Ready for a relaxing staycation, Rhode Islanders? Recently, a new boutique hotel opened in Newport, taking over the old Mainstay Inn. Now that the state has moved to Phase 3, local travel is both possible and encouraged. The Wayfinder Hotel is casual and trendy with a unique coastal vibe you’ll love — and the team is ready to host you.

The Wayfinder Hotel is located on Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport.

The Wayfinder Hotel / Facebook Hotelier Phil Hospod started renovating the space last fall, and it opened at the end of spring.

While opening a hotel during a pandemic isn’t ideal, they still managed to pull it off.

The Wayfinder Hotel / Facebook And the staff is taking plenty of precautions to keep everyone healthy.

The Wayfair combines coastal design with local talent, and the results are pretty fantastic.

Management / TripAdvisor You won’t find lobbies like this at large chains.

There are 197 spacious guest rooms here as well as 30 deluxe suites, and the accommodations are cozy and comfortable.

Management / TripAdvisor They also want their guests to know they are very dog-friendly, so you can bring your pups with you on vacation (for a small fee.)

You won’t even have to leave the property to enjoy a delicious meal or grab a drink here.

Management / TripAdvisor In addition to an all day eatery, guests can patronize the coffee shop or the poolside bar.

Of course, room service is always an option – and you might want to stay in and enjoy all your amenities anyway.

The Wayfinder Hotel / Facebook The luxury linens with Matouk Terry, fully stocked minibar and coffee station, and complimentary WiFi make it tough to leave.

If you could use a change of scenery, you’re not alone.

Management / TripAdvisor Give The Wayfinder a try and you could be right here instead, sipping a cold beverage.

Ready to relax? Book a room at the new Wayfinder Hotel here.

The Wayfinder Hotel / Facebook

Hotelier Phil Hospod started renovating the space last fall, and it opened at the end of spring.

And the staff is taking plenty of precautions to keep everyone healthy.

Management / TripAdvisor

You won’t find lobbies like this at large chains.

Management / TripAdvisor

They also want their guests to know they are very dog-friendly, so you can bring your pups with you on vacation (for a small fee.)

In addition to an all day eatery, guests can patronize the coffee shop or the poolside bar.

The luxury linens with Matouk Terry, fully stocked minibar and coffee station, and complimentary WiFi make it tough to leave.

Give The Wayfinder a try and you could be right here instead, sipping a cold beverage.

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Address: 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport, RI 02840, USA