you which limits the time you can take pictures on site, luckily (well for us) the one before ours got cancelled so we could take pictures at any time.

om we had a personal server all night, and the day of coordinator made sure everything went smoothly. I'm so happy we chose OceanCliff and would highly recommend it for a wedding venue!

had a complex schedule and setup but they handled it with ease. I can truly say that I had no worries about the procedures the day off. They were so flexible and accommodating! My guests today still can't get over how beautiful it was and how fun it became. The food was great and even better was that the staff ensured we ate (which was no easy task). Everyone raved about the apps! They really have this down to an art!

ise that even my wedding coordinator from Regatta Place was in on, asking me to meet her there to review something for the wedding. (Regatta Place is a sister reception facility owned by Ocean Cliff- who also have been amazing). Once I got to Ocean Cliff I realized the joke was on me and it was my dreaded shower. On the contrary, it was one of the most incredible days I have had leading up to the wedding. The Safari Room was the perfect space for the occasion, the dining room was gorgeous, bright, spacious, and set the tone for a fun filled afternoon. The bridesmaids had worked with Rebecca and Kate (event coordinator and manager) to come up with a wine tasting theme complete with a tasting menu of sample size entrees to be paired with each wine course! From the Scallops with ginger-bacon compote, to mini rack of lamb, this feast was one to remember. The service was over the top accommodating and professional. I rarely write reviews however I am a local here in Newport who has seen the majority of local venues and this sets the bar high for any showers I will attend in the future. The entire process working with Regatta Place and Ocean Cliff has really made this whole wedding process a pleasure. If you are a bride looking for venue ideas I can't say enough about Melanie, Elsa, Kate, and Rebecca. They are extremely organized, prompt to answer any of my questions, and accommodating. To a venue as large as theirs they make you feel as though your wedding is the only one of the season and you are the most important customer. I am looking forward to the big day.

ly thing is you get what you pay for... so because the service and overall venue is amazing... you pay the price.

day of they really on top of their game. No detail went unnoticed and I didn't have to worry about everything. Kym was our event manager for the day and she was incredible. I would highly recommend them for any reception, you wont regret it. And the place is gorgeous.

derful team of catering and wedding professionals – all of whom are highly competent and amazingly caring, responsive and accommodating. Jim, the Director of Catering, and his assistant, Alison, graciously and promptly responded to my countless requests and questions over the many months of planning as if our wedding was the only one scheduled. Jim is simply the best of the best and it is impossible to adequately express how large a role he played in ensuring that every aspect of our wedding fulfilled or exceeded our high expectations. He expertly guided us in planning a sophisticated and scrumptious menu and accommodated, with the Chef’s cooperation, many special requests. He was a wonderful source of information and referrals and suggested many elegant details that helped us in achieving the wedding of our dreams. Our banquet manager, Joe, was absolutely terrific and ensured that every detail of the ceremony and reception was perfectly executed in accordance with the banquet order and timeline. Our personal server and the entire wait staff were warm, attentive and accommodating. The team also goes above and beyond the call of duty to resolve issues that are not within its purview. About 10 p.m. on the night before our morning wedding, two of the groomsmen discovered that their shirts were soiled and the wrong size but we were unable to reach the tux vendor. I called Joe on his cell phone and he and Jim got a hold of the tux vendor and ensured that he arrived at our hotel by 8 am with replacement shirts. My husband and I highly recommend OceanCliff as an outstanding wedding ceremony and reception venue in every respect.

nd then reset the reception while we were at the cocktail hour. The windows in the ballroom overlook the newport harbor. Every where you look you can see amazing view! We were also extremely impressed with the service. We had a team of people that helped manage us through the day and they took care of everything. I can't say enough how great they were. We had one person assigned to us to manage the ceremony and another to manage the reception. The staff was amazing. Even though they do this every weekend, they made us feel so special and like the only bride and groom they ever worked with. We were beyond happy with our choice in venue!

ntained. The food is excellent, I have never been to a wedding where the food was as good ( I am not saying this just because it was my wedding). There is no flat rate "open bar", you pay on consumption. The drinks are priced fairly in my opinion. They make good drinks that are pretty strong. The staff is friendly, warm, fun to work with and most importantly professional. They know what they are doing and I can say there wasn't any problems at my wedding. Everything went smoothly and as planned. Highly recommend this venue to any bride and groom. The price tag is well worth it. :)

them enough for all their efforts. All of our guests were also very pleased and impressed with the service. The food was also wonderful, and of course the venue. I can't express how happy I was with OceanCliff, from start to finish. And since it rained on my day, I think it was the best indoor option I could have chose in Newport. I had a wonderful experience with them, and would chose OceanCliff in a heartbeat if I could do it all over again!

thing went perfectly, even with the threat of rain. All of our guests also raved about the food. If you are looking for an elegant Newport venue you can't go wrong with Oceancliffs

how relaxed I was from start to finish!

other. We wanted a Friday evening just outside of season in May and by the time we made our decision they were booked until July! (We didn't wait that long either) So my advice-if there’s a date you want, book it, they fill very fast. The view at OceanCliff is absolutely breathtaking! It’s a very pricey venue but it was well worth it, it’s right on the water, the building and ballroom, are gorgeous, the staff is phenomenal, and the food was delicious. I’ve only heard that one person didn’t like their meal, and really, you can’t please everyone. Amy and Alison were fantastic, and always there to answer any questions I had. Rachel was the ceremony coordinator and she was also amazing. After our final detail meeting everything was in their hands, and they made me feel confident that they would handle it, and relieved that I didn’t have to anymore! Everything was exactly how I wanted it, they were awesome. Our “Captain” Alicia was amazing too, she was always right there the whole night, she even helped my grandmother and maid of honor with my bustle. Our wedding happened to be on a very foggy evening, they had set up the ballroom and the lawn for our ceremony and were ready to make the call at the last second, they wanted us to be happy, and they weren’t concerned with the work they would have to do to reset the ballroom for the reception. My husband made the outside decision about 5 minutes before. Cocktail hour was inside and it was still nice. Guests said they weren’t cramped or uncomfortable and had the three rooms to mingle in. The building itself is stunning so I knew even if we were inside it would still be beautiful, and it was. I loved everything about OceanCliff and would recommend it to any bride who wants everything perfect! They really listen and take care of you there! I don't have one complaint!

o take use of the outdoor space I probably would not have been that happy with the venue as you pay a premium for the location and use of outdoor space. The food was great and we received many compliments from our guests. The staff at Oceancliff are great. They contact all of your vendors and arrange the set up the day of your wedding with all your vendors, so you don’t have to worry about anything. From the morning of our wedding until the last dance they provided exceptional service. We were given a “Captain” as they call it, Britany, who followed my husband and myself around the whole day, bringing up appetizers and champagne as soon as the ceremony was over, holding my bouquet, caring my train, bring us drinks all night and even my flip flops when I had enough of my shoes. Rachel the ceremony coordinator was also great, she checked in with us in the morning while we were getting ready in the Gatehouse, had breakfast brought to us in the morning, and guided us through every step of our day. After all the planning I had done for our wedding it was great to not have to worry about anything on my wedding day. I had complete confidence in Oceancliff that they would make sure everything was taking care of.

sort next door. OceanCliff doesn't allow outdoor amplified music, so we were confused as to why we heard music during the ceremony. However, other than that, it was unbelievable. The service from the ceremony and reception coordinators was out of this world.