Must-see hotels in Long Island

  • Marram

    Long Island

    New in 2019, this revamped golden age motel now sits strikingly dressed in a cedar and mahogany exterior opposite the Terrace beach surf break. Marram …

  • A Room at the Beach

    The Hamptons

    A complete refurbishment of the old Bridge Inn motel that once stood here has netted one of the Hamptons' loveliest digs. A row of drop-dead gorgeous…

  • Topping Rose House

    The Hamptons

    In an 1842 home, this exclusive, Alexandra Champalimaud–designed boutique hotel boasts 22 rooms, including six suites decorated with local artists' work…

  • Sunrise Guesthouse

    Long Island

    A tasteful yet homey four-room B&B a mile from town, and just across the road from the beach. The breakfast is ample and delicious, served in a comfy…

  • Surf Lodge

    Long Island

    In a serene setting on Fort Pond, this uber-hip, Brazilian-owned hotspot is full of colorful public spaces inside and out, with a focus on emerging art …

  • Sound View Greenport

    Long Island

    Not to state the obvious, but the panoramic views from the lobby and rooms from this made-over 1935 vintage motor court picturesquely frame the Sound in…

  • American Hotel

    The Hamptons

    An old-world hotel that's still excellent and modern, with a distinctly old-school and wildly popular celeb-attracting downstairs restaurant (mains $34 to…

  • Menhaden

    Long Island

    This stylish newcomer is Greenport's most upscale option but it never feels like a stuffy top-end hotel. The 16 rooms feature large bathrooms with raised…

  • Pridwin Beach Hotel & Cottages

    Long Island

    Nestled on a prime piece of property surrounded by woods and fronting a small beach and the bay, this historic hotel dates to 1927 and harkens a bygone…

  • Hampton Hamlet Inn

    The Hamptons

    This 14-room motor lodge is one of the best deals in the Hamptons (where, let's face it, there aren't a lot of deals!). Spacious renovated rooms, some…

  • Easterner Motel

    The Hamptons

    Five miles west of Southampton, the Easterner has eight comfortable, better-than-expected efficiency apartments in an old-fashioned property along the…

  • 1708 House

    The Hamptons

    History buffs might gravitate toward this local standout, run by supreme storyteller Skip and his daughters. The deed on the house (and the old-world…

  • Hither Hills State Park

    Long Island

    These wooded dunes form a natural barrier between Montauk and the Hamptons. The 189-site campground caters for tents and RVs, and there are spots for…

  • Ocean Resort Inn

    Long Island

    All rooms at this small, L-shaped hotel open onto a large porch or balcony; the modernized ground-floor rooms flank a pleasant stone courtyard flush with…

  • Madison Fire Island Pines

    Long Island

    Fire Island’s first ‘boutique’ hotel rivals anything Manhattan has to offer in terms of amenities, but also has killer views from its rooftop deck and a…

  • Candlelite Inn

    Long Island

    A lovely pale-yellow Victorian framed by cherry trees, set back slightly from the road, says welcome in so many ways. Cozy rooms, fluffy beds, a small…

  • Greenporter Hotel

    Long Island

    An older motel redone with white walls and Ikea furniture but a few steps from the downtown Greenport action. The 30 rooms – big bathrooms, all with…

  • Watch Hill

    Long Island

    A tidy camping area in a wooded patch on the east end of Fire Island, with a marina, a snack bar and a store all on-site. Take the ferry from Patchogue.

  • Kenny's Tipperary Inn

    Long Island

    Its decor seems lost in another decade and the 29 rooms are a bit dark, but the Irishman's place is a comfortable bet with helpful staff (they even pumped…

  • Seashore Condo Motel

    Long Island

    Small, wood-paneled rooms without many frills (but new beds!), despite the price. Take the Ocean Bay Park ferry from Bayside.