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
Lonely Planet "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
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
