Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux

What Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux does

Castle Hill Inn operates a single luxury seaside resort property at 590 Ocean Drive, Newport, Rhode Island, comprising 40 acres of private coastal grounds and 0.5 miles of private beachfront. The asset includes the historic Agassiz Mansion, Beach Cottages, Beach Houses, Harbor House, and the Chalet, supporting 33 unique accommodations spanning mansion rooms and suites (Rose Room, Mary Walsh Room, Mrs. Agassiz's Room, Bridge Room, Master Bedroom, Lighthouse Suite, Turret Suite), beachfront cottages and houses, the Grace Kelly-associated Harbor House, and the Chalet Suite/Room. The property is a member of the Relais & Châteaux association and holds a Michelin 2 Key designation.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: accommodations (prepaid at time of booking, 14-day cancellation), on-property dining (Aurelia — a fine-dining six-course tasting menu by Chef Quentin Diez; The Lawn Terrace — al fresco coastal dining; The Mansion Bar; The Adirondack Bar), The Retreat at Castle Hill spa operated in partnership with Farmaesthetics, and weddings alongside private and corporate events. Pricing on accommodation varies by unit and season, with special dining events tiered between $95 and $150 per person.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer: bookings are captured through the integrated Synxis-powered website, toll-free and local phone lines, and OpenTable for dining, supplemented by organic social and earned media (Michelin Guide, Relais & Châteaux). The customer base spans affluent leisure travelers, wedding and celebration parties, corporate retreat groups, and multi-generational families, with full prepayment, cancellation policy, and advance wedding deposits providing booking commitment and revenue visibility.

Name

Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux

Legal name

Castle Hill Inn

Website

https://castlehillinn.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Castle Hill Inn is a privately held Relais & Châteaux and Michelin 2 Key luxury resort in Newport, Rhode Island, operating 33 unique accommodations across 40 coastal acres alongside fine dining, spa, weddings, and private events for affluent leisure and corporate guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury hospitality services
• Boutique inn accommodations
• Fine dining restaurant
• Wedding and event venues
• Spa and wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accommodations: 33 unique accommodations including Beach Cottage Rooms, Beach House Rooms, Harbor House, and mansion rooms (Rose Room, Mary Walsh Room, Mrs. Agassiz's Room, Bridge Room, Master Bedroom, Lighthouse Suite, Turret Suite), plus Chalet Suite and Chalet Room. Full prepayment required at booking.
2. Dining - Aurelia: Fine dining experience featuring a six-course tasting menu by Chef Quentin Diez, with sweeping views of Narragansett Bay. Dinner service 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM daily.
3. Dining - The Lawn Terrace: Al fresco dining experience open 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM daily (Brunch on Sundays until 3PM). Features raw bar, snacks, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. Terrace Bar open 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
4. Dining - The Mansion Bar: Craft cocktails, vintage wines and Champagnes, and top-shelf spirits with casual cuisine. Open 7 days a week 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Food service concludes at 10:00 PM).
5. Spa Services: The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics offers restorative treatments inspired by organically grown botanicals and coastal ingredients.
6. Special Events: Special dining events including Harbor Lobster Boil ($95/person), Clambakes ($150/person), Summer BBQ ($95/person), and holiday celebrations.
7. Weddings & Private Events: Full-service wedding and event planning for New England-style weddings, intimate gatherings, family reunions, and corporate retreats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Castle Hill Inn operates a luxury seaside inn on 40 acres of private oceanfront grounds in Newport, Rhode Island, offering 33 individually designed overnight accommodations across multiple buildings, four distinct on-site food and beverage outlets, an in-house spa, full-service weddings and private events, and curated guest experiences. Revenue is driven by room nights, restaurant and bar sales, spa treatments, and hosted events on the estate.

Product overview

Castle Hill Inn is a Relais & Châteaux luxury inn offering a portfolio of 33 unique accommodations across beachfront cottages and houses, the historic Agassiz Mansion, and a chalet, spanning 40 acres with half a mile of coastline. The property features two core dining venues: Aurelia at Castle Hill (a fine dining restaurant with a six-course tasting menu) and The Lawn Terrace (casual al fresco dining), plus The Mansion Bar and The Adirondack Bar. Additional offerings include The Retreat at Castle Hill spa, wedding and event planning services, curated guest experiences, and seasonal special dining events. The inn is recognized with a 2025 Michelin Key and Wine Spectator award-winning wine program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aurelia: A coastal New England fine dining restaurant presenting a refined six-course tasting menu, led by Chef Quentin Diez. Located at Castle Hill Inn with views of Narragansett Bay.
• The Retreat at Castle Hill

