Long Island Resorts

Long Island's primary attractions are its pristine beaches along the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. This is where sun worshipers and those who want to engage in a number of water sports often head from the New York metropolitan area. For the nature lover, Captree State Park and Riverhead & Deer Parks offer an array of fishing, hiking and hunting opportunities. Near these notable outdoor recreational sites are a variety of resorts and accommodation options from which to choose.

Hilton Long Island/Huntington

Hilton Long Island/Huntington treats guests to first-class accommodations in the center of Long Island just one mile south of New York I-495 and the Long Island Expressway. It houses 304 luxurious rooms that offer modern conveniences such as high speed Internet access and wireless connections, complete bath amenities, entertainment systems, coffee and tea makers, and data ports. The resort also provides on-site car rental services so travelers can easily get to nearby attractions such as Jones Beach State Park. Other hotel facilities include an outdoor and an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a fitness center.

Hilton Long Island/Huntington
598 Broad Hollow Road
Melville, NY, 11747-5002
(631) 845-1000
hilton.com

Sheraton Long Island Hotel

Just a few minutes' drive from such recreational sites as Bethpage State Park and the beaches of Long Island Sound, this hotel is an ideal accommodation option for travelers looking to spend their holiday along the beach or in commune with nature. Sheraton Long Island Hotel also offers a range of facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant, a whirlpool and free shuttle services to take tourists to surrounding attractions like Robert Moses Beach and Splish Splash Water Park. All the rooms at the Sheraton Long Island come with high speed Internet access (additional charges apply), in-room movies, and coffee and tea makers.

Sheraton Long Island Hotel
110 Vanderbilt Parkway
Smithtown, NY 11788
(631) 231-1100
sheraton.com

Glen Cove Mansion

Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center is an award-winning resort about 30 minutes from major international airports in the New York City metro area. It houses 187 tastefully appointed guestrooms that offer great views of the terraces. Each room features complimentary wired and wireless Internet connections, on-command entertainment systems, and dual-line telephones with voicemail services. Glen Cove Mansion also provides complimentary local shuttle services for those who want to go to recreational attractions such as the nearby beaches and state parks. Other hotel facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool; a fitness center; basketball, racketball and tennis courts; and jogging and biking trails.

Glen Cove Mansion
200 Dosoris Lane
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 671-6400
glencovemansion.com

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