Located on The Hamptons’ largest marina, Montauk Yacht Club is a full-service resort just minutes from downtown Montauk. The most expensive property sale in Hamptons history, the renovated resort opened in 2023 with 107 modern yet nautical guest rooms, plus 22 standalone villas. Showfish, the property’s signature restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Il Forno offers Neapolitan-style pizzas to enjoy by the pool. A second more quiet pool, plus an indoor pool are also onsite, as is a quiet swimming beach on Lake Montauk.
The entire waterfront property is dog- and family-friendly, with attentive service and amenities including paddleboards and kayaks, free cruises on the property’s electric yacht, and more – all with no resort fee. Outdoor sofas, dock chairs and loungers are ample across the hotel, so there are plenty of spaces to lounge, relax with a book (or smartphone, WiFi is strong), order a spritz and unwind. The crowd ranges from city and suburban weekenders to local folks who park their boats (yachts) on-site, with notorious late-night parties raging when Showfish transitions to club mode with a DJ. Don’t worry: the guest rooms are far enough away if you want a quiet, good night’s sleep, or if you just want to conveniently roll into bed at 4am.
Neighborhood
Located on Star Island on Lake Montauk, Montauk Yacht Club is at the edge of the East End hamlet, and a resort neighborhood within itself. That is, you don’t have to leave once you check in, and if you arrive by or have access to a boat, you can travel by water to local restaurants, beaches and more. Secluded from the summertime chaos of Montauk proper, but close enough to all the hubbub, Montauk Yacht Club is a getaway within a vacation town.
Nearby:
Ditch Plains Beach: Montauk’s famous surf beach is a top spot to sink your toes in the sand, catch a wave or watch the pros board in the Atlantic. Grab a bite from the popular food truck Ditch Witch and enjoy the scenic oceanfront views.
Fisher’s Montauk: Opened in summer 2023, this year-round Scandinavian restaurant melds Montauk ingredients and style with Nordic flavors in a stylish dining room and romantic backyard. Visit for grilled langoustines with herb butter, crispy cod with egg salad, natural wines and more.
Surf Lodge: For a fun night out, head to this luxe renovated motel which boasts an on-site beach to lounge on, plus a stage for live music. A full bar, small bites, and even a vegan lobster roll are served if you’re out for a casual hang, or sit down at the indoor-outdoor restaurant for a full meal after a show.
Time Out Tip
Every day brings special complimentary activities to Montauk Yacht Club, so keep an eye on the resort agenda for free rosé and oyster happy hours, exercise classes, tasting events, boat tours and more.
