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3.0/5
Based on 53 guest reviews
- Has outdoor swimming pool
- Access to gym on-site
- Hotel has 197 rooms
- 4 floors in property
- 20 suites in property
- Check in time: 4:00 PM
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 2 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
1/4 mile from Newport Navy Base. 1 Mile from historic downtown Newport.
Map Location of The Wayfinder Hotel
Verified Reviews of The Wayfinder Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Excellent in every way, clean, neat, new furniture, mattresss, bathroom."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The room at the Best Western, the Mainstay Inn was very new clean and neat, new tub and granite around tub, new toilet, clean and up to date bathroom. Great mattress, air conditioner was perfect,flat screen TV worked perfectly. It was a perfect stay and I would unconditionally recommend this hotel. The restaurant in the hotel was unbelievably great. We had dinner and breakfast there. The price was right and the food delicious.
Judy M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
22-Jul-2014 Verified Review 
Property Description
Located in Newport, RI, The Wayfinder brings a charming, relaxed feel to the North End. Minutes from everywhere, the hotel offers a variety of spacious rooms and suites, a lively outdoor pool with poolside service and entertainment, complimentary parking and several private event spaces. Each event space offers a special catering menu tailored for groups of 20 guests up to 125 guests. Our full service restaurant and bar is opened daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 a.m. |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2020 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 197 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 197 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 7 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 50 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 90 |
| Suites: | 20 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 3400 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 150 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 7:00 a.m.-12:a.m. |
| Pool Info: SEASONAL - OUTDOOR POOL WITH POOL SERVICE & ENTERTAINMENT | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 30 days for group booking - 72 hrs for individuals | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | $250.00 |
| Total Taxes: | 13.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| City Tax: | 1.00 Per Night (per room, per night) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electric Car Charging Station
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Solarium
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
T.F. GREENE IS 20 MILES.
Local Shuttle Info: N/A --- Uber friendly. Parking in Newport can range in price ($20-$50) and finding a place to park can be quite difficult at times.
Breakfast Information
Breakfast is served daily from 7AM to 3PM . Lunch is served daily from 11AM to 3PM. Dinner is served daily from 5PM-10PM. Semi private Solarium menu available daily. Cafe opened daily from 6AM-2PM.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.We have pet friendly rooms available. Must not be left in room unattended.
Parking Info
Large parking lot with no additional parking fees. Complimentary ample parking for buses & large trucks.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Cleaning Policies
Additional cleaning procedures are currently taking place to keep our guests feeling safe while staying with us.
Previously known as:
Best Western Mainstay Inn, Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Wayfinder Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Wayfinder Hotel.
Feel free to use the The Wayfinder Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Newport event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Telltale Room | 80 x 40 x 12 | 2100 | 150/150 | 150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Telltale RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2100 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 2 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Banquet Room: $300 room fee plus $50 set up fee.Conference Room: $150 Room fee plus $25 set up fee. | ||||||||||||
| Conference Room | 45 x 20 x 12 | 900 | --/-- | 70 | 37 | 22 | 26 | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Conference RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 900 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 20 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Banquet Room: $300 room fee plus $50 set up fee.Conference Room: $150 Room fee plus $25 set up fee. | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about The Wayfinder Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 a.m. based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Wayfinder Hotel have?
There are 197 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at The Wayfinder Hotel?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Wayfinder Hotel?
Breakfast is served daily from 7AM to 3PM . Lunch is served daily from 11AM to 3PM. Dinner is served daily from 5PM-10PM. Semi private Solarium menu available daily. Cafe opened daily from 6AM-2PM.
What parking is available at The Wayfinder Hotel?
Large parking lot with no additional parking fees. Complimentary ample parking for buses & large trucks.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Can I get a AAA rate at The Wayfinder Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Wayfinder Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Wayfinder Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Wayfinder Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. SEASONAL - OUTDOOR POOL WITH POOL SERVICE & ENTERTAINMENT.
Testimonials:
"First time experience was great. We are involved with a softball organization that support 5 teams. I will pass the word to the rest of our coaches." P.D. - Bloomington, IL
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