Sanford-Covell Villa MarinavsNewport Harbor Island Resort
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina is preferred by most professionals compared to Sanford-Covell Villa Marina. Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina comes in at #7 in Newport with endorsements from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Sanford-Covell Villa Marina
 Lonely Planet
72 Washington St., Newport, RI 02840
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 
 "This Victorian ‘stick-style’ place was perhaps Newport’s most lavish house when a cousin of Ralph W Emerson built it in 1869." 
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"