Located on Long Island, just 100 miles from New York City, The Hamptons have long been a favorite destination for weekend breaks and longer beach vacations. The Hamptons are renowned for being home to some of the best beaches in the U.S. and here you can enjoy beach walks and runs, swimming, sailing, kayaking, surfing, and more.
Towns and villages of the Hamptons are packed with wonderful art galleries, boutiques, and excellent restaurants, which serve up innovative cuisine using fresh local produce and seafood. All this bounty inevitably attracts many visitors, particularly during the busy summer months. In response to the demand, a wide variety of boutique hotels and bed and breakfasts are set to welcome even the most discerning visitors.
Whether you prefer to vacation in the lap of luxury, chill-out in a simple beach-side cottage, or check into a party venue, I think you will find something to suit you in the Hamptons.
Recommended Hamptons, NY Hotels:
1. Gurney’s Montauk Resort
Rating: ★★★★★
Guests who are yearning for a relaxing but sophisticated beach break or extended vacation in the Hamptons will find that Gurney’s Montauk Resort in Montauk ticks all the boxes.
The resort is proud to offer guests exclusive use of their private 2,000-foot beach, which comes with everything you need for relaxation including loungers, umbrellas, and even king-sized daybeds.
You can simply relax and soak up the sun or try something new like surfing or paddleboarding – equipment hire and lessons are available on site.
The resort offers a variety of rooms, suites, and cottages to suit all budgets – even the standard rooms have sea views, luxurious bed linens and toiletries, and Nespresso coffee machines.
As the sun sets on another perfect day, you can sip a cocktail and dine overlooking the ocean at Scarpetta. I enjoyed biking to Montauk Point Light which took about 30 minutes from the resort.
Address: Gurney’s Montauk Resort, 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954, Phone: 631-668-2345
2. Baron’s Cove Hotel, Sag Harbor
Once a favorite Sag Harbor hide-out for celebrities such as Paul Newman and Art Garfunkel in the 1960s, Baron’s Cove Hotel oozes history and charm.
The newly renovated resort is perfectly positioned to explore Sag Harbor and the surrounding Hamptons’ towns and villages and offers an excellent choice of luxurious accommodation, including both harbor and village-facing rooms and stylish suites.
You can soak up the sun alongside the harbor-side pool, play some tennis, or spend your days discovering all the charming boutiques and galleries of Sag Harbor.
The concierge desk will be happy to advise you about all the local attractions, which include scenic coastal cruises, visits to wineries and farm stalls, and much more.
Address: Baron’s Cove Hotel, 31 W. Water Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, Phone: 844-227-6672
Romantic Hamptons, NY Hotels:
3. The Maidstone, East Hampton
Filled with Swedish style and charm, The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton provides an elegant Hamptons bolt hole.
The hotel is set in a delightful garden (perfect for relaxing with a book or enjoying evening cocktails) but is just steps away from all the attractions of East Hampton village.
You can choose from a selection of rooms (and three standalone cottages), all of which feature large comfortable beds, superior quality linens, and sensual Jonathan Baker body products.
The Maidstone offers a cocktail bar and lounge, and the restaurant serves freshly sourced local seafood and other delights, including a superior children’s menu (and even a pooch menu).
Other little luxuries include beach parking permits, free use of vintage bikes, and an excellent concierge service.
Address:
The Maidstone, 207 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937Phone: 631-324-5006
4. The 1770 House, East Hampton
Perfectly located for exploring lovely East Hampton and surrounds, the 1770 House inn has been welcoming guests for over 250 years.
Originally built in 1663, the stately home was converted to an inn in 1770 and manages to seamlessly combine all the best elements of its past with every modern amenity today’s discerning traveler expects.
Each of the six rooms as well as the Coach House apartment have been individually decorated and welcome guests with Frette bed linens, Molton Brown toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and other luxury touches. In addition to luxury accommodation, you can also look forward to wonderful dining at either the fine dining restaurant or the more casual bistro-style Tavern.
The inn offers various seasonal special packages, many of which include discounts at several local attractions.
Address:
The 1770 House, 143 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937Phone: 631-324-1770
Family Hamptons, NY Hotels:
5. Arbor View House, North Fork
Arbor View House Bed and Breakfast is located in Greenport, right in the heart of the North Fork’s winery area.
The delightful bed and breakfast is particularly acclaimed for serving up gourmet three-course breakfasts, but also boasts very luxurious accommodation.
Although the inn is full of historic charm and lovely old antiques, it also boasts every modern amenity you may require, including free high-speed Wi-Fi, in-room iPod docks, private whirlpool tubs, and flat-panel TVs.
Arbor View House will happily arrange a local wine tour for you – either self-drive or accompanied by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable driver. Other treats include in-room massage and other spa treatments and various special occasion packages.
Address:
Arbor View House, 8900 Main Rd, East Marion, NY 11939Phone: 631-477-8440
6. The Quogue Club at Hallock House
Perfectly positioned to allow easy access to some of the best beaches of east Long Island and the famous North and South Fork Wineries, the Quogue Club at Hallock House is a stylish boutique hotel (and members’ club) close to the quaint village of Quogue.
Each of the club’s ten guestrooms and two cottages has been individually decorated to provide a calm and relaxing atmosphere, style, comfort, and privacy; it goes without saying that superior quality linens, body products, and beds are the order of the day.
Spend your time exploring the vineyards and historical villages or enjoy a variety of watersports at the beach, play a round of golf or take some tennis lessons – the club will be happy to arrange anything you require.
Address:
The Quogue Club at Hallock House, 47 Quogue Street, Quogue, NY 11959Phone: 631-653-0100
Unique Hamptons, NY Hotels:
7. Capri Hotel, Southampton
If you are looking for a stylish hotel that offers a lively weekend party atmosphere, the Capri Hotel in Southampton fits the bill.
Most of the rooms at the Capri are located around the hotel’s popular Bathing Club, where you can spend your days soaking up the sun and sipping cocktails on a comfy daybed. The Mediterranean-style Oreya restaurant serves up snacks and meals around the pool and on weekends a DJ sets the scene for a great party.
The resort also has a few quieter suites tucked away from the action if you prefer not to party, or you could visit mid-week when it is a lot quieter.
You can choose from double, twin, or king rooms, all of which feature HD TV, luxury bed linen, Wi-Fi, and L’Occitane toiletries.
Address:
Capri Hotel, 281 County Rd 39A, Southampton, NY 11968Phone: 631-504-6575
8. East Hampton Art House
Located on the site of the historic Clearwater Beach artist’s colony, the East Hampton Art House is a luxury boutique-style bed and breakfast with private access to Clearwater Bay Beach and Marina.
All the stylish rooms are individually decorated and designed to pamper, offering quality linen and bathrobes, cable TV, and spa-quality toiletries – if you are planning a romantic getaway for anniversary you can book the Master Spa Suite, which boasts a double whirlpool spa tub.
The Art House has both indoor and outdoor pools, a gym/workout room, and a lovely manicured garden to explore.
You can walk or rent a bicycle to reach Clearwater Bay Beach (one block away), and visitors are always welcome to visit the studios of the on-site owners/artists Rosalind Brenner and Michael Cardacino.
Address:
East Hampton Art House, 9 Bon Pinck Way, East Hampton, NY 11937Phone: 631-907-4645
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