Ocean Surf Resort

United States , New York Area - NY
MONTAUK, 84 South Emerson Avenue
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Andy

Great

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Glenn

Charged me an additional $150.00 after check out and have not been able to get hold of anyone for clarity to as for what

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Colleen

The room was cute and comfortable with a small kitchenette. It was clean and comfy and beautiful views of the ocean. The bathroom was very small. One comment I do have is that the room had a coffee maker and filters but no coffee packets, creamers, sugar etc so we had to go out and purchase. Location into town very convenient.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Darryl

Everything was great

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Regina

Staff was very cordial and proffessional. Unfortunatelly we were there while you were prepping for the storm coming. but our whole experience was great. Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Carolyn

Could use an elevator

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Larry S

Beach view

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

Lara

Rooms were surprisingly low budget for the price. Mold in the bathroom, no heat, only a floor lamp for lighting for the whole room. Reception was unhelpful and charged us random fees on top of what we had paid on expedia already.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2025

Steven

At the time of checkin the staff let me know 4-5 times that I had a discounted rate, which I assume was the Expedia rate. The attitude was that we were not paying the “going” rate. October in Montauk- they were empty. Finally found coffee maker, but front deck indicated they ran out of coffee weeks ago. Beach chairs rusted through - screens pushed out in many places.
Convenient for local shops and restaurants

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Roberta

This was an excellent spot that did not charge for parking. Like we should ever be charged for parking when we’re paying $400 a night or more to stay in a beachfront hotel.
Super location really nice staff

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

06 Oct 2025

Nina

Too much furniture is packed into a dirty room. The 2nd double bed actually blocks the sliding door. I do not recommend. Very disappointing. The ocean view was spectacular. That's the only good part.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Thomas

Nice view of the beach. Air conditioner was very noisy and old. It needs to be replaced. I mentioned that to the front seat and they agreed. So we slept with the sliding door to the balcony wide open and listened to the waves all night. Luckily the weather was nice. If it was hot out the A/C would have been unpleasant. We were suprised that there was no coffee maker in the room. I’ve never stayed in a hotel without a coffee maker especially for the price we paid. Location was good. Walk into town.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Brian

Not the best choice…

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Anna

Perfect way to relax on the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

michelle

The view from our balcony was beautiful! We watched whales and dolphins swim by. Hotel is close to restaurants and town and very walkable. Would definitely stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Kayla

Overall, our stay was good and the hotel has a fantastic location. The front desk staff was super friendly and very accommodating, which made check-in and the overall experience pleasant. The keypad entry was a nice touch, as you didn’t have to worry about always having a key on hand.

That said, for the price paid, we expected the room itself to be a little nicer. The sliding screen door barely closed and the glass sliding door didn’t lock at all, which was concerning. The bathroom sink wouldn’t drain properly and the large 5-gallon pail under the AC unit on the balcony was not very appealing.

With some updates and attention to maintenance, this place could easily match the quality of its great staff and location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Joseph

Quiet beach hotel. Walkable to town for restaurants and bars. Great location. Clean safe and comfortable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Neil

We loved everything

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Angela

Rooms very clean

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2025

Jenny

Overall good stay in great location. View is beautiful but there could be more umbrellas by the pool area. It was hard to find shade. Also loud groups coming in very late yelling and slamming doors woke us up. Leans more towards younger crowd than families but still was a good stay given our last minute options.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Miriam

Beach view & pool

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Julian

Everything was perfect …

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Deborah

Air conditioner was noisy and needed a bucket for all of the water it was throwing out on the deck. Very small and cramped feeling small fridge couldn't open due to placement of bed, drapes didnt cover the sliding glass door fully. could use an update.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

CLAUDIO

Beautiful place, very clean, great staff. Can’t be the proximity to town and right on the water! Left my glasses and they mailed them immediately!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Sandra

Great location, amazing view, clean, friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Aimee

The property was wonderful! We were able to walk to the beach, while also seeing the beach from our rooms. The walk to town was very convenient. The hotel is absolutely adorable and I was hoping for this since it was just a mother 87yrs old and Daughter 46yrs old on this trip and the rooms, pool, comfort, towels couldn't have been any more perfect. My mother had the most amazing time and hasn't stopped smiling and talking about our hotel. Even the staff- very courteous, very helpful and just overal extremely nice. Especially the gentleman who was cleaning the grills on Monday evening. He was showing us how to use it,places to go and he was very funny. We had an amazing time. Thank you all so much!
Aimee DeStefano & Kim Miller

