About this vendor
The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is a picturesque waterfront wedding venue located in Newport, Rhode Island. Situated at Bowen's Wharf, the sparkling seas and boats offer a beautiful backdrop for such a magical milestone. Cobblestone streets and the city's downtown area surround the hotel, combining charm with modern convenience. Ceremonies and receptions are welcomed here, along with showers and anniversary gatherings.
Facilities and Capacity
The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina has several spaces where to-be-weds can celebrate their love for one another. This boutique hotel has more than 6,000 square feet of event space and also features plenty of overnight accommodations for out-of-town guests. Grand gatherings are invited to the Aquidneck Island Ballroom, which space covers 3,000 square feet. The Saltwater Restaurant and Lounge offers a comfortable space for welcome parties, cocktail hours, and day-after brunches. Ceremonies can be held on the Marina Lawn, which overlooks the water and can host up to 150 guests. Two rooms, with an adjoining living room, can be reserved for the couple and their party to use as get-ready spaces.
Services Offered
The team of event coordinators at Newport Harbor Hotel is committed to helping you bring your dream day to life. They go above and beyond for every guest and pride themselves on their attention to detail. Catering is taken care of by the on-site culinary team. The menu is filled with fresh fish dishes, like saltwater calamari, smoked salmon, and a lobster boil buffet. There are also plenty of choices for anyone who doesn't enjoy seafood, such as grilled beef tenderloin and chicken fingers. Several wedding packages are available, with a list of enhancements including linens, Chiavari chairs, and decor.
Accommodation
A block of rooms at this hotel can be reserved for your guests, all of which boast views of either downtown Newport or the marina. Each room is outfitted with splashes of blue and home comforts, from the cozy bed to the Keurig coffee maker. A discounted rate is available for those who reserve blocks of rooms.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Hotel
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Cakes & Desserts
- Cupcakes
- Other Desserts
- Destination Weddings
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4.9
out of 5.07 reviews
We loved having our wedding here! I can not say enough good things about the event staff at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina. They are amazing. Everyone was friendly and kind as...
well as super helpful. The food was amazing and the event space is gorgeous. The location can not be beat for an outdoor wedding! We really enjoyed having our wedding here and so did our guests.
During the two years of planning my daughter's wedding,The Newport was with us every step of the way.They patiently took every one of my many phone calls. During the height of th...
e pandemic, when there was only one employee, they answered all of my questions and they were always there for us. After changing the wedding date in January of 2021 to Labor Day, they went out of their way to accommodate us. When the wedding finally happened over Labor Day weekend 2021, I was not at all disappointed. The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina rose to the occasion and was there for all of my guests. They went out of their way to give my daughter the accommodations for the wedding of her dreams.
We had our wedding ceremony on the Marina Lawn at the Newport Harbor Hotel in September 2019. We had an excellent experience with Newport Harbor. The staff was friendly and attenti...
ve through the entire process. Marina was great to work with for all the event planning and preparation. The staff overseeing the event the day of made sure everything was setup as we discussed. We felt very well taken care of on our special day. We lucked out with good weather so we were able to keep the ceremony outdoors and they setup a staging area for us in the ballroom where our wedding party could gather before the ceremony. Thanks to the whole team for a job well done!
Since we had a small wedding (approx. 50 people), we held our entire cocktail hour and wedding reception in the Saltwater Lounge. We also (bride and groom) stayed in the hotel, whi...
ch was beautiful and full of fun surprise gifts.
Our experience was above and beyond thanks to Nicole and Marina. They worked with us for over a year in regular contact planning out all of the details. In the end, we were in our ceremony during the setup/decoration time, so we were initially nervous since we would see our reception at the same time as all of the guests. It turned out to be even better than I could have imagined and looked beautiful. Even small things we didn't think of in the planning process were handled without us ever knowing they came up - for example we left out advice cards for guests but forgot all about pens, and Marina and her team handled it before we even arrived to notice. Our guests raved about the food and the service, and we even noticed Marina passing out drinks at one point even though that is definitely not required of her.
Overall we had the perfect day thanks to the wonderful staff here, and on a more objective note it was very affordable in today's outrageous wedding budget culture. Plus, you can't beat the views and atmosphere - the boats and water made for beautiful pictures! Definitely recommend for any couple looking to have a beautiful, simple, and affordable smaller wedding (or larger if you go for the lawn area!).
Any bride knows the best thing you can get on your wedding day is peace of mind and the ability to relax - and that's exactly what the staff here gave me.
P.S. if you have your event here, definitely opt for the s'mores and cigars package. Our guests raved about it afterward as one of the most unique and fun things they've done at a wedding, and it was a relaxing way to end the day.
So many out of town guests came to Rhode Island for our wedding, and Salt Water was a perfect place to host a kickoff cocktail party. Located right on the water in Newport, it help...
ed achieve our nautical theme for the weekend. Diverse menu to pick from for people to nosh through the event. We focused on cheese, fruit and dessert as our party was later in the evening. The staff was very helpful and accommodating, even though there were a few hiccups. One being a Tropical Storm, which kept us from using the outdoor space. Luckily we plan ahead and had the indoor space to use. Great staff, location and all around fun night at Salt Water.
We held our Rehearsal Dinner in the Marine Suite at the Newport Harbor Hotel and everything was fabulous! We were so impressed with Katherine Ross from the moment we started planni...
ng. She not only helped me daily with planning the rehearsal dinner but with everything regarding our hotel stay for the few days as well! The staff made our night so memorable. The food was excellent! The drinks and bar staff were awesome as well. We got to use the deck outside the Marine Suite as well, everyone loved the atmosphere and everything about the night. Thank you so much to everyone at the venue for making our Rehearsal Dinner night so perfect!
We recently hosted a block of rooms and a breakfast here for my wedding.
Overall it was a solid experience and we were pleased by our choice for breakfast. The hotel has a grea...
t location on the marina & the sales/catering process is very detail oriented. We were supposed to be on the marina, but due to rain, they moved our party (60+ people) inside to the restaurant by a window, which was a lovely back-up option. Food was plentiful, warm and service was lovely.
As for the block of rooms, the hotel is very organized for wedding parties. The prices are quite high (as we held the wedding during high season) for the rooms, which are quite basic. That being said, location is great, there is an on-site restaurant on the marina.
Overall, a solid choice for a wedding party that wants to have an option right in downtown Newport.
Contact
49 Americas Cup Avenue, Newport, RI
The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina