NEWPORT HARBOR ISLAND RESORT OPENS ITS DOORS TODAY FOLLOWING $50 MILLION TRANSFORMATION

The reimagined resort boasts an abundance of iconic New England activities, transformed spaces and fresh dining concepts in a contemporary, waterfront location

 

NEWPORT, RI. (April 29, 2024) – Newport Harbor Island Resort, a quintessential New England coastal destination and the only resort on Goat Island, is thrilled to announce its official opening today, following a full reimagination. Owned by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and operated by Davidson Resorts, today’s reopening marks a new era for the former-Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina property, comprised of transformed, expansive guestrooms and suites, contemporary Spa, re-concepted culinary experiences, meeting spaces, and 22-slip marina.

Paying homage to the destination’s coastal New England spirit, Newport Harbor Island Resort partnered with Dawson Design Associates (DDA) to reinvent the property, which sits on the site of a former torpedo factory, to bring strong cohesion to its spaces and weave the common threads of simplicity, warmth and coastal New England comfort and art throughout. The comprehensive renovation comprises all common spaces, dining venues, guest rooms, meeting and event spaces, as well as the on-site Spa. The resort boasts the most event space in Newport with nearly 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, ideal for both large- and small-scale weddings, meetings, conferences and more. Those looking to book events on-property can expect a dedicated sales team that goes beyond basic servicing to provide a guest-centric, robust service approach that streamlines events while delivering a tailored quintessential Newport experience.

As part of the opening, Newport Harbor Island Resort also now offers an abundance of activities both on- and off-site under the direction of new Recreation Manager, Rebecca Violette. These experiences include group clambakes and fireside s’mores to wellness classes, movie nights, and an extensive Kids’ Club, as well as a new, larger-occupancy seasonal water taxi directly from the resort marina to downtown Newport kicking off Memorial Day Weekend.

To complement days filled with immersive experiences, the all-day dining at Torpedo Bar & Lounge features local favorites like Blue Crab Toast, Tarragon Lobster and Piri Piri Chicken. Evocative of an early New England-style patisserie, the new café The Bakery functions as a warm and inviting space to grab coffee drinks and freshly baked goods to-go.

Opening Memorial Day Weekend in time for the summer season, the resort’s full-service restaurant, 1639, will treat guests and locals to dinner menu items showcasing fresh seafood and New England favorites including clam chowder, lobster, prime filets and creative pasta dishes, along with extended service to the Marina Deck and dockside. Meanwhile, the beloved Pineapple Club, also opening Memorial Day Weekend, will debut a new menu of lobster rolls, fresh seafood, salads, flatbreads, and classics from the grill to pair perfectly with a day in the sun. Pineapple Club will also have expanded cabana seating with a new adults-only section, and special pop-up programming, from local sketch artists to seasonal culinary installations.

“We are proud to usher in the new era of Newport Harbor Island Resort with today’s reopening,” Chris Tatum, Managing Director of Newport Harbor Island Resort, shared. “We welcome families, couples, and friends to create lasting memories throughout the year as they discover all our reimaged resort has to offer.”

Located steps away from the water and downtown Newport, Newport Harbor Island Resort affords guests premier access to the idyllic New England town.

For reservations and more information, please visit https://www.newportharborisland.com/ or call (401) 849-2600.

About Newport Harbor Island Resort:
Owned by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and operated by Davidson Resorts, Newport Harbor Island Resort is a quintessential New England coastal destination and the only resort on Goat Island in Newport. Reopening in April 2024 following a $50 million renovation, the luxury resort features expansive water-view guest rooms and suites, a contemporary Spa, four on-site culinary experiences, extensive meeting spaces, and a 22-slip marina.

About Davidson Resorts 

Davidson Resorts, a highly specialized operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, features some of the world’s most respected and celebrated resort veterans that are deeply ensconced in the space and truly understand the nuances of the resort market, from seasonality to recreational programming and human resources. With a focus on complex, high-touch assets, the portfolio is comprised of large-scale, seasonal properties with multiple food & beverage outlets, retail, leisure activities like golf, spa, ski, water sports and more. In 2023, Davidson Hospitality Group was ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power for the second consecutive year. For more information, visit www.davidsonhospitality.com. Follow us on Instagram: @davidsonhospitality and X: @DavidsonHospGrp. Like us on Facebook: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. #DavidsonHospitality

About Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and the largest owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels in the United States. The Company owns 46 hotels, totaling approximately 12,000 guest rooms across 13 urban and resort markets. For more information, visit www.pebblebrookhotels.com and follow us at @PebblebrookPEB.