Pros

  • Quiet, family-friendly beachfront property with an uncrowded stretch of sand
  • Studios and One- and Two-Bedroom Suites available with oceanfront or dune views
  • All cottage-style rooms have kitchens or kitchenettes
  • Large outdoor pool with lounge chairs
  • Playgrounds, grills, and picnic tables on well-maintained grounds
  • Shuffleboard, basketball, tennis, and sandy yoga and Pilates
  • Small fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
  • Beach bonfires for roasting s’mores
  • Communal lounge with a ping-pong table
  • Free Wi-Fi, coffee, and parking
  • Coin-operated laundry room
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Cons

  • Units vary in decor and some are dated
  • Studios can be small
  • Not all units have oceanfront views
  • No restaurant on-site
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Bottom Line

Nestled on a quiet stretch of sand in Montauk, Driftwood on the Ocean has 52 privately owned condo units. The Studios and One- and Two-Bedroom Suites at this mid-range property range from pleasant beach-cottage decor to dated-looking units whose furnishings have seen better days. All have kitchenettes or kitchens, and some have patios or decks that overlook the ocean. The well-maintained grounds include barbecue grills, picnic tables, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, shuffleboards, and a large pool. The property, which has a front desk and operates like a hotel, also has a fitness center and communal lounge, but there’s no on-site restaurant, which is not uncommon in the area. Travelers who want to be within walking distance of downtown Montauk might prefer the Beachcomber Resort at Montauk.

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Driftwood on the Ocean

Scene

Quiet Montauk beach property with a laid-back setting and vibe

The Driftwood on the Ocean is a large condo property on the dunes of a quiet Montauk beach. The privately owned units have weathered shingles and occupy two single-story wings -- one wing faces east toward the dunes, while the other faces the ocean. The hotel has well-maintained grassy lawns, and a long pathway leads to the sandy shores, which has lounge chairs and an attendant on duty. The vibe here is quieter than in downtown Montauk, and the Driftwood draws couples and families. Guests often gather around bonfires to roast s’mores and cook meals on barbecue grills.

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Location

On the East End of Long Island between Amagansett and Montauk

Driftwood on the Ocean is off Montauk Highway, a seven-minute drive north to downtown Montauk, with its restaurants, shops, bakeries, and markets, and a 12-minute drive south to the village of Amagansett. Nestled 100 yards from the quiet beach shores, it sits between Napeague State Park and the Hither Hills State Park. There are a few restaurants in the immediate area on Montauk Highway, including the seasonal Cyril’s Fish House, and the well-known Lunch, Lobster Roll. New York City is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive, depending on traffic, or about a three-hour trip on the Long Island Rail Road. Bus service, run by several companies, is also available to New York City. The Montauk LIRR stop is an 11-minute drive from the property. Scenic sights, such as the Montauk Point Lighthouse, Lake Montauk, and the Montauk Point State Park, are all within a 15-minute drive.

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Rooms

Cottage-style units have exposed ceiling beams, kitchens, and beachfront or dune views

Each of the 52 units at Driftwood on the Ocean, which include Studios, Suites, and Cottages, vary. Some have old-fashioned furnishings and broken blinds, for example, and others are pleasantly furnished in a beach-cottage style with exposed wooden beams or vaulted ceilings. Studios are furnished with sofa beds in sitting areas, kitchenettes -- with mini-fridges or full refrigerators and microwaves -- and decks overlooking the dunes. One-Bedroom Suites and Two-Bedroom Cottages have living rooms and kitchens with stove tops, dishwashers, toaster ovens, and views of the ocean in many. Some units include outdoor ramps. Beachfront units have shared porch and deck areas with lounge chairs, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. Bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combos, with toiletries provided. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and irons.

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Features

Outdoor pool, grassy grounds with family-friendly amenities, and free Wi-Fi and parking

The large outdoor pool -- with blue lounge chairs and white umbrellas -- stands out in the aerial views of the Driftwood on the Ocean. Beside the pool are four shuffleboards, and the property also has two tennis courts and a half basketball court. Pathways lead throughout the spacious grounds, offering numerous family-friendly activities. There are charcoal barbecue grills and picnic tables on the lawns, and for kids there are two playgrounds. There's also a communal lounge with a ping-pong table. Yoga and Pilates are available on the beach, and a small fitness center has cardio machines and free weights. In the lobby guests can grab free newspapers and coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and there's an outdoor parking lot with ample spaces. A guest laundry room has coin-operated machines.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Driftwood on the Ocean

Scene

Quiet Montauk beach property with a laid-back setting and vibe

The Driftwood on the Ocean is a large condo property on the dunes of a quiet Montauk beach. The privately owned units have weathered shingles and occupy two single-story wings -- one wing faces east toward the dunes, while the other faces the ocean. The hotel has well-maintained grassy lawns, and a long pathway leads to the sandy shores, which has lounge chairs and an attendant on duty. The vibe here is quieter than in downtown Montauk, and the Driftwood draws couples and families. Guests often gather around bonfires to roast s’mores and cook meals on barbecue grills.

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Location

On the East End of Long Island between Amagansett and Montauk

Driftwood on the Ocean is off Montauk Highway, a seven-minute drive north to downtown Montauk, with its restaurants, shops, bakeries, and markets, and a 12-minute drive south to the village of Amagansett. Nestled 100 yards from the quiet beach shores, it sits between Napeague State Park and the Hither Hills State Park. There are a few restaurants in the immediate area on Montauk Highway, including the seasonal Cyril’s Fish House, and the well-known Lunch, Lobster Roll. New York City is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive, depending on traffic, or about a three-hour trip on the Long Island Rail Road. Bus service, run by several companies, is also available to New York City. The Montauk LIRR stop is an 11-minute drive from the property. Scenic sights, such as the Montauk Point Lighthouse, Lake Montauk, and the Montauk Point State Park, are all within a 15-minute drive.

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Rooms

Cottage-style units have exposed ceiling beams, kitchens, and beachfront or dune views

Each of the 52 units at Driftwood on the Ocean, which include Studios, Suites, and Cottages, vary. Some have old-fashioned furnishings and broken blinds, for example, and others are pleasantly furnished in a beach-cottage style with exposed wooden beams or vaulted ceilings. Studios are furnished with sofa beds in sitting areas, kitchenettes -- with mini-fridges or full refrigerators and microwaves -- and decks overlooking the dunes. One-Bedroom Suites and Two-Bedroom Cottages have living rooms and kitchens with stove tops, dishwashers, toaster ovens, and views of the ocean in many. Some units include outdoor ramps. Beachfront units have shared porch and deck areas with lounge chairs, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. Bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combos, with toiletries provided. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and irons.

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Features

Outdoor pool, grassy grounds with family-friendly amenities, and free Wi-Fi and parking

The large outdoor pool -- with blue lounge chairs and white umbrellas -- stands out in the aerial views of the Driftwood on the Ocean. Beside the pool are four shuffleboards, and the property also has two tennis courts and a half basketball court. Pathways lead throughout the spacious grounds, offering numerous family-friendly activities. There are charcoal barbecue grills and picnic tables on the lawns, and for kids there are two playgrounds. There's also a communal lounge with a ping-pong table. Yoga and Pilates are available on the beach, and a small fitness center has cardio machines and free weights. In the lobby guests can grab free newspapers and coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and there's an outdoor parking lot with ample spaces. A guest laundry room has coin-operated machines.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Cribs

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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