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$55,000,000

551 Thames Street UNIT H3, H4, H5
Newport, RI 02840
Listed by Mike Sweeney
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Living area
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Year built
1985

About this home

Nestled in the corner of Newport Harbor, the Wellington Resort presents one of the city’s most significant waterfront investment opportunities. Spanning 5.27 acres in an exceptional harborfront setting, the property combines premier coastal real estate with excellent redevelopment and value-enhancement potential. The unique positioning of the property offers panoramic views of the harbor, Goat Island, the Newport Bridge, and beyond. The location is just steps from Newport’s renowned waterfront attractions further distinguishing this landmark asset. The resort currently features 52 spacious, two-bedroom suites each with water views spanning four buildings, complemented by a full suite of resort-style amenities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, and 208 on-site parking spaces. Adding to its unique appeal, Newport zoning approved a modification to the existing Special Use Permit, allowing the conversion of the current 52-unit transient guest facility into 152 one-bedroom hotel units. This entitlement creates a rare opportunity to significantly increase density and unlock future development potential in one of Newport’s most coveted waterfront locations.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS #
1415439
Property type
Hotel/Motel,Commercial
Subdivision
Wellington
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
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Lot size
5.27 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Claiborne Pell Elementary
2.17 mi away · Grades -1-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
744
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Newport
Middle
Frank E. Thompson Middle
0.99 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
565
Student:teacher ratio
9.7:1
District
Newport
High
Newport Area Career Tech Ctr
0.71 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
Not yet rated
Local Score not yet available for this school
District
Newport

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Est. monthly payment
$331,366/mo
$11,000,000 down
$44,000,000 loan
Principal & interest$285,383
Property tax (est.)$45,833
Home insurance (est.)$150

Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 26, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.