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Giovanni

Staff was very kind

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Kathleen

All was great only suggestion need canvas heavy type of umbrellas by lounge chairs ours blew over twice very dangerous with little breeze they have canvas umbrella by pool

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Dennis j

Great location

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2025

Solange

Bathroom is not great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Claudia

Great property right on the beach. Very walkable and close to everything.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Kenneth

Great location and view of beach

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

izabela

I recommend this hotel. Good location and oceanfront.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Laurie

Great spot

Staff was great front desk so friendly and helpful! Pool and beach access was perfect and location to town was great. Shower was amazing brand new! Only improvement would be the mattress. It was very firm.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

steven

the internet kept cutting in and out, mostly out. to the point we had to disconnect to use our devices.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Alex

It was great that it was on the beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Michael

Great time with my wife. Great location and great hotel!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Alicia

The room was very nice. All re-done and the view was perfect of the ocean. The staff was so accommodating. I was hoping to get in a bit before check-in and the front desk actually called me to let me know my room was ready. Definitely will be staying again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Emily

Great view of ocean and staff was extremely friendly. Lounge area was relaxing.

Business Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2025

Ethan

No heat except a space heater, no window coverings for privacy.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Dec 2024

Kari

0 star

Property and rooms were gross and would never stay or recommend this place again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Paul

Area needs updating. Like the NY train system, a renovation is needed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Michael

Location was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

lynn

The view was breathtaking loved staying there

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Alfons

Friendly check in clean room staff very friendly

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2024

James

GREAT location - beachfront! Comfortable bed. Older beach hotel. Bathroom was filthy - I did let the front desk manager know. I did see this was noted on a prior online review, so apparently this is an ongoing concern.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Kelley

Enjoyed my stay!

Business Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2024

Rich

We were extremely disappointed during our stay at Ocean Surf Resort. We’ve been visiting this property for 15 years and always looked forward coming back, especially with our two little boys. Ocean surf has always been a family like experience with families of small kids enjoying the pool laughing and enjoying themselves. our last visit was just two years ago, including my parents from out of state. our little boys have especially loved playing in the heated pool splashing laughing jumping in the pool being very carefree. everyone so kid friendly smiling and embracing them. this time it was a very different experience. the culture there seemed cold toward families very few children only be mostly adults surrounding the property. as we entered the pool area my husband saw signs everywhere that you were not allowed to jump in the pool. which was something new to us. with 9 and 6 year old boys all they do is jump in the pool. on top of that our younger son is diagnosed with autism and that is one of his favorite things to do at home is jump in the pool. We knew that this interruption in his thought process would be impossible to enforce. We tried to talk with the office manager but was not accepting of our situation with a child with special needs. Basically our summer vacation was ruined. the biggest part of our trip was letting the boys swim. we had no choice but to leave. never in my life did i think i needed to call ahead and make sure that you were allowed to jump in pool

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Brian

Friendly motel on the beach

This is fairly basic motel. Very expensive for what you get but then that’s all of Montauk in the summer. The main upside is that it’s right in the beach. There’s a simple
but nice pool area too. There’s a nice cafe at the Marrin within walking distance as well as a super market. Some nice restaurants al walking distance. Staff were nice and helpful. Main down side for us was old loud a/c unit that sometimes refused to turn off. Also the room is small so the fridge is right next to your head. When it turns on and off it makes a noise. We had some noisy neighbors but that’s always a risk. Overall I’d say we would go back (and suck up the Montauk costs)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Christina

Perfect for our quick family getaway.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2024

Maria

The location, sundeck, pool & ocean front property were great but a little run down. The rooms were small. The Linens & beds were clean & comfortable, but furnishings & bathrooms felt a little run down. That said, I would still return because the staff were attentive & location was amazing.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2023

Autumn

The location is perfect! You can walk right into town. The rooms are decent, but the beds and pillows are not very comfortable. I do wish there was better locks and maybe a small safe in the room.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Sep 2023

Asif

Out of 6 nights 2 nights there was shooting of film happening most of the night and we could. Not sleep. They should have informed the guest and while this was happening parking was nightmare. We could not sleep due to lot of film shooting activities in the hotel. It ruined our whole break.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2023

Ruth

There are so many things to love about Ocean Surf Resort. We had a spectacular view ocean front, only yards from the water, we heard the pounding waves all night, we could walk everywhere, including to Harvest on Fort Pond for a delicious dinner, and our accommodations were excellent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2023

Adam

Last minute trip to Montauk with a Saturday night stay was crazy expensive…BUT, this place was clean, and literally a few steps from such a beautiful beach it was worth it. Does need some TLC. The AC was very loud and I told the front desk upon checking out. Close to everything downtown. Would stay again but book much further in advance and with the place directly. Very nice front desk staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2023

Kelly

Excellent hotel and would absolutely recommend.

