Fodor's Expert Review Sunset Beach

35 Shore Rd., Shelter Island, New York, 11965, USA

An international crowd has flocked to this trendy hotel ever since celebrity hotelier Andre Balazs (of Los Angeles's Chateau Marmont and SoHo's Mercer) opened it in the late 1990s. Each retro-style guest room has a sundeck that looks out over the parking lot to the water. The beachfront French bistro–style restaurant provides the best people-watching around, and a great place to relax with a cocktail and enjoy the lingering sunset.

PROS

  • luxurious bedding
  • bicycles for guests' use

CONS

  • service can be slow during peak season
  • three-night minimum on holiday weekends

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Pet Friendly
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 631-749–2001

HOTEL DETAILS

20 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–mid–May, Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted

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