Interesting architecture in fire island, a 9 room guest house with pool…read more Our garden level room was freezing with no way to turn off the AC. Management is pretty unknowledgeable about running the place, property maintenance was almost nonexistent. Hot water failure for a day with no notice from mgr's. Pool, however, is a bright spot .

We had such an awesome weekend here. The guesthouse is so nice, neat and organized. Thank you to…read moreall the staff for your hospitality. You guys made us feel so welcome. If the management could put Netflix in all of the guest rooms that would be AWESOME!

Tired building with leaking rooms when it rains, no communication while you are on the property…read moreaddressing any issues and the insults start after you leave regardless how much money they were paid, in our case we bought a second room for an unexpected fifth guest but was still charged the fifth over person fee?! The rooms look nothing like the website, there are no hardwood floors, rather pealing dirty painted cement. No comfortable throw pillows or ambient pendant lighting, no art, no fan in bath, no teak rain shower, instead you have mold, missing tiles, cracked plastic windows, doors that won't open, exposed metal on very tired make shift trundle beds ( be sure to wear shin guards ). The front desk keeper also is way too touchy feely we are still in times of COVID!

I'm not sure what I did in my past life to deserve this, but this is my own personal hell…read more This hotel is nothing short of a sh*thole. You'll freeze at night (thanks to the holes in the doors, and even if you use hair clips to close the "curtains," the air will still get in); leaks will wake you up at 5 in the morning; there are holes in the bathroom walls so you can see the guts of the building (and it's an easy entrance for bugs), it stinks of mold, the bathroom ceiling is caving in; the mattress is gross, there are enormous gaps in the ceiling, only some of which are sloppily filled with grout; there's no TV/phone/ anything (mind you the place cost about $200 a night); if you open the closet you'll add more mold funk to the space...and on and on. By the way, those little hairs and flecks of dirt in the shower in my photo? NOT MINE. (My products are in the shot. So I wanted to clarify.) Every time you tell someone in town where you're staying, their face falls and they offer pity and surprise. Since you can hear every conversation that people have while walking by, you may also hear someone say "it's the death hotel!" (True story) or its other nickname, "The ScareGurl." If you're looking for a cinder block dungeon with absolutely no comforts, amenities or pleasant environment, this spot is for you. I am not a person into camping but a tent on the beach would be better. I'm not joking. Or rent a house. Literally do anything other than stay here. My neighbor regaled me with stories of her flooded bathroom - straight up standing water throughout the entirety of her stay.

Ok Chad must work for botel to write such a gleaming review on such a lodging scam, since when was…read morea cinder block room 10'x10' with a non functional air conditioner, noisy surroundings (expected), severely decayed shower, sink with a trash can under the drain to catch the leaking water, shower that has consistently inconsistent temperature, an owner too cheap to get even basic ikea items like a bath mat and in the end have the nerve to charge $300 for a room or $100 a night for a shared dorm a "deal", if you plan well you can get your share in a house for less than that. This hotel is a scam of epidemic proportions. People will pay for mediocrity, so why try aanything else.

Some facts about Botel: 1. It is constructed completely out…read moreof cinderblocks. That includes the inside of your room, which might remind you of your dorm room in college, but with less personality or comfort. 2. Even though the Botel is a couple years old, it looks and functions like a 60s-era motel, with attendant rust stains. 3. They aren't big on privacy at the Botel. Like most Fire Island hotels, the bathroom is shared, which is expected. But your room may or may not have a lock with a key. If it does have a key, you might find your door opened anyway by another befuddled guest who was given the same key to the same room. In fact, the door to your room might not even close all the way. And if it does, someone might wander in and then try to suavely pretend that is normal and, "Nope, don't need anything, bye." 4. Your manager will claim this is not a big deal, because everyone is cool here. Residents of the island claim that stuff gets stolen from the Botel all the time. Who to believe? Nothing was taken from our room, but maybe that's because we left all of our valuables at a friend's house. 5. The beds are pretty comfortable and big. 6. The club gets quiet at 10, so thumping house won't be a problem. I'm not giving this place a one star, because I'm sure many people arrive and all they want is a place to pass out after partying until 6 am, and don't mind strangers wandering in and out. No hate on that, do your thing, but if you're wondering why this place is $100 cheaper than everything else, that's why. If you're looking to save a buck but want comfort/privacy, try AirBnB and Craigslist.

The size of the room was nice and good view. The cleaning wasn't perfection/spotless, but it was…read moredecent. I will say don't get a room on the side with the pool. It can be loud due the pool or the bar at night. No Netflix. The staff were very nice. Allen was great when checking in. Everyone was friendly. Overall, we were comfortable.

Yikes! It felt like I was staying in a cold camper that sat over top a pool and a bar w filled w…read morehouse liquor playing bad drag queen Karoke alllll freakin night!!!. I guess I'm past my prime to be into parties that end at 4am, but after my stay here it's official I am!!! The lamp inside the room didn't work so it was either all or nothing!! Ugh! So bad. Your room never was cleaned during your stay, that's YOUR job! The amour had scratch marks on the side like someone was dragged out by their claws!! Front desk gave wrong information on when the parties would end and sounded like I had the unmitigated gual to ask!!! The friendliest folks were the front desk guy and girl who checked up in. After that nahhh! I was happy when it was OVAH!

