
Montauk Yacht Club
Best for guests who want a full-service waterfront resort with a marina, three pools (including an adults-only pool), and on-site coastal dining.
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Montauk Yacht Club is a large waterfront resort on Lake Montauk with a marina, multiple pools, and active family-and-adult programming — good for travelers who want boating, pool options, and lively on-site dining. Oyster Estate is an upscale estate-style lodging in downtown Greenport with 34 rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a quieter residential mood — good for travelers who prefer a small, walkable North Fork base.
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Best for guests who want a full-service waterfront resort with a marina, three pools (including an adults-only pool), and on-site coastal dining.

Best for travelers seeking a quieter, small-property stay in Greenport with estate-style rooms, free bikes, and easy walking access to local shops and museums.
When Montauk Yacht Club wins: pick Montauk Yacht Club if you want on-water programming (marina, kayaking, fishing), multiple pool choices (including an adults-only pool), larger event and dining options, and resort-scale fitness/spa facilities.
When Oyster Estate wins: choose Oyster Estate if you prefer a smaller Greenport property with a residential, estate feel, fewer crowds, free on-site bikes, and convenient walking access to Greenport attractions.
Bottom line: Montauk Yacht Club is a waterfront resort built for active, social stays on Lake Montauk; Oyster Estate is a compact, upscale Greenport alternative for travelers who want a quieter base in the North Fork.
| Category | Montauk Yacht Club | Oyster Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large waterfront resort and marina with lively pool and dining scene. | Upscale estate-style lodging with a quieter, residential mood. |
| Location | Star Island, Lake Montauk — on a private marina with a private beach. | Central Greenport — a short walk to local museums, carousel, and harbor. |
| Size / rooms | About 106–107 rooms plus historic cottages across 16 acres. | 34 rooms (air-conditioned). |
| Pool(s) | Three pools: two outdoor (including family Great Lawn Pool and adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool) and one indoor pool. | Outdoor seasonal pool (open seasonally). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets including ALBA Spiaggia, The Pool Bar, Yachtys (food truck) and The Market. | Not published |
| Spa & wellness | Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana) with massages, facials, yoga; 24-hour fitness center and classes. | Health or beauty spa nearby (on-site full spa not published). |
| Known for | Large marina, waterfront wedding and event spaces, broad activity program (tennis, padel, water sports). | Central Greenport location, estate-style rooms, free bicycles, family-friendly guestrooms and designer bedding. |
| Accessibility & parking | Accessible public areas, free self parking; complimentary local INEOS transport included with Water Club fee (confirm current terms). | Wheelchair-accessible paths and registration desk; free self parking (limited). |
| Family policy | All ages welcome; dedicated adults-only pool area available. | All ages welcome (not adults-only). |
| Pet policy | Dog-friendly (pet fee applies; check size limits and current policy). | Pet fee option (USD 75 per stay) and service-animal exemptions noted. |
Montauk Yacht Club sits on Star Island with direct marina access and a private beach.
Choose Montauk for a watersports-and-marina-focused stay with resort-scale grounds.
Oyster Estate is located on Front Street in downtown Greenport within easy walking distance of local sights.
Choose Oyster Estate if you want a compact base in downtown Greenport within walking distance of local attractions.
Montauk Yacht Club offers a broad room roster (coastal-modern rooms, suites, and historic cottages).
Montauk has varied room options for couples, families, and groups; cottages and suites give more space.
Oyster Estate offers estate-style guestrooms in a small property with 34 air-conditioned rooms.
Oyster Estate is a smaller collection of estate-style rooms suited to travelers who prefer a compact, residential stay.
Montauk Yacht Club runs multiple on-site dining outlets from waterfront Italian to a pool bar and food-truck service.
Montauk provides more on-site dining variety and larger-capacity restaurant venues, useful when you want meals on property.
Oyster Estate does not list signature on-site restaurants in the supplier listing; it emphasizes proximity to Greenport dining.
Oyster Estate is best if you plan to eat around Greenport rather than rely on many on-site restaurants.
Pools and the marina are central to the Montauk Yacht Club experience.
If pools, an adults-only option, and marina activities matter, Montauk is the stronger choice.
Oyster Estate lists a single outdoor seasonal pool and a hot tub.
Oyster Estate offers a quieter pool experience appropriate for a small-property stay in Greenport.
Montauk Yacht Club provides a floating Cabana Spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and evening dining/entertainment at pool bar and restaurants.
Montauk supports both active wellness days and evening social options on property and nearby.
Oyster Estate’s supplier listing indicates nearby spa services rather than a named on-site full spa program.
Oyster Estate is best for low-key evenings and independent wellness plans rather than full on-site spa programming.

Montauk Yacht Club — full-service marina, direct water activity access and slip capacity.

Oyster Estate — compact Greenport location within easy walking distance to area attractions.

Montauk Yacht Club — multiple restaurants, a pool bar, and a food-truck option on the Great Lawn.

Oyster Estate — fewer rooms, an estate atmosphere, and a more residential setting.
Montauk Yacht Club — it has a large marina, on-site paddleboards/kayaks, fishing options and direct lake access.
Oyster Estate — located on Front Street in Greenport, it’s an easy walk to museums, the carousel, harbor and nearby wineries.
Montauk Yacht Club does: it has an adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool. Oyster Estate has a seasonal outdoor pool but does not list an adults-only pool.
Montauk Yacht Club has extensive event spaces and larger capacity venues; Oyster Estate is a smaller property and lists limited conference space (275 sq ft) and two meeting rooms.
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