Newport Harbor Island ResortvsGilded
Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina and Gilded are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina ranks slightly better than Gilded. Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina scores 77 with recommendations from 5 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Newport Harbor Island Resort
 Oyster
 Travel + Leisure
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
 Jetsetter
 Condé Nast Traveler
 Travel + Leisure
1 Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Concierge
 
Upper-middle-range
 "Nestled on Goat Island, with gorgeous views of the water and just a 10-minute walk across the bridge to downtown." Full review
 "Indoor and outdoor pools make this a good choice for families." Full review
 "Almost all of the rooms... have views of the ocean, and the grounds include a walking path, a lighthouse, and Adirondack chairs begging you to relax." Full review
 "Views are stunning. Some rooms overlook downtown, others the Newport Bridge or a nearby lighthouse. The place is modern and in fine shape." 
 "Waterfront digs on Goat Island overlooking Narragansett Bay, with huge rooms, three restaurants and a Director of Fun." Full review
 "Converted to Gurney's in early 2017.
" Full review
 "With its sprawling historic mansions, top-notch sailing, and beautiful beaches, Newport, Rhode Island, is the quintessential summer destination that draws millions of visitors and second-home owners" 
Gilded
 Jetsetter
 Oyster
23 Brinley Street, Newport, RI 02840
From $169/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Air Conditioning
 - Breakfast included
 - Breakfast buffet
 
 "Cheeky new B&B in Newport just steps from charming Thames Street and the gorgeous Cliff Walk, with 17 guestrooms, a croquet lawn and a sly style." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "Located on a quiet side street in Newport, the 17-room Gilded is an eclectic boutique bed-and-breakfast." Full review