Newport Harbor Island Resort puts you just a 5-minute drive from Thames Street and Newport Mansions. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and 1639, one of 3 restaurants, serves seafood and is open for dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.