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Collective Retreats Governors Island

4.0 star property
Collective Governors Island sits near the Statue of Liberty, offering a peaceful retreat with city views, art galleries, and outdoor adventures like ziplining

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Travelers find a quiet escape on Governors Island with the Statue of Liberty nearby. The Collective offers a cozy lobby with a fireplace for coffee breaks, an art gallery to browse, and zipline adventures for thrill-seekers. Past visitors consistently recommend the experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Voyager King Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Voyager Twin Tent | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Voyager Twin Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Journey King Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Journey Waterfront King Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Journey Twin Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basecamp Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Basecamp Cabin ADA

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Voyager Twin ADA Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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The Outlook Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

The Outlook Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Summit Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

The Summit Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 103 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Expedition Tent | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

The Expedition Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Observatory Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

The Observatory Suite

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Voyager Waterfront King Tent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Journey Family Tents | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Journey Family Tents

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, Collective Retreats Governors Island is in a national park. Shoppers can visit Times Square, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Governors Island and Central Park. One World Trade Center and Empire State Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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825 Gresham Rd, New York, NY, 10004

What's nearby

  • Governors Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New York Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Battery Park - 11 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wall Street - 12 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Smith - 9 Sts. Station - 3 min drive
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Vista - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Island Oyster - ‬10 min walk
  • Strong Rope Brewery
  • Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie
  • Diego

About this property

Collective Retreats Governors Island

Upscale hotel near Governors Island
Located close to Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center, Collective Retreats Governors Island provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire, meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property can be reached only by ferry.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 2 November to 30 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 63.11 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Collective Governors Island Campsite New York
Collective Governors Island Campsite
Collective Governors Island New York
Collective Governors Campsite
Collective Governors New York
Collective Governors Island Hotel
Collective Governors Island New York
Collective Governors Island Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Is Collective Retreats Governors Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Collective Retreats Governors Island?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Collective Retreats Governors Island?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Collective Retreats Governors Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Collective Retreats Governors Island located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is steps from Governors Island and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from One World Trade Center. Empire State Building and Times Square are also within 9 mi (15 km). South Ferry Station is 25 minutes by foot and Whitehall St. Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

Collective Retreats Governors Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took my mother to the retreat on Governor's Island for her 80th birthday and it was fabulous. The unique setting, views, staff and service was amazing. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful, an escape from the city. Our tent rattled so loud throughout the night it felt like someone shaking a saucepan full of cutlery over our heads—even with white noise on and noise cancelling headphones in. Dinner at the restaurant was incredible, but breakfast was stingy AF. Highly recommend for families
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, responsive, and prompt with requests. Accommodations were very clean. Loved they provided shuttle service to places you wanted to visit on the island. Restaurant on site, was delicious! We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Collective. Welcomed at the ferry and drove round to the retreat. We were checked in, driven to our tent, showed around & within 20 minutes, we were settled in. The tent was gorgeous & the place felt very safe. We didn’t eat dinner but the views were incredible. Air traffic was loud but it’s NYC, nothing unexpected. Breakfast food was delicious. Would definitely stay again & will recommend to friends.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

I stayed in the Outlook Villa for my solo trip. Overall it was nice and comfortable. Service was very good and the villa was beautiful. I had a few issues but it didn’t impact my vacation time. Twice I had people enter the villa without checking. I know it’s a relaxed atmosphere but it did freak me out that despite having the privacy button on, people still entered. The wifi is not strong in the actual villa. It kept dropping and I ended up hot spotting to my personal phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what we expected

Just what we expected. Staff was nice & helpful. Hanging out in the middle of New York Harbor. Happy Hour was relaxed (1 free w your stay). Dinner was good (additional). Smores & Campfire were great (included). Beds were comfy. They had coffee available in our room to make which we did at 6am when we woke. Breakfast was fine and it starts at 8am (additional but came with a breakfast beverage - we had coffee). And they will hold your bags after checkout if you want to go explore Governor's Island - which we did. Overall a relaxing & enjoyable time. You will hear the ferry & helicopters from time to time but that's nothing compared to NYC constant noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

JAMES

It was a very nice and unique stay. Sleeping tent and adjoining bathroom tent roomy with a good view. Did need to pass through a 2-3 step open space to get from sleeping area to our bathroom tent. Liked their soaps and creams. The staff was very nice and aimed to please but it took many asks for simple things to be addressed (missing lt bulb, clearing/replacing used coffee items etc). Breakfast at restaurant very good. Dinner, for most part, good though some seasonings iffy. Our waitress was very accommodating and appreciated.Good bar and drinks. Enjoyed hammocks and fire pits. Should note it’s not a quiet location- water and air traffic a constant and sounds (sirens) carry across the water. Embraced it all as part of being in NYC!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It's a great location with probably the best views on NY Harbor. When it got a bit breezy during the night the noise kept us up. Not sure if you can do anything about it. We loved the fire pit. Breakfast was quite nice, although dinner at 3 Peaks was a bit disappointing. Al the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve never camped at all so this was a great experience! The bathrooms, grounds, room were all clean. I did go on the days where NYC had low humidity so I’m not sure how hot the tents would be on the 100+ days. I love governors island but right now there is a lot of construction all around the retreat. My only recommendation for improvement would be the continental breakfast was super sparse… what they charge for the night we could at least get a banana or some toast. All in all I did have a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere and vibe of the retreat. Food was great. The yoga was very fun. We were there on Thursday day/night. Many of the surrounding vendors are closed on Thursday, just a heads up if that is important to traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kaliek, Felix, Ruda go above and beyond. The Three Peaks Lodge restaurant bar and staff kept drinks flowing and Dinner menu is perfect. This a great retreat from real life!! 5minutes on the Ferry! We will be back next season!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miss the breakfast brought to cabin! Really adds to the experience. Was a little messy in the restaurant for the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy your beautiful place night city view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The tent was hot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Glamping at Collective Retreats, Governor’s Island

Nice stay for a couple of days! During the summer, the tents are very hot, even with the A/C and ventilation on full blast! Very noisy due to boats, circle line and helicopters tours! They do have earplugs in the tent which was very handy and appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, very happy, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

jiafeng

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DONT STAY HERE, during the stay the bed had bed bugs, I had beg bug bits on my arm and my partner had it on her leg, the bites were in a curved shape and we even had pictures of it, she even had to throw out all her clothes that was in the luggage, staff agreed to refund us but after we left they changed their words and said they only agreed to partial refund. absolutely crazy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, well managed and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. I’d love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hosted a group of ~a dozen of us for my husband’s birthday. The staff were amazingly welcoming and hospitable. We were picked up from the ferry in golf carts, whisked off to our tents and then enjoyed drinks on the deck - taking in the views of the Statue of Liberty and downtown. We hosted dinner at Three Peaks and everyone raved about the meal. The steak was top notch. We closed the night out around the campfire under the stars. Couldn’t have been better a better time and so worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superbly well run, innovative, fun, and staffed by lovely folks. A memorable beginning to our anniversary trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet calm place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The tents were dirty and old. The zippers in the tents and for the bathrooms were old and did not work. And we were woken up early in the morning by construction just a few feet from our tent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Besides the Staten Island Ferries and Party Boats at 2am The Retreat was beautiful and exciting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most unique camping experience I’ve ever had. The views were spectacular! The food was first class. Very pleased with the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023