Hero Beach Club
Montauk
Vibe
Whitewashed mid-century motel architecture meets custom Balinese teak daybeds and playful lawn sculptures right beside the coastal dunes.
“Duneside beach outpost”
Curious Yellow NYC interiors pair whitewashed 1950s motel architecture with custom Balinese teak furnishings and lawn sculptures.
An expansive back lawn features communal fire pits for nightly s'mores, pool daybeds, and an outdoor bar.
Morning yoga sessions take place across the grass, complemented by heated pool swims and paddleboard rentals.
By Umbrella Beach dunes along Montauk Highway, a short bike ride from the town center.
Rooms
Private exterior entrances open into minimalist white bedrooms, with balconies and ground-floor patios looking out over the sand dunes.
Wellness
Morning yoga unfolds across the back lawn before guests grab paddleboards or retreat to the heated pool and dune footpath.
Backstory
Built in 1952 as the Oceanside Motel, the landmark earned its local nickname from the iconic yellow smiley face painted outside.
Eat & drink
Morning coffee and bagels give way to an outdoor bar serving local beers and signature rosé beside evening lawn fire pits.
The neighborhood
Positioned at the town entrance, the property offers direct access to Umbrella Beach and sits a short bike ride from downtown.
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