New Hotel Corduroy to Open in Montauk This May

Blue Flag Capital's latest East End hospitality venture aims to blend modern design with the area's surfing heritage.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:23pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration depicting the sweeping, streamlined architecture of a modern hotel set against a backdrop of towering, airbrushed gradients in shades of blue and orange, conceptually representing the grand scale and romantic spirit of the new Hotel Corduroy in Montauk.The new Hotel Corduroy in Montauk aims to blend modern design with the area's surfing heritage and creative spirit, offering a unique hospitality experience for both locals and travelers.Montauk Today

Blue Flag Capital, a hospitality group known for its properties on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, is opening a new hotel called Hotel Corduroy in Montauk this May. The 29-room boutique hotel, located in the former site of The Sunset Montauk, will feature a modern design inspired by the area's surfing culture and creative spirit. Hotel Corduroy is the first of three new East End hotels from Blue Flag Capital, with Faraway Sag Harbor and Oyster Estate in Greenport also set to open later this year.

Why it matters

The opening of Hotel Corduroy marks the latest addition to Montauk's evolving hospitality landscape, as the once-sleepy fishing village continues to attract new high-end developments catering to a growing number of visitors. The hotel's focus on blending modern design with the area's laid-back surfing heritage aims to provide a unique experience for both locals and travelers.

The details

Originally built in 1983, the property has been reimagined by New York-based interior design firm Ward + Gray to serve as an intimate, high-design retreat. In addition to the 29 guest rooms, the hotel will feature a small lobby retail shop and an expansive outdoor gathering space called The Lawn. Eric Freitas-Orford, previously the General Manager of The Twenty Two New York, has been brought on as the Managing Director for New York to oversee Hotel Corduroy and Blue Flag Capital's two other upcoming East End properties.

  • Hotel Corduroy will open in May 2026.
  • Faraway Sag Harbor is set to open this summer 2026.
  • Oyster Estate in Greenport is scheduled to open in September 2026.

The players

Blue Flag Capital

A hospitality group known for its properties on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, Blue Flag Capital is opening Hotel Corduroy in Montauk as well as two other new East End hotels this year.

Ward + Gray

A New York-based interior design firm that has reimagined the former Sunset Montauk property into the new Hotel Corduroy.

Eric Freitas-Orford

The new Managing Director for New York overseeing Hotel Corduroy and Blue Flag Capital's two other upcoming East End properties. He previously served as the General Manager of The Twenty Two New York.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to introduce locals and travelers to three distinct hospitality experiences on the East End this season. Our goal is for these properties to truly become part of the communities in which they have always belonged, honoring what's come before while evolving into something new. We look forward to bringing our high-touch hospitality to the East End and becoming a foundation for our guests to create loved memories.”

— Eric Freitas-Orford, Managing Director for New York, Blue Flag Capital

What’s next

Initial room rates for Hotel Corduroy are expected to start in the low $200s, with peak summer rates at $995 per night. Reservations are now open at thehotelcorduroy.com.

The takeaway

The opening of Hotel Corduroy in Montauk, along with Blue Flag Capital's two other upcoming East End properties, signals the continued evolution of the region's hospitality landscape. By blending modern design with the area's unique character and creative spirit, these new developments aim to provide visitors with a distinctive experience that honors the past while looking towards the future.