I’ve always wanted to visit Southampton, New York with my family but I never felt that such a vacation would be within our financial means. After all, everything you see about the Hamptons on television features rich socialites spending the warm weather months in their summer homes.
When the opportunity arose to stay at the Southampton Inn this spring, I was thrilled to be able to cross this experience off my bucket list. It was a wonderful escape from city life and I was extremely surprised to find out that the experience was not only family-friendly, but it was extremely affordable. We will definitely be returning this summer!
The Southampton Inn is located on Long Island’s East End. It is a quaint boutique hotel and within walking distance are a variety of enchanting restaurants, celebrated boutiques, unique galleries, and cultural opportunities. Guests at this Hamptons East End hotel enjoy wine tasting, garden tours, food events, and recreational activities.
World famous Cooper’s Beach is one mile away and its beauty literally took my breath away. Its sand is silky smooth and its views are gorgeous. I couldn’t believe how close this beautiful beach was to the hotel.
Our room at the Southampton Inn boasted Tempur-Pedic® mattresses, mini refrigerators and complimentary Wi-Fi. We immediately felt comfortable with access to all of these amenities. In the the springtime, they offer an outdoor heated pool, all-weather tennis court, lawn games and bicycles.
We loved how there were so many activities for not only us adults but for our kids too. It definitely shattered any misgivings that I had previously about whether this experience would be kid-friendly. Our boys loved every minute of our weekend trip and they are already harassing us to return this summer.
During our stay at the Southampton Inn, we had the distinct pleasure of dining at the Union Cantina. It is a modern, yet rustic style, Mexican restaurant that is located in the iconic Bowden Square in the heart of Southampton village. They offer a mouthwatering menu prepared by award winning Executive Chef Scott Kampf. His devotion to the “farm to table” cooking style uses only the freshest local ingredients that the east end has to offer.
This was evident in how fresh and delicious everything we ordered tasted. They could possibly make the best Guacamole that I have ever tasted. It was so good that my sons even ate it and they have never liked it previously. My husband and I loved that they had menu items for kids including burgers and rice and beans.
This was such a welcome detail considering that our younger son tends to be an extremely picky eater and often will not try out foods that he is not familiar with previously. Not to mention that the service at the Union Cantina was excellent. All of the wait staff was very attentive and courteous and they made sure that they spoke to my boys directly to take their orders. It’s that kind of attention to detail and great customer service that keeps families coming back for more, time after time. That and the churros and nutella dessert!
We had the pleasure of meeting Dede Gotthelf, the owner of the Southampton Inn, during our stay. I was really impressed by how down-to-earth she is. We discussed how much she loves the area and how eager she is to make the experience of visiting Southampton accessible to more and more families. Dede is also an avid animal lover which is evident by the fact that the hotel is pet-friendly and we encountered Clyde the cat lounging in the main lobby where the guests check in.
Sunday morning, we enjoyed breakfast at Claude’s restaurant which is located in the Southampton Inn. Not only was our meal delicious, but our server Tina was fantastic! It was the perfect way to end our stay at this beautiful hotel! We look forward to returning very soon…
Let’s Discuss: What do you think your family would enjoy the most while staying at the Southampton Inn?
Disclosure: I received complimentary lodging, entertaiment and meals as part of a Press Trip from Southampton Inn. As always our opinions are 100% our own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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Now I’m hungry!!! All that food looks amazing, particularly the churros which I love. We have never been to the Hamptons but next trip to the states might just have to try and get there!
Looks like this trip was totally worth it. There are so many places in the USA that I would love to visit. Thanks for sharing this one.
That sounds like a wonderful place to stay! I was following along with your adventure on Instagram the weekend you went and I was thinking that it would be a great place to take my family this summer. It’s not too far from me and I think my kids would love it as much as yours 🙂
I would LOVE to visit the Hamptons! It’s been on my travel list forever! This looks so wonderful!
This looks like a very nice place to stay. I love New York. The food looks amazing too!
I keep hearing great things about Southampton, I’d love to go one day! I’d really enjoy playing tennis if I stayed there, even though I’m awful at it!
The only thing I know about the Hamptons is what I see the celebrities do. I have seen normal people take trips there so I’m guessing it is possible and it looks like a great place to visit no wonder why everyone wants to go .
I would love to check out Southhampton. The food looks delicious and it is great that their pool is heated. That would be tops on my kids’ list.
Wow! I want to go!! It looks and sounds like you and your family had a wonderful time while visiting. That food looks amazing!
I love the look of this inn. I had always thought the Hamptons were for the rich, so this gives me hope that I will get to visit!
Such a great place to get away with the family – glad you and the boys are able to spend time together as time flies by very quickly.
Southhampton looks so fun! I haven’t been to New York for a couple years. I think it is time to go back!
Wow, how cool I have always wanted to viist the Hamptons never been and I do like New York. Seems you had so much fun.
It look a very lovely place. I would love to visit one day.
Wow,it looks like such a fun family adventure. I would love going there with the kids and my hubby. We’ve been looking for a fun vacation spot !
I think the best thing about the inn is it’s proximity to restaurants, shops, etc. It’s always nice when you can walk to places instead of having to get in the car and go look for parking.
The food looks wonderful – that would totally get me! I’d love to go to Southampton – we have one here in the UK and it’s a lovely place so I can imagine the one on the other side of the ocean will be just as nice!
Southampton looks like a gorgeous place to visit! I’ve been to NYC and different places in upstate NY, but never there. It’s relatively close to me, though!
How can anyone not want to visit such a place! It’s really relaxing here and I also love the view! It’s going to be amazing to stay here for the weekend.
Who wouldn’t want to stay at a place this peaceful! I would not pass up the chance to go here and just relax and enjoy my stay!
I’d like to visit new york next summer. The Southamptons looks like such a cute city, I loved seeing all the pictures!
If we visited Southhampton, I think I would enjoy riding one of the beach cruiser bikes on the beach!
Considering this is 2,000 miles from me, I probably won’t be visiting any time soon. Does look like a great place.
Looks like a great Inn to go to! I am hoping that I can do some traveling with the kids this Summer, so I’lll be sure to add this place to my list. BTW that guacamole looks amazing!
Looks like a really nice place to stay! I haven’t explored New York that much but I am going to, the next time I visit. The Southampton Inn will be our choice for accommodation. I love the food too. It looks so delicious! The churros are to die for!
What a fun trip! The Southampton Inn looks so relaxing, and I bet you guys had a wonderful time!
Ummmm, late night churros?! Sign me up! My husband and I are actually heading to NY to help my brother-in-law move this summer – maybe we will consider this hotel!
This place looks so fun! I love the room. The beds look nice and cozy. I’d love to take a vacation to NY soon.
I should seriously consider going this summer I live in NYC so it shouldn’t be that hard for me and hubby to drive out there. I have never been there but it really looks like a great place to spend a few days and just relax, I so need it 🙂
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Oh my goodness it looks so beautiful and relaxing! The food looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to visit as well will definitely have to check it out now! Looks like a fun place to vacation!
This sounds like a wonderful place to stay. I don’t know many hotels in the Hamptons area, so I would want to check it out.
I’ve always wanted to vacation in the Hamptons. This looks like a great choice for a stay!
I love NY but never been to the Hamptons. This looks so nice!