
Montauk Yacht Club
Best for boating, marina access, and an activity-rich coastal resort experience with multiple pools and a floating spa.
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Montauk Yacht Club is a reimagined 1928 waterfront resort and marina on Lake Montauk with three pools, a private beach, and seasonal coastal dining — a good read for travelers who want Hamptons-style marina energy, water sports, and on-site event options. Sound View Greenport is a North Fork waterfront resort hotel on Long Island Sound with a private beach, seasonal pool, and a beachfront restaurant — best for travelers comparing quieter North Fork shore views and a straightforward resort stay.
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Best for boating, marina access, and an activity-rich coastal resort experience with multiple pools and a floating spa.

Best for a quieter North Fork coastal stay with direct Long Island Sound views, a private beach, and a single beachfront restaurant.
When Montauk Yacht Club wins: Choose Montauk Yacht Club if you want a larger waterfront resort with a full-service marina, three pools (including an adults-only pool), more on-site dining options, and organized wellness and activity programming.
When Sound View Greenport wins: Choose Sound View Greenport if you prefer a smaller North Fork hotel with a simple beachfront setup, a beachfront restaurant (The Halyard), complimentary continental breakfast, and a more compact property footprint.
Bottom line: Both are waterfront getaways on Long Island, but Montauk Yacht Club is the pick for boating, multiple pools, events, and a wider activity program; Sound View Greenport is the cleaner, smaller Long Island Sound option for travelers who want an uncomplicated beachfront stay.
| Category | Montauk Yacht Club | Sound View Greenport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Hamptons marina resort with active programming, events, and multiple pools | North Fork waterfront resort hotel focused on views and a beachfront restaurant |
| Location | Lake Montauk, Star Island (marina on-site) | Greenport on Long Island Sound; on private beach (58775 County Rd 48, Greenport, NY) |
| Size (rooms) | About 106–107 rooms/suites plus historic cottages | 65 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages | All-ages resort with adults-only pool area available | All-ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Three pools (two outdoor seasonal pools + indoor pool); adults-only Ocean Club/Marina Pool | Outdoor seasonal pool; beachfront access and beach loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | ALBA Spiaggia (Italian), The Pool Bar, Yachtys (food truck), The Market | The Halyard (beachfront American), 2 bars/lounges, room service (limited hours) |
| Spa / wellness | Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana; ELEMIS program for 2026), fitness center, yoga | Not published |
| Known for | Largest Hamptons marina, water activities, event/wedding spaces | Long Island Sound views, private beach, beachfront dining |
| Parking & breakfast | Free self parking reported; cooked-to-order breakfast available for an extra fee | Uncovered self parking (fee), free continental breakfast |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible elements reported (parking, dining access) — broad accessibility noted | Wheelchair accessible path of travel, parking, pool and on-site restaurant (may have limitations) |
Montauk Yacht Club sits on Star Island with an on-site marina and easy access to Montauk beaches and local attractions.
Choose Montauk for easy boating access and a broader set of nearby Montauk attractions.
Sound View Greenport sits on the North Fork with direct Long Island Sound views and a private beach.
Choose Sound View for straightforward waterfront access and proximity to Greenport sights and wineries.
Montauk Yacht Club offers coastal-modern rooms, suites, and historic cottages across several room types.
Choose Montauk if you want varied room styles (including historic cottages) and in-room premium perks via the resort fee.
Sound View Greenport has 65 individually decorated guestrooms ranging from deluxe rooms to multi-bedroom luxury suites.
Choose Sound View for a compact set of room options that include suites and some with hot tubs or saunas.
Montauk Yacht Club has multiple on-site dining outlets with seasonal hours and a mix of formal and casual options.
Choose Montauk if you want more on-site variety — from sit-down Italian to casual pool bites.
Sound View Greenport focuses dining around its beachfront restaurant and a couple of bars/lounges.
Choose Sound View for simple, beachfront dining and easy access to a single full-service restaurant.
Montauk Yacht Club features three pools, a private beach, and marina-based water activities.
Choose Montauk if you want multiple pool options plus a full-service marina and on-water activities.
Sound View Greenport centers on a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Choose Sound View for a straightforward beach-and-pool stay focused on Long Island Sound views.
Montauk Yacht Club provides structured wellness programming, a spa, fitness, and active options across the property.
Choose Montauk for a wider wellness program and on-site active options year-round.
Sound View Greenport offers basic resort services, with local attractions and wineries nearby for evenings out.
Choose Sound View for local evenings out in Greenport and a straightforward on-site bar/restaurant setup.

Montauk Yacht Club — full-service marina and easy on-water access for fishing, kayaking, and sailing.

Sound View Greenport — direct Long Island Sound views, private beach, and a beachfront restaurant make for a simple seaside stay.

Montauk Yacht Club — Cabana Spa (floating wellness cabana) with ELEMIS treatments and daily wellness programming.

Sound View Greenport — smaller property footprint with easy access to Greenport sights and nearby wineries.
Montauk Yacht Club — it has a full-service marina and direct on-water access for boating and fishing.
Montauk Yacht Club — the Ocean Club/Marina Pool is restricted to guests 18 and older. Sound View Greenport does not advertise an adults-only pool.
Sound View Greenport includes a complimentary continental breakfast; Montauk Yacht Club offers cooked-to-order breakfast for an additional fee (not included in the room rate).
Sound View Greenport — it's in Greenport on the North Fork with nearby wineries and local dining within a short drive.
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