28 Best Hotels in Long Island, New York

"Top Chef" judge and renowned chef Tom Colicchio oversees both the restaurant and rooms at this posh, culinary-focused Bridgehampton inn, centered around a Greek Revival-style mansion built in the 1840s for Judge Abraham Topping Rose. The property later passed into the hands of other prominent families before housing a series of inns and restaurants. In 2010 it was purchased by two big-time former CEOs who spent about two years renovating and expanding the place to its current incarnation. In addition to snagging Colicchio as the overall operator, the inn has assembled an industry dream team to serve as general manager, chef de cuisine, food & beverage director and pastry chef—a lot of firepower for a place with just 14 accommodations. Rooms are spread over three locations: the original mansion houses king and twin rooms and two one-bedroom suites; the modern, loft-like Studio has three large king rooms; and four three-bedroom Cottages—each with private outdoor space—are located between the inn's orchard and farm. (Cottages can be booked as one unit or divided into three separate rooms.) All options have Frette linens, Naturopathica bath products, flatscreen TVs, and customizable mini-bars. Amenities include a swimming pool, complimentary bikes and a beach shuttle, yoga and Pilates classes, and a Naturopathica spa. The real draw, of course, is the restaurant, with its wraparound porch, two-fireplace bar, and upscale American menu highlighting local wines, seafood, meats, and produce from the Topping Rose Farm.

There's an intimate feel to this gracious 18th-century inn, where rooms are furnished with an eclectic collection of early-American and English antiques, and little extras like gourmet snacks add a welcoming touch. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, top quality bed linens and duvet, and Internet access, and some have fireplaces and private entrances. Outside, guests can relax in the flower-bordered patio and yard. Dinner is available at the highly-regarded restaurant, which consistently earns rave reviews for its innovative and fresh approach.

Victorian elegance defines this hotel dating from 1846, a three-story brick-facade house with a white-pillared porch that looks out onto Main Street. Each guest room has turn-of-the-20th-century antiques and spacious bathrooms with whirpool baths. An on-site restaurant and bar inhabit four intimate, antiques-filled rooms, including a front room with a Steinway piano (and a pianist Wednesday through Sunday in July and August) and a bar room that attracts a sophisticated crowd.

The style is a bit dated at this Montauk beach hotel, but it's clean, the staff is friendly, and it's just a walk—although a steep one—away from the oceanfront. With apartment-style efficiencies, the resort is a good choice for families and groups looking for a convenient, no-frills beach vacation.

There's an upscale yet homey country feel to this stately 1795 clapboard inn within walking distance of the village center, and it's operated by the same family that owns the Loaves & Fishes food shop in Sagaponack. Beautiful antique dressers and mirrors decorate the rooms, and many of them have four-poster beds. An expansion project will provide greater capacity, in the same cozy style, for 2015. The sumptuous English breakfast, served in the dining room or on the veranda, is one of the biggest treats here.

Be prepared to be spoiled silly at this gorgeous bed-and-breakfast owned by Christopher Allen, who worked as a butler before opening this with his wife Kimberly. Rooms are decorated to represent the estates the owner worked in. Home-cooked hot breakfast includes a frittata with vegetables from the garden and Kim's delicious banana-stuffed French toast.

A hip and sophisticated take on a classic Greek Revival inn, this town-center lodging has been in operation since the 1870s, but its current owners, a Swedish hospitality group, have endowed it with cool Scandinavian flair. Each of its spacious and luxurious rooms and cottages is uniquely designed and inspired by artists, designers, writers, and scientists, ranging from modern edge to cozy traditional. Rooms in the three cottages can be rented singly or combined to accommodate larger groups, making it a family-friendly option. In the restaurant the chef prepares sumptuous daily specials using fresh local seafood and produce as well as Swedish imports like Västerbotten cheese. The garden hosts live music, cocktails, an Ping-Pong on weekends. A continental Scandinavian breakfast is included in high season and on weekends in the off-season.

