BEST HAMPTONS HOTELS: LUXURY STAYS & BOUTIQUE RETREATS ACROSS THE EAST END
From storied seaside resorts to design-forward inns, the Hamptons hospitality scene pairs coastal ease with considered luxury. Whether you’re planning a quiet off-season escape or a summer weekend with a view, these properties capture the best of the East End.
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GURNEY’S MONTAUK RESORT & SEAWATER SPA – MONTAUK
Perched on a private stretch of sand at the edge of the Atlantic, Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa defines Hamptons luxury. The Seawater Spa—fresh off a major renovation—features North America’s only ocean-fed seawater pool, thermal circuits, and salt therapy suites with horizon views. Days move between beach walks, treatments, and dinner at Gigi’s Surf & Lounge; nights end around the firepits. With 158 light-filled rooms and suites, all angled to the water, it’s an all-season address for ocean time done well.
290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk | gurneysresorts.com
Good for: Couples getaway, wellness weekend, luxury spa escape
MARRAM MONTAUK – MONTAUK
Named for the wild grass along the dunes, Marram channels quiet, barefoot Montauk. Ninety-six rooms and new suites keep to a sun-washed palette; the rhythm is yoga at sunrise, surf lessons by day, and firelight after dark. Mostrador Marram leans seaside and seasonal. It’s a creative, low-key kind of luxury—oceanfront and unhurried.
21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk | marrammontauk.com
Good for: Creative retreat, surf weekend, couples escape
TOPPING ROSE HOUSE – BRIDGEHAMPTON
In the heart of Bridgehampton, Topping Rose House marries heritage architecture with a crisp, modern point of view. Guestrooms and cottages feel tailored; gardens and terraces open to long, blue-sky afternoons. The Jean-Georges dining room is a local fixture, and the BMW beach shuttle remains a summer essential. Classic, with intent.
1 Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton | toppingrosehouse.com
Good for: Food lovers, romantic getaway, design enthusiasts
BAKER HOUSE 1650 – EAST HAMPTON
Behind ivy and wisteria in the village center, Baker House 1650 reads like a private manor—English gardens, an infinity-edge pool, and fireplaces that invite staying in. Mornings bring breakfast in the garden; afternoons drift toward the intimate Baker Spa in a 1648 house. Steps to shops and sand, it’s refined East Hampton with a personal touch.
181 Main Street, East Hampton | bakerhouse1650.com
Good for: Romantic escape, spa retreat, cozy winter stay
A ROOM AT THE BEACH – BRIDGEHAMPTON
Tucked behind a screen of bamboo, A Room at the Beach feels like a hidden West Coast annex in Bridgehampton—cedar sauna, heated pool, and ten rooms that open to private garden space or outdoor showers. It’s intimate and breezy, with just enough polish to make a long weekend feel like a reset.
2668 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton | aroomatthebeach.com
Good for: Couples retreat, off-season relaxation, friends weekend
THE REFORM CLUB – AMAGANSETT
Down a quiet lane, The Reform Club reads like a private collection—seven suites, three cottages, and the four-bedroom 21 House set among sculpture and old trees. The team can have groceries waiting, arrange a garden dinner, or run you to the beach. Discreet, design-led, and restorative.
23 Windmill Lane, Amagansett | clubamagansett.com
Good for: Privacy seekers, couples, quiet luxury travelers
EHP RESORT & MARINA – EAST HAMPTON
On Three Mile Harbor, EHP Resort & Marina brings a modern Mediterranean eye to the East End—airy suites and cottages, a luxe marina, and sunsets that stop conversation. Dine at Sí Sí, grab espresso at Buongiorno, or linger over sushi at Sunset Harbor. Pool, tennis, and water days complete the picture.
295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, East Hampton | ehpresort.com
Good for: Summer weekends, family stays, boating enthusiasts
LDV AT THE MAIDSTONE – EAST HAMPTON
A village classic with a fresh point of view, LDV at The Maidstone pairs Scandinavian lines with East Hampton ease. Rooms feel collected rather than decorated; the library and salons invite lingering. The new LDV Hospitality restaurant and bar bring a lively, local crowd for dinner and late drinks—especially in shoulder season, when the fireplaces are glowing.
207 Main Street, East Hampton | themaidstone.com
Good for: Stylish couples, pet-friendly travelers, culture lovers
THE ROUNDTREE – AMAGANSETT
Minimalist and warm, The Roundtree pairs crisp design with village-side ease. Suites and cottages offer space to spread out; mornings bring breakfast on the lawn, and evenings close around the firepit. The Beach House and historic Main Street home set up families and groups with privacy near everything.
273 Main Street, Amagansett | theroundtreehotels.com
Good for: Families, multi-generational gatherings, dog owners
HERO BEACH CLUB – MONTAUK
Steps from the sand, Hero Beach Club is playful without trying—retro-modern rooms, a lively pool, and lawns that catch the last light perfectly. It’s easygoing Montauk with a social streak, made for beach days, bikes, and golden-hour hangs.
626 Montauk Highway, Montauk | herobeachclub.com
Good for: Friends getaway, summer beach weekends, casual stays
THE SURF LODGE – MONTAUK
Overlooking Fort Pond, The Surf Lodge distills Montauk’s free-spirited side—20 rooms, terraces strung with hammocks, and a restaurant that leans local. Mornings might be for the water; nights often end with live music. Easy, spirited, unmistakably Montauk.
183 Edgemere Street, Montauk | thesurflodge.com
Good for: Social weekends, live music lovers, group getaways
THE PRIDWIN HOTEL & COTTAGES – SHELTER ISLAND
A Shelter Island classic since 1927, The Pridwin pairs bayside nostalgia with a clean, contemporary refresh—49 rooms and 16 cottages on 10 acres facing the water. The spa is calm and well-considered; The Terrace sets dinner against a Peconic Bay sunset and live music. Yoga, paddleboarding, and long swims feel exactly right here.
81 Shore Road, Shelter Island | thepridwin.com
Good for: Family vacations, classic resort stays, wellness weekends
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