Wayfinder NewportvsNewport Harbor Island Resort
Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center and Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina is the choice of most reviewers compared to Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center. Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 5 reviews such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Wayfinder Newport
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 02840-1310
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterBudget
"In a town with notoriously expensive hotel prices, the Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center offers guests room rates that are consistently budget-friendly, even during the summer months." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With a more favorable price point and a more casual atmosphere than its neighbors, the Wayfinder is the place to stay if you’re looking for an affordable, personality-driven, and Insta-friendly hotel " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stay at The Wayfinder Hotel in the city's North End. The hotel has 1,000 pieces of artwork, and their on-site restaurant, Nomi Park, serves an unreal lobster roll."
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Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Newport, Rhode Island has plenty of classic seaside inns where “retro styling” is more likely to mean the 1870s, but it’s a 1970s vibe that’s on display at the Wayfinder. That’s just the..." Full review
Newport Harbor Island Resort Oyster Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Tablet Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Fodor's
1 Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
OysterUpper-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
Travel + Leisure "Indoor and outdoor pools make this a good choice for families." Full review
Fodor's "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
Lonely Planet "Views are stunning. Some rooms overlook downtown, others the Newport Bridge or a nearby lighthouse. The place is modern and in fine shape."
Jetsetter "Waterfront digs on Goat Island overlooking Narragansett Bay, with huge rooms, three restaurants and a Director of Fun." Full review
Tablet16.7
"The original Gurney’s, in the Long Island beach town of Montauk, was a masterful reinvention of an 80-year-old seaside hotel, and it’s been a major fixture on the Hamptons scene since its..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Converted to Gurney's in early 2017.
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Travel + Leisure "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"
Fodor's "A former Navy base that's now connected by causeway to the downtown area, Goat Island is home to this resort (formerly known as Gurney's Newport) that comes complete with a walking path..." Full review
