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FIBO 2012 Hotels

       FIBO attendees can reserve accommodations during the FIBO * X weekend (August 10 – 12) at the hotels listed below.  Discounted rooms are LIMITED and available on a first-come/first-serve basis.  To ensure the best service and discounts, please mention FIBO when making your reservations.
   

Hilton Garden Inn – Ronkonkoma, NY

      As the official Host Hotel for FIBO * X, the Hilton Garden Inn offers FIBO guests NEW ROOMS, pool, exercise room, high-speed internet access, and other amenities.  For you fitness buffs, the hotel is just steps away from Platinum Fitness - a two story premium fitness center – that hotel guests can use for FREE with their hotel key card.
 
   The Hilton Garden Inn is also the location of all FIBO welcome activities and events including the steamy and always fun Tropical Heat Party on Friday, August 10th.
 
   Located on the mainland in Ronkonkoma, NY, the hotel is just minutes away from the Sayville ferry, which will take you to and from FIBO events in Cherry Grove.  You can reserve your room at the discounted rate of $149/night.  
 
Call (631) 738-7800 to make your reservation.  You must mention the “FIBO Room Rate” to receive the discount.
 
Minimum of two nights is required during the FIBO weekend (August 10 -12).  A non-refundable one night deposit is required to hold your room.  The deposit will be credit toward your first night stay.  
 
Don’t Be Disappointed – Reserve Early!  Last year some were forced to find alternative lodging because the rooms sold out.
 
Hotel Transportation. On Saturday (August 11th), FIBO will arrange for round trip jitney service between the Hilton Garden Inn and the Sayville ferry dock for attendees staying at the Hilton Garden Inn – Ronkonkoma, NY.
 

Grove Hotel – Cherry Grove

   With its convenient “downtown” location, the Grove Hotel is literally steps away from the beach and all of FIBO’s Saturday activities.  To qualify for a 5% discount off your room PLUS $5.00 off your FIBO One Day General Admission Bracelet, You MUST reserve by August 3, 2012 at click here to make your Grove Hotel reservationor call (631) 597-6600.  Minimum of two nights required during the FIBO weekend (August 10 -12) to reserve room and receive discounts.  Please use promotional code: "FIBO" when making your reservation to qualify for the discounts.
 

Belvedere Guest House for Men – Cherry Grove

   Fire Island's premier accommodation for men is located on the bay front at Cherry Grove.  It is in the style of a Venetian Palace, with terraces, towers, domes, statuary, antiques and fountains.  The hotel supplies ice, coffee, and refrigerators.  YOU MAY RESERVE ONLINE at www.belvederefireisland.com.
 
   Again, to ensure the best service and discounts, please mention FIBO when making your reservations.
 
 
 

2012 Beach Houses

 
   Staying in a beach house is the perfect way to spend some quality time with friends – old and new!   During the week of FIBO (August 10 – 17), FIBO guests can rent fully appointed beach houses.  
 
   All beach house rentals are weekly (no exceptions!) and subject to availability.  RESERVE EARLY FOR THE BEST DEALS!   House amenities may vary depending on the size and location of the property.  To ensure the best service, please mention FIBO when making your reservations.
 

Summer Place Realty – Cherry Grove

   FIBO’s long term housing partner, Summer Place Realty, offers fully furnished beach houses that typically include fully equipped kitchen, bedrooms, dining room, living room, bathrooms/showers, sundeck, satellite TV, stereo, DVD, and BBQ grill.  To reserve your house during the week of FIBO (August 10 – 17), please visit: www.asummerplacerealty.com. Checkout the “vacation rentals” page for a list of available rentals.  If you have any questions, please contact Sofina, Bill, or Evelyn at (631) 241-3223.   
 

Bauhaus House – Cherry Grove

   The property is tastefully furnished and each unit has a private deck.  To learn more on this exclusive beach property, please visit:  www.bauhausfireisland.com or call (631) 597-7658.  There are still a few units left during FIBO.  Please use promotional code: "FIBO" when making your reservations.
 

Pines Harbor Realty – The Pines

   The exclusive Pines area of Fire Island is about a 15-minute walk on the beach (or 5-minute water taxi ride) to FIBO activities.  With breath taking views and plush like atmosphere, the beach houses in the Pines are fully furnished and typically include air conditioning, two twin beds per bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, bathrooms/showers, washer/dryer, dishwasher, satellite TV, stereo, DVD, pool (some with pool and jacuzzi), sundeck, and BBQ grill. To reserve your house during the week of FIBO (August 10 – 17), please visit: www.pinesharbor.com.  If you have any questions, please contact Alex, Kris, or Ken at (646) 220-9141.  
 
 
 
 

2012 Vacation Plans

   If you are looking for a romantic get away, a reunion with friends, or some place fun to visit between April and October, then consider renting a beach house on the legendary gay mecca of Fire Island!   Pre-FIBO and Post-FIBO beach houses are usually easier to find and provide you with broader housing options.  Come visit Fire Island where all are welcome and appreciated. Make your reservations today!
 
                      To ensure the best service, please mention FIBO when making your vacation reservations.

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