8/10 Good
Anthony
Traveled with family
Jan 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What I liked about the Newstead:
1) Centralized location on the island.
2) Friendly and extremely reactive staff. (Asked for extra blankets and we had them within 5 minutes)
3) Water ferry to Hamilton. It's on a limited schedule but still convenient.
4) 2 Bedroom Suites more than accommodated 8 of us. There was actually 2.5 baths (2 full bathrooms and 1 powder room). I wasn't expecting the extra half bathroom which was a pleasant surprise. Rooms were clean and big and the patios were comfortable with nice view of the harbor. There was a small kitchenette which proved to be quite convenient as well.
5) Round of golf is provided. Just have to pay for cart.
6) Satellite TV had almost every channel imaginable.
7) Master bedroom had jacuzzi tub.
What I didn't like about the Newstead:
1) There's was only one restaurant on site that was open (it was the off season and the other restaurants actually required a shuttle to get there)
2) You need to take a 5 minute shuttle to golf course and the other resort restaurants. It's free and they are always on call but sometimes it's just easier to walk if allowed.
3) Pool is not heated. Would have been great to use in January.
4) The exterior appeared a little dated and the rooms decor leaned toward the older side.
5) Only had breakfast at the restaurant, Auroras, but I felt service was bit slow. We were the only ones there and it took quite a while for food to arrive. However servers were quite friendly and cordial.
Anthony
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024