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2023

valerie

The only good thing was the location

When I entered our room, my reaction was:” what the f…?!?!” We had paid $1900 for two nights ($950 per night) and found ourselves in a mediocre motel room. Pain was peeling down the walls and the bathroom one of these all plastic tin and wall. The balcony door wasn’t locking. The A/C (window style) was malfunctioning and the engine like noise was getting in every 5 min for 15 s and then off. On and off all night. I tried to sleep with earplugs and my husband with a mouse cancelling headphones. In the end we switched it off and the room be some really hot. Oh, and the “ocean side view”! A joke! Our balcony literally graced the other building but if you sat in the right angle you could see the ocean. The grills outside only worked with charcoal. Three positive notes (thank God!) : 1- the location. It’s literally in the beach and the beach is gorgeous, very natural and not too populated. 2- beds were comfortable. 3-there was a mini kitchen in the room and a fridge so we were able to cook (because montauk restaurants are also extremely expensive). As far as I’m concerned this was a total rip off but if you decide to go, make sure to book the rooms 26 and 28 with an actual view on the ocean. Will not be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Michelle

We love this place- it’s clean, safe and right on the beach!

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2023

Christine

The room was dirty. Black hairs in bathroom. Linens not clean. Floor not clean. Kitchenette not cleaned.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2023

Melissa

Quaint rooms with ocean views! Walkable to everything in downtown:) Super nice staff!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2023

neil

Outdated, no beach service. Terrible bathrooms.

Rooms were not renovated and old. Bathroom was functional, but needs major improvements. The hote claims they have beach chairs and umbrellas but you have to grab them yourself and set them up. And they are all gone by 9am anyways. The pool loungers are all locked to the fence and can’t group together with my wife and kids. Kinda weird even for NY.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Kevin

Had a great time at this resort. Affordable, right on the beach with a clean heated pool, clean rooms, great terraces/balconies, friendly staff, walkable to stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2023

Timothy

Nice place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

Maureen

Wonderful stay

Fabulous! Great beds great view! Staff incredible. Hated to leave!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Martha

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Had a great time.

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2023

Carmen

Liked that it was located right on the beach, staff were very friendly and nice. Did not like the mattresses. They were extremely uncomfortable and hard as cement. They really need to get more comfortable mattresses.

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2023

Tammy

The location is excellent, within walking distance of many shops and restaurants.
As to what we DIDN'T like: This is far from a \"resort\"; the facility is old and in need of a facelift. The balconies are covered in blue indoor/outdoor carpeting. Our room was never cleaned after our first night. When we had to ask the front desk for more toilet paper, because we hadn't had any replaced from maid service, they had a snarky attitude. When I told them our room hadn't been cleaned , they said \"we'll take care of it\". By 2pm the next day our room hadn't been cleaned yet again. When I complained, it was finally dealt with. The coffee makers are old (not typical keurig machines). Our original one was so clogged, it didn't push the water through the tubing. After complaining, they brought us a new one.
There is no direct beach access; you must walk up or down the block to get onto the beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2023

Kathleen

The location is perfect.
Walkable to town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2022

Fabrice

The view on the Atlantic Ocean is breathtaking. It’s a family friendly atmosphere and we have been welcoming in a very friendly way. It’s our second stay here and we can’t wait for the third one!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

NICHOLAS

Nick's Review

This place was amazing. From start to finish the employees were friendly and helpful. I recommend this place to anyone staying in Montauk. When I return I will be staying at this place again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2022

Thomas

n/a

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2022

sveta

The beachfront location and the value (at least when we stayed) are the reasons to stay here. Otherwise it's pretty basic

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2022

Irene

Sunshine in Montauk

Great view of the ocean, perfect location. Everytime we were walking on the premises the cleaning staff were always cleaning something. Staff were super friendly.
Manager Karen had a great personality, caring understanding just a genuine person. I can't say enough about her, more managers should have her personality.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2021

Fabrice

Extraordinary view from our bedroom. Nice amenities, very friendly and professional staff.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2021

Paul

The linens didn’t fit the king size bed. We had queen size comforter. There was no direct safe access to the beach from the hotel. The other hotels had a stairway. Also the deck had screw heads sticking up all over. Sign up that shoes must be worn. 😳. Used to love this place. I guess it’s a captured audience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2021

dayton

Great location.

