Long Island hotels with outdoor pools: Baron's Cove, Fire Island Beach House, more
The pool at Baron's Cove Inn is surrounded by two-story suites on one side and one of Sag Harbor's marinas on the other. Credit: Daniel Gonzalez
Looking for a vacation close to home? Book a night or plan a weekend getaway at a Long Island hotel with a pool set amid other fun amenities that make a visit feel more like a vacation.
BARON'S COVE
31 W. Water St., Sag Harbor
The outdoor heated saltwater pool is open to only hotel guests. Six cabanas are available by the pool, first come, first served. (Reserve at the pool, front desk or with the concierge, for $300 per day.) Guests can take part in outdoor yoga daily at 8 a.m., borrow a bicycle at no added charge and reserve a tennis court for later in the day. Live music Thur.-Sun. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Savor the fresh flavors of Long Island with seasonal dishes for brunch or dinner at the Restaurant at Baron’s Cove. Rooms start at $449.
INFO 631-725-2101, caperesorts.com/barons-cove
CANOE PLACE INN & COTTAGES
239 E Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays
The one-time location of the iconic Hamptons nightclub CPI (Canoe Place Inn) is now home to a luxury hotel equipped with a restaurant, a full-service spa, a fitness center and a heated outdoor pool. Guests can order food and drinks poolside , and a daybed can be reserved for $500 for a maximum of four adults, with a $150 minimum for additional food and beverage service. Treatments available at the Sommetbeauty Spa include various massages, body treatments, and facials. Day passes to the pool are available from 8 a.m. to dusk starting at $99 for adults on Resort Pass. Rooms start at $595.
INFO 631-763-6300, canoeplace.com
The pool at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays. Credit: Canoe Place Inn & Cottages
FIRE ISLAND BEACH HOUSE
25 Cayuga Walk, Ocean Bay Park
This spot has an outdoor pool area where the entertainment will be a mix of live music and DJs spinning chilled-out beats on weekends. The pool is currently open only to guests, but the hotel's restaurant, Canes at the FIBH, and bar are open to the public. Rooms start at $235 off-peak season (late May, June and September, weekday) plus $50 resort fee per night, $450 peak season (July and August, weekday) plus $50 resort fee per night.
INFO 631-583-8000, thefibh.com. Closed Monday-Wednesday until June 20.
The Fire Island Beach House has an outdoor pool area where the entertainment will be a mix of live music and DJs spinning chilled-out beats on weekends. Credit: Fire Island Beach House
SOUND VIEW GREENPORT
58775 County Rd. 48, Greenport
With a pool located close to the Long Island Sound shoreline, you can lounge poolside while looking out at the water. Both hotel guests and non-guests can hang, with day passes available ranging from $75 to $125 per person. They also have a limited quantity of seasonal "all access passes." The resort is bringing back its Low Tide beach bar (starting Memorial Day weekend), where one can sit in beach chairs or stroll over to an outdoor tiki bar where cocktails are mixed. There is live music on Saturdays and Sundays at the beach. Food is available at the Low Tide bar (during open hours, no reservations needed), at Jack’s Shack poolside snack hut for guests and pass holders or Halyard restaurant (reservations required). Rates start at $575.
INFO 631-477-1910, soundviewgreenport.com.
The Sound View Greenport pool is located close to the Long Island Sound shoreline. Credit: Sound View Greenport/Read McKendree
MONTAUK MANOR
236 Edgemere St., Montauk
Serving Montauk for nearly 100 years, Montauk Manor sits atop a hill that provides striking views of town and sunsets, and is within a short trip to the hamlet’s restaurants and beaches. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool for guests that opens Memorial Day weekend. Indoors, you will find a pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. There are three outdoor tennis courts and two barbecue areas with gas and charcoal grills. All suites have a full kitchen, and a courtesy shuttle to beaches and area restaurants is available. Indoor and outdoor dining is available at Monte’s at the Manor, highlighting fresh produce and Italian cuisine with full bar. Rates start at $230.
INFO 631-668-4400, montaukmanor.com.
The pool as seen from the balcony of a unit at the Montauk Manor. Credit: Gordon M. Grant
THE INN AT FOX HOLLOW
7755 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury
This hotel has a saltwater pool (for guests only) in a palm tree-encircled courtyard, where guests can eat, drink and play lawn games. Indoor and outdoor dining is available at the Vintage 25 bar and lounge as are icy beverages. The hotel includes a complimentary full breakfast buffet daily and dinner buffet Monday-Thursday (excluding holidays) for all overnight guests. Complimentary coffee, tea and fresh baked cookies are also available daily. Additional indoor dining is available at the Volpe Ristorante Italian eatery, featuring locally sourced produce and seafood, located at The Fox Hollow Catering Hall next to the hotel. Rooms start at $289.
INFO 516-224-8100, thefoxhollow.com.
The pool at The Inn At Fox Hollow in Woodbury. Credit: Barbara Alper
HOTEL INDIGO
1830 W. Main St., Riverhead
Located on the western North Fork yet not far from the Hamptons, this is a convenient place to stay on the East End. The hotel is dog-friendly and equipped with a large outdoor pool for guests (non-hotel guests can book a day at the pool through ResortPass.com starting at $50 a day), where food can be served. Dining at the hotel’s Bistro 72 (bistro-72.com, 631-369-3325) highlights locally grown ingredients and regional wines. Dining reservations are recommended. Rooms start at $199.
INFO 631-369-2200, ihg.com
