The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina

What The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina does

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is a full-service waterfront hospitality property located at 49 Americas Cup Avenue in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, operated by TPG Hotels & Resorts, Inc. The property generates revenue across four integrated streams: hotel accommodations (guest rooms and suites with harbor and city views), a 60-slip marina offering transient and seasonal dockage, the on-site SALTwater Restaurant serving coastal cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space including the Aquidneck Island Ballroom (capacity up to 200). Additional ancillary revenue comes from a mandatory $35-per-night destination fee, pet fees, peak-season parking ($35–$50 per vehicle per night), and packaged offerings such as the Opulent Newport Mansion Getaway and Stay Local Shop Local package.

The business runs on standard hospitality technology infrastructure: TravelClick powers the booking engine on newporthotel.com, Dockwa manages marina slip reservations, and a dedicated group sales team ([email protected]) handles corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through the company website, phone reservations, and walk-in traffic, with supplementary exposure via TripAdvisor and other third-party OTAs. Marketing is multi-channel, combining the company website and blog, email newsletters, Facebook, and Instagram (@thenewportri).

The customer base is diversified across leisure travelers, group bookings (weddings, bachelorette parties, reunions), boating enthusiasts, and corporate groups. The marina also houses three America's Cup classic 12-meter yachts, providing a unique heritage asset. The property has earned consecutive Elite Fleet Awards from marinas.com in 2024 and 2025, along with TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice recognition. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, funding, or ownership structure beyond its management relationship with TPG Hotels & Resorts.

Name

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina

Legal name

TPG Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Website

https://newporthotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is a privately-held, full-service waterfront hotel in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, operated by TPG Hotels & Resorts. It serves leisure travelers, groups, boaters, and corporate clients through accommodations, a 60-slip marina, on-site dining, and event space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Hotel & Marina

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Marina dockage services
• Harborside event venues
• Waterfront hospitality property
• On-site restaurant dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Room rental revenue from guest rooms offering harbor views, city views, various bed configurations (king, double), suites, and ADA-accessible rooms. Revenue is generated through nightly rates with seasonal pricing variations. Additional revenue from destination fees ($35 plus tax per room per night) and pet fees ($50 per pet per night).
2. Marina Dockage: Revenue from 60 marina slips for boaters, with bookings managed through Dockwa. The marina is family-oriented and located in the northeast corner of Newport Harbor. Dockmaster contact provided for reservations.
3. SALTwater Restaurant & Bar: On-site harborside dining restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Revenue from food and beverage sales. The restaurant features local seafood, seasonal menus, and live entertainment. Special event hosting (corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays) provides additional revenue.
4. Event Space Rental: Over 6,000 square feet of event space including the Aquidneck Island Ballroom (up to 200 guests), Marine Suite with private deck, SALTwater Patio, and outdoor spaces. Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and retreats with on-site catering.
5. Marina Amenities & Services: Additional revenue from marina amenities including fire pit, lawn games, hammocks, laundry facilities, and access to hotel facilities. The marina houses three America's Cup classic 12-meter yachts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is a full-service waterfront hotel and 60-slip marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. The property sells guest rooms and suites with harbor and city views, on-site dining at the SALTwater Restaurant, marina dockage, and over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space for weddings, corporate retreats, and social gatherings.

Product overview

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is a full-service waterfront hotel offering a unified hospitality experience centered around its prime harbor location in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. The core offerings include hotel accommodations with harbor and city views, the SALTwater Restaurant for harborside dining, a 60-slip marina for dockage, and over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space including the Aquidneck Island Ballroom and Marine Suite. Additional offerings include pet-friendly stays, bachelorette party packages, and a rewards program. The property is managed by TPG Hotels & Resorts and is part of a portfolio of properties, though it operates as a single unified hospitality brand with interconnected services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SALTwater Restaurant: Harborside dining restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with waterfront views of Newport Harbor.

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodations

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• marinas.comcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 December 2025marinas.com powered by Dockwa presents the Elite Fleet Award to top-performing marinas based on boater reviews and guest satisfaction. Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina has earned this award for two consecutive years (2024, 2025), enhancing the marina's reputation and visibility among boaters.
• DockwacoreTechnology or IntegrationDockwa is the online marina booking platform used for reserving slips at Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina. Boaters can request information and book transient dockage through Dockwa's platform. The partnership enables marina slip management and booking for visiting boaters.
• Baywatch Bachelorette Boat CharterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNewport's premier private party boat charter offering. Bachelorette groups booking stays directly with Newport Harbor Hotel receive a 10% discount on Baywatch Bachelorette Boat Charter cruises. Partnership provides exclusive value for bachelorette group bookings.
• America's Cup ChartersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSailing excursion provider offering harbor tours and charters. Hotel guests receive 10% discount on America's Cup Charters Monday through Thursday (use code NHH-10-ACC at checkout). Partnership enhances waterfront activity offerings for guests.
• Legacy Spa & WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-room spa and wellness services provider. Legacy Spa & Wellness offers massages, facials, and other treatments delivered directly to guest rooms at Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina. Partnership enhances guest experience with on-property wellness offerings.
• The Sailing MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaritime museum celebrating Newport's sailing heritage. Hotel guests receive 20% off admission to The Sailing Museum. Partnership provides cultural experience access and discount for staying guests.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Chanler at Cliff Walk: Boutique luxury hotel on Newport's Cliff Walk with fine dining and event space; competes for the same romantic-escape and high-end wedding segment at the upper price point.
• Hotel Viking: Historic full-service hotel in downtown Newport with rooftop dining, event venues, and group business — competes directly for the same leisure and corporate transient demand.
• Forty 1 North: Luxury waterfront hotel and marina in Newport, RI with comparable room, dockage, restaurant, and event offerings, serving a similar high-end leisure and boating clientele.
• Castle Hill Inn: Iconic Newport Relais & Châteaux property with on-site dining and event hosting; competes for high-end leisure, romance, and wedding business in the broader Newport market.
• Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa: Branded full-service hotel in downtown Newport with comparable group, leisure, and event business; overlaps directly on corporate and wedding group segments.
• Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina: Full-service waterfront hotel and marina in Newport, RI operating under a single brand with on-site dining, event space, and dockage — the closest direct comp to Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina on the lodging + marina combination.
• The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection: Luxury Newport hotel with F&B, spa, and event space targeting affluent leisure and group travelers; competes for wedding, corporate retreat, and weekend leisure demand in the same downtown catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Worldwide: Global hotel brand with full-service and lifestyle flags (e.g., Curio Collection) in New England; competes for group and leisure bookings and provides the broader competitive context for Newport hotels.
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Global hotel chain with multiple full-service properties in coastal New England markets; competes for the same leisure and group demand, often with stronger loyalty distribution.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina operator with transient and seasonal slip networks across the Northeast; competes for transient boater dockage and sets pricing benchmarks the Newport Harbor marina is benchmarked against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/newportharbor
• Instagraminstagram.com/thenewportri
• Xx.com/Newport_Hotel

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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