I just returned from a lovely off-season weekend in Fire Island and my accommodations were charming…read moreand lovely. Visible from a distance, The Belvedere Guest House stands out in Cherry Grove -- a beautiful eclectic castle. The interior matches the exterior charm -- various hallways and staircases and corners to get lost in. The rooms are all different from each other -- each with its own unique theme. There are a variety of room options -- from single rooms with shared bathrooms -- to luxury rooms with balconies overlooking the bay. I stayed in what they call a standard room -- it was cozy with its own bathroom, mini-fridge, and television. It was steps from the pool and Jacuzzi. The pool is not heated, but of course the Jacuzzi is -- a great place to mingle and meet other guests. There is also an outdoor gym and an outdoor shower. I particularly enjoyed the top floor of the property -- accessible only through a spiral staircase -- its quiet and peaceful with an outdoor deck and stunning views of the bay. It's a good place to curl up and read a book, or get to know a new friend more intimately (as seems to be encouraged by the porn-playing television). The entire property is clothing optional, but at least on this off season weekend, it was far more leisurely than lascivious. And while the property is generally only open to men -- this weekend it was open to everyone. The Belvedere would be a great choice on these weekends for anyone who wants to unwind, relax, and just be themselves. My only very minor complaint was the heat in the room and property -- on a relatively cold weekend, it was a bit chilly throughout the property, and while my room did have heat, it wasn't quite enough to warm it up properly. But other than that, I found the room, as well as the property clean and well maintained. The staff was cordial and friendly, but not intrusive. And there was coffee/tea and breakfast-type muffins, danishes, etc. available in the morning. None of it is fancy, but this isn't a 5 star midtown Manhattan hotel - The Belvedere doesn't advertise itself that way. It's a guest house on Fire Island -- a very good one.

How can that loser owner expect to attract guests when he doesn't maintain the property or respect…read morehis paying guests. I'm wrong? Let the town do an inspection of the property. If I am wrong I will remove the post.

Best little boutique hotel! The room was nice, the friendly other guest that stay here as well. The…read moreisland is magical and this place will make your experience that much better!! Beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, patio, dishes, stove, fridge... Plus they'll hold your bags on check out for a few hours so you can enjoy the rest of the island and their facilities like the community deck and beach shower. Will be back for a lifetime!

Just got back from a weekend at Dune Point and can't wait to return! We had the studio with private…read moredeck, and although small, it was perfect. The hotel provides chairs and umbrellas for the beach They were very accommodating and friendly making traveling with our pet a breeze. While you're here check out Cherry for lunch and Sandcastle for dinner. If you're coming from Manhattan, select the "getaways" option when you purchase your train tickets. For $32.50 you get R/T LIRR, shuttle and ferry tickets. Couldn't have been easier getting out to Fire Island.. can't wait to return!

My partner and I had such a wonderful stay at Seashore! The location is amazing - just a few minute…read morewalk to the beach or ferry. We were also easily able to hop over to the other parts of the island via the water taxi. However, the highlight of the hotel is the manager/owner Lorraine. She made us feel so welcome and comfortable and even offered us a complimentary bottle of wine for our anniversary! The room was clean and anything not provided in the room was available at the hotel. The complimentary drinks/beach chairs/beach towels made our stay that much easier. Can't recommend this place enough!

My friend and I have been staying at the Seashore Condo Hotel for the past 3 years. We did see the…read moreprices had increased but we loved the hotel so we stayed again. We were told when we arrived our room wasnt ready and the host, Lorraine, charged us $50 for early check in simply to leave our bags on the front porch. The old owners would never charge us for something so ridiculous. We will not be returning. We also had no hot water in the morning for our shower.

Listen if you're looking for a 5 star resort then go to another part of the world. This is Fire…read moreIsland and expect anything to happen. For everyone complaining about px it's a 5 month a year business. Our experience was top notch, stayed at the main house employees were excellent, they provided a cart w chairs, umbrellas a lock, towels, bikes, free kayaking, water,ice free breakfast along with other locations you can use. Room was small but it's we just used it to sleep and shower. BTW shower was awsome. Spent time in the main courtyard with our friends, employees were attentive. I can also see an issue staying at the off site locations being loud. Looking forward coming back next year.

Nice staff and great text communication. Alarms went off in hallway outside our room both nights…read more Needs coffee maker in room. The restaurant (CJs) and mini bay club affiliated need serious cleanup. Nice people but room for serious improvement.

Love this place, relaxing, fun, energetic, and accommodating. From what I read, this location…read moreserved was lifeboat station in the early1900s, thereafter Fire Island Hotel and Resort for thirty years. Recently renovated by new owners has transformed into a boutique hotel. The Fire Island Beach House offers beach bungalows, king standard, rooms, two queen standard rooms, duplex beach cabins and beach lounge suites. The landscaping is artificial grass or sand along with picnic tables, and lounges. They also have games for everyone, such as corn hole. What I really enjoyed was the poolside service. The servers are attentive and ready to attend you without leaving the pool area. The bar space has a laid-back beachy appeal with tables on a patio to enjoy drinks and meals. The beach is also enjoyable without the rules that exist at other Fire Island Beaches. The Hotel also provides chairs to bring onto the beach. Overall, we had a wonderful lodging experience, and we surely return next summer with family and friends.

I visited the front desk hoping to get directions to the Sunken Forest for my family. The street…read moreside was closed due to privacy, so I wanted to ask if the property had a pass-through to the beach. Unfortunately, the young blonde concierge was unhelpful. Before I could even finish explaining that it was right next to the town, she cut me off, repeated that she didn't know, and immediately picked up the phone to disregard me. While I understand prioritizing renters, an associate should know basic details about the surrounding area, or at least offer to ask another staff member--what if a paying guest wanted to visit the Sunken Forest? I was actually considering booking a family stay here in the future, but due to this poor customer service and lack of local knowledge, I will be looking elsewhere. Otherwise, to be fair, the hotel did look nice and had a bumping scene. Hopefully they can make a better first impression on other future renters.