
Montauk Yacht Club
Best for boaters, families, and active travelers who want a marina, multiple pools, courts, and on-water activities.
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Montauk Yacht Club is a reimagined 1928 waterfront resort on Lake Montauk with a large marina, multiple pools, courts, and family-friendly programming. Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is an iconic oceanfront Montauk spa resort with a private beach, full-service spa, and Atlantic-facing rooms—read this if you’re choosing between a marina-club stay and a classic oceanfront spa resort.
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Best for boaters, families, and active travelers who want a marina, multiple pools, courts, and on-water activities.

Best for travelers who want direct Atlantic beachfront access, a full-service spa, and a classic oceanfront resort atmosphere.
When Montauk Yacht Club wins: choose Montauk Yacht Club if you care about an on-site full-service marina, water-sports access from Lake Montauk, multiple pool choices (including an adults-only pool), tennis/padel courts, and larger flexible event lawns.
When Gurney's wins: pick Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa if you want oceanfront rooms and views, a traditional full-service spa and seawater treatments, private beach access and beachside service, and a resort that centers the Atlantic shoreline experience.
Bottom line: both are upscale Montauk properties but with different emphases—Montauk Yacht Club is a marina-first, activity-heavy property on Lake Montauk; Gurney’s is the better choice for oceanfront beach and spa-focused stays.
| Category | Montauk Yacht Club | Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Marina-club, active and family-friendly with event lawns and courts | Iconic oceanfront resort focused on beach and spa |
| Location | On Star Island at Lake Montauk; short walk to the lake | Oceanfront on Old Montauk Highway with private beach |
| Size (rooms) | 106–107 rooms/suites plus historic cottages | 158 rooms |
| Who it's best for | Boaters, active families, tennis/padel players, event guests | Beachgoers, spa seekers, couples and guests wanting Atlantic views |
| Pools | Three pools: two outdoor (including an adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool) and one indoor | Indoor pool plus outdoor seasonal pool; outdoor pool seasonal (May–Oct) |
| Restaurants & bars | Alba Spiaggia, The Pool Bar, Yachtys food truck and The Market | Scarpetta Beach plus a beach bar, coffee shop/café and at least one bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana) with ELEMIS-led program for 2026; yoga and fitness classes | Full-service Seawater Spa with massage, body treatments and facials; fitness classes and 24-hour gym |
| Beach access | Private beach on Lake Montauk (not oceanfront) | On private Atlantic beach with loungers and towels included in resort fee |
| Marina | Full-service marina (Hamptons' largest with slips) | No full-service marina listed |
| Resort fee | Mandatory Water Club/resort fee that bundles pools, fitness, transportation and extras (amount varies by season) | Mandatory resort fee (20% of room rate) that includes beach access, fitness, towels, parking and more |
Montauk Yacht Club sits on Star Island along Lake Montauk with direct marina access and water activities.
Choose Montauk Yacht Club for a lake/marina location and easy boat access.
Gurney's is an oceanfront resort with a private Atlantic-facing beach and beachside amenities.
Pick Gurney’s if your priority is Atlantic beach access and ocean views.
Montauk Yacht Club offers coastal-modern rooms, suites, and historic cottages overlooking Lake Montauk and the marina.
Montauk Yacht Club is better for guests wanting marina or cottage-style accommodations.
Gurney's features ocean-view and oceanfront room types across traditional resort accommodations.
Gurney’s is the straightforward choice for ocean-facing rooms and suites.
Montauk Yacht Club centers dining around waterfront Italian and casual poolside venues.
Montauk Yacht Club suits guests who like marina-side Italian dining plus casual pool food.
Gurney's offers beachside dining and Scarpetta Beach as a signature on-site restaurant.
Gurney’s works well for beachside meals and an oceanfront dining experience.
Montauk Yacht Club provides three pools, including a designated adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool and a family Great Lawn Pool.
Go to Montauk Yacht Club for pool variety and adults-only pool options.
Gurney's has indoor and outdoor seasonal pool options plus private Atlantic beachfront and beach cabanas (surcharge).
Gurney’s is ideal when you want Atlantic ocean swimming, beach service and a resort pool.
Montauk Yacht Club mixes an unusual floating Cabana Spa with active programming and courts.
Montauk Yacht Club is best if you want active wellness, courts and a distinctive floating spa.
Gurney's centers wellness on a full-service Seawater Spa and beachside relaxation.
Choose Gurney’s for a traditional spa program paired with beach relaxation.

Montauk Yacht Club has a full-service marina and direct water access for boating and fishing.

Gurney's sits on the Atlantic with private beach access, beach loungers, umbrellas and cabanas.

Montauk Yacht Club offers a family-friendly Great Lawn Pool plus other pool choices and casual pool dining.

Gurney's full-service Seawater Spa focuses on massages, facials and body treatments in an oceanfront setting.
Gurney's is on the Atlantic with private beach access; Montauk Yacht Club sits on Lake Montauk and is closer to harbor and lake activities.
No—both properties welcome guests of all ages. Montauk Yacht Club does offer adults-only pool areas; Gurney's is not adults-only.
Yes—Montauk Yacht Club operates the Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana) and Gurney's has a full-service Seawater Spa; both require reservations for treatments.
Montauk Yacht Club emphasizes waterfront Italian at Alba Spiaggia plus casual pool food; Gurney's highlights Scarpetta Beach and beachside dining—book reservations in advance for both, especially on weekends.
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