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Collective Governors Island

3.9(232)
Hotel

About

Collective Governors Island offers a rare blend of upscale glamping and urban escape just eight minutes by ferry from Lower Manhattan. The site features 29 rustic-chic tents and private suites with harbor views, paired with seasonal dining at Three Peaks Lodge and fireside gatherings under wide-open skies.

This car-free retreat spans six acres within a 172-acre park, providing a peaceful setting for private events up to 250 guests. Its proximity to the Financial District makes it an accessible, distinctive venue for business groups seeking a memorable offsite with fresh air and skyline vistas.

Best for

  • Executive offsites with skyline and harbor views
  • Unique overnight team retreats close to Manhattan
  • Fireside dinners and cocktail receptions outdoors

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Waterfront tents with Manhattan skyline views
Setting
Waterfront tents with Manhattan skyline views
Upscale tents and private suites open to harbor breezes and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty, offering a rare blend of city proximity and natural tranquility.
Peaceful island retreat minutes from downtown
Atmosphere
Peaceful island retreat minutes from downtown
Located on Governors Island, the venue offers a car-free, 172-acre parkland setting that feels like an escape from the city’s noise and rush, despite being only an eight-minute ferry ride from Lower Manhattan.
Seasonal dining and fireside gatherings
Outdoor Amenities
Seasonal dining and fireside gatherings
Guests can enjoy seasonal dining at Three Peaks Lodge, sunset cocktails, and nightly campfires, creating a distinctive rustic-chic hospitality experience in an outdoor setting.

At a glance

Rated 3.9 on Google · 232 reviews