With its sprawling historical mansions, top-notch cruising, and lovely beaches, Newport, Rhode Island, is the essential summer season destination that draws millions of visitors and second-home owners.
If you prefer to check out the New England enclave from a more peaceful setting this year, think about remaining at the newly reimagined Newport Harbor Island Resort, which sits on the shores of idyllic Goat Island, a fast drive away from downtown Newport.
Housed in a previous torpedo factory, the property will reopen on April 15, 2024, after a $50-million renovation under the management of Davidson Resorts.
” At the brand-new Newport Harbor Island Resort, we want to draw in visitors and locals who remain in search of refined simplicity– an escape from the bustle of the everyday, where they can pull away to nature while still preserving an appreciation for life’s little luxuries like luxurious linens, handmade art, and gastronomic experiences,”
Under the innovative direction of Dawson Design Associates, behind hotel projects including Rosewood Bermuda, Newport Harbor Island Resort was upgraded as the ultimate New England retreat. The majority of the 257 visitor spaces and 18 suites include scenic water views, customized art, and a neutral color palette punctuated by tasteful pops of blue and green influenced by the resort’s seaside place.
“The main style that we wanted to capture in the remodelling– which we feel the DDA group did an amazing task with– was actually to produce a sense of cohesion between the different spaces, all expressive of coastal New England simplicity and appeal in their own special methods,” Smiley discussed.
Tourists will find numerous local and regional recommendations in the reimagined dining venues. The property’s signature dining establishment, 1639, boasts two outdoor decks with views of Narragansett Bay, and a menu that spotlights local classics. And the Pineapple Club, the resort’s poolside eatery, will relaunch with a new menu and extra cabana seating with an adults-only area and extended service to the marina deck. And, naturally, those showing up by sailboat can make the most of the home’s 22-slip marina, which can accommodate vessels as much as 240 feet long (rates start from $3 per foot).
Other noteworthy highlights of the refurbished home include a new day spa, and a vibrant calendar of pop-up experiences and on-site events.