
Montauk Yacht Club
Best for boating and resort recreation — choose Montauk Yacht Club for direct marina access, multiple pools, private beach, and on-water programming.
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Montauk Yacht Club is a waterfront, full-service resort on Lake Montauk with a large marina, multiple pools and family-friendly programming; read this if you want boating, resort recreation, and multiple pool options. Faraway Sag Harbor is a stylish, design-forward boutique hotel in Sag Harbor's village core; read this if you want a walkable harbor-village stay with a seasonal pool and a more intimate scale.
Updated · about 42 km (26 mi) apart

Best for boating and resort recreation — choose Montauk Yacht Club for direct marina access, multiple pools, private beach, and on-water programming.

Best for a compact, design-forward village stay — choose Faraway Sag Harbor for a walkable location steps from Bay Street and Sag Harbor’s attractions.
When Montauk Yacht Club wins: pick Montauk Yacht Club if you want an on-site marina, multiple pools (including an adults-only option), a private beach, extensive outdoor recreation (tennis, padel, kayaking) and larger event/wedding facilities.
When Faraway Sag Harbor wins: pick Faraway Sag Harbor if you prefer a smaller, design-focused hotel in the heart of Sag Harbor where you can walk to restaurants, the whaling museum and marina-side village life.
Bottom line: both properties offer coastal style and a social atmosphere; Montauk Yacht Club is a larger, activity-forward waterfront resort centered on boating and pools, while Faraway Sag Harbor is a boutique choice for village access and a quieter, design-led stay.
| Category | Montauk Yacht Club | Faraway Sag Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-scale waterfront property with marina, multiple pools and family programming | Boutique, design-forward hotel in a walkable harbor village |
| Location | Star Island on Lake Montauk with private beach and marina access | 31 West Water Street in central Sag Harbor, a short walk to the wharf and village shops |
| Size | About 106–107 rooms plus historic cottages across 16 acres | 67 rooms |
| Who it's for / ages | All ages; family-friendly with dedicated adults-only pool areas | All ages; not adults-only |
| Pools | Three pools — two outdoor (including adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool) and one indoor | Outdoor seasonal pool (one primary pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets including Alba Spiaggia (waterfront Italian), The Pool Bar and Yachtys food truck | One on-site restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, plus a bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana) with massages, facials, yoga and 24-hour fitness center | On-site spa services available by reservation; fitness facilities listed |
| Known for | Large marina, boating/fishing access, private beach and wide event spaces | Walkable harbor-village location and design-forward guest rooms |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking on site; complimentary INEOS transport within a 5-mile radius included with resort fee (check current terms) | Free valet parking and free parking nearby listed |
| Typical room features | Coastal-modern rooms and suites; some rooms offer waterfront or beachfront views | Tempur-Pedic beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, espresso makers and flat-screen TVs in 67 rooms |
Montauk Yacht Club sits on Star Island with direct access to Lake Montauk and a private beach.
Choose Montauk Yacht Club if being on the water and quick access to Montauk’s beaches and outdoor attractions matters.
Faraway Sag Harbor is in the heart of Sag Harbor village within easy walking distance of the waterfront and museums.
Choose Faraway if you want to be steps from Sag Harbor’s restaurants, galleries and village waterfront rather than on a large resort campus.
Montauk Yacht Club offers coastal-modern rooms, suites and historic cottages with a range of water- and garden-view options.
Montauk is for guests who want varied room types and some rooms with direct waterfront or beachfront orientation.
Faraway Sag Harbor is smaller and design-focused with 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring Tempur-Pedic beds and espresso makers.
Faraway delivers boutique, well-appointed rooms for travelers who prioritize design and a compact hotel footprint in town.
Montauk Yacht Club operates multiple food-and-drink outlets from a full Italian restaurant to casual poolside options.
Montauk suits guests who want varied dining experiences on property, including a full-scale waterfront restaurant.
Faraway features a single restaurant plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge for a simpler on-site dining footprint.
Faraway is a better fit if you plan to eat out in town and want a compact on-site dining option rather than multiple outlets.
Montauk Yacht Club is built around water: three pools, a private beach and an on-site marina are central to the property.
If multiple pool choices, a private beach and direct boating access are priorities, Montauk is the clear option.
Faraway has a seasonal outdoor pool and positions guests within easy reach of public beaches and harbor activities.
Faraway fits travelers who want a small hotel pool and to spend more time enjoying village beaches and harbor activities.
Montauk Yacht Club provides on-site wellness programming alongside active nightlife-leaning pool and bar events.
Montauk combines hands-on wellness options with regular social programming and occasional live-music poolside events.
Faraway offers spa services on site and a quieter village nightlife with bars and restaurants nearby.
Faraway is best if you want simple on-site wellness plus easy access to Sag Harbor’s restaurant and bar scene after a short walk.

Montauk Yacht Club — on-site marina with docking, direct water activities and boat-focused programming.

Faraway Sag Harbor — central West Water Street location puts restaurants, museums and the wharf within minutes on foot.

Montauk Yacht Club — two outdoor pools including an adults-only pool plus an indoor pool next to the fitness center.

Faraway Sag Harbor — a design-forward, intimate hotel with curated rooms and local-village access.
Montauk Yacht Club — it has a large on-site marina and direct access to Lake Montauk for fishing, sailing and kayaking.
Faraway Sag Harbor — it sits on West Water Street in Sag Harbor village, within a short walk of shops, dining and waterfront attractions.
Montauk Yacht Club has an adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool; Faraway lists a seasonal outdoor pool but is not adults-only.
Montauk Yacht Club — it is set up as a family-friendly resort with family pools and activity programming, while Faraway is a smaller boutique hotel that welcomes guests of all ages.
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