The Palms Hotel Fire Island in Mastic

Set along Great South Bay, this chic hotel is 3 miles from the Fire Island ferry terminal.The brightly decorated rooms feature Egyptian cotton linens and stylish furnishings, as well as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and minifridges. Suites sleep up to 8 people. In-room breakfast is available for a surcharge.Complimentary continental breakfast is served in a restaurant on weekends (seasonally). There's access to a private beach with barbecue grills, and a courtyard with sunloungers and sitting areas, plus loaner bikes and beach gear. Kayak rentals are on offer.