Age, kids and family policy at Montauk Yacht Club
Montauk Yacht Club is an all-ages, family-friendly resort that also maintains adults-only areas (notably the Ocean Club/Marina Pool restricted to guests 18+). Children of all ages are welcome in rooms and on-site family amenities; check-in requires a guest 21 or older with a government-issued photo ID.
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Who can check in and minimum ages
The property requires a guest to be 21 years or older to check in and a government-issued photo ID is required at arrival. Anyone under 21 may stay in a room but cannot be the primary check-in holder.
Montauk Yacht Club is not an adults-only hotel — it welcomes guests of all ages — but it does set age limits for certain spaces (see pools and adults-only areas).
- Minimum age to check in: 21 (ID required)
- Children of all ages are allowed in rooms and cottages
- Children 13 and older are charged as adults on many booking systems (confirm at booking)
| Item | Policy |
|---|---|
| Check-in minimum age | 21 years (ID required) |
| Children in rooms | All ages welcome; older children may be billed as adults |
| Adults-only spaces | Some areas restricted to 18+ (see pools) |
Pools, beach and age-restricted areas
Montauk Yacht Club has three pools: two outdoor pools (including the family-friendly Great Lawn Pool and the adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool) and an indoor pool next to the fitness center that is open to all ages.
The Ocean Club/Marina Pool is restricted to guests 18 and older. The Great Lawn Pool is the property’s family pool and sits near the cottages and padel courts. Pool access follows property rules such as time limits on reserving lounge chairs and weather-dependent closures.
- Total pools: 3 (2 outdoor, 1 indoor)
- Adults-only pool: Ocean Club/Marina Pool (18+)
- Family pool: Great Lawn Pool (open to all ages)
- Indoor pool: open to all ages, adjacent to fitness center
- Pool lounge spots may be reset after 15 minutes if vacated
| Pool | Who can use it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Club / Marina Pool | Guests 18+ only | Adults-only, marina views |
| Great Lawn Pool | All ages | Family-friendly; near cottages and Yachtys food truck |
| Indoor Pool | All ages | Next to the 24-hour fitness center |
Rooms, cottages and sleeping arrangements for families
Montauk Yacht Club offers a mix of rooms, suites and historic cottages. Room types include Suite; Room, Resort View; Room, Courtyard View; Room (Water View); Room (Waterview); Room (Bragg Estate); Room, Beachfront; and Room.
Many room types can be configured with either 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds depending on the exact room booked. Rollaway/extra-bed options are available for an additional fee; confirm availability and exact charges when booking.
- Room names to reference when booking: Suite; Room, Resort View; Room, Courtyard View; Room (Water View); Room (Waterview); Room (Bragg Estate); Room, Beachfront; Room
- Beds: several room types offer 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds — check the specific room selection
- Rollaway/extra-bed fee: a charge applies (roughly listed on some sources; confirm current rate with hotel)
| Room type | Typical bed options |
|---|---|
| Suite | 1 King Bed |
| Room, Resort View | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Room, Beachfront | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
Dining, meals and whether the resort is all-inclusive
Montauk Yacht Club is not an all-inclusive property. Room rates do not include meals; on-site dining is sold à la carte and breakfast is offered cooked-to-order for an additional fee.
Dining outlets include ALBA Spiaggia (Italian waterfront restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Pool Bar (casual poolside bites and drinks), Yachtys (coastal-American food truck near the family pool), and The Market (grab-and-go items). Reservations are recommended for ALBA Spiaggia, especially on weekends.
- Breakfast is not included with room rates and is charged separately (cooked-to-order option available)
- ALBA Spiaggia: serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; reservations available via Resy
- Yachtys: casual food truck open Friday–Sunday (poolside)
- The Pool Bar: seasonal daytime bites and drinks during pool hours
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| ALBA Spiaggia | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (reservations recommended) |
| The Pool Bar | Cocktails & Bites (pool hours) |
| Yachtys | Casual lunch food truck (Fri–Sun) |
Spa, fitness and kid-friendly activities
Wellness offerings include the Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana) with treatments such as full-body massages and facials; reservations are required and hours may vary seasonally. The spa program is led by ELEMIS for the 2026 season.
A 24-hour fitness center is available to guests, plus complimentary yoga and studio classes. Family-friendly on-site activities include complimentary paddleboards and kayaks, tennis and padel courts, bocce and sand volleyball; the concierge can help arrange lessons and local excursions.
- Cabana Spa by ELEMIS: floating wellness cabana; reservations required
- Fitness: 24-hour gym with cardio and strength equipment; studio classes (yoga, pilates)
- Family activities: paddleboards/kayaks, tennis, padel, bocce, sand volleyball
| Amenity | Availability |
|---|---|
| Cabana Spa | Reservations required; seasonal hours (check with concierge) |
| 24-hour Fitness Center | Open to hotel guests and members |
| Water sports (paddleboard/kayak) | Complimentary for guests (confirm availability) |
Pets, fees, resort fees and booking notes
Montauk Yacht Club markets itself as dog-friendly; many listings show a per-pet fee and weight limits on dogs, though details vary by source, so confirm current pet rules and fees with the hotel before booking.
The property charges a mandatory daily Water Club/resort fee that covers amenities such as premium in-room Wi‑Fi, pool access, fitness center access, private beach access, select wellness programming, and complimentary INEOS transportation within a 5-mile radius (drop-off only). The Water Club fee amount has varied by season and listing, so confirm the current daily fee and inclusions at time of booking.
- Pet policy: dogs generally allowed (service animals exempt); confirm size limits and nightly fee with hotel
- Water Club/resort fee: mandatory daily fee that includes several amenities (amount varies by season/listing)
- Deposit: a $200 incidental hold is authorized at check-in and removed at checkout if unused
- Payment types: major credit/debit cards accepted; cash and personal checks are typically not accepted
| Charge/type | Typical handling |
|---|---|
| Water Club / Resort Fee | Mandatory daily fee; covers selected amenities (confirm current amount) |
| Incidental Hold | $200 authorized at check-in (removed at checkout if unused) |
| Pet fee | Charged per pet per night on many listings — confirm at booking |
