Duneside beach outpost
Tucked behind the ocean dunes, the revamped roadside motel trades typical Hamptons nightlife for barefoot, slow-paced days.
“The atmosphere feels both intimate and convivial, and as the owner Jon Krasner explains, ‘It feels less like a hotel and more like being a guest at someone’s summer house.’”
What it’s good at
Notable
Curious Yellow NYC layers Scandinavian minimalism with hand-carved Balinese woodwork and bright white clapboard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This repurposed motel features rooms that prize coziness above glamour, though they’re not at all unstylish, with a contemporary cool and just a bit of a tropical accent.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A footpath crosses the dunes to Umbrella Beach, and downtown Montauk shops are a five-minute walk away.
The rooms
Whitewashed clapboard walls and neutral linens dress every bedroom, where private patios look out toward Umbrella Beach.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Balinese teak daybeds line the timber deck around the pool, heated to 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
Outdoor yoga
Morning yoga sessions gather on the sand, and stand-up paddleboards wait for trips onto the water.
Lobby Bar and Gallery
Local draft beers and regional wines pour across a wooden counter surrounded by rotating art exhibitions.
How it began
Built in 1952 as the Oceanside Motel, the building still carries its famous yellow smiley face painted on the clapboard.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.