Meeting and event spaces at Montauk Yacht Club
Montauk Yacht Club provides a full range of indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces across its 16-acre waterfront property on Lake Montauk, from small boardroom-style rooms to large lawns and a ballroom. Spaces include the Waterfront Ballroom, North Meeting Room, Lighthouse One and Two, multiple lawns and piers, plus on-site catering options such as Alba Spiaggia and Pool Bar.
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At-a-glance: what the property offers
Montauk Yacht Club is a waterfront resort at 32 Star Island Rd, Montauk, NY, with over 50,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space. The resort combines purpose-built meeting rooms with large open-air venues on the marina and Great Lawn.
Event types commonly hosted here include corporate meetings, workshops, retreats, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and weddings of various sizes. The hotel also provides on-site dining outlets and event catering.
- Indoor meeting rooms with built-in AV (Waterfront Ballroom, North Meeting Room, Lighthouse One, Lighthouse Two)
- Large outdoor lawns, terraces, pier and cottage lawn for ceremonies and large receptions
- On-site restaurants and bars available for plated or buffet receptions (Alba Spiaggia, The Pool Bar, Yachtys)
- Event support through concierge and banquet services; spa, fitness and marina activities available for program add-ons
| Property | Address |
|---|---|
| Montauk Yacht Club | 32 Star Island Rd, Montauk, NY 11954 |
| Front desk / BookResorts agents | +1 (888) 605-1350 |
| Setting | Waterfront on Lake Montauk (marina, private beach, lawns) |
Event venues and capacities
The property lists several dedicated venues for events and weddings, with capacities that span intimate gatherings to large outdoor celebrations. Capacities vary by configuration (seated dinner, ceremony, cocktail/standing).
Confirm final capacities, square footage, and layout options with the events team when you request a proposal; the hotel provides detailed specs for each space.
- Waterfront Ballroom: 2,208 sq ft; Max capacity up to 250 (cocktail); features an outdoor terrace and fireplace
- Great Lawn / Cottage Lawn: expansive outdoor lawns suitable for large receptions; maximum standing capacity listed up to 1,000 (varies by layout)
- Villa Lawn (Cottage Lawn & Courtyard): private terrace enclave near cottages; capacity cited up to 300
- Sunset Pier: waterfront pier venue for casual ceremonies and cocktail hours; standing capacity up to 160
| Venue | Square feet (where listed) | Capacity (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Ballroom | 2,208 | Up to 250 |
| North Meeting Room | 836–1,075 | Up to 134 |
| Lighthouse One / Two | 439 / 630 (L1/L2 noted in fact sheet) | L1: up to 70; L2: up to 80 |
| Great Lawn | 37,440 | Seated 100–500; Standing up to 1,000 |
Indoor meeting rooms: layout and AV
Key indoor rooms include Waterfront Ballroom, North Meeting Room, Lighthouse One and Lighthouse Two. The North Meeting Room is described as light-filled and flexible, with built-in AV; Lighthouse rooms offer loft-style and airy meeting spaces with water views.
Built-in AV is available in several meeting rooms, but specific equipment inventory (projectors, microphones, video conferencing gear) should be confirmed with the events manager and requested in writing for your event.
- North Meeting Room: natural light, flexible configurations, built-in AV; listed capacity up to 134
- Waterfront Ballroom: larger indoor-outdoor function room with terrace and fireplace; suitable for conferences and receptions
- Lighthouse One: 880 sq ft loft-style room with private terrace and library/bar; Lighthouse Two: 630 sq ft with panoramic water views
| Room | Best for |
|---|---|
| North Meeting Room | Workshops, trainings, classroom or theater set-ups |
| Waterfront Ballroom | Banquets, conferences, large receptions |
| Lighthouse One / Two | Smaller breakout sessions, pre-event gatherings, bridal suites |
Outdoor venues and group activities
Outdoor options are a major feature: the Great Lawn, Villa/Cottage Lawn, Sunset Pier, and waterfront terraces allow for ceremonies, cocktail hours, outdoor dining, and team-building activities. The Great Lawn size accommodates large standing receptions and festival-style events.
Because Montauk Yacht Club sits on Lake Montauk with a full-service marina and private beach, you can program water-based experiences (paddleboarding, kayaking) and add spa or fitness sessions as part of an events itinerary.
- Great Lawn: large, open-air site for receptions, rehearsals, welcome parties and team events
- Sunset Pier: marina-side setting for smaller ceremonies and sunset cocktails
- Villa Lawn / Cottage Lawn: terrace-style private area near historic cottages for mid-size events
- Add-ons: private beach access, marina activities (complimentary paddleboards/kayaks), Cabana Spa treatments
| Outdoor Space | Typical uses |
|---|---|
| Great Lawn | Large receptions, festivals, team-building |
| Sunset Pier | Ceremonies, cocktail hours, intimate receptions |
| Cottage/Villa Lawn | Private terrace events, cocktail receptions |
Food and beverage options for events
On-site dining outlets include ALBA Spiaggia (waterfront Italian), The Pool Bar (casual poolside bites and drinks), Yachtys (food truck near the Great Lawn), and The Market for grab-and-go items. Alba Spiaggia can be used as an event space with listed square footage and capacity.
Menus, service styles (plated, family-style, buffet, cocktail), and meal timing are coordinated through the hotel's events or catering team. Alba Spiaggia recommends reservations and enforces table time limits for regular dining service; event dining will be handled via event agreement.
- Alba Spiaggia: Italian waterfront restaurant; event capacity listed up to 220; serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seasonally
- The Pool Bar: poolside drinks and daytime bites; live music weekends during select times
- Yachtys: casual poolside menu from the food truck—good for informal or family-friendly pool events
- Catering coordination: contact the hotel events team or concierge for menus, dietary requests and prepayment/cancellation policies
| Dining Outlet | Event role |
|---|---|
| Alba Spiaggia | Full-service receptions, plated dinners, beachfront ceremonies |
| The Pool Bar | Cocktail receptions, casual poolside events |
| Yachtys | Casual lunches, festival-style food for lawn events |
Booking, logistics and policies to plan around
Montauk Yacht Club recommends advance reservation of event spaces through the concierge or events team. A mandatory daily Water Club fee applies to accommodations and covers certain amenities; confirm current fees and inclusions with sales when you contract an event.
Confirm audio/visual needs, room setups, room blocks, deposit and cancellation terms, and any vendor access rules ahead of time. The property enforces non-smoking policies and has limits on pool and beach access per room or slip.
- Check-in at the hotel begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM — plan arrival times for groups accordingly
- Room blocks and incidental holds: reservations require a credit card guarantee and a $200 incidental hold is authorized at check-in (removed at checkout if unused); event deposit policies should be confirmed in writing
- Pool / beach access rules: access limited to four people per guest room or boat slip; adults-only pool (Ocean Club/Marina Pool) is restricted to guests 18+
- Accessibility and services: the property lists wheelchair-accessible parking and public areas; discuss accessibility and special requests with the events team
| Policy | What to ask the events team |
|---|---|
| Resort / Water Club fee | Current rate, inclusions for event attendees and guest room billing |
| AV & internet | Specific A/V inventory, conference internet speeds, costs |
| Vendors & load-in | Delivery windows, vendor parking and liability insurance |
