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Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

2.0 star property
Hotel near Roger Williams University in Portsmouth

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Garden
Lobby
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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314 Boyd Lane, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
  • Place, Newport Bridge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Roger Williams University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Easton's Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One-Bedroom Suite

One-Bedroom Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Double Beds Suite

Two Double Beds Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Portsmouth

In Portsmouth .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Roger Williams University and 9 miles (15 km) of Newport Vineyards. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Battleship Cove and Whitehall Museum House.

What's nearby

  • Newport Bridge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Roger Williams University - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Second Beach - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Easton's Beach - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - 24 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport Ferry Station - 27 min drive
  • Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Foodworks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mindy’s Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪RWU Global Heritage Hall - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites

Hotel near Roger Williams University in Portsmouth
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Portsmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Founder's Brook And Suites
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Hotel
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Portsmouth
Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Founder's Brook Motel and Suites to the airport?

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites is 8.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites on May 20, 2026 start from CA $136, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Founder's Brook Motel and Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites.

How close is Founder's Brook Motel and Suites to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (20-min drive) from Second Beach and 11 mi (26-min drive) from Easton's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Founder's Brook Motel and Suites offer free breakfast?

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Tiverton (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Founder's Brook Motel and Suites?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Founder's Brook Motel and Suites have a pool?

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites does not have a pool.

Does Founder's Brook Motel and Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Founder's Brook Motel and Suites to downtown Portsmouth?

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites is 1.8 mi away from Portsmouth.

Founder's Brook Motel and Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 825 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The decor is nice, 2nd time here. Pleasant staff, easy check in / out. Called to inquire arrival time, which was nice. Only suggestion, turn heat on when you know someone’s coming. Room took 3 hours or so to really warm up due to location of heat. Worked great once room was warm. Otherwise GREAT!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Haddon Twp.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting family in Bristol for the holidays and used Founders Brook as our home base for five nights. The property is close to Portsmouth’s downtown area and a hop over the bridge to Bristol. We had some of the best sleep we’ve had in years and felt very at home. This is the fourth time we have stayed here and each time we notice improvements. Love the complimentary toiletries!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated room with great amenities. Nice motel. Good area. One criticism; the water was not hot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice grounds, lovely older place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time staying here and it was great! Super friendly, very clean! Will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the heat/ac unit responsive. The only minor issue was that room was a little overly scented — it had a likely well-intentioned but intense fabric softener smell.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a great place to stay. Very clean and the staff were great. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, kind and accommodating staff. 4th time staying and will return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tionna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Clementon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location to RWU, welcoming and courteous staff, very clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Newton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A family-run, beautifully renovated old motel in a quiet spot near a busy road. This was a great find when visiting a local friend recovering from surgery - close enough to visit, but not imposing as a guest. Once across the busy road, it's a 10-minute walk to a beach and casual restaurants. Easy to get in and out of on your visits in the area. I had a room with two double beds another friend and I shared. Great air conditioning, a nice living room area with modern applicances made it very homey. Everything was very clean, which we appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really liked Founders. It's a modest motel, but had everything I would expect from a higher end spot. The rooms are 3-4 to single story building, so you can park less than 10 feet from your door. I rated the cleanliness a 5 out of 5, but I want to emphasize... it was spotless. The staff was friendly and helpful when I called to ask for late check-in since I was not sure what time I would arrive. Bed was very comfortable and I slept well both nights. Shower was a tad small, but no issue, and surprisingly good water pressure. I know both rooms either side of mine were occupied, but I heard not so much as a peep from either side. (so thick walls, civil guests, or both.) I had to do a bit of work while I was there, and Wifi was no issue. Not a whole lot to do in the neighborhood within walking distance, but Bristol town center is a ~10m drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, very safe surroundings. With easy highway access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Timo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025