Products and services

• Luxury Accommodations at Castle Hill Inn Overnight stays in 33 individually designed accommodations across Beach Cottage Rooms, Beach House Rooms, Agassiz Mansion Rooms, Harbor House, and Chalet Suite/Room, set on 40 private acres with half a mile of coastline overlooking Narragansett Bay in Newport, RI. Targeted at affluent leisure travelers and couples.
• Aurelia at Castle Hill Inn On-site fine-dining restaurant offering a 6-course tasting menu led by Executive Chef Quentin Diez, supported by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine program. Targeted at overnight guests and external diners seeking destination dining in Newport.
• The Lawn Terrace Seasonal outdoor terrace dining venue on the inn's grounds, serving as an additional food and beverage outlet for guests and visitors.
• The Mansion Bar Bar outlet located within the heritage Agassiz Mansion, serving cocktails and beverages to inn guests and visitors.
• The Adirondack Bar Casual on-property bar venue serving guests and visitors as part of the inn's food and beverage program.
• The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics On-site spa operated in partnership with Farmaesthetics, offering wellness and spa treatments to inn guests and external visitors.
• Weddings and Private Events at Castle Hill Inn Full-service weddings and private events hosted on the inn's 40-acre private oceanfront grounds, leveraging the multiple F&B outlets, mansion, and lawn venues for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate/private social events. Targeted at engaged couples, families, and corporate/private event organizers.
• Curated Experiences (including M/V Mistress Water Taxi) Curated guest experience programming, including the M/V Mistress water taxi, designed to enhance stays and serve as standalone bookable experiences.
• Holiday and Special Dining Events Seasonal holiday and special-occasion dining programming (e.g., prix fixe and themed dining events) hosted on the property throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Michelin 2 Key recognition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive membership association of luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants worldwide. Castle Hill Inn leverages the global brand recognition and referral network of Relais & Châteaux to attract discerning international travelers seeking authentic luxury experiences.
• Michelin GuidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded 2 Keys by Michelin Guide, recognizing exceptional stays. The Michelin designation provides international credibility and drives bookings from travelers following the Michelin hotel and restaurant guide.
• Farmaesthetics (The Retreat at Castle Hill)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique spa partnership offering restorative treatments inspired by organically grown botanicals and coastal ingredients, located steps from the sea. Treatments complement the coastal wellness experience.
• M/V Mistress Water TaximinorGTM or Marketing PartnerWater taxi service providing leisurely cruises along Newport's iconic waterfront with stops at Perrotti Park and Ann Street Pier. Convenient arrival/departure option for guests from downtown Newport.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform integrated into the Castle Hill Inn website for dining bookings at The Lawn Terrace and other dining experiences. Provides accessible booking for walk-in and planned diners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ocean House: Ocean House is a Relais & Châteaux luxury resort in Watch Hill, RI, with ~49 rooms and multiple dining venues on oceanfront grounds. Comparable as a New England coastal luxury resort with similar prestige affiliations (Relais & Châteaux, AAA Five Diamond) and similar event/wedding business model.
• Cliff House Maine: Cliff House is a luxury oceanfront resort in Cape Neddick, ME, with ~226 rooms, spa, and dining on a coastal bluff. Comparable as a New England oceanfront luxury resort with strong wedding/event business and similar seasonal demand.
• White Elephant: White Elephant is a luxury hotel in Nantucket, MA, with harbor and in-town locations offering fine dining and seasonal operations. Comparable as a small-key, prestige New England coastal destination catering to affluent leisure travelers and the same seasonal demand profile.
• Weekapaug Inn: Weekapaug Inn is a Relais & Châteaux boutique property in Westerly, RI, with a small key count (under 40 rooms) on Quonochontaug Pond. Comparable as a small, heritage-driven New England luxury inn with full-service dining and curated experiences at a similar scale to Castle Hill.
• Twin Farms: Twin Farms is a Relais & Châteaux all-inclusive luxury resort in Barnard, VT, with ~20 rooms on a 300-acre estate. Comparable as a small, all-inclusive Relais & Châteaux property with curated dining and experiences for an ultra-high-net-worth guest.
• The Point: The Point is a Relais & Châteaux all-inclusive luxury resort in Saranac Lake, NY, with 11 rooms on a wooded lakeside estate. Comparable as a small-key, member-driven luxury retreat emphasizing privacy, fine dining, and heritage estate experience at premium nightly rates.
• The Chanler at Cliff Walk: The Chanler is a luxury boutique inn directly on Newport's Cliff Walk with approximately 20 rooms and fine dining (Cara at The Chanler). It is the closest direct comparable in Newport, sharing the same affluent coastal traveler segment, historic mansion setting, and curated culinary offering.
• Chatham Bars Inn: Chatham Bars Inn is a Forbes Four-Star luxury resort on Cape Cod, MA, with ~217 rooms across multiple buildings, fine dining, spa, and a large wedding/events business. Comparable as a New England coastal luxury resort with similar seasonality, wedding volume, and multi-revenue-stream model.

Others

• Relais & Châteaux (Network): Relais & Châteaux is the global association of ~580 independent luxury hotels and restaurants to which Castle Hill belongs. Relevant as an ecosystem partner/competitor set: bookings channeled through the network compete with and complement Castle Hill's direct distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Auberge Resorts Collection: Auberge Resorts is a multi-property luxury hospitality collection (e.g., Grace Hotel in Whitefish, Mayflower Inn) operating high-end boutique hotels across North America. Comparable as a broader luxury hospitality portfolio player with similar brand and operational model, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/castlehillinn
• Instagraminstagram.com/castlehillinn/?hl=en
• Xx.com/castlehillinn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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