Above average shore stay Clean comfortable…read more Efficiencies are available with full frig stove oven Price is average for the area 8 minute walk to the beach Have to book way in advance for efficiencies

We had a reservation through Booking.com for the shore point motel for 2 double beds for our family…read moreof 4 for 2 nights. When we arrived at the motel they had our reservation as 1 double bed. They stated this was not on them and my children had to sleep on the hardwood floor as it was a late arrival and no other motels had vacancy for that night and we were 5 hours from home. They did not accommodate us, they were not professional, they didn't not fully refund us, they did not care and kept telling us it was on booking.com and not their problem. This is was the worst customer service I have received in my lifetime. As I sat there crying for my children, they had zero regrets and did not care. Thankfully the Broadway Court Motel down the street fully accommodated us, discounted for us and made us feel insanely safe and comfortable. Also, the bathroom was dosguating, garbage still left in garbages and no toilet paper on the roll. I would never recommend anyone, not even my worst enemy to this motel and I will make sure all future customers know as well. I have never been treated so poorly in my life.

My family has been going there for 10 years but this year it wasn't the same. The little grill by…read morethe pool changed owners... huge price increase with a decline in quality. The room was nice but mold on the bathroom ceiling made us a little worried. The bed spreads were smelly... I don't think we'll ever go Beck.

Our room was extremely clean and tidy. Staff was nice and accommodating. We stayed in the mini…read moresuite which was perfect for 2 adults and 3 children. Only a 1-2 minute walk to the beach/boardwalk/mini golf. The pool is a nice size and there is a grill that's opened at the pool which is very convenient for breakfast/lunch/ice cream. Plenty of parking spots too no matter where your room is located. Would definitely recommend and will be staying again in the future.

Me and my boyfriend loved staying in this cute little hotel! For the price you cannot beat the…read morelocation and how close it is to the beach and boardwalk. The room is set up weird though. Shower was in the room and toilet was in some sort of tiny closet. Other then that the staff is more then friendly and we loved that they had a pool!

Location! Location! Location!…read more The Mayfair Hotel is literally right on the beach! They offer $1 bottles of water and free keurig coffee! That's all the nice things I have to say about this 0 star hotel. If it was one block off the beach, it would have closed years ago. This is THE WORST hotel I've ever stayed in, and I once spent a night at the Hotel Carter in NYC the same night a hooker was murdered and found dismembered in a garbage bag. If you must stay here for whatever sick reason (self hate? desire to torture yourself?) DO NOT stay in a double bed room. However big your party is, stay in a room with a single bed. The room I stayed in with my family had two beds, but one of them was right next to the shower (yes, the shower is in the room. no separation whatsoever) and had an air conditioner blowing on your head all night. The sink is in the main room as well. The toilet is "separate" but it's in a tiny closet with a pole almost blocking it. Is this even legal? No way the room was up to code. The wall near the shower/bed was cracking and showed signs of black mold. The carpet was so filthy it turned my kids feet black. We all slept on top of the covers, afraid to even see the quality (or lack thereof) of the bed sheets. The room felt like a prison cell but somehow worse. My mother in law stayed in a room with a single bed. The bathroom was separated from the main room. It was noticeably better, but sleeping on the beach in a tent would have been better, too. This hotel is NOT kid friendly. The staff seemed upset we even brought kids. The kiddie pool was drained. Don't bring your kids here unless you want to punish them for being bad. I don't know how this place calls itself a 2 star hotel. It is literally the bottom of the barrel. Absolutely disgusting. Stay somewhere else.

I'll be honest we were really skeptical about booking here due to the reviews of how outdated it…read morewas. BUT we wanted to give it a try. I called to book instead of using booking and we got a better price & a better room than booking.com had. Truly best vacation we have had. Pros : -affordable -family friendly atmosphere - Beautiful view ( bayberry building ocean view with balcony raised first floor) -very clean -ALL the staff was SUPER friendly and helpful -Private beach access (trust me it's so worth it) -Clean pool -LOCATION- best location hands down right at the beginning of the boardwalk and on the beach. You can see the fireworks that they have every Thursday right at that end of the boardwalk. -The room got cold fast and stayed cool all day -OFFICE DOG literally coolest fog ever -next to a cute breakfast/lunch place -next to an ice cream place that has the best water ice and ice cream we've had ever. Cons -little outdated for sure -beds are not super comfortable but tolerable to be honest. -you can hear everything through the ceiling (but that's just apart of it not their fault) -balcony is right next to the walking path where people wash off from the private beach Overall it was so worth the price for just the location and view. We went on days we knew wouldn't be as busy. I loved it and would go back again but they are selling according to their FB. So hopefully whoever buys it keeps the family friendly atmosphere!

We had a nice two night stay at the Windswept. I wish I could give half stars because this merits a…read more3.5 but I can't bring myself to round up. Good location and access to a semi-private beach was great. Walking distance from Jenkinson's without the noise that comes with it. Staff during checkout and check in were friendly. Room was fine. Not the most modern, but it was clean and the beds weren't bad. Also, they have the cutest dog named Dune who hangs out on the office. Sweet boy. We would stay again.

If you're looking for an elevated stay in Ocean Grove, this is it. Beautifully renovated and…read moreimpeccably designed, this property has quickly become our favorite place to stay in the area. We stayed in one of the gorgeous suites and loved the elegant décor and thoughtful attention to detail. The fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room, and comfortable furnishings made it feel like a true home away from home. The staff was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay, and the coffee bar was absolutely delicious. One of our favorite moments each day was relaxing on the expansive front porch with a glass of wine, reading our books, and watching the world stroll by. It was the perfect way to unwind between a day at the beach and dinner. The hotel also provides beach towels and bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis, which was a wonderful added touch. We truly loved every aspect of our stay and can't wait to return.

