West Ferry Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Beavertail State Park

Beavertail State Park

Enjoy a trip to Beavertail State Park and popular activities such as boating in Jamestown. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Beavertail State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views

Fort Wetherill State Park

Stand on the high granite bluffs of this scenic state park and former defense battery to check out stunning coastal views and spot yachts and ships sailing by.

Fort Wetherill State Park
Beavertail Lighthouse

Beavertail Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Jamestown when you take a trip to Beavertail Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Beavertail Lighthouse
Jamestown Windmill showing a windmill

Jamestown Windmill

Appreciate the steadfast architecture of this 18th-century structure standing high on a hilltop in the heart of Conanicut Island and learn about its antique technology.

Jamestown Windmill

Jamestown and Newport Ferry

Explore the waterfront of Jamestown and Newport Ferry and enjoy other activities such as boating in Jamestown. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Jamestown and Newport Ferry

Mackerel Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mackerel Cove during your travels in Jamestown. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mackerel Cove

Activities

Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions

Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions

AU$49
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions
The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

AU$72
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Newport: Yacht Sightseeing Cruise

Newport: Yacht Sightseeing Cruise

AU$85
per adult
Newport: Yacht Sightseeing Cruise
View beautiful sunsets on the water

Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

AU$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

AU$12
per adult
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour
Newport: Historic District Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Newport: Historic District Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

AU$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport: Historic District Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best West Ferry Hotel Deals

Wayfinder Newport
Wayfinder Newport
4 out of 5
151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI
The price is AU$392 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$392
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (848 reviews)
Good hotel, great restaurant
"Seems like a motel that has had a makeover, but a nice one though. Just stayed one night but got to enjoy the pool area and the restaurant at night. The food and service was great at the hotel restaurant."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Wayfinder Newport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Warwick Providence Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Warwick Providence Airport
3 out of 5
36 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI
The price is AU$180 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$180
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Warwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,080 reviews)
"Quick and friendly checkin tentative staff decent breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Warwick Providence Airport
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Newport Harbor Island Resort
4 out of 5
1 Goat Island, Newport, RI
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,025 reviews)
"Beautiful property on the goat island, convenient to downtown and waterfront location. Good value compared to other hotels. Just be aware of additional parking costs and amenity fees which could increase the total cost. Great overall"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

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Newport Harbor Island Resort
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
2.5 out of 5
2138 Post Rd, Warwick, RI
The price is AU$196 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$196
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Warwick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,274 reviews)
"Our stay was great! The breakfast was tasty, the rooms were clean and comfy, and the staff was so kind! We needed handicap accommodations and the staff went out of their way to make that happen!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI
The price is AU$581 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$581
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"Room was clean. Food was excellent. Only complaint is that the toilets are very low and not ADA Compliant. We both have disabilities."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
3.5 out of 5
1 Wave Avenue, Middletown, RI
The price is AU$606 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$606
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Good hotel for families.
"Stayed in a two bedroom suite, great for families of 5 like ours. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very basic (cereal, bagels, pastries). Located close to beach and you can reach the Cliff Walk by foot easily."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around West Ferry

Jamestown showing golf

Shoreby Hill

While visiting Shoreby Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum and Dutch Island.

Shoreby Hill
Fort Wetherill State Park featuring general coastal views

The Dumplings

If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.

The Dumplings
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Jamestown Shores

When in Jamestown Shores, you can plan a visit to Conanicut Island Sanctuary and Jamestown and Newport Ferry, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jamestown Shores

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