Fiona Byrne

The Surf Lodge

  • Where:
  • Why:A summer weekend.
  • When:July 2015
  • Who:Me and pals.
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The Surf Lodge Me.

Me.

The Surf Lodge Artist Jen Stark painted the outside of the hotel in this awesome rainbow formation as part of an installation earlier this summer.

Artist Jen Stark painted the outside of the hotel in this awesome rainbow formation as part of an installation earlier this summer.

The Surf Lodge Lessons on how to make an old motel look super cool.

Lessons on how to make an old motel look super cool.

The Surf Lodge Waking up to this view is pretty sweet.

Waking up to this view is pretty sweet.

The Surf Lodge Each room has a speaker, so you can plug your phone in.

Each room has a speaker, so you can plug your phone in.

The Surf Lodge Pretty solid mini bar selection. Nothing ‘mass market’ here. Those gummies are insanity, BTW.

Pretty solid mini bar selection. Nothing ‘mass market’ here. Those gummies are insanity, BTW.

The Surf Lodge The wooden sinks in the bathrooms are everything!

The wooden sinks in the bathrooms are everything!

The Surf Lodge Not mad at these products.

Not mad at these products.

The Surf Lodge Guests in these rooms enjoy lakefront decks with hammocks.

Guests in these rooms enjoy lakefront decks with hammocks.

The Surf Lodge The single story row of hotel rooms all have cute decks in both the front and back.

The single story row of hotel rooms all have cute decks in both the front and back.

The Surf Lodge The sunken seating area in the lobby.

The sunken seating area in the lobby.

The Surf Lodge Lounge area in the restaurant for eating. The food is Australian-inspired fare with a ton of seafood options. The crab linguine is amazing, FYI.

Lounge area in the restaurant for eating. The food is Australian-inspired fare with a ton of seafood options. The crab linguine is amazing, FYI.

The Surf Lodge The indoor area at the restaurant .

The indoor area at the restaurant .

The Surf Lodge Breakfast is served in these cute tin boxes. So perfect for an early beach picnic!

Breakfast is served in these cute tin boxes. So perfect for an early beach picnic!

The Surf Lodge There are paddleboards available to guests.

There are paddleboards available to guests.

The Surf Lodge The hotel store Surf Bazaar has a ton of awesome beachy clothes and accessories.

The hotel store Surf Bazaar has a ton of awesome beachy clothes and accessories.

The Surf Lodge A bunch of great beaches are within minutes of The Surf Lodge.

A bunch of great beaches are within minutes of The Surf Lodge.

The Surf Lodge Views of The Surf Lodge from my room's front deck.

Views of The Surf Lodge from my room's front deck.

Highs & Lows

  • The rooms are adorable and remarkably peaceful, even during the busiest weekends.

  • Some rooms have showers that overlook Fort Pond. A more relaxing shower you will not find.

  • Surf Bazaar, the hotel store, is awesome.

  • You don’t have to leave the hotel to have a great night out, you just walk across the parking lot. You also get to use your own bathroom instead of waiting in line.

  • Blackout drapes would offer welcome respite after a night on the rosé.

  • It’s one of the busiest hangouts in town and the door can get crazy on the weekends. If you want a quieter experience, go Monday to Thursday.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 49/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Motel-turned-beachy boutique lakeside lodge.

  • Vibe

    Weekends are one giant summer party, catering to visitors from New York City, while weekdays are much more chill and local.

  • Location

    It’s a short hop from Montauk town center, but without a sidewalk it’s safer to take a taxi or ride bikes into town.

  • Rooms

    21

  • Music

    Music is a huge part of The Surf Lodge, with acts such as Leon Bridges, The Flaming Lips and Lolawolf performing this summer on the deck. DJs keep it upbeat and fun with hip-hop and indie pop.

  • Year Opened

    2008

  • Designed By

    Robert McKinley

  • Health & Wellness

    Classes are offered all weekend long free of charge. From beach bootcamp to morning yoga on the deck and dance body, there's a little something for everyone.

  • Restaurant

    Yes – Chef Chris Rendell created an Aussie-inspired menu. The scallops and Thai red curry are highlights. If you’re not into a whole sit-down dinner thing, the chicken fingers and fries are just what you need with a glass of rosé on the deck too. Believe it.

  • Bar

    Yes, the indoor bar is small and fills up for dancing after dark, but most of the social action happens on the giant deck and sand-covered beach area outside

  • Minibar

    Sunscreen, snacks, boxed water, rosé wine (of course) , condoms and emergency knickers for all the last-minute sleepovers that invariably happen after a night at The Surf Lodge.

  • Children

    It’s more of an adult playground TBH.

  • Price

    Not the cheapest, but comparable to other hotels in town
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  • Website

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The Surf Lodge

The Surf Lodge

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The Surf Lodge

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