The Best Hotels Closest to Stony Brook University in Stony Brook for 2026

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A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

A sign for Stony Brook State University of New York surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A modern hotel lobby with a central coffee bar, seating areas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG

3.2 km from Stony Brook University

Mirna

￥22,009

￥25,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a parking lot, a large building with multiple floors, and a forested area in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a variety of baked goods, and a coffee station.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook

0.5 km from Stony Brook University

zhe

￥20,901

￥23,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A well-organized snack and beverage section with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerated display, and a small table with snacks.

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, two computer monitors, a sofa, and a decorative shelf with various items.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, directional signs, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and a vase of flowers.

3. Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG

12.9 km from Stony Brook University

Mohammad

￥16,657

￥19,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A large indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved patio area with two wicker chairs and a small table.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, a microwave, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a welcome sign.

4. Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven

12.7 km from Stony Brook University

Anjulliane

￥18,048

￥20,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by windows and chairs.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a wooden floor.

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining table, chairs, and a basketball hoop.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville

11.7 km from Stony Brook University

Carly

￥21,400

￥24,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, indicating it is part of the Hilton hotel chain.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern kitchen area with a self-serve beverage station, a microwave, and various storage cabinets.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Long Island Brookhaven

20 km from Stony Brook University

Amanda

￥21,583

￥24,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A large, carpeted conference room with a high ceiling and recessed lighting.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

7. Comfort Inn Medford - Long Island

14.3 km from Stony Brook University

Jody

￥16,580

￥18,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and chair.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a barbecue grill, and a pool table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, glass display case, and dark wood cabinets.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ronkonkoma

11 km from Stony Brook University

Nicole

￥24,690

￥28,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building entrance with a bench, potted plants, and a blue mat leading to a reception area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, and a bedside table with a phone.

A modern office space with a long desk, two chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

9. Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island

14.1 km from Stony Brook University

Alberto

￥20,683

￥23,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent tower and a covered entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a menu board, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a kitchenette, and a large window with curtains.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport

10.9 km from Stony Brook University

Kristen

￥25,176

￥28,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor swimming pool with sunlit areas, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A reception area with a dark wood reception desk, two laptops, a vase with white flowers, and a glass table.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views.

A hallway with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

11. Hyatt Regency Long Island

11.5 km from Stony Brook University

Leonardo

￥22,745

￥25,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A store named 'The Shop' with a variety of chilled beverages, snacks, and dairy products.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, round tables, chairs, and large umbrellas.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport

13.6 km from Stony Brook University

Elizabeth

￥20,054

￥22,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A group of people toasting with wine glasses at a table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by red and white tiled walls, and equipped with sun loungers and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, sofa, and a TV.

13. Residence Inn By Marriott Long Island Hauppauge

12.1 km from Stony Brook University

John

￥24,068

￥28,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a few chairs near the windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a 'welcome' sign, comfortable seating areas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern office space with a large flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a small plant.

14. Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia

12.5 km from Stony Brook University

Jeronda

￥16,531

￥18,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A couple in white bathrobes holding champagne glasses in a hotel room with a large window and a door in the background.

A spacious atrium with high ceilings, a glass ceiling, and multiple levels of balconies.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a glass atrium, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

15. Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

11.6 km from Stony Brook University

WILLIAM

￥19,079

￥21,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with a high ceiling and large windows.

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit surrounded by sofas and chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of a multi-story building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a stone pillar, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

16. Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

17.2 km from Stony Brook University

Meghan

￥23,525

￥26,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed artwork above the counter, and a potted plant on the counter.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport

14.6 km from Stony Brook University

darrell

￥13,706

￥15,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A backyard with a dense lavender plant, wooden chairs, and a wooden deck.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a piano, and a group of people.

18. Come As You Are Inn

19.3 km from Stony Brook University

luiz claudio

￥34,412

￥39,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A covered wooden deck with white railings, blue doors, and hanging flower arrangements.

A living room with a patterned sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a decorative chandelier.

A marina with multiple yachts docked at night.

A wooden dock with wicker chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

19. Danfords Hotel and Marina

6.2 km from Stony Brook University

Esther

￥27,422

￥37,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A building with a sign for "Balino Catering Hall" and a green-lit pillar.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a wall-mounted heater.

A motel with a single-story structure, a parking lot with directional arrows, and a small adjacent building.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a shower area.

20. 112 Motel

15.2 km from Stony Brook University

George

￥23,200

￥26,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Stony Brook University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven	8.8 Excellent 1,681 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Stony Brook University Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"clean, safe and decent breakfast"

Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook

8/10 Good

"Just be prepared for tourist prices all the time not just during peak times. I was disappointed in the very pricey food. The breakfast was amazing but expensive."

Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel was great. You will have a great room, a Bar, a Pool, Gym and many more. Its clean and feel like home."

Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport

8/10 Good

"Everything was fine; my only criticism is that they started charging $10/day to park overnight and they use to include a free continental breakfast which was very good. They have a restaurant setup now instead…"

Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

8/10 Good

"No coffee in room and no gym"

Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and very helpful"

The Circle Hotel Fairfield

10/10 Excellent

"We didn't use much of the amenities so I cannot speak to that but the bed was the comfiest bed we've ever experienced. The front desk were friendly and the room was clean. The remote check-in/check-out was super convenient, too. We will absolutely stay again when visiting family."

Other attractions near Stony Brook University

A wooden fence, a pond, and a house with white shutters.

Stony Brook Grist Mill

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Head of the Harbor when you take a trip to Stony Brook Grist Mill. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a lighthouse, and a hill with buildings.

Avalon Park and Preserve

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Avalon Park and Preserve, a lovely green space in Head of the Harbor. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Island Federal Credit Union Arena

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at Island Federal Credit Union Arena during your trip to Stony Brook. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium

Catch an event at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium during your trip to Stony Brook. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages in Stony Brook. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Schnitzels Gastropub

After visiting Schnitzels Gastropub, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stony Brook. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Stony Brook Village Center

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Stony Brook Village Center during your trip to Stony Brook. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Harmony Vineyards

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Harmony Vineyards during your travels to Head of the Harbor. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stony Brook University?

Stony Brook University is located in a family-friendly area of Stony Brook known for its beautiful island views and sporting events. You'll find 41 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Stony Brook University?

Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Stony Brook University. Other good options within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG and Danfords Hotel and Marina.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Stony Brook University?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Stony Brook University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stony Brook University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Stony Brook University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Stony Brook University?

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What can I see and do near Stony Brook University?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, West Meadow Beach Historic District, or Mather House Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Avalon Park and Preserve and Harborfront Park. Create some family memories at BounceU Smithtown and Maritime Explorium.

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Our top choices for Stony Brook University hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG

2. Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook

3. Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG

4. Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Long Island Brookhaven

7. Comfort Inn Medford - Long Island

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ronkonkoma

9. Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island

10. Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport

11. Hyatt Regency Long Island

12. Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport

13. Residence Inn By Marriott Long Island Hauppauge

14. Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia

15. Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

16. Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport

18. Come As You Are Inn

19. Danfords Hotel and Marina

20. 112 Motel

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Top Stony Brook University Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook

Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport

Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG

The Circle Hotel Fairfield

Other attractions near Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Grist Mill

Avalon Park and Preserve

Island Federal Credit Union Arena

Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium

Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages

Schnitzels Gastropub

Stony Brook Village Center

Harmony Vineyards

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