About this hotel
General information
Fogo Island Inn rises from the rocky shore of Fogo Island, off the north-east coast of Newfoundland, facing straight out onto the North Atlantic. Newfoundland-born, Norway-based architect Todd Saunders gave it an X-shaped plan: a two-storey wing holds the shared spaces, while a four-storey wing of guest rooms runs parallel to the coast on stilts, echoing the fishing stages along the island’s shoreline. It was built over eight years of collaboration between architects, designers and island makers, and almost all of its furniture and textiles were made on Fogo Island.
All 29 rooms and suites look out to sea. The inn belongs to Relais & Châteaux and is run as a social business under Shorefast, a Canadian charity, with every operating surplus reinvested in the island community. Stays are full board: all meals and non-alcoholic drinks, most land-based excursions with local guides and an island orientation with a Community Host are included. The inn operates seasonally, with a three-night minimum stay.
Location
Fogo Island lies off the north-east coast of Newfoundland, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, on the route icebergs take as they drift south from Greenland in spring; the inn sits close to the fishing community of Joe Batt’s Arm. The nearest airport is Gander (YQX), served from Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and St. John’s. From there it is an hour to an hour and a half by road to the Farewell ferry terminal, then a crossing of about 45 minutes. The inn arranges a chauffeured transfer from Gander and coordinates the ferry, and the island has an airstrip for charter planes and helicopters.
Spa
Wellness here takes place on the fourth-floor rooftop deck: two wood-fired saunas designed by Norway-based architects Sami Rintala and Dagur Eggertsson, one facing the sea and the other the rocky landscape, alongside two open-air hot tubs overlooking the North Atlantic. The saunas are reserved through the front desk, and the programme also includes a Sauna Experience, cold plunges and guided yoga.
Sports & leisure
A yoga and fitness room with panoramic windows occupies the second floor. Most activities are included in the stay and led by Fogo Islanders, with hiking gear and weatherproof outerwear provided:
- guided hikes, including off-trail routes, planned around each guest
- sea kayaking, punt rowing and an introduction to traditional boat building
- wildlife, birdwatching and whale-watching excursions, bushcraft, berry picking and foraging
- fat bikes, e-bikes and regular bicycles, plus an on-island shuttle
- Island Orientation with a Community Host, visits to Fogo Island Workshops and the island’s museums, film screenings, music and storytelling, stargazing
- at extra cost: boat trips, cod fishing, helicopter flights, pottery and art workshops
For children
Children aged 8 and over are welcome. Three family suites sleep four to five, and the team helps shape a programme for younger guests ahead of arrival.
Restaurants & bars
Every meal is included. Menus follow the seasons and draw on what can be fished, farmed, hunted or foraged as close by as possible, from handlined cod, snow crab and lobster landed by local fishers to wild berries, mushrooms and Newfoundland root vegetables. The kitchen reinterprets island foodways through curing, fermentation and pickling, and guests may also eat at any restaurant on the island at no charge.
- Dining Room — the main restaurant with ocean views, serving breakfast, lunch and supper daily
- Bars & Lounges — from morning espresso to cocktails made with local ingredients and wines chosen by the sommelier
- Tea Room — tea and baked treats through the day
- The Shed — traditional island suppers around a communal table
- In-Between Menu — round-the-clock dining and room service, with a Daybreak basket of baked goods in the morning and packed lunches for hikes
Swimming
In summer guests swim in the island’s ponds, and cold plunges are offered throughout the season, followed by a soak in the rooftop hot tubs. Guided beach walks explore the shoreline.
Pets
Pets are not accepted; service animals with proper documentation are the exception.
Rooms
The 29 rooms and suites fill the four-storey wing along the shore, each positioned for its own view of the North Atlantic. Interiors feature furniture and textiles by island makers, including the Bertha Chair and wallpaper created for the inn.
Every room has floor-to-ceiling windows with opening sections, organic natural-fibre beds, in-floor radiant heating, air-purifying and white-noise systems, a walk-in shower, heated towel rails, heated toilet seats with built-in bidets, locally sourced toiletries, binoculars and books from the library, Wi-Fi, nightly turndown and 24-hour room service, and most also have a wood stove.
Newfoundland Room – 4th Floor
A top-floor room with a king-size bed or two singles, a wood stove and a walk-in shower, for up to two guests. The rooftop lounge lies just outside the door, ideal for stargazing.
Newfoundland Room – 3rd Floor
A third-floor room looking out to an unbroken ocean horizon, with a king-size bed or two singles, a wood stove, a bath and a walk-in shower, for up to two guests.
Labrador Room – 3rd Floor
A third-floor room overlooking either the rock installations on the inn’s roof or the ancient Back Western Shore, with a king-size bed or two singles and a wood stove, for up to two guests.
Labrador Room – 2nd Floor
An intimate second-floor room with a sweeping outlook over the rocky shore and the North Atlantic, a king-size bed or two singles, for up to two guests.
Labrador Room – 1st Floor
A ground-level room closest to the rugged Back Western Shore, with a king-size bed or two singles, for up to two guests.
Flat Earth Suite
The inn’s largest suite spans two storeys with views north, east and south: a living area with sofa bed, dining table, espresso machine and stocked minibar, a loft bedroom with king-size bed and second bathroom, and a freestanding bath, for up to three guests. Guests here enjoy exclusive services and a vehicle of their own.
Fogo Island Sunrise Suite
An east-facing third-floor corner suite watching the boats come and go from Joe Batt’s Arm, with a king-size bed or two singles and a freestanding bath, for up to two guests.
Fogo Island Sunset Suite
A west-facing third-floor corner suite framing sunsets over the summit of Fogo Head, with a king-size bed or two singles and a freestanding bath set before the window, for up to two guests.
Fogo Island Family Suite (Ocean View)
A third-floor suite with ocean views and two sleeping areas — a bedroom and a flexible second room — furnished with two king-size beds or four singles and one en-suite bathroom, for up to four guests.
Fogo Island Family Suite – Dual Ensuite (Rooftop View)
A third-floor suite looking across the inn’s roof to the island beyond, with two sleeping areas (a king-size bed or two singles, plus a queen-size bed) and two en-suite bathrooms, for up to four guests.
Fogo Island Family Loft Suite
A two-storey fourth-floor suite with two bedrooms, one of them in the loft, two king-size beds or four singles and a sitting area with sofa bed, for up to five guests.
Fogo Island Loft Suite
A two-storey fourth-floor suite with separate living and sleeping levels and ocean views from both, with a king-size bed or two singles, for up to two guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.