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Summer 2026 Luxury Waterside Escapes

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Hotel Corduroy in Montauk, N.Y., reimagines a 40‑year‑old surf‑culture hotspot with 29 rooms, retro furnishings, and a private Sunset Beach access. Guests pay $850 a night in June, climbing to $995 in July and August, while dog‑friendly rooms add $75 per pet. The property’s design nods to the 1960s and 70s.

Across the Long Island Sound, the Penny Lane hotel in Hampton Bays offers 18 rooms, a pool, and a dock on Penny Pond. Rates start at $349 a night for double occupancy, with pets adding $50. Complimentary bikes let guests surf or stroll to Southampton’s Cooper’s Beach, while a free breakfast lounges the airy space.

Charleston’s new 191‑room Cooper blends maritime style with a 7,000‑sq‑ft spa and rooftop infinity pool. Guests can dine at Crossing, a yacht‑inspired venue, or grab a burger from CurrentBurger. Nightly rates start at $895, positioning the property as a high‑end option for investors eyeing hospitality growth in the South.

In Portugal, Sublime Sand’s 43 villas launch with private pools, a kids’ club, and a hammam, attracting multigenerational groups. Rates begin at $1,400 a night. Across the Mediterranean, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra opens June 1 with 131 rooms, some featuring rooftop pools, targeting luxury seekers and boosting the region’s high‑budget tourism.