Wayfinder Newport, the first hotel in Dovetail + Co’s expanding Wayfinder collection, re-debuts in summer 2024 after a comprehensive rebuild and renovation. Wayfinder Newport pairs contemporary coastal design with local partnerships to provide a curated hotel experience that highlights Rhode Island’s relaxed, free-spirited vibe. The property features 197 rooms, including 30 spacious suites; B-Side lobby coffee bar; The Pool Shack cocktail bar, an outdoor pool and party deck; and Nomi Park, the on-site restaurant offering bar service this season.
Hotel owner and developer Dovetail + Co oversaw the creation of Wayfinder Newport in 2020, building a loyal following of guests who enjoyed Wayfinder’s fresh take on Newport life. A fire in May 2022 forced the hotel to close and undergo an extensive restoration. With the reopening, Wayfinder is bringing back more than 1,000 pieces by Rhode Island artists including a poolside mural by Sean Spellman, vintage postcards by Jenny Brown, and artworks by Mea Duke, Catherine Druken, Jenn Shore, and Liz Kelley; plus custom furniture from Rhode Island’s O&G Studio and local antique finds.
A love letter to Rhode Island, Wayfinder Newport is infused with community pride. In addition to highlighting home-grown artists, local partnerships include bath amenities from Newport’s Shore Soap Co. and luxe terry and bed throws by local favorite Matouk. Curated guest experiences at Wayfinder Newport include live poolside music and movies, night swims, and arcade pop-ups. Wayfinder guests also receive insider perks with local partners like Newport Classic Cars, Newport Helicopter Tours, Newport Vineyards, Newport Classic Yacht Co, and Rogue Island Comedy Fest. Additional hotel amenities include pet-friendly accommodations, a 24-hour gym, complimentary WiFi, free parking with electric car charging stations, and ample green space outdoor party deck with games for all ages. Wayfinder Newport also features 3,800 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space.
From the shores of the Atlantic to the Pacific, Wayfinder Newport rejoins the brand’s other locations in Waikiki, Hawaii and Bishop, California in the High Sierra region. Meeting the intrepid traveler from sea to summit, Wayfinder has won praise from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Vogue, New York Times, Boston Globe, USA Today, National Geographic, Glamour, Afar, Forbes, Fodor’s, U.S. News, Sunset, Veranda, Sleeper, and many more, including multiple best new hotel lists.
Wayfinder Newport is part of Dovetail + Co’s diverse portfolio of exceptional properties in storied locations including Urban Cowboy Lodge in the Catskill Mountains of New York, Palihotel San Diego, and the award-winning Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa in Bermuda, which was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List” and Travel + Leisure’s “It List” of the best 100 new hotels in the world, among others. Dovetail properties have also received accolades from Architectural Digest, Domino, Food & Wine, Harper’s Bazaar, and dozens more.
