Gardiner House
Gardiner House is a hotel wedding venue in Newport, United States, set by the sea and offering meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions.
Gardiner House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Newport, United States, hosting 200 at dinner and 320 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$45,000 (our estimate).
About Gardiner House
Gardiner House is a hotel wedding venue in Newport, United States, set by the sea and offering meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions.
With 16 distinct room types, from the Deluxe King Room and Signature Suite to named accommodations like The Juliette Suite, The Whitney Suite and The Manchester Suite, there is room for couples, wedding parties and travelling guests, with several suites accommodating up to 4 people.
In-house catering is available, and the venue declares wedding services on its events and occasions page.
To start a conversation, reach the team at 401-436-0400 or GUESTSERVICES@GARDINERHOUSE.COM.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 320 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 21 rooms
- Room types
- 16 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$45,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$185 to US$275 per headAisle estimate
- Venue fee
- US$12,000
Getting there
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
The place
- Sea view
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Hotel wedding venue in Newport with a sea setting
- Meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions
- In-house catering provided by the venue
- 16 room types, including suites sleeping up to 4 guests
Costs and booking details
- Direct line
- (401) 436-0400
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What kind of event space does Gardiner House have?+
The venue offers meeting and banquet event space.
Is catering handled by the venue?+
Yes, Gardiner House provides in-house catering.
What accommodation options are available for our guests?+
There are 16 room types, including the Deluxe Family Suite, King Suite with Balcony, The Juliette Suite, The Whitney Suite, The Ledges Suite, The Manchester Suite, Signature Suite, Premier Suite, Premium Suite (IYRS Suite), Premier Guestroom, Grand Suite, The IYRS Rooms, Deluxe King Room, Deluxe King Suite and Double Room.
How many guests can stay in one room?+
Most rooms and suites accommodate 2 guests, while the Deluxe Family Suite, The Manchester Suite and the Grand Suite hold up to 4, and The Juliette, Whitney and Ledges Suites hold up to 3.
How do we get in touch about a wedding?+
Call 401-436-0400 or email GUESTSERVICES@GARDINERHOUSE.COM.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“The hotel can cater for up to 200 guests seated or 320 for a cocktail reception.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 320 guests
“The hotel can cater for up to 200 guests seated or 320 for a cocktail reception.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 21 rooms
“The 21-room, boutique Newport, RI hotel was built in 2023 and sits on the water on Lee’s wharf, off of the famed Thames Street.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 16 listed
“Deluxe Family Suite”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“It’s really for waterfront outdoor receptions and ceremonies.(Can be tented for up to 220).”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“With elegant accommodations and exceptional amenities, including event spaces and catering options, Gardiner House provides the ideal setting for your group to come together and create lasting memories.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Featuring an intimate, stylish bar, working wood fireplace, and carefully crafted cocktail menu, this inviting 750 square-foot space seats up to 50 guests.”
Read the source for bar on siteVenue fee: US$12,000
“What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season? $12,000”
Read the source for venue feeParking: Yes
“Free private parking available at the hotel”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Gardiner’s collection of indoor and outdoor Newport, RI, wedding and party venues offer unmatched views, unique vantage points, distinctive style, and more than 6,000 square feet of blissful enjoyment for hotel guests — and for gatherings of up to 220.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“It’s really for waterfront outdoor receptions and ceremonies.(Can be tented for up to 220).”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSea view: Yes
“The Sun Room gives your guests 200 degrees of jaw dropping ocean views, and a light and bright setting – perfect for hosting a private dinner or any other picturesque ceremony.”
Read the source for sea view