Fogo Island Inn

Fogo Island Inn, all-inclusive hospitality in Newfoundland and Labrador

Fogo Island Inn is a hotel located on Fogo Island, off the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It presents itself as a community-centred social business and an initiative of Shorefast, a registered Canadian charity. The property is part of Relais & Châteaux and holds three MICHELIN Keys, according to its own description.

Accommodation and included services

The hotel has 29 one-of-a-kind rooms with panoramic ocean views. Stays are offered on a full-board basis, with services and amenities included. The website details rates and inclusions, although no specific prices are specified in the available information.

Food & Drink and island experience

The culinary offering blends modern tastes with local traditions, and every dish is presented as a story of the planters, fishers, hunters, and foragers who share their bounty. Among the activities the hotel offers its guests are kayaking, hiking, wildlife excursions, rooftop hot tubs, island orientation, and bushcraft.

Regenerative model and community reinvestment

Fogo Island Inn defines itself as a community-centred social business built on regenerative practices. All operating surpluses are reinvested in the Fogo Island community through Shorefast's programs and initiatives. The parent organization certified the ECONOMIC NUTRITION CM label, which shows how a stay impacts the local and global economy. Shorefast is a registered Canadian charity (number 85883 0904 RR0001) and contributions are eligible for tax-deductible donation receipts. In addition, Shorefast US Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the IRS.

Architecture and setting

The building was designed by architect Todd Saunders, born in Newfoundland and based in Norway, with the aim of conveying the character of Fogo Island. The island is described as an outport community defined by the resilience of its people and the wild beauty of its landscapes. The hotel is part of a set of Shorefast initiatives that include an international artist residency program, heritage restorations, and other community-centred social businesses.

Other community initiatives

Along with Fogo Island Inn, Shorefast drives other community businesses such as Fogo Island Workshops, Fogo Island Fish, Growlers Ice Cream, and The Storehouse. Its charitable programs and initiatives span the Shorefast Institute, Fogo Island Arts, environmental stewardship, food traditions, heritage preservation, and youth programming.

Guest services

The team of Guest Itinerary Advisors, based on Fogo Island, offers local knowledge to design stays tailored to each guest's interests. They are available daily between 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Newfoundland Time. For groups and private stays, the sales team helps plan events ranging from intimate elopements to corporate retreats.

Location and contact

210 Main Road, Joe Batt's Arm, Newfoundland, Canada A0G 2X0 · Email: reservations@fogoislandinn.ca