Club Wyndham Inn On the Harbor

The Resort and Its Setting

Club Wyndham Inn On the Harbor is a Wyndham-branded timeshare resort at 359 Thames St, right on Newport's harborfront. Guest reviews (4.1/5 from 250 ratings) describe it as a relaxed, apartment-style property with complimentary parking and Wi-Fi and harbor views — a straightforward, comfortable base rather than a resort built around on-site activities. That makes it well suited to owners and renters who want to spend their days out exploring Newport rather than lounging by a pool.

Newport: What There Is to Do

Newport has been a byword for coastal New England elegance for well over a century, and the appeal holds up. The Breakers, the grandest of the Gilded Age mansions, is about 1.5 miles away, and the Cliff Walk — a 3.5-mile path along the rocky shoreline with mansion views — starts not far from the resort. Bellevue Avenue's shops, galleries and restaurants are roughly a 0.75-mile walk, and Newport Harbor itself, with its waterfront dining and yacht-watching, is practically on the doorstep at a third of a mile. Tennis history buffs can take in the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the historic Newport Casino. It's a compact, walkable city, which suits a downtown property like this one well.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Club Wyndham Inn On the Harbor and are thinking about moving it on, BidMyTimeshare is a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay only a small one-time listing fee.

Before listing, it helps to understand what actually changes hands. According to Club Wyndham, moving ownership from one party to another carries a $399 ownership change processing charge, payable to Wyndham as part of the transfer. Resale buyers should also know that resale points do not carry VIP status, Club Pass, Wyndham Rewards conversion, or PlusPartners benefits — those perks are tied to the original purchase, not the points themselves. Owner reports suggest that only some Club Wyndham Access contracts from around 2017 onward carry a right of first refusal, and that it's rarely exercised, though some brokers treat it as standard practice, so it's worth checking your specific contract before you agree on a price with a buyer. Wyndham does not publish a standard transfer timeframe, so build some flexibility into your sale timeline.

The resort is affiliated with RCI, which resale buyers can use for exchanges once the points transfer into their name — a point worth highlighting in your listing, since it's often a deciding factor for buyers comparing properties.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters booking a week here are usually after a central, no-fuss Newport base — free parking and Wi-Fi are practical draws given how walkable the city is, and harbor views are a genuine selling point in listings. Being within easy reach of the Cliff Walk, Bellevue Avenue and the harbor itself matters more to most renters than on-site resort amenities, so it's worth emphasizing location and walkability when you advertise availability.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Newport's peak season runs June through September, and weeks at this resort will be in highest demand then, so list or book summer availability early. Buyers should always confirm the current annual maintenance fee and any outstanding dues directly with the seller before completing a purchase, since these figures vary by contract and aren't fixed by the resort itself.