The AttwatervsNewport Harbor Island Resort
Both The Attwater and Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Attwater is the choice of most reviewers compared to Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina. The Attwater ranks #4 in Newport with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
The Attwater
Jetsetter
Tablet
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
22 Liberty St, Newport, RI 02840
From $139/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Air Conditioning
Jetsetter "Historic B&B turned contemporary hotel in Newport, RI, with an all-day cafe and impressive tech amenities." Full review
Tablet18.7
"Something as down-to-earth as a tasteful little b&b like the Attwater can seem rather revolutionary... the location is very much in the middle of historic Newport." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Located in Newport's charming historic district, The Attwater is a cozy three-pearl bed-and-breakfast for leisure travelers and couples who want easy access to surrounding tourist attractions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A three-story former beer hall that dates from 1910 and stands just off Bellevue Avenue, the main drag through Newport’s mansion district." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Newport's newest hotel has the bold attire of a mid-summer beach party with turquoise, lime green and coral prints, ikat headboards and snazzily patterned geometric rugs." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"In Newport, where “summer” is a verb, where tennis is still played on grass, and where the very smell in the air is a sort of privileged New England potpourri of ocean breezes,..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Set in a neo-colonial mansion a few blocks from the water, the Attwater hotel in Newport has more nautical know-how than a summer sailing crew. Rooms are primarily decorated with ocean..." 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
