51 Best Hotels in Long Island, New York

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.

"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.

Outstanding service and stylish interiors are two high points at this luxury hotel, in operation since 1874. The complex has several buildings; the newest was completed in the 1980s. Charles Lindbergh, who slept here the night before his transatlantic flight, is one of the hotel's many illustrious guests. The Polo Restaurant, a popular special-occasion venue, serves refined American fare with contemporary touches.

In a prime spot on Crescent Beach, The Pridwin was completely renovated in 2012 to create a bright, beachy hip (but not "sceney"), family-friendly resort. It's been around since 1927, with the same family at the helm since the 1950's, and retains some endearing old touches: partially slatted doors that allow air flow (but also some light) into your room; creaky hallway floors; vintage swimsuits and old photos of the property on display. Meals are served on a large waterfront deck, a nice setting for dinner, when piped Brazilian jazz adds to the romantic aura. During the day, Carribbean and classical music is piped throughout the common areas. For the ultimate family party, come on a Wednesday night for the cookout, which can attract around 400–500 locals, guests, and visitors for burgers, hot dogs, and freshly-caught fish.

This 1929 colonial-style inn has a colorful history, including being a 1970s disco with lederhosen-clad dancers, but today it's a peaceful retreat, with staff that makes you feel like family. Tucked away in a secluded spot at the end of Ram Island, its lawns, scattered with Adirondack chairs, slope down to Coecles Harbor with a small and scenic beach for swimming or sailing. Rooms, furnished in simple country style are bright, and special rates and packages are offered throughout the year. The restaurant is known for outstanding seasonal fare and its Sunday sunset jazz dinner (May to late October).

Deep red walls, antique furnishings, oversized mirrors, and chandeliers make this classic Victorian home a little bit eclectic and a little bit sexy, and place it in a class of its own. The owner—a California transplant who visited Greenport several years ago and loved it so much that she never left—will always welcome you with open arms. It's got a great porch on which you can enjoy a bottle of local wine or beer from the neighboring Greenport Brewery. It's also just steps away from Main Street shops and restaurants. Breakfast includes local farm eggs and vegetarian and vegan options. By design, rooms don't have TVs to allow guests here a true retreat and digital decompression.

This historic home in the heart of Southampton Village fulfils many a wish list, with its central location and quintessential colonial style, from the wide clapboards outside to the wood beams and four-poster beds within. The name dates it as accurately as possible, and it sits on an earlier cellar dating to 1648. Antiques, Asian rugs, and rich fabrics abound, and public areas include an informal card room, a more formal dining room, and an even more formal parlor. Some rooms are elegantly rustic; others are simply elegant, and all are true to the age and style of the house. Children under 12 are welcome in the cottages, which also feature kitchens. Breakfast, afternoon tea, and unlimited soft drinks and beach parking passes in season are included.

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.

Off the beaten path and a world away from the Hamptons "scene," this down-to-earth yet nicely appointed motel on a pretty waterfront spot in Hampton Bays is popular with families and couples. Rooms have wooden floors and a contemportary homey feel; all include microwaves, small refrigerators, and coffee makers, and some have kitchenettes. There's an outdoor pool and barbecue area, and boat slips are available. Several restaurants, a popular weekend nightclub, and a beach are within walking distance, and water-sports rentals are right next door. Cottages accommodating four guests are fully updated with full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and all the comforts of home. If you're missing anything, the friendly staff will help you find what you need.

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.

Minutes from the Long Island Sound, world-class golf courses, vineyards, and restaurants, this reasonably-priced North Fork inn features a main house and a few nearby properties including family-friendly efficiencies. A lovely Victorian house has three simple but nicely-appointed suites and four efficiencies, further efficiencies out back have fully-stocked kitchenettes, there's a cottage with two bedrooms, and an apartment that sleeps five and has a porch overlooking the neighboring lavender farm. They all share the outdoor pool and picnic area, making it a popular choice for families.

This beachy little hotel, steps away from the bars, restaurants, and shops of Ocean Beach and a four-minute walk from the ocean, offers basic, clean rooms in the heart of this popular and touristy Fire Island community. Here you won't find too many frills, but it will give you just what you need for a summer vacation, right down to the complimentary beach chairs and towels. Breakfast is served on a lovely garden-like sundeck. Catering to a grown-up crowd, the minimum age to stay here is 25.

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.

Stepping off the ferry at Ocean Beach, you practically fall into Clegg's Hotel, in the center of town and a five-minute walk from the beach, and this is authentic, no-frills Fire Island. Fashioned after a sailors' rooming house, it has the feel of a college residence, but details like a flower painted on each door—done 20 years ago by a now locally famous artist—give it a touch of charm. Rooms are basic and clean; studios have water or garden views and private bathrooms, and regular rooms face the garden and share four bathrooms. Owner Tyler Streck takes pride in his place, started by his grandfather Eugene "Gene" Clegg in 1946, and welcomes guests like family. He provides bikes, beach gear and board games and avoids having TVs or clocks in the rooms to encourage carefree bonding time.

This inn near a marina on the harbor has spacious rooms with antiques and views of Long Island Sound. The nautical-themed rooms are techie-friendly with iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Guests can enjoy the sea breeze while multitasking or relaxing on the plush sofas. Some guest rooms have fireplaces and balconies.

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 is one of the few nice, co-ed places to stay in this ever-popular, gay-friendly, and notoriously fun Fire Island community, with apartments on or near the ocean and a common ocean deck providing direct beach access. In a quiet part of the community, it's just a short walk to town and the nightlife, and provides a quiet refuge from Cherry Grove's wild side. Each apartment has a simple, modern design and a kitchen or kitchenette.

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.

Within walking distance of the beach and the village, this large Victorian house right off Main Street may not be luxurious, but it's a convenient option if you're traveling without a car. If you're looking for a clean place to rest your head after a day at the beach, this is a nice, affordable choice, and families will appreciate the babysitting and childcare services. Breakfast is served in a main dining area, and use of outdoor grills and the Ping-Pong table is encouraged. The hotel is affiliated with the Eastside Tennis Academy, and packages are available.

This hotel more than ably demonstrates how an inspired touch can really transform a 1950s motel into a sleek, minimalist lodging—and it's not just down to the cool, modern color scheme. Rooms are spacious, with light-wood platform beds, graphic rugs, and metal accents, and bathrooms are large and right up to date. a block from the waterfront. Cuvee is the on-site farm-to-table restaurant and bar, open in high season for dinner Thursday–Sunday and brunch Friday–Sunday. There's an outdoor pool.

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.

Near Gosman's Dock and Montauk Harbor, this boutique hotel brings a little bit of chic to Montauk without going over the top. Rooms are bright and airy, with comfortable beds, white bed linens, and splashes of color from Aztec-style rugs. You can lounge around the outdoor pool by day and cozy up to the firepit at night. Several apartment-style efficiencies with kitchenettes can accommodate the entire family. Custom Sole' cruiser bikes provide perfect transportation to nearby beaches.

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.

Close to major East End attractions and at the beginning of Long Island's wine country, this boutique hotel has plenty of amenities and activities right on-site. The casually elegant restaurant features local musicians, and there's a large outdoor pool area, fitness center, weekend yoga classes in-season, on-site spa, and a friendly staff eager to please. It nicely blends the sort of luxury amenities you'd expect of a large hotel chain, down to its Aveda bath products, with a decidedly local feel.

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.