4/10

Poor

13 Sep 2021

Mike

Basically a motel that should cost $150 a night. But it's on the beach in Montauk so they charge $650. The resort is nothing special but they keep it relatively clean. The staff was not very helpful and generally not easy to communicate with. One maintenance worker made sure to come around and tell parents not to let their kids jump in the pool because it made water splash on the deck. For $650 a night? I won't be coming back.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2021

nicole

Oceanfront was great
Need to offer chairs on beach
Enforce for families to share tables & not leave their stuff all night

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

03 Sep 2021

Peter

It was fine but definitely overpriced

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2021

JASON

I love the place - beachfront - chill - nice pool - not a scene.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

Elaine

Location to beach was great. Did not like that there were no utensils in unit even though there was a kitchenette

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

Emily

We had the beach front room and the view was amazing. Location is perfect, right on the beach. Literally a few steps between your hotel room and the beach.

Room was clean and staff was friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Great

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2021

Verified traveler

I was disappointed that our room didn't provide an ocean view as we thought we'd get. In order to see the ocean from our room, we had to stand at the glass slider on one end and look across the pool deck. The room and bed linens were clean. I did enjoy sitting on the lounge chairs and looking out at the ocean from the deck, which was right outside our room. It was a short walk to get to the ocean as the path in front on the deck was closed off. Pool was also closed.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2021

Susan

Great Experience Here

We loved the Ocean Surf Resort. Best location! This hotel is on the beach. The views of the ocean from our room were great and the sound of the surf was peaceful. We slept with our windows open so we could hear the waves and see the stars. The hotel is super clean, and the owners are awesome - so friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations. We recommend Ocean Surf Resort to others and plan to come back.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2021

Jodi

Mediocre

One of the reasons we had booked this hotel was because of its convenient access to the beach. Upon arrival we were told that we would have to walk to the next property to access. It was not the end of the world, but when you're paying for that - the hotel should be forthcoming with that information. The pool was closed. The room was not what we expected. The beds were horribly uncomfortable. Good location in town - walkable to everything, but I would not stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

15 May 2021

Verified traveler

Booked ocean front room. The room was in a corner. In order to see the ocean you needed to go around the corner and walk down. Not ocean front at all. Room was not cheap. Not worth the money at all. Very disappointed

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2021

Verified traveler

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2021

Lisa

Enjoyable weekend Get away

Very nice stay. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
I would return.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2020

Gail

It was clean and the people were very nice. I thought the price was a little high

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2020

Abdullah

Love the ocean view and services. The stuff was very helpful

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2020

Eric

The property location is what you are paying for. It is in a great location. But the property is very run down, the pool is gross, the rooms are not updated at all, and I would not stay here again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2020

FromWestchester

Being Oceanfront with a pool attracted us and that was certainly the best part of our stay. The rooms are very aged and definitely need a renovation. Parking was good too (some covered spots). Owners/Management were on site and they were well staffed for cleaning.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Amazing location in town and literally on the beach! Heated pool was perfect too!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Extremely polite staff and terrific location

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2020

Michael

verpriced bungalow

I booked a Corona-safe 2 night stay for my wife and myself. I didn’t realize that all hotels in the Montauk area are small bungalows. Judging by the price, I expected a 5-star resort. Instead, we got a clean (very) modest room, with an old and very noisy air conditioner, old unattractive appliances. I rented based on the photos and felt tricked.
Needed to pay additional fees for beach chairs, umbrella and towels - which again, based on the very high price felt gratuitous and unnecessary. The owners, however were very pleasant, helpful and accommodating.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Owners/management charge for everything and there’s no sense of privacy because staff is always roaming the property and tons of cctv

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

We had a great stay at Ocean Surf. You can’t beat the location. It is just steps to the beach, grocery store, and restaurants! The pool was a good size and nice temperature. The grounds are kept up very well and sanitized frequently.

We booked an upper level ocean view room for our week stay. It features a balcony with chairs and a small table. Our room was comfy and super clean. The air conditioner worked well as did the wifi. The room had a small kitchenette (microwave/small fridge/stove burners/small sink) that satisfied our needs. Rooms are cleaned daily. Our second day there we accidentally left the “do not disturb” sign on the door knob all day and the owner/operator called us to see if we were going to need any fresh towels/linens or any trash removed! That was awesome service!

The hotel offers the option to rent beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas at a very reasonable price! There’s two grills, an ice machine, and a soda machine on the premises. Free parking for one car per reservation. We would definitely stay here again!

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

It's a place to crash. Not cozy or particularly comfortable. But very clean and great access to beach.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2020

Ant

Loved the fact your steps away from the beach! Great view as well.

Leisure Friends