Montauk The Hamptons, New York
Opened
1928
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Heritage SocialOutside the door
Historic lakefront clubhouse
Dockside loungers and passing yachts define this secluded Star Island retreat, where lawn games meet cruises on electric lake boats.
“All common spaces—from the indoor cocktail bar to the semi-private lounge space—feel refreshed, thanks to the 2024 renovation.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Star Island campus featuring three heated pools, private lake beach, electric yacht cruises, and dedicated padel courts.
Notable
Preserved historic cottages and a replica lighthouse anchor the nearly century-old private social club heritage on the lake.
Notable
Waterfront cocktail spots, dockside oyster shucking, lawn Airstream drinks, and summer DJ nights drawing boaters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Lake Montauk setting feels splendidly private, and the rooms, though luxe, are unpretentiously clad in whitewashed timber.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on Star Island inside Lake Montauk, the secluded grounds sit a short cruiser bike ride from Ditch Plains surf breaks.
The rooms
Whitewashed timber walls and sliding glass doors fill spaces with natural light, leading to private balconies over marina slips or lawns.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool rests under beamed skylights, and outdoor pools look across the marina.
Gym and pilates studio
Wooden reformers fill the mirrored studio, and the 24-hour gym provides rowing machines and free weights.
The spa
Nautical treatment cabins with porthole windows host Elemis botanical body wraps and lakeside massages.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Dockside tables serve wood-fired pizzas and crudos, and an octagonal timber bar pours seasonal cocktails.
How it began
Entrepreneur Carl Fisher founded the club in 1928, when Charles Lindbergh famously touched down his seaplane directly on Lake Montauk.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
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.