With spectacular views of Dering Harbor, this family-friendly complex just steps from the dock is a perfect base for an active vacation—with many amenities, plus Shelter Island Yoga & Fitness right on-site. Kayaking is available, you can rent bikes, and an outdoor pool and tennis courts are on the premises. Or you can just relax on the peaceful, pleasant grounds and enjoy the water view. Accommodations include motel studios and one- and two-bedroom units; the two-bedroom waterfront suites have a fireplace and private deck.

The accomodations are not fancy and it's not cheap, but what you're getting is a location right on the beach in the Hamptons and a low-key atmosphere for a relaxed getaway "free of attitude and ego." Some rooms have ocean views, and some are adjoining, which are a great option for families and larger parties. Bicyles are complimentary, as are the weekend yoga classes and tennis courts. The on-site restaurant, Saltwater Grill, has live music on weekends. Memberships for the pool and facilities are available.

This modern hotel on five landscaped acres is a pleasant 15-minute walk from the ocean or town and attracts young people, and its amenities for kids make it a good choice for families too. A large heated swimming pool, kiddie pool, barbecue area with outdoor seating, and children's play area create places for vacationers to relax between shopping and sightseeing.

On two acres in the Shinnecock Hills, 5 miles west of downtown Southampton, this unassuming motel offers efficiencies with full kitchens, contemporary furniture, and free Wi-Fi; a deluxe room can accommodate families. It also features a pool, tennis courts, basketball hoop, and barbecue area.

Attracting a high-end clientele, including city dwellers seeking a luxury North Fork getaway, most rooms at this three-story, gray-and-white inn have balconies, some with harbor views. All rooms have high-speed Internet access and flat-screen TVs. Interiors are contemporary and bright, with cherrywood furniture, leather armchairs, and light-color carpeting. Down comforters and Frette linens outfit the beds. For a really big splurge, you might consider the Terrace Suite; at 800 square feet, it's double the size of the regular rooms, and it has a 1,000-square-foot deck.

This two-story motel is steps from the dunes and the beach, just across the two-lane Old Montauk Highway. The bright, clean, one- and two-room suites have full kitchens and ocean views. You can walk the seaside path to town and restaurants or splash around in the heated pool.

This clapboard inn overlooking Town Pond surrounds you with comfort and charm, and guests here are treated like family. Less than ¼ mile from the beach, the inn is also within walking distance of shops, a movie theater, and restaurants. The complimentary breakfast includes items like waffles, frittata, eggs any style, smoked salmon, and homemade sausage. Guests can relax at the cozy on-site bar.

Old elms and maples surround this charming white clapboard inn, home of The Palm restaurant, in the center of town. Each room is individually furnished with reproductions of 18th-century antiques. The gardens are delightful. Ask about off-season special spa and dining packages.

All rooms at this motel overlook Peconic Bay and its sandy beach, and its quiet spot right on the water allows endless opportunities for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding (fee), and fishing. The family-friendly apartments and suites, furnished in a contemporary style, are especially roomy, and some units have full kitchens. Its location makes it a great base for exploring the North Fork's wineries, farms, shopping, and dining. When booking this property, it's best to call, as prices drop when you book multiple nights.

A perfect base for exploring the North Fork's wine country, this boutique hotel occupies a grand 1863 Italianate building and provides luxurious accommodations, beautiful, peaceful surroundings, and impeccable service. Amid 22 acres of fragrant gardens and farmland, the former home of a local sea captain has been meticulously restored so that each guest room has a unique theme, and its dedication to honoring the local heritage earned it a New York State Historic Preservation Award. Without even leaving the building you can enjoy yoga classes, live music, formal farm-to-table dining, a casual "speakeasy," and countless opportunties for relaxation. For the ultimate splurge, go for the 800-square-foot Belvedere Suite, complete with cupola affording a 360-degree view of the property.

Hospitality is the hallmark of this charming shingle-covered colonial inn, where every bedroom has antique cast-iron beds and country pine furniture. Each shabby-chic room also seems to be filled with yard upon yard of fabric: generous floral table covers and drapes, white duvets, and quilted spreads. From here it's a 15-minute walk to Southampton and a mile to a public beach.

