A stay at one of the best hotels in the Hamptons is well worth the crawling traffic it can take to get there. Situated a few hours outside New York City, the South Fork of Long Island has a beach town for every type of beachgoer: the laid-back surfers of Amagansett, the city fleers of East Hampton, the Nancy Myers fans of Southampton, and the trend-loving millennials of Montauk. Regardless of their location, the best hotels in the Hamptons have one thing in common: they're all decidedly low-key.
Before you book a hotel, determine which part of the Hamptons you want to spend most of your time in. First timers, East Hampton is for you. You'll get the full Hamptons experience there, often including celebrity sightings. It has a mix of charming bed-and-breakfasts and Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurants. If you're looking for something quieter, take the ferry to Shelter Island for pristine hiking, biking, and birdwatching. For trendy restaurants and trophy fishing, look to Montauk at the northernmost point of Long Island. It's home to an Airbnb rental that's one of our all-time favorites.
The Hamptons has some of the prettiest places to stay in the country. As for the most luxurious hotel in the Hamptons, Baron's Cove in Sag Harbor and Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton are our picks. They're both incredibly romantic, with spacious rooms and attentive staff. Ahead, we highlight 12 of the best hotels in the Hamptons. Happy vacationing!
Kate McGregor is House Beautiful’s SEO Editor. She has covered everything from curated decor round-ups and shopping guides, to glimpses into the home lives of inspiring creatives, for publications such as ELLE Decor, Domino, and Architectural Digest’s Clever.
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