Wayfinder Newport

Hotels
8.2 (749 reviews)
151 Admiral Kalbfus Road , Newport , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food and beverage options
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Surprise resort fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Room was only made up once in 4 nights, had to ask for additional towels and supplies.
Service
9.06
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Location
8.1
Convenient to the Naval Station but not super close to events.
Room Quality
7.55
One room had issues with heating and a non-working phone.
Amenities
7.58
Resort fee for amenities not fully utilized during stay.
Value for Money
8.04
Good value given the positive aspects, but some surprise fees.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Great food and drinks, especially cocktails.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall, a great stay with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Wayfinder Newport offers 4-star accommodation with a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. The property is non-smoking and provides free WiFi and private parking, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Diverse Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving delicious American cuisine at the hotel. With vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available, there is something to suit every palate.

Convenient Location
Situated in Newport, the hotel is within close proximity to popular attractions such as the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Rosecliff Mansion. Additionally, the T.F. Green Airport is just 42 km away, offering easy access for travelers.

Experience luxury, convenience, and exceptional dining at Wayfinder Newport. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NPT

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 749 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 7.58
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Monica extended_group ca
8
Overall, a great hotel!
Pros:

We liked the cleanliness, the coffee we could buy at the coffee stand every morning, the shuttle service from the hotel to the marina, the décor of the room and the lobby, and the pool. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel despite a few shortcomings. The staff was always friendly and helpful, assisting us with our room cleaning requests and helping us when the shuttle from the marina to the hotel failed to pick us up.

Cons:

The rooms are not soundproof. Although we stayed on the top floor, which helped reduce the noise from inside; our window faced the road, so the sound of passing cars woke us up in the morning. The restaurant service was very slow, so we gave up and didn’t try eating there again.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sean couple gb
8
We stayed here as part of an interlude stop during the World Cup 2026. I couldn’t fault the friendly staff, decor and fo
Pros:

Great decor to the rooms with high quality products in the bathrooms. The free bike hire.

Cons:

A bit far out of the main action of Newport

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ron solo_traveller il
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Jurrin couple nl
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Meredith solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The shuttle into town was so convenient!

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Christiane extended_group us
9
Enjoyed the Wayfinder!
Pros:

Great location, shuttle to Bowens Wharf, loved the decor, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

This is nitpicky, but the coffee in the room was terrible. Other than that, nothing.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ania couple us
9
Overall we had a wonderful stay and will be back.
Pros:

Beautiful clean line furniture and decor. Comfortable bed and room layout and friendly staff and great food.

Cons:

Unfortunately the person working at the cafe wasn’t skilled to make good espresso drinks. As a coffee enthusiasts we were disappointed.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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laura family_with_children us
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Beth couple us
10
Nice rooms and close to downtown Newport.
Pros:

This hotel has recently been updated and the rooms are lovely. We didn’t use their shuttle into downtown Newport but instead drove our car in (and paid for parking). I’m sure that mid summer the shuttle would be a needed benefit. Very nice stay.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Floridalinda212 Couples Bradenton, Florida
8
Best perk: free shuttle to Bowen’s Wharf. They have free bikes too. Hallways: akin to The Shining. Friendly staff
Pros:

Older hotel with personality.

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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michaeljY4038IW Family Buckhannon, West Virginia
10
Great experience
Pros:

Had a great experience. Appreciated the van taking hotel guests to town and picking us up. Very good people. Highly recommended

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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Journey45712086939 Friends getaway
2
Disappointed, don't fall for the marketing
Pros:

Hot mess. Clearly they've invested in great marketing/photos/sales and not in the actual in-person service experience. So disappointing. Hotel was mostly empty, yet our room was super far from the lobby, down a dark cold hallway, adjacent to the maintenance team door that slammed endlessly, with the pool filter system directly outside our window kicking on at 5 AM. The website has a "Happenings" calendar which is complete BS. The calendar lists daily "wine tours" and when I asked to book one at the front desk, they had no idea what I was talking about (FYI they do NOT do wine tours despite the website literally listing that they do). There is a shuttle to the main warf area that we were told leaves the hotel on the hour and picks people up downtown on the 30 min... spoiler alert, it doesn't follow a schedule at all and we were late for our dinner reservation both nights and then couldn't get in touch with them for a ride back.... leaving us stranded until we called an uber. Finally, there is a "pool shack" that offers food and drink by the pool. You order via QR code on your pool lounger. We sat by the pool, placed an order, and after waiting almost an hour I went to the front desk where they told me the pool shack was closed (ahem, turn off your online order system then, which auto charges the bill + tip) -- the front desk told me they'd refund my order. It's been 10 days, and still no refund in sight. The have been so difficult about it that I've resorted to having my bank dispute the charge. Normally I wouldn't sweat over a small charge, but I was so disappointed in this stay I refuse to give them more money for food/drink/tip that never happened!
Save yourself and stay elsewhere. Newport is amazing! Wayfinder is not.

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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Tetiana couple us
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

I stayed at this hotel for the second time.
I love that hotel. The staff is very professional and helpful.

Cons:

Location is perfect

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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PEGGY solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Kathie extended_group us
5
Very unimpressed
Pros:

The location is good and they have a shuttle to the wharf.

Cons:

We stayed in a queen suite, 2 queen beds and a couch that turns into a bed, no where to put your suit cases, one tiny closet no racks or dresser. Coffee maker didn’t work, there was no microwave in room, one chair at the eating table.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Serratia couple us
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Cameron couple us
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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REGAN solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Room and amenities were great. The Little Clam was awesome.

Cons:

Hooks on the bathroom door were improperly installed causing them to fall off.
For the size of the bathroom (huge) they could have made the shower much larger. Facing the shower head I couldn't extend my elbows out without hitting the wall and door. Water pressure in the shower was very poor.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Charlotte extended_group us
6
Location was just average, rooms were clean, no additional amenities to make it stand out, wildly, overpriced, but front
Pros:

The rooms were clean and updated.

Cons:

It was in a trashy area and it was ridiculously overpriced. Absolutely not worth $400 a night.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Dina solo_traveller us
6
2026-06-03 via Nuitee