Considered a hamlet as it is too small to be classified as a village, Moriches, New York, is situated between Westhampton and Medford. Named after the land of the Native American who owned it, Moriches is in Suffolk County, part of the New York metropolitan area. In combination with East and Center Moriches, local attractions include parks and beaches. When visiting this area, there are several hotels available.
Six minutes west of Moriches in Shirley, the Shirley Motel is conveniently located off exit 68 South off the Long Island Expressway. This property is also an hour away from Manhattan and 25 minutes from the Hamptons. Local attractions include Smith Point Beach, the famous Brookhaven National Laboratory and Brookhaven National Park. These affordable accommodations come in single, double or quad units, and kitchenettes and Jacuzzi rooms are available.
Shirley Motel
681 Montauk Hwy
Shirley, NY 11967
631-281-9418
shirleymotel.com
Overlooking the Beaver Dam Creek, the Beaver Dam Creek House is 11 minutes west of East Moriches in Westhampton, New York. This waterside destination is situated on two acres of lawn, shade trees and gardens set around a stone-edged pool. Amenities at the Beaver Dam Creek House include a six-person hot tub inside of an indoor sun room and furnished wraparound porch. In addition to guest rooms, the master suite has a private balcony with views of the pool and garden. Breakfast includes homemade muffins, blueberry pancakes, eggs and breakfast quiche.
Beaver Dam Creek House
5 Pleasant Ave.
Westhampton, NY 11977
631-898-0001
beaverdamcreekhouse.com
Twelve miles west of Moriches off County Road 99, the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven has free shuttle service to the Long Island MacArthur Airport. Additional amenities include a complimentary breakfast buffet, exercise facility and indoor pool. Local attractions include the NorthFork Wineries and Tanger Outlets mall. The spacious accommodations at this smoke-free hotel include free high-speed Internet. The 128 suites also have sofa beds and lounge chairs. There are five different dining options within a five-mile radius that serve a variety of fare such as American and Italian.
SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven
2 Sawgrass Drive
Bellport, NY 11713
631-924-0090
marriott.com
