The small community of East Yaphank, New York, is located on Long Island, a 75-minute drive from Manhattan. The town is a three-minute drive from the Long Island Expressway, the main route from New York right across Long Island, and a three-minute drive from Yaphank train station. Hotel options within a 15-minute drive from East Yaphank range from economy to luxury. The beaches of Fire Island, to the south of Long Island and sheltering it from the Atlantic Ocean, are less than 20 minutes' drive away.
A 10-minute drive west of East Yaphank, the SpringHill Suites Long Island Brookhaven has 128 suites on four floors and features an indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Room rates include complimentary breakfast and on-site parking. Dining options within a five-minute drive of the hotel include Cafe Gia Pizzeria & Ristorante and Old Dock Grill, where the menu includes sandwiches, soups and gourmet wraps. Boomers Medford, an amusement park with karting, mini-golf and arcade games, is a six-minute drive from the hotel.
A little under a 10-minute drive from East Yaphank, the luxurious Mill House Inn is set in a clapboard house from 1790 built in typical Long Island style. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, the inn overlooks the well-preserved Old Hook Windmill, dating back to 1806. The 10 suites and rooms combine contemporary styling with traditional comfort. The inn provides a gourmet breakfast with dishes ranging from wholegrain pancakes to lobster frittata. Dining options in the area include Medford Pastaria, serving authentic Italian dishes, and Golden Star Asian Fusion Restaurant.
Just off the Long Island Expressway and a 10-minute drive from East Yaphank, the Comfort Inn Medford is a budget option offering free parking, a fitness room and a game room. The 75 rooms in this two-story property include some suites with hot tubs. Room rates include a continental breakfast and for other meals, guests can try J&R's Steakhouse, Shui Heun Chinese Kitchen or Pennica's Pizza and Pasta. These choices are all within a 10-minute drive of the hotel.
Another hotel just off the Long Island Expressway, the Hampton Inn Brookhaven is set in a contemporary four-story building with 161 rooms and suites, a 15-minute drive from East Yaphank. The hotel provides a courtesy transfer service from MacArthur Airport, and the Patchogue and Ronkonkoma train stations. Amenities include an indoor heated pool, a gym and complimentary breakfast. Eateries within a 15-minute drive include Oar Steak and Seafood Grill, and Curry Kebob, offering Indian and Pakistani dishes.
