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Motel on the Bay

Front Street, South Jamesport, NY 11970
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Sleepy Hollow, NY
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I stayed at Motel On The Bay 9/21 - 9/23. The view was incredible, literally ON the bay. we had a 1 bedroom with an eat-in-kitchen and living room. There was a nice patio with furniture so we could sit and soak up the sun. The entire space just needed updating. Beds were not comfortable and things seeemed very dated.... More

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New York, NY
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

This is a motel. It smells like stale smoke (someone has smoked in that room before - or it could be just the smell of the office / manager's apartment- she's a major smoker). The mattresses are very uncomfortable. The rooms are just plain old shabby (not chic). It needs a major overhaul - kitchen, bath, everything. Location, however, is... More

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Central Islip, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

Before anything else, anyone planning on staying here needs to know that many of these units are co-ops. What that means is, you are staying in someone else's run down quarters with outdated furniture, appliances, etc.. You will feel as if you stepped back into the 70's and believe me the bed mattress felt as if it was that old!... More

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Huntington, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

I hesitate to write this review, because now that I've experienced it, I don't want to share this special place with anyone. A freind of my recommended this place to us, so I'm going to pay it forward. We went this past weekend with our 5-year old son. In summary, my son cried, real tears, when it was time to... More

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Columbia, Maryland, United States
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3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

This is a 2 Star property with a 5 Star location. Located right on the Great Peconic Bay on the North Shore of eastern Long Island. New bathrooms, but beds & appliances in the suites needed to be replaced. A place out of the 50's/60's. Rooms are swept with a broom & not vacuumed. Definitely paying for the water view... More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

We were invited to go to the many wineries on the North Shore with friends who said they stay at Motel on the Bay. We decided to meet them there. We were lucky enough to have warm sunny days this week-end in October. When my husband and I arrived we decided to upgrade our room to Room #10. We were... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011 via mobile

July14 could not come quick enough for me this year! I was going "home" to my vacation paradise. This would be my third time in one year. All I can say is that I have found the North Fork's little secret. The moment you walk on the lush green quad, you know this place is special. It is the ideal... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

My children and I were visiting family on Long island, and we enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Motel on the Bay in South Jamesport. The property is right on Peconic Bay and has a beautiful beach right outside the door. When you are traveling with children, it is so nice to be right on the beach. We had a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2010 via mobile

I first came here in July with my family of 4. I rented Suite D. Even before I opened the door, I stood on the balcony admiring the breath taking view. The room was very clean and the rooms spacious. The beds were comfortable, the couch, not so much. Our stove only had two working burners which made cooking dinner... More

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San Francisco, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2010

Would not recommend. The grounds and location are lovely but nothing else is good. The place is dilapidated and needs a massive infusion of dollars to make it comfortable. Our bed mattress sagged and was only an inch or 2 off the ground. The hide-a-bed couch was so broken down it came to a "V" in the middle and actually... More

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Also Known As:
Motel On The Bay Hotel South Jamesport
Motel On The Bay Hotel
Hotel On The Bay
Address: Front Street, South Jamesport, NY 11970
Region: United States > New York > Long Island > North Fork > South Jamesport
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in South Jamesport
Price range (per night): RM151 - 587

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