The Moorings joins prestigious global hotel collection

Thursday 14 April 2022

The Moorings Hotel and Restaurant has made Jersey history by becoming the island's first 'Mr and Mrs Smith Hotel' following new management and a half-a-million refurb.

Matthew and Iselin Jones took on the lease of the property in June 2021, and reopened the restaurant under Head Chef Grant Hawthorne at the end of October.

The first phase of the refurbishment at The Moorings, which was first registered as a Hotel in the 1851 Census, saw eight sea-facing double rooms opened. These were launched for booking towards the end of March. The owners are hoping to add another three singles, a double and two twin doubles.

Pictured: The Moorings is located in Gorey, along the pier which overlooks the beach.

As Mr and Mrs Jones get ready for the season ahead, they are celebrating being added to a prestigious global list known as 'Mr and Mrs Smith', which is a collection of global hotels and travel club with over one million members. Hotels are included by invitation only, and each property is visited and anonymously reviewed.

The invitation to join the collection came about following a visit by the founder of Mr and Mrs Smith herself, Tamara Lohan, back in November, when Visit Jersey brought her through the doors of the then just re-opened restaurant. 

Pictured: Mr and Mrs Jones said they were "thrilled" about joining the Mr and Mrs Smith Collection.

Matthew and Iselin said: "We think their demographic is a perfect fit for us, and we hope to open up a new destination for their members, by really showing off some of the best that Jersey has to offer.

"To have been able to bring back an old gem like The Moorings as a Mr and Mrs Smith hotel is more than we ever imagined possible, when we embarked on our vision nearly a year ago.” 

Pictured: Double bedroom with a harbour view.

Amanda Burns, CEO of Visit Jersey said: “We are incredibly excited that Jersey is now on the Mr & Mrs Smith map, expanding the island’s reach to a new global network of travel enthusiasts.

Mr and Mrs Jones have created a wonderfully stylish and inviting property that not only fulfils Mr & Mrs Smith’s discerning criteria, but also showcases the warm hospitality and world-class experiences visitors can find in Jersey.”