Having grown up on Long Island and spending more summers out east than I can count, I’ve always thought the best part of the Hamptons is its range: One weekend can include a lazy Amagansett afternoon, shucked oysters in Sag Harbor, a vineyard stop in Bridgehampton, and a night of live music drifting out from bar to marina in Montauk. And this diversity defines the Hamptons hotel scene today—across the South Fork, there’s a broader, more considered approach to hospitality than there was even just a few seasons ago. Old-school motels have leveled up into stylish boutique stays, and the ultra-swanky resorts are finally chilling out, swapping flashy vibes for a more laid-back kind of luxury.
While some Hamptons hotels cater to barefoot beach mornings and outdoor showers, others are built around buzzy boat scenes, frosty drinks, people-watching, and impossibly good restaurant terraces. The beauty of it all? From east to west, the best hotels in the Hamptons are suitable for all kinds of travelers. Whether you’re a family looking for amenities like pools and private beaches, a friend group looking to be close to sceney cocktail lounges, or a city slicker looking for proper surf or respite on the dunes, the East End has exactly what you’re looking for. And now that the Hamptons summer switch has officially flipped post-Memorial Day, it’s about time you find the perfect place to drop your bags.
Just as Carrie Bradshaw says in that iconic Sex and the City episode: “One of the best things about living in a city like New York is leaving it.” So grab your beach bag and let your hair down—these are the 15 best hotels in the Hamptons to book for the sand, the scene, and everywhere in between.
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