The Jackson by the Beach Hotel is located a few blocks west of Lido Beach on Long Beach island. The full name of the hotel is the Jackson by the Beach Kosher and Shomer Shabbos Hotel and as it sounds, the property is fully Kosher and happens to be the only hotel on the island. The hotel occupies an imposing post-war apartment-style building one block from the waterfront with a large lobby and plenty of seating. The hotel features space for meetings or events and is in close proximity to the Long Island railroad to Manhattan or all points east. The guest rooms are plain white with wooden furniture and flooring and large beds, air conditioning and optional mini fridge. Rates for a double start at $99, as of February 2011.
The Plantation Motel is located about four miles drive to the north of Lido Beach on neighboring Bamum Island. The motel occupies a brick and siding two-story building with parking spaces fronting the rooms. The motel features 24-hour front desk, photocopy services and free coffee in the lobby. The guest rooms are plain white with floral curtains and bedspreads, armchairs and painted wood furniture. Each room has cable TV, work desk, air conditioning, clock radio, free Wi-Fi Internet, free bottled water and free local calls. Rates for a double room start around $55, as of February 2011.
The Free Port Motor Inn & Marina is located about nine miles to the northeast of Lido Beach in the Freeport section on the mainland of Long Island. The property consists of a small marina and boatel with a AAA rating, exterior hallways and free parking. The motel features a place to park your boat (additional fee), the indoor/outdoor Patio Marina Lounge where drinks and food are served overlooking the water and a retro 1960s design. The guest rooms are available in five categories from standard to luxury water view and have flat-screen cable TV, double-size or king-size beds and tile bathrooms. Deluxe rooms are newly renovated with rain shower and fridge. Jacuzzi rooms have upgraded beds and Jacuzzi for two, and luxury water view rooms have a larger TV and balcony. Rates for a standard start around $99, as of February 2011.
The Five Towns Inn is located about nine miles northeast of Lido Beach in Lawrence, New York on the Long Island mainland near JFK International Airport. The Inn has nicely decorated interior spaces with patterned stone floors, detailed carpeting and seating areas throughout the building. Standout features at the inn include free airport shuttle, free daily continental breakfast, free coffee and cake 24 hours a day, free passes to the Hollywood Atrium fitness center, guest laundry, and several restaurants in easy walking distance. The guest rooms have sitting areas, wooden furniture, free Wi-Fi Internet, cable TV and large windows. Rates for a double start around $129, as of February 2011.