Built in the 1790s as a classic Cape Cod cottage, this place has been turned into anything but your typical B&B—rooms have each been luxuriously designed around a particular theme, with the utmost good taste and flair. Each room has a fireplace, and beds have feather mattresses and high-thread-count cotton sheets that would be hard to leave were it not for the savory smell of the professionally cooked brunch wafting up the stairs.

The sprawling, family-friendly "American castle" has views of the bay and myriad amenities and events. The Tudor-style Manor, built in 1927 as a luxury resort, is now a condominium, so each unit is decorated differently. Most units are bright and have contemporary furnishings; some have loft bedrooms with skylights, patios, or balconies. Jitneys take you to the beaches, and beach passes are available. Events such as a children's festival and murder-mystery weekend take place throughout the year. The restaurant, Tre Bella, offers traditional southern and northern Italian cuisine.

In business for eight decades, this resort on Star Island in Montauk Harbor, with a mini-replica of the Montauk Lighthouse, has a 232-slip marina, a private beach, various restaurants and lounges, and family activities. These include bonfires and movies on the lawn, fishing, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and surf camps and paddleboard lessons. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces, and nautical design. Not every room has an ocean view, so if this is important to you, make sure you verify this when booking.

On arrival at this boutique hotel you are greeted by velvet ropes and a red carpet, because here everyone is a V.I.P. The hotel, with a main building and additional cottages and suites scattered around town, is about down-to-earth luxury and comforts like marshmallowy soft beds and fully-equipped kitchens. It's a hip scene without being "a scene." Perfect for family celebrations or a friends' weekend, many rooms can be configured to accommodate large parties—the presidential penthouse accomodates up to 10 people (reserve well in advance), and many outdoor seating areas include one bayside with barbecues and kayaks. Outdoor movies are screened.

The residents of Quogue so love this historic property that when is was about to close, they formed a cooperative to purchase and restore it to its former glory, adding designer chic and a range of health and fitness activities to its appeal. The tranquil complex in the village center consists of an 18th-century house, a 19th-century house right across the road, and two private cottages. With interiors by famed designer Alexa Hampton, it's a sophisticated and relaxed place to clear your mind and get in vacation mode, with complimentary bicycles, a fitness center, yoga and Pilates classes, a massage room, and a children's room.

Here it's all about location—each room in this complex of motel-style buildings has a deck right on the 1,400-foot-long private beach. Interiors, although simple and in need of some updating, are clean and bright. The staff is friendly and accommodating. An outdoor pool, sport courts, and a small fitness room are all on-site.

With a shuttle to the beach, lots of on-site activities, and a quick walk to Southampton's shops and restaurants, this modern inn ticks a lot of boxes. Rooms have contemporary country furniture and fittings and the beds have down comforters and lots of pillows. Outside, Adirondack chairs are scattered throughout the expansive, formally landscaped grounds that include a patio courtyard, a large outdoor pool, and tennis courts. For a fee, seasonal residents and locals can get a membership to use the recreational faciltities here.

Built in 1880, this green-certified bed and breakfast is in a good, central location by the water, and just steps from Mitchell Park and the Main Street shops, restaurants, and museums. You can take the train from the city for a quick getaway, and would only need a car for exploring beyond Greenport. Breakfasts are copious, and include home-baked breads, free-range eggs, and treats such as German apple pancakes with raspberry coulis. Each generously appointed room has ensuite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Ask about the Vine Time Wine Getaway special.

An international crowd has flocked to this trendy hotel ever since celebrity hotelier Andre Balazs (of Los Angeles's Chateau Marmont and SoHo's Mercer) opened it in the late 1990s. Each retro-style guest room has a sundeck that looks out over the parking lot to the water. The beachfront French bistro–style restaurant provides the best people-watching around, and a great place to relax with a cocktail and enjoy the lingering sunset.

This modern two-story motel was built on a rise so that each room would have an ocean view from its private terrace, and it's popular with couples and families for its proximity to the beach and Hither Hills State Park. Most rooms have been nicely updated with wood floors and simple, modern furniture that suits is surroundings. Although the word "resort" is in its name, don't expect a luxury resort experience where you'll be pampered with service, activities, and amenities. Here it's simply all about the beach.