• Montauk's Atlantic beach is protected by sand dunes.to the beach image by tholi75 from Fotolia.com
  
  With its powdery white sand and awe-inspiring sunsets, Montauk is one of the most pristine beach vacation spots in the upper mid-Atlantic. Located on the south fork of Long Island, New York, the town of Montauk is situated between Block Island Sound to the North and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Montauk's proximity to the ocean attracts visitors for sport fishing, sailing, surfing, sightseeing and sunbathing. Most hotels and resorts are conveniently located along the shore, just a short walk from the charming boutiques and world-class restaurants of downtown Montauk.
  
  

Surf Club at Montauk

• The Surf Club's 92 duplex apartments are arranged in a double-horseshoe pattern against 550 feet of ocean beach. The townhouse-style accommodations feature one or two bedrooms with full kitchens and pull-out sofas for extra summer guests. A heated outdoor swimming pool and grounds complete the relaxing amenities.
  
  Surf Club at Montauk
  20 Surfside Ave.
  Montauk, NY 11954-5351
  (631) 668-3800
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Ocean Beach Resort

• The beautiful glass-enclosed atrium with a pool, hot tub and lounging deck is the Ocean Beach Resort's most distinctive feature. Located minutes from the beach and downtown Montauk, the hotel's guestrooms feature kitchenettes, queen beds, pull-out sofas and private balconies overlooking the ocean.
  
  Ocean Beach Resort
  108 South Emerson Ave.
  Montauk, NY 11954-5190
  (631) 668-4000
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Ocean Surf Motel

• This mid-size oceanfront hotel offers efficiency accommodations with basic but comfortable furnishings; kitchenettes with cooktops, microwaves and refrigerators; and private balconies (for upper floors) and sundecks (for the ground floor). Visitors can enjoy swimming in the heated beachside pool or in the ocean just a few minutes away.
  
  Ocean Surf Motel
  84 South Emerson Avenue
  Montauk, NY 11954-5189
  (631) 668-3332
  oceansurfresort.com
  
  

Ocean Resort Inn

• Despite its "resort" moniker, the Ocean Resort Inn is a quaint, mid-size inn set close to the beach. A charming courtyard provides space for hammocks, barbecues and chaise lounges for sunbathing. In lieu of private decks, the inn's outdoor walkways overlook the beach. Recently renovated suites with two-person jacuzzis are available.
  
  Ocean Resort Inn
  95 South Emerson Ave.
  Montauk, NY 11954-5188
  (631) 668-2300
  oceanresortinn.com
  
  

Oceanside Beach Resort

• Smaller than the large resorts along the coast, this pleasantly retro motel sits right on the ocean beach. Modestly furnished guestrooms feature private terraces and sundecks that overlook the ocean. One suite with luxury bath and efficiencies with kitchens are available in addition to regular guestrooms. The Oceanside Beach Resort is open year-round.
  
  Oceanside Beach Resort
  626 Montauk Highway
  Montauk, NY 11954
  (631) 668-9825
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Surfside Inn

• This charming country inn boasts an award-winning on-site restaurant that serves fresh Montauk-caught seafood and a weekend brunch very popular with locals. Guestrooms are comfortably furnished with refrigerators, microwaves and Wi-Fi. Picture windows offer breathtaking views of the famous Montauk sunsets over the white sand beach.
  
  Surfside Inn
  685 Old Montauk Highway
  Montauk, NY 11954
  (631) 668-5958
  surfsideinnmontauk.com