Wayfinder Newport

What Wayfinder Newport does

Wayfinder Newport is a privately held boutique hotel located at 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport, Rhode Island, operated by parent collective Dovetail + Co. The property comprises 187 guest rooms and 30 deluxe suites (with sitting area and wet bar), a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, EV charging, on-site parking, and a round-trip shuttle to downtown Newport and Bowen's Wharf. Originally opened in May 2020 by Phil Hospod and a team of local chefs, bartenders, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs, the hotel suffered a devastating fire in May 2022 and underwent comprehensive reconstruction before reopening in July 2024, restoring its signature collection of more than 1,000 works by Rhode Island artists.

The hotel generates revenue through five primary streams: nightly room bookings (with peak season amenity fee of $45/night from May 15 to October 11, 2026, versus $25/night off-peak), three on-site food and beverage outlets (Little Clam seafood restaurant led by Executive Chef Antonio Wormley and consulting chef Jake Rojas, The Café for coffee and grab-and-go, and the seasonal Pool Shack), over 3,000 square feet of flexible event space used for weddings and corporate meetings, $50/night pet fees (up to two dogs), and government per diem rates. Customer segments span leisure travelers, government and military personnel (leveraging proximity to Naval Station Newport and Naval War College), wedding and event groups, New England residents, and pet owners. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer through the SynXis booking engine, phone, and email, supplemented by TripAdvisor listings, the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels membership network, and a Neighborhood Perks program offering exclusive discounts at 26+ local attractions and services to direct bookers.

Pricing follows a nightly transactional model with strong seasonal differentiation and several discrete rate programs including New England Resident rates (up to 35% off plus a bottle of Newport Vineyards wine), Salute to Service discounts (15% off for military, veterans, first responders), and Per Diem + Dining Credit bundled options. The hotel is marketed through Instagram, Facebook, email newsletters, an influencer and media program, earned press coverage in national publications, and an on-property events calendar. The hotel is one of three Wayfinder-branded properties under Dovetail + Co., alongside sister hotels in Waikiki and Bishop.

Name

Wayfinder Newport

Legal name

Wayfinder Newport

Website

https://wayfindernewport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wayfinder Newport is a privately held boutique hotel in Newport, Rhode Island offering 187 rooms and 30 suites, three on-site dining outlets, 3,000+ sq ft of event space, and pet-friendly amenities, operated by parent collective Dovetail + Co. and serving leisure, government/military, wedding, and regional guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel lodging
• Hospitality services
• Wedding event venues
• Pet-friendly accommodations
• Farm-to-table 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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Primary revenue from 187 guest rooms and 30 deluxe suites with varying nightly rates based on season and room type. Includes amenity fees ($45/night peak season, $25/night off-peak).
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from three on-site dining outlets: Little Clam restaurant (coastal dining), The Café (coffee and grab-and-go), and The Pool Shack (seasonal poolside cocktails and snacks).
3. Meetings & Events: Revenue from event space rental (3,000+ sq ft) for weddings, corporate meetings, and group gatherings, including on-site catering.
4. Pet Fees: $50 per night pet fee for up to two dogs, covering dog-friendly accommodations.
5. Government Per Diem: Government and military per diem rate rooms plus Per Diem + Dining Credit option with $25 nightly dining credit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wayfinder Newport is a boutique hotel in Newport, Rhode Island offering 187 guest rooms and 30 deluxe suites with on-site dining at Little Clam (farm-to-table seafood), The Café (coffee/grab-and-go), and The Pool Shack (seasonal poolside bar). The property also offers 3,000+ sq ft of meetings and events space, wedding services, government per diem accommodations, and a Neighborhood Perks program for direct bookers.

