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
151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 02840-1310
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Budget
"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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Newport Harbor Island Resort
1 Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Oyster
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
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
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"