Sole East Resort
90 Second House Rd. Montauk, NY 631-668-2105
Montauk made its mark as a relaxed spot, the very essence of "un-Hampton." Sole East, at its core a swanky hideaway hotel, captures that Montauk vibe.
The hotel has 61 bungalow-style rooms and eight garden cabana suites. All rooms have complimentary WiFi and iPod docking stations. Pets are welcomed for an additional fee. The outdoor area features a pool, hammocks, a wood burning fire pit, beach badmiton and volleyball courts and bikes available for rent.
Sister property Sole East Beach (address) has 26 motel rooms and one suite. It is also pet friendly.
Even if you're not staying at the resort, you can take advantage of the outdoor area. The poolside area includes 20 day beds, a poolside DJ, bottle service and food from the Backyard Restaurant (think salads, sandwiches and sliders).
The beds around the pool are first-come, first-serve, which means if you're smart, you'll get there early and secure one for the day. If you absolutely must reserve a bed in advance, there's a two-bottle minimum. Otherwise, they're free . . . so long as you and your crew are running a tab during your stay.
The U-shaped seating arrangements near the bar resemble a high-end Manhattan lounge, just outside and near a pool. There's also a row of wooden chaise lounge sets separated from the pool by shrubs. If you can't find a nice spot to chill at Sole East, you might as well spend the weekend at the office.
Admission and parking are free - drinks average $10 (bottle service available) and food, $10-$12.
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