
Montauk Yacht Club
Best for activity-driven stays and boating — choose Montauk Yacht Club for its full-service marina, multiple pools, and expanded fitness/wellness programming.
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Montauk Yacht Club is a full-service waterfront marina resort on Lake Montauk with multiple pools, tennis/padel courts, a floating spa, and seaside dining — read this if you want a larger, activity-focused coastal resort. Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows is a retro-chic Greenport beach-bungalow resort with individually decorated waterfront bungalows and a full spa — read this if you want a smaller, design-forward bungalow stay on a private beach.
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Best for activity-driven stays and boating — choose Montauk Yacht Club for its full-service marina, multiple pools, and expanded fitness/wellness programming.

Best for a low-key beach-bungalow escape — choose Silver Sands for a small, stylish Greenport property with private patios, waterfront rooms, and on-site spa services.
When Montauk Yacht Club wins: pick Montauk Yacht Club if you want a larger resort with an on-site marina, multiple pools (including adults-only and indoor options), more dining outlets, tennis/padel courts, and a fuller program of wellness and water activities.
When Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows wins: pick Silver Sands if you prefer a smaller, boutique bungalow-style property with direct waterfront access in Greenport, a compact set of individually decorated rooms, complimentary bikes, and locally oriented tours and food.
Bottom line: Montauk Yacht Club is the choice for guests seeking resort-scale amenities and boating access; Silver Sands is the choice for travelers who want a retro-chic, bungalow beach stay in Greenport with a quieter, local feel.
| Category | Montauk Yacht Club | Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service waterfront resort and marina with resort programming and family/adult sections | Retro-chic, small beach-bungalow property focused on local character |
| Location | Star Island on Lake Montauk — private marina and private beach | Waterfront Greenport location with a walk-to-water path and free beach club |
| Size (rooms) | 106–107 rooms and historic cottages across 16 acres | 33 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Room types (sample) | Suite; Room, Resort View; Room (Water View); Room, Beachfront; historic cottages | Deluxe Queen w/ Private Garden; Waterfront King; Garden View Beach Shack; Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Bungalow; Waterfront Beach Shack Studio |
| Pools | Three pools: two outdoor (including an adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool) plus an indoor pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets: ALBA Spiaggia (waterfront Italian), The Pool Bar, Yachtys food truck, The Market | Three on-site restaurants and two bars/lounges; self-serve breakfast available for a fee |
| Spa & wellness | Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana by ELEMIS), yoga, 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa on site; yoga classes/instruction also listed |
| Known for | Largest Hamptons marina, boating/fishing access, multiple event/wedding lawns | Retro beach bungalows, private beach access, complimentary bikes and local tours |
| Family vs adults | Mixed-use family resort with adults-only pool and adult sections | All-ages property (not adults-only) |
| Accessibility & transport | Complimentary INEOS local transportation (within 5 miles) as part of a daily Water Club fee; free self parking | Accessible train-station shuttle and ferry/train/bus shuttles available (surcharges may apply); free self parking onsite |
Montauk Yacht Club sits on Star Island with a full-service marina and a private beach on Lake Montauk.
Choose Montauk for immediate marina access and a broad range of coastal activities.
Silver Sands is a waterfront Greenport motel and bungalow resort with a walk-to-water path and a free beach club on site.
Choose Silver Sands if you want a small Greenport base for exploring North Fork wineries and local maritime sites.
Montauk Yacht Club offers coastal-modern rooms, suites, and historic cottages with premium in-room amenities.
Montauk works if you want variety (rooms, suites, cottages) and resort-grade in-room amenities.
Silver Sands has 33 individually decorated guestrooms and bungalow-style units with private patios and garden options.
Silver Sands is appealing when you want a bungalow or cottage feel in a compact, design-forward property.
Montauk Yacht Club runs multiple outlets for different moods, from waterfront Italian to a pool bar and casual food truck.
Montauk offers more dining variety and on-property options for groups and events.
Silver Sands lists three on-site restaurants and two bars/lounges with an emphasis on local sourcing.
Silver Sands suits travelers who want locally focused food in a smaller, bungalow setting.
Montauk Yacht Club combines three pools with a private beach and a large marina as its signature assets.
If pool choices and boating are priorities, Montauk provides multiple dedicated options.
Silver Sands emphasizes its private beach club, bungalow steps to the water, and small-property beach comforts.
Silver Sands is best for travelers who prioritize direct beach access from a compact bungalow property.
Montauk Yacht Club runs a floating Cabana Spa with ELEMIS treatments, a 24-hour fitness center and programmed wellness classes.
Montauk is the pick if you want a structured wellness program plus evening social options.
Silver Sands offers a full-service spa, yoga on site, and quieter evenings focused on local dining and small bars.
Silver Sands fits travelers seeking spa treatments and quieter, locally focused evenings rather than resort nightlife.

Montauk Yacht Club — full-service marina, easy access to fishing, sailing and a Block Island ferry.

Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows — small number of individually decorated beach shacks and bungalows with private patios and garden options.

Montauk Yacht Club — multiple pools including an indoor pool and a family-friendly Great Lawn Pool plus an adults-only pool.

Silver Sands — Greenport location, free bicycles, private beach club and local tour options make it ideal for relaxed North Fork stays.
Montauk Yacht Club — it has a full-service marina and direct water-access programming; Silver Sands arranges nearby boating and fishing but does not list a full marina.
Both welcome all ages, but Montauk Yacht Club has explicit family-focused pools and programming; Silver Sands is a small, family-friendly bungalow property without Montauk's large-scale kid amenities.
Yes. Montauk Yacht Club operates the Cabana Spa (floating spa cabana led by ELEMIS for 2026) and Silver Sands lists a full-service spa on site.
Silver Sands lists train-station shuttle and ferry-terminal shuttle services (surcharges may apply). Montauk Yacht Club is served by seasonal LIRR and jitney connections but typically requires transfers; check schedules and shuttle details before booking.
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