The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Montauk

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Montauk

Visiting Montauk, New York for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Montauk, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Montauk based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Montauk for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Montauk before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Montauk for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Montauk for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Kenny's Tipperary Inn

Motel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Montauk
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at 432 W Lake Dr, Kenny's Tipperary Inn has great rooms from $181 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and mini-golf at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina

3-star Resort with prices starting at $880 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Gurney's Star Island Resort & Marina which has nice rooms starting at $880. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 32 Star Island Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, child care, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground


Sole East Beach

Motel with prices starting at $638 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Montauk
  • Beach
  • Pool

We found Sole East Beach to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $638. We loved that is has a pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 107 South Emerson Avenue. You'll also find golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and horse riding which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Montauk Manor

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $229 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $229, Montauk Manor, at 236 Edgemere Street provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a spa, and an indoor pool. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Montauk Beach House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $381 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The Montauk Beach House has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and evening entertainment. The great rooms here start at $381 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 55 South Elmwood Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers car rentals, bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop


Ocean Resort Inn

2-star Resort with prices starting at $434 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Montauk
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Ocean Resort Inn is 9.15 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $434, and it's located at 95 S. Emerson Ave. We also love the a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, and bicycle rental which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $773 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach

A cool place is Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa because it has great rooms that start at $773. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 290 Old Montauk Highway. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Haven Montauk

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $418 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Montauk
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Haven Montauk offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $418 (before taxes). It's located at 533 Westlake Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 miles from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator


Marram

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $412 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at 21 Surfside Place, Marram has great rooms from $412 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, hiking, golf, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find horse riding, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.8 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Aqualina Inn Montauk

Motel with prices starting at $434 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Montauk
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Aqualina Inn Montauk which has nice rooms starting at $434. Offering an outdoor pool, scuba diving, hiking, golf, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 20 S Elmwood Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers horse riding, mini-golf, fishing, a heated pool, and tennis. It's located just 0.5 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Newport, Middletown, Providence, and Warwick.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Montauk, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Montauk, Best Beach Hotels in Montauk, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Montauk, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Montauk, Best Hotels for One Week in Montauk, or Best Hotels for One Night in Montauk.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Montauk?

Montauk Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$453

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Montauk, New York. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Montauk, New York based on data from 18 hotels is an affordable $453. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Montauk.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $627
  • 3-star hotels: $460
  • 2-star hotels: $355


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