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Directly on the bay of Cherry Grove, this men-only guesthouse is enthroned in the style of a Venetian palace - with terraces, turrets and statues. On the roof terrace, the sundecks and by the pool with whirlpool you can make yourself comfortable with clothing-optional. An extravagant gay veteran and only steps away from the ferry dock.
Cherry Grove's central hotel is just steps from the ferry dock and right in the middle of the action. The house has a pool, a bar and the attached club – when the dance floor shakes on weekends, you're in the heart of the island's queer nightlife.
The Pines' first boutique guesthouse focuses on modern design: a main room with a 6-metre glass front, a large sun terrace, a pool and a rooftop deck with panoramic views over the ocean and bay. Stylish retreat in the middle of the legendary party venue The Pines.
Gay hotels on Fire Island can be found almost exclusively in Cherry Grove and The Pines, although the offer is manageable and much is about houses for rent. In The Pines, The Madison is considered the premier guest house address, with a pool, large deck and rooftop terrace overlooking the island; the location is ideal if you want to be close to the port, tea dance and nightlife. If you choose the Pines as a base, you can reach everything on foot via the wooden footbridges.
In Cherry Grove, the Belvedere Guest House for Men is an institution, a playful Venetian-style building right on the bay side, exclusively for men and classic with a pool, whirlpool and sun decks. Just steps from the ferry dock, the Grove Hotel is the more down-to-earth choice, conveniently located with its own bar and restaurant as a meeting place, including the Ice Palace. Which side fits better depends on taste: The Pines is more polished and party-heavy, Cherry Grove more cozy and drag-driven. Book early, because in the high season the few rooms are quickly taken.