The Rockaway Hotel

"Hotel guests have daily access to this heated pool, with loungers having first come, first served availability. Day passes that cost $100 are available weekdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cabanas start at $1000 and are available 30 days before the reservation date." - Eater Staff

"Located on the sixth floor of the Rockaway Hotel, the aptly named Rooftop offers views of Jamaica Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and, farther afield, the Manhattan skyline. The restaurant and bar are open for brunch and dinner, with small bites accompanied by a DJ on Saturdays. Reservations available online." - Eater Staff, Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

"Turns out, you don’t have to leave the state, or even New York City, to book yourself a true beach vacation, thanks to the Rockaway Hotel. Centrally located on one of the main drags of Queens’ bustling Rockaway Beach—where you’ll find hot dogs, surfers, skaters, and good sand and waves—the hotel is situated smack-between the ocean on one side and a ferry stop on the other."

"A six-story, art-savvy hotel with 53 beach-chic rooms and bungalows. Offers a full-service experience including a pool scene with cabanas, a wellness studio, a petite spa, and a rooftop bar with views of Manhattan."

"Chic hotel with a pool, rooftop bar, fitness classes, and attentive service. Notable for its restaurant Margie's and its seafood tower." - Travel + Leisure Editors