Best Hotels in Montauk Long Island

Boasting 1950s-style architecture, a garden with fire pits, an outdoor pool surrounded by furniture from Bali and a beachside location in Montauk, New York, (about 120 miles northeast of New York City), the Hero Beach Club is a haven for city dwellers looking to escape to Long Island. With just 30 rooms, this boutique property takes advantage of its beach locale by decorating the rooms and suites with ocean prints, tropical plants, hardwood floors and crisp white linens. Large windows let in natural light, and modern amenities like free Wi-Fi access, in-room tablets, flat-screen TVs and minibars filled with local treats come standard . Upgraded rooms and suites, meanwhile, offer more space and private patios or balconies. Although accommodations here received mixed reviews from past guests (some loved the decor, while others felt the spaces were too modern), many raved about the heated pool, beach and staff. Also, keep in mind that there's no on-site restaurant, but several Montauk eateries are just a short walk away.

Gurney's Montauk Yacht Club & Resort is a historic lakeside resort on Lake Montauk that offers 107 guest rooms and 22 villas. Recent visitors loved the property’s beautiful location. Rooms have contemporary decor and furnishings and offer free Wi-Fi access, coffee makers, minifridges, and custom bathrobes and slippers. Complimentary parking and shuttle service to nearby restaurants or attractions is available. There are four on-site eateries where guests can grab everything from a full meal to craft cocktail. For larger affairs, there are 10,000 square feet of meeting space including the spacious Farmhouse Ballroom. The hotel’s ample amenities include beach cabanas, complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas, a heated indoor pool and two heated outdoor pools, saunas, volleyball, four tennis courts, a spa and fitness center, nightly bonfires and s’mores, and complimentary paddleboards, bicycles and kayaks. Guests can also reserve a slip to dock their yacht and enjoy all the resort amenities.

The Montauk Beach House is a boutique hotel in downtown Montauk, New York, and it is only one block from the Atlantic Ocean. The property caters to a hip, young party crowd, especially in the summer months, and offers a full calendar of events including music festivals, pool parties and DJ-hosted dance parties, often oriented around their two swimming pools. Recent guests said that the hotel caters to young adults, but many felt that the property’s service didn’t justify its price. Rooms are stylish and well-lit and may include features such as thick-planked wooden floors, high beam ceilings and large windows. Vintage decor and furnishings make up elements such as oil-rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures, full-height decorative mirrors, handcrafted headboards, velvet drapes, Edison lighting, and more. Many floor-level rooms have an outdoor grassy space with daybeds. Others have poolside balconies. One stand-alone, three-bedroom bungalow has a full kitchen, dining room, living area, outdoor deck and dedicated driveway.  The hotel’s bar and grill serves complimentary continental breakfast, as well as a rotating menu of American cuisine. The bar serves wines, bubbly and sangria, local brews and craft cocktails. 

The Surf Club Montauk, located on the East End of Long Island, New York, has 92 one- and two-bedroom duplexes, most of which have views of either the Atlantic Ocean or the pool. Recent guests claim that the beach being easily accessible via a path through the dunes justifies the price. Duplexes come with free Wi-Fi access, a full kitchen (without an oven), a dining and living area, free parking and a private deck. Guests can enjoy a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and tennis courts. The hotel offers an on-site wellness series, including yoga, Pilates and fitness sessions. They also have outdoor movie nights. Though there is no restaurant, the hotel occasionally has farm-to-table dining events, and the concierge can suggest numerous nearby eateries. Many attractions are a short drive away, including Montauk Point Light, Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course and five other state parks, plus local wineries and the Hamptons.

Driftwood Resort on the Ocean is an oceanfront resort very close to the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse, one of the oldest active lighthouses in the United States. The resort has 52 studios and one-bedroom suites with private balconies and many with Atlantic Ocean views. There are also private cottages available. Each accommodation has Wi-Fi access, specialty toiletries and high thread-count linens. Resort amenities include tennis courts, a swimming pool and a playground. Past guests loved that the private beach has beach chairs, umbrellas and staffed cabanas available. The resort is a short drive to many area attractions, state parks, beaches, breweries and the village of Montauk, New York. Though the resort has no dining facility, numerous dining opportunities are within driving distance.

Surround yourself with all that Montauk, New York, has to offer at Beach Plum Resort, which provides guests an exceptionally relaxing experience. The classically decorated rooms come complete with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Dining options are not available on-site, but the many exciting shops and restaurants of Montauk are a short walk away. Other amenities include a heated pool, outdoor showers (for sand) and direct beach access just across the street. In addition to enjoying stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and convenient access to the beach, which recent guests describe as comfortable and quiet, this boutique resort is within a mile of both of Montauk State Park and Camp Hero State Park. The property is also around 30 miles from popular attractions like vineyards and golf courses.

Bright, charming and across the street from the beach, Breakers MTK offers visitors comfortable accommodations in a quiet, relaxing environment that wows recent guests. Accommodations come standard with Matoük linens, a Tivoli Bluetooth speaker and free Wi-Fi access; though, recent guests warn that there are no TVs in any of the rooms. On-site dining is available all day at Café + Bar, which serves casual American favorites and a offers a relaxing ocean view. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and easy access to the beach, which is across the street. This Montauk, New York, hotel is within modest walking or biking distance of the many shops and restaurants of Montauk Village, and those hoping for an extended daytrip can reach several golf courses and vineyards within 30 miles of the property.

Nestled on Block Island Sound between Fort Pond Bay and Lake Montauk, Montauk Soundview offers guests waterside accommodations that come complete with bright coastal decor, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Dining options can be found within walking distance at Gosman’s Dock, though there is no restaurant on-site. Some amenities include a heated outdoor pool and access to the adjacent Mermaid Beach. Recent guests loved that this hotel is steps away from the beach and that the free Hampton Hopper shuttle easily connects visitors to the rest of Montauk, New York. Attractions ranging from golf courses to vineyards are also all within 30 miles of the resort, which is perfect for guests hoping to enjoy a daytrip during their stay.