Product overview

Wayfinder Newport is a boutique hotel operated by Dovetail + Co. that offers a portfolio of lodging and hospitality services centered around its main property at 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport, Rhode Island. The core offering consists of 187 guest rooms and 30 deluxe suites with sitting area and wet bar, supplemented by three distinct dining outlets: Little Clam (seafood restaurant), The Café (coffee shop), and The Pool Shack (seasonal poolside bar). Additional services include meetings and events spaces with over 3,000 sq. ft. of venue options, wedding services, government per diem accommodations, and exclusive Neighborhood Perks for direct bookers. The hotel targets leisure travelers, families, couples, and government/military personnel seeking a laid-back coastal experience with local artistic and culinary elements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wayfinder Newport Hotel (Guest Rooms & Suites) A boutique hotel in Newport, Rhode Island featuring 187 guest rooms and 30 deluxe suites with sitting area and wet bar. Includes amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, EV charging, seasonal outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and round-trip shuttle service to downtown Newport.
• Little Clam Restaurant An immersive farm-to-table seafood restaurant at Wayfinder Newport celebrating Rhode Island's coastal heritage. Features local seafood, meats, and seasonal produce sourced from nearby waters and farms. Led by Executive Chef Antonio Wormley and Consulting Chef Jake Rojas. Serves breakfast, weekend brunch, bar bites, and dinner.
• The Café A coffee shop at Wayfinder Newport serving Rhody-based brews, nitro coffee, and grab-and-go snacks and provisions. Available daily for hotel guests and visitors.
• The Pool Shack A seasonal poolside bar and restaurant open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Offers frozen cocktails, cold drinks, and light bites for poolside dining.
• Wedding Services Wedding event services including rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, bridal showers, farewell brunches, and group room blocks for wedding guests. The hotel offers design-forward event spaces and on-site dining at Little Clam, The Café, and The Pool Shack.
• Meetings and Events Flexible meeting and event spaces at Wayfinder Newport with over 3,000 sq. ft. of event space. Offers on-site catering, business meeting facilities, and guest room blocks for corporate events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pet-friendly hotel recognized in 2024 Best of Rhode Island as dog-friendly property
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Keith ChouinardminorOthers · 28 October 2025Keith Chouinard appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing to oversee sales, marketing initiatives, strategic partnerships, revenue growth, and brand positioning for the hotel.
• Benchmark Resorts & HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWayfinder Newport is a proud member of Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a portfolio of independent hotels. This membership provides distribution through Benchmark's platform and marketing support, positioning the hotel within a recognized collection of upscale independent properties.
• Dovetail + CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and boutique collective of design-obsessed hotel nerds that created Wayfinder Newport along with two sister properties (Wayfinder Waikiki and Wayfinder Bishop). Founder Phil Hospod leads the collective's vision.
• 26+ Local Attractions & Services (Neighborhood Perks)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborhood Perks program partners with 26+ local businesses including International Tennis Hall of Fame, Coastal Cruisers, West Passage Oysters, Coastal Queen Cruises, Newport Vineyards, Newport Helicopter Tours, Newport Classic Cars, Newport Classic Yacht Co, Norman Bird Sanctuary, and others to provide exclusive discounts for direct bookers.
• Rhode Island Artists CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with over 12 Rhode Island artists including Phil Hospod, Jenn Shore, Catherine Druken, Jenny Brown, Liz Kelley, Jake & Steph Kopper (Shore Soap), Sean Spellman, Mea Duke, Phil Easton, Amy Nuytkens, Ry Smith, and Rian McCarthy. These local creatives designed artwork, furniture, amenities, and overall experience throughout the hotel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hammetts Hotel Newport: Modern boutique hotel in Newport's historic district with apartment-style rooms, a restaurant, and meeting/event spaces. Competes directly for design-conscious leisure and extended-stay travelers in Newport.
• Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina (formerly Gurney's Newport): Waterfront resort-style property on Goat Island in Newport Harbor with marina, multiple dining outlets, event spaces, and leisure programming. Overlaps Wayfinder Newport on leisure travelers, weddings, and group events in the same destination market.
• Wayfinder Bishop: Third Wayfinder brand property under Dovetail + Co., located in Bishop, California. Same brand DNA, design philosophy, and operating model; serves as the closest direct comparison for the Wayfinder Newport concept.
• The Chanler at Cliff Walk: Luxury boutique hotel on Newport's Cliff Walk with on-site fine dining (Cara), event spaces, and a curated art-and-design aesthetic. Competes with Wayfinder Newport in the design-forward, experiential leisure and wedding segments at a higher price point.
• Castle Hill Inn: Iconic Relais & Châteaux luxury inn at the entrance to Newport's Ocean Drive with fine dining, event venues, and a coastal hideaway positioning. Represents the higher-end benchmark against which Wayfinder Newport positions its "approachable luxury" value proposition.
• Brenton Hotel: Design-led boutique hotel on Newport Harbor with locally-sourced F&B and event programming. Direct competitor in the design-forward boutique segment for leisure, wedding, and corporate travelers in Newport.
• Hotel Viking Newport: Historic full-service hotel in downtown Newport, RI with on-site dining, event space, and similar upscale leisure and group target segments. Direct head-to-head competitor in the Newport market for leisure travelers and wedding groups.
• Wayfinder Waikiki: Sister property under the same Dovetail + Co. Wayfinder brand; operates with identical brand positioning (locally-rooted, design-forward boutique hotel) in Waikiki, Hawaii. Directly comparable for benchmarking operational and revenue model performance.

Regional players

• Weekapaug Inn (Westerly, RI): Relais & Châteaux boutique inn in coastal southern Rhode Island with farm-to-table dining and leisure programming. Comparable coastal New England boutique positioning, but located in a different sub-market and does not directly compete for the same Newport leisure or wedding business.

Broad incumbents

• Ocean House (Watch Hill, RI): Five-star luxury oceanfront resort in Watch Hill, RI with multiple restaurants, spa, event spaces, and a similar coastal New England leisure and wedding clientele. Sets the regional luxury benchmark that Wayfinder Newport and other Newport boutique hotels compete against for destination weddings and leisure stays.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wayfindernewport
• Instagraminstagram.com/wayfindernewport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wayfinder-newport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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