Stayed at the 1 Bedroom "Suite" for one night in Feb 2012, cost was $80, $92 with Taxes. Mind you, this is the OFF off-season, so everything was quiet and I did not explore much of the property. Where I stayed was called Royal Atlantic North and reserved a 1 bedroom "suite", which was across the street from the beach and main hotel. The room itself was backwards and definitely was NOT a 1 Bedroom suite, in that the "bedroom" was accessed immediately upon opening the door to the room. It it were high season and you are sharing this room with several others, then a few problems would arise. First of all, being so close to the front door, the bed is also subjected to all outside noises and in Montauk this could range from small children early in the morning to drunken groups VERY early in the morning. Also, the only bathroom in the unit is right next to the bed, so anybody needing to use the bathroom will have to be careful not to distrub anybody in the bed. The bed itself was comfortable enough, but might be tight for 2 if you're used to sleeping in a King. There was a separate 32" flatscreen in the "bedroom". You then walk through the kitchen area to get to the living room part of the suite. The kitchen was adequate with electric burner tops, small oven and basic kitchen utensils. There were a few pots & pans, silverware, glasses and dishes, but I would recommend bringing whatever you need if you plan on cooking. The fridge was definitely big enough to accomodate the needs of a family for a week with plenty of extra room for beer. In fact, unless you definitely would be bringing a cooler to the beach/parks, I would say that you wouldn't even need to bring a cooler, the fridge is not quite full size, but it's no Dorm room fridge either. The "living" room was sufficient, but small. It had a full size pull out couch, but I did not sample it. I think 4 or more adults in this room would be cramped. The is a round table with room for 4 chairs and a deck overlooking the pool. I stayed in room 233 which was right in the corner, so the deck overlooking the pool was also looking right into the deck of the adjacent room (think 90* angle) Also, if you require the privacy of a bedroom, this room is not for you. I have no idea of the amenities of this property, as it was dead of winter when I was here, but Wi-Fi was great, quick easy walking distance to Village, Laundry, groceries and ample parking. However, I think charging $325-340 a night for this room is ridiculous, but it is supply and demand and I guess if that's what they are charging, then that must be what people are paying. I was happy paying $92, maybe double that for in season, but almost 4x in summer is nuts(for me). Please feel free to email with any specific questions about this property or the Village of Montauk and I'll do my best to help. (golfnut1266@aol.com).
One side note about gasoline. It is crazy expensive in Montauk in Summer so I would recommend topping off your tank before you even reach the Hamptons. If you're coming out on Long Island Expressway (LIE of I-495), then I would recommend getting off at exit 63, North Ocean Ave) and getting immediately to your right where there is a Gulf gas station. This also allows easy access back to the LIE. Also, forget about what MapQuest or your GPS tells you, if you are coming out in summer, esp on a Friday, plan on it taking triple the time your directions tell you. Traffic through the Hamptons getting to Montauk is HORRENDOUS in summer.
Happy Travels.
Tim
- Royal Atlantic Beach Hotel
- Royal Atlantic Beach Montauk
- Royal Atlantic Beach Resort
