Visitors looking for budget-friendly options in Montauk will find a range of hotels and motels that keep costs down without sacrificing the core summer experience. Most properties are clustered within a half-mile of the village center and the main beaches, so you can walk to the ocean in minutes. Expect standard amenities like free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, microwaves, and cable TV in guest rooms. Outdoor heated pools, free on-site parking, and private beach access are common across these properties.
Top-rated options include the Beachcomber Resort at Montauk (Superb, 92/100) which is directly across from the sand and has an outdoor pool, sauna, and rooms with ocean-view terraces. The Driftwood Resort on the Ocean (Fabulous, 88/100) offers a private beach and seasonal swimming. A Wave Inn (Good, 74/100) is steps from the beach and provides a fridge and microwave in each room. Montauk Blue Hotel (Fabulous, 89/100) includes an indoor pool and complimentary beach chairs. Daunts Albatross Motel (Superb, 90/100) is a 2-minute walk from Kirk Park Beach and has a yoga studio. Families should note that most properties here are non-smoking and many have family-friendly configurations or kitchenettes.