welcome to another side of the hamptons.
almost 60 years after it was established, in 1967, the drake inn is now reimagined as …
The Penny Lane
Joining the Lark Hotels family in 2026, The Penny Lane welcomes you to a vintage Hamptons waterfront retreat, thoughtfully reimagined for the modern traveler. A sense of laid-back luxury infuses our 18-room property, blending classic beach-chic design with warm, experienced hospitality and modern amenities that make settling in feel effortless.
Mornings are slow and sunlit by Penny Pond. Afternoons filled with bike rides to uncrowded ocean beaches or lounging on the lawn or poolside. Evenings start with sunsets over the water, then down the street for the catch of the day fresh off local fishing boats, live music and soaking in the local flavors of the old-school Hamptons.
At The Penny Lane, we honor the landscape, the pace, and the people that shape Hampton Bays, creating a stay that feels welcoming, grounded, and refreshingly unforced.
meet george, one of our hounds, who'd be very happy to greet you (or not, if you prefer.) we are a dog-friendly property (one per room + $30/night) and we have a dog poop bag dispenser on property for your convenience!
hampton bays=sunsets+oysters. the oyster baskets are part of a cornell university marine program where volunteers raise oysters, helping increase the local shellfish population. as for sunsets, they are our free, nightly entertainment. (click on photo for marine program info.)
situated on the peconic and shinnecock bays, linked by the shinnecock canal, and home to the shinnecock inlet, which connects the bays to the ocean, hampton bays is home to plentiful commercial and sport fishing. (click map for fishing info.)
free bikes and helmets are available for use during your stay.
another gorgeous sunset from dune road
where to eat in and around hampton bays, click on photo for a list of our favorite spots.
hampton coffee company is down the street from us. easy walk. great coffee, matcha, breakfast and lunch sandwiches. open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (click photo for their website.)
our docks on the penny lane canal with a view to shinnecock bay. we are located in a neighborhood, with houses across the canal and next door, and restaurants down the street, including hampton coffee company (see previous pic.)
you can chill out on our lawn overlooking the canal ...
... and watch the boats go by
we have plenty of lawn ...
... games to keep everyone entertained
hampton bays is a part of the town of southampton, on the hamptons' western edge, which means when summer traffic starts to bottleneck, the drake inn offers a great beach escape in less time.
FAQs
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it is a hamlet within the town of southampton on the western edge of “the hamptons,” so when summer traffic starts to bottleneck, the drake inn offers you a great beach escape in less time.
it is known for its uncrowded beaches and waves and old-school Long Island fishing village vibe with the best sunsets and authentic seafood restaurants in the hamptons.
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hampton bays is about 80 miles from NYC, depending where you are. travel times depends on day and time.
the Long Island Railroad travels from either Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal to Hampton Bays usually with a change in Jamaica. travel time is about 2.5 hours.
Hampton Jitney bus service picks up in Manhattan and Brooklyn and travels (nonstop and 1-stop) to Hampton Bays. Travel time depends on what day and time you’re traveling.
Blade offers helicopter and seaplane service from Manhattan.