I have been going to Montauk for a few years now and am planning my 2011 visit. I have always been very happy at the Lido. The rates are very reasonable for Montauk. The location is great, close enough to town and the beach but far enough away so you are not bothered by the hustle and bustle. It is a small old style motel but the rooms are clean with comfortable beds, clean sheets and thick towels! It certainly meets my needs as I do not spend much time in the room except to sleep. The pool is nice and private. I found Patti, the owner, to be very helpful and friendly, real down to earth.
Can't wait for summer!

Location is great.. just 2 min from the ocean... Walk to town dinner & shopping... The pool was great also its located on Montauk Lake.... The rooms were very nice..and clean... New linens and confortable beds... Then a nice hot shower... Reasonable prices.. Montauk can br pricey.. But the Lido offers you a great deal... The people who run it are also very nice and recommand all the great things to do in Montauk...!!!!!!!

We stayed here while doing the Ride to Montauk (a long distance cycling trip from Babylon to Montauk). There weren't many options in our price range. The Lido is fine for a motel, but no great shakes. The room was non-descript and slightly run-down. It could use some sprucing up. There was a faint smell of mildew inside. And the staff was not particularly helpful. The place is conveniently located near most of the action (whatever that consists of) in Montauk.

Basically, I had no serious complaints about my stay until after I got home and realized, a week later, that I had left my cycling shoes in the room. I contacted the owner right away. She promised to overnight them to me after the busy July 4th weekend. I authorized her to use my credit card information. When the shoes did not arrive the following week, I contacted her to follow up. (I would have called earlier, but was trying not to be a pest.) She told me in an email that she had left the shoes in the laundry room and "forgotten about them" and that a maid had thrown them away. Other than a one-word "sorry," that was the end of it as far as she was concerned. I expect much better care and customer service (not to mention graciousness) from places I stay in.

"See the USA in your Chevrolet".............When on a road trip it can be a challenge to find an economical, clean,comfortable and hospitable place to stay. On our road trip to Montauk we found a real gem, The Lido resort. This delightful Motel , reminiscent of the 1950's was everything we had hoped for: reasonable rates: clean with comfortable beds and a TV.:Bath room was small but had lots of hot water and thirsty white towels: An efficiency kitchen to enjoy coffee, snacks and light meals: Outside plenty of chairs picnic tables and grills, a great place to gather: A pool overlooking a lake:and just steps to town and a beautiful beach. The owners were helpful and welcoming. We plan to return next year for a longer stay, P. Perry