Yelp seems to have a few old reviews which pre-date Hotel Albatross' renovation. I would ignore…read morethese. The new ratings are pretty much universally 5 stars. We visit Ocean Grove every March and stay a night or two. We have tried Ocean View, Ocean Plaza, the Majestic, and one place that had no staff. All were acceptable but dated. This year was our first time at Hotel Albatross, which we had previously avoided because of online reviews. But after an 18-month renovation, everything is new and tastefully done. We stayed in a top-floor room with two double beds. The mattresses were firm and comfortable, so I didn't wake up with a sore back. Our room also had a small but useful desk and mini-fridge. The valve to turn on the shower and control the temperature and water flow was on the opposite side of the shower head, so you can turn on the water without getting wet. It heated up fast anyway, but that was a nice feature. There was a rain-style shower head as well as a hand-held that you can fix in place and slide up and down. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Bottled water in our mini-fridge was free. Text messages provided useful information, such as the Wi-Fi code. There is no breakfast buffet, like some other Ocean Grove hotels have, but the nicer accommodations more than made up for that. There are tables on the first floor to sit down and have coffee (and pastries, which are available for purchase). As we checked out, we were offered coffee, which we gladly accepted. We will be back at Hotel Albatross next year.

We stayed here (early January 2025) while attending a local wedding. Off season so not busy at all…read more Nice, and clean. Owner was very accommodating when we had to check a day early due to medical emergency at home (refunded 3rd night payment) Be careful of hot water. VERY HOT

The hotel staff here is amazing. The rooms were very clean and nice. We used the hotel to house…read moreguests for a program at our school. They gave use excellent feedback and said they felt comfortable and safe and would love to stay there the next time they came. We can't thank the hotel enough.

Great hotel! Will definitely come back for an easy staycation that's close by to us (about an hour…read moredrive). It is pricy but given convenience we will come back. Also, the quality of the furniture and aesthetics is worth it.

Splinter HELL, I hope you don't want ice…read more This hotel was fantastic at first, especially the corner pool terrace suite. Easy access to the pool, large and lots of light. But my god, it is splinter hell. Us, along with 3 other families that we knew of, were realizing at the pool that us and our kid's feet were completely full of splinters. We spent a total of about 3 hours at the pool over 2 days and my four year old had over 50 splinters in each foot! I had about 10 and spouse a few less. My four year old will not even let me look at his foot, nevertheless remove the splinters - yeah right. I think we are going to need to get sedated. This has ruined the stay to be honest. The hotel also didn't have tweezers. At least two families complained and nothing seemed to be done about it. The deck is extremely dry. This wouldn't be a hard problem to solve. ICE. I requested ice about 20 different ways, because there is no ice machine so they say just request it: - through the app on their tablet (3x, nothing) - through calling the front desk (2x, nothing) - in person at the front desk (2x, nothing) - through text to the front desk (4x, nothing) - in person to the person that came to the room one night (2x, 1x worked!) I got ice once, woohoooooo! The tablet is a joke. I needed an extra bedsheet and requested it through the tablet and it never came. In person at the front desk it did, however. Beautiful hotel, but the splinters ruined it. You could not pay ME to stay somewhere that my autistic kid gets 100 splinters in his feet. The hotel is feeling a bit neglected in some ways. Our "terrace" had algae on the deck area, one couch cushion had a big brown spot and there was half of a DEAD BIRD on our terrace. It was there the whole time. Of course my 4 year old was enthralled.Yay.

The vibe is amazing here. It's very convenient to have a restaurant opened in the hotel for…read morebreakfast lunch and dinner and that's actually good. It really lives up to its name and keeps all wind out of the poolside rooms. Speaking of the rooms they are good except the poolside rooms can get loud during the night.

Does the Windjammer Motor Inn staff come from big families? I'm not sure what else could explain…read morethe good Yelp reviews, as this establishment has the charm of an hourly rate motel. But, then, I'm not sure sellers of illegal guns, couples married, just not to each other, or teen-age partiers would stay here more than once even if you could rent a room for just a few hours. So, what went wrong with our June 15-16 stay at the Windjammer? Let me count the ways: 1. We could not check in upon arrival. A woman behind the desk told us to come back later because, she said, she did not know the check-in procedure; 2. I guess the staff member for whom we had to wait to check in was not out buying air freshener, because our room smelled of cigarette smoke; 3. If you are in the mood for afternoon delight or need a power nap, prepare to be disturbed because there are no "Do Not Disturb" door hangers. It was not a matter of our room missing one. I asked the front desk clerk, who told me the motel does not provide them. That's got to add to the romance of a getaway with the one you love, having maid service knocking on your door when you want to be alone with one another; 4. Speaking of Windjammer maid service, there is little of which to speak, as one look at the dirty bathroom tells you. Bring your own Lysol, and, for that matter, shampoo; 5. I didn't know there had been a Superstorm Sandy Clearance Sale at the New Jersey Shore, but that must be where the Windjammer bought its furniture. See the photo I took; 6. I neglected to take another telling photo, that of the Windjammer Motor Inn sign, which promises daily breakfast. The motel does not serve breakfast every day, as I learned when the desk clerk told me their restaurant would not be open until later in the season. If you're like me, the New Ralph Kramden in you wants to avoid arguing too much, so I didn't protest that their sign promises breakfast or ask why they can't at least serve coffee and donuts in the lobby. If this were my only problem with the Windjammer, I might have asked, but by then I knew we would not return. But, what do I know? The Windjammer Motor Inn is still standing, despite its considerable flaws. I second the recommendation of a previous review, which says the owners should sell to someone who could make it worthy of its beachfront location. If the next Windjammer proprietor is at least aware of the New Jersey Smokefree Air Act that went into effect in 2007, that would be a start.