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Travel insights for hotels in Riverhead

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Riverhead?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Riverhead is February ($150). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Riverhead is July ($298).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Riverhead?

The cheapest day to stay in Riverhead is Sunday ($139). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $280.

Cheapest hotels in Riverhead, New York

Discover affordable stays in Riverhead that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Riverhead can be found for as low as $88 per night. There is currently one property in Riverhead that can be booked for this price. Greenview Inn Riverhead is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Riverhead. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Riverhead at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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1433 West Main Street, Riverhead, NY, United States
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$88
Avg. per night
1399 Main Rd, Riverhead, NY, United States
7.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$105
Avg. per night
30 Lake Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$118
Avg. per night
1830 West Main Street, Riverhead, NY, United States
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$138
Avg. per night
1707 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY, United States
3.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$143
Avg. per night
2038 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY, United States
4.6 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$148
Avg. per night
2012 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY, United States
4.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$151
Avg. per night
451 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$170
Avg. per night
428 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$255
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Riverhead

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About Riverhead

Serving as the seat of Suffolk County, Riverhead lies at the mouth of the Peconic River in Long Island’s east. It’s an agricultural hub and host to the annual Polish Town Fair and boasts family-friendly attractions that include a railway museum, a large aquarium and one of the top water parks in the United States.

Things to do in Riverhead

Occupying a 19th-century lumberyard is the Railroad Museum of Long Island, where you can get up close to lovingly restored locomotives and rare passenger and freight cars. In addition to seeing its model railways, a highlight of visiting the museum is riding the 16” gauge Allan Herschell Park Train from the LIRR Pavilion, which was built for the 1964 New York World's Fair.

Also not to miss is the Long Island Aquarium, which boasts one of the largest living coral displays in the Western Hemisphere. You can get up close to sand sharks, seahorses and pufferfish in its display tanks, as well as piranhas, moray eels and a giant Pacific octopus. In addition to marine life, the aquarium is also home to American alligators, African penguins and Japanese snow monkeys.

If you’re visiting Riverhead in the summer months, you can cool off at the Splish Splash Water Park in nearby Calverton. It features around 30 rides that include the Max Trax plummet slides and Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror. Younger kids can play safely in the Monsoon Lagoon with its gentle slides and pirate-themed water fountains.

Getting around Riverhead

Riverhead is around two hours’ drive from New York City and 35 minutes from Long Island MacArthur Airport, which has flights to destinations across the United States. Trains connect along the Long Island Main Line to the Riverhead railway station and buses travel throughout the town.

Facts about staying in Riverhead

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Riverhead to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Riverhead?

    The Duncan Inn is a very popular hotel in Riverhead, with a score of 7.8 from 346 reviews. Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead (8.2 from 770 reviews) and Hyatt Place Long Island East End (8.8 from 800 reviews) are also highly rated Riverhead hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center?

    Hyatt Place Long Island East End is a good hotel close to Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center - it has scored 8.8 over 800 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Riverhead near Peconic Riverfront Park?

    Hyatt Place Long Island East End is a hotel near Peconic Riverfront Park that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.8 from 800 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Riverhead Raceway?

    Close to Riverhead Raceway you will find Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead, which has a rating of 8.2 over 770 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Riverhead?

    Over the last 3 days, Riverhead hotels have been found for as cheap as $106/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

  • Are there any hotels in Riverhead close to Islip Long Island?

    The closest hotel to Islip Long Island is Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead, which is located 4.6 km away from the city centre.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting New York?

    In addition to Riverhead, travellers opt to visit New York when visiting New York. Brooklyn is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Riverhead?

    In total, there are 81 hotels to choose from in Riverhead, compared to 33,772 properties in New York.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Riverhead?

    The top three landmarks in Riverhead are:
    • Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, which you can visit while staying in Riverhead
    • Peconic Riverfront Park, which you can visit while staying in Riverhead
    • Riverhead Raceway, which you can visit while staying in Riverhead

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