Gurney’s Star Island Is the Newest Luxury Resort Out East

Gurney’s has expanded to Star Island, opening its third resort in what was formerly known for many decades as the Montauk Yacht Club. The new property, which soft opened a few weeks ago but really gears up starting Memorial Day weekend, shares resources with nearby Gurney’s Montauk — a shuttle will run guests between the two resorts, providing shared access to Star Island’s Pool Club and Montauk’s spa and private Beach Club — and seaplane and yacht service can transport guests over to Gurney’s Newport, just a short trip away. Set on 35 acres, Gurney’s Star Island is home to the largest marina in the Hamptons, with room for large yachts to dock (if that’s your thing). The renovation taps into the advantage of the resort’s surroundings, adding more glass to open up water views, while a neutral color palette throughout the property underscores the nautical. Hamptons native and longtime resident Jeremy Blutstein, most recently of Almond in Bridgehampton, is heading up the F&B operations at the property, including banquet catering, in-room service, and three dining areas. Opening this weekend, the resort’s flagship restaurant, Showfish, is an elevated take on sustainable dining. “We spent some time thinking about how many seafood places have

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