I'm convinced that people who leave poor reviews for motels don't realize what they're getting…read morethemselves into. Seaside isn't Martha's Vineyard or the Hamptons. You're not staying at the Ritz Carlton. Yes, the Sunburst Motel probably needs renovating since it was last decorated decades ago. Yes, there were cigarette burns in the bedding. However, it's clean for the most part, which can't be said about all of the motels in Seaside Heights. The bathroom was very nice. No, there isn't shampoo, body wash, or conditioner. Unfortunately, you'll have to stop by the local CVS and pick up a couple travel sized bottles. You'll survive. Some pros about our stay at Sunburst: There was a functional triple lock on the door. Definitely helps to know that we're safe. The beds were incredibly comfortable and warm despite the cigarette burn holes. That didn't really bother us too much. The bedding was clean. No bed bugs. We had a nice room with two beds, a kitchenette, TV, and refrigerator. The man who runs the front desk was very nice and helpful. I forgot to get his name but he was very friendly. It's very close to the middle of the boardwalk and beach. There was only one con about staying here. It's very loud and the walls are thin. We had noisy neighbors. Not really a fault of the motel but Seaside typically attracts the louder and younger crowd. Not a huge issue. There's also no daily maid service which doesn't bother us but I know that's a deal breaker for some. Overall, this is a comfortable, fairly clean, and safe place to stay in Seaside Heights. Again, don't come here if you're looking for a ritzy hotel. You'll definitely be disappointed. In fact, don't come to the Jersey Shore at all if you want to go somewhere classy. This isn't it. If you just want a comfortable and pleasant stay, this is a good option. Believe me, there are a lot of motels in the area that are in horrible condition and I would not feel safe staying at. Sunburst isn't one of them. It deserves the four stars. The Charlroy Motel is also another family friendly option in the area. More expensive and on the quieter side of town but worth the money. They were booked for the summer so Sunburst was our next option and they didn't disappoint!

Went to Seaside Heights on a spontaneous overnight trip…read more Found a convenient parking lot next to beach. I asked parking attendant for motel recommendations. He gave Sunburst a thumbs up. Nice simple room, refrigerator, working AC. Clean room and bathroom! The pool is heated and great for evening use! Tyler, was very accommodating and gave us great restaurant recommendations! Gotta check out Sunset seafood! Good thing Tyler mentioned it was BYOB! Would definitely stay there again and recommend! Thanks Tyler!

Pros: Excellent location near the beach and boardwalk. Staff was very friendly. Pool looked clean…read more Fresh towels were brought to us each day. Bathroom was clean. Cons: Dated room,paneling from 1970s. Fold out couch with 2inch thin mattress that you could see feel the springs through. Mildew smell in room. Neither the air conditioner nor the refrigerator had been turned on prior to our arrival. Fridge smelled of mildew and was dirty. Microwave dirty. Door handle broken. No security lock. Chain that had been there was broken off. Louvered blinds broken. Air conditioner dusty and dirty. No hooks in the bathroom to hang anything. Dirty carpet. Couch stained. Mattresses stained. I know it's the jersey shore and I am not super picky when it comes to hotels but I expected more for $900 for three nights. Will not be staying here again.

First year here and it was amazing!! We stayed in July and went back in August and September. It…read morereally is so clean, the owners so nice and welcoming and the BEDS so comfortable!! Will definitely go back next year :))

Always great place . No trouble here , close to everything . Owner is great and always the same…read morepeople who return every year . Will be there several times this up coming summer . Been going here for 25 years ..

Love this place so much! Across the street from the beach, clean heated pool, nice rooms, upbeat…read moremusic playing on the motel speakers, what more can you ask for? The staff is always friendly (and most of the guests too which is a plus when you're staying here for a few days). Perfect location too- a few blocks south of the boardwalk so you can enjoy peace and quiet as well.

We stayed at the Hershey Motel towards the end of July. This was my first time visiting Seaside…read moreHeights, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The check-in and check-out process was very smooth. It only took a couple minutes and we were all set. They had a coffee station and a juice machine as well as the information for the wifi in the main office. We did not utilize the pool or restaurant on property. But the pool was big and very clean. Lots of places to sit. Our room was a decent size. It was clean. We had extra towels. We even had our own private balcony which was really nice to use in the morning. We had plenty of hot water in the shower and the pressure was good. There was also a big fridge and nice size microwave. The location was GREAT! It was only a few blocks from the boardwalk and beach. And there were a lot of restaurants and stores within walking distance. I felt safe around the area, and I was okay exploring on my own. We could even see the firework show from our balcony which was a cool touch. The WiFi wasn't the best but we were also in the back building. But parking was super easy. We would definitely stay here again. Great first experience!

The room is in very bad condition, the bed has stains on it and the covers on top are disgusting, I…read moreshouldn't have to feel the need to bring my own sheets and covers and pillows to a motel

Fantastic place to stay when in Lavallette, NJ. Rooms are recently upgraded and very clean…read more Excellent location near the beach and local restaurants and shopping, the pool was warm and well-maintained, and all of the staff was very friendly. The sun deck is a great option for guests and there are plenty of trash cans and recycling bins around. Request room 16 if you want quick access to the sun deck and pool and a 2nd floor view towards the ocean. One of the best experiences we've ever had staying on the NJ shore. Book a room here - you won't be disappointed!

Great place. Clean, family business, everybody very friendly. My go to place when in Lafayette.read more

Great location on the boardwalk!! Other than that, not much…read moreto say that's good. Tiny room which they over-charged for. No closet to hang anything, not even a hook! Not even a plastic cup to drink from. Squeaky old bed and lumpy pillows And a rusty only refrigerator in the corner.

If I could leave NO stars, I would. This is not anything like what is advertised on the website…read more They made it sound like we were getting an upgraded adjoining room. Well good thing, since the room in the front didn't have a bathroom. The so-called adjoining room had a bathroom, futon and another crappy bathroom. Folding chair for the sitting area. No toilet paper holder. This is basically a low end college dorm and I may be giving it too much credit. I don't recommend this place at all!!

Safe, clean and conveniently close to beaches, restaurants and fishing…read more We were here in off season / Covid shutdown. Manager was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed . Place is pretty barebones and sparsely furnished but clean , quiet and comfortable beds.

This is the single most disgusting motel I have ever had the misfortune of staying at. I stayed…read morehere for 17 days with family and I truly believe if we had been homeless and slept under the docks, it would've been a better experience. Management is a joke. Always drunk and high and violently arguing with each other, having tantrums and throwing their belongings in the trash as revenge against each other. The cherry on top is the male manager stole my diabetic medication from the fridge, injected himself with it, then called me to ask me if I have HIV or Aids or HEP because he doesn't want to get infected. I hate this place. I hate the people who run it. Horrible experience. Cockroaches scampering around, broken ACs and fridges, it's a slumlord shack. If I ever come back to Seaside Heights, I wouldn't stay here again if you paid me back the 6,000 dollars I wasted on my 17 day stay. Disgusting. This place should be shut down.

We have been staying here for over 5 yrs come with my sister and my children Sam and his staff are…read morealways amazing they are renovating the rooms and constantly making it a better place to stay will continue to come year after year for are vacation couldn't imagine spending my time anywhere else !!!! Thank you Sam for always making us feel at home !!!

The room was nice and worked well for passing downtime. Bathroom was small and it was annoying to…read moreshower in. The main complaint I have it the parking lot, it's so tiny and annoying to park in. The way they have it set up is very tight, they'll park people in a way that blocks others in. But for a short 2 person trip it's perfect. Also the shop under it tastes very good.

We booked a beach vacation for a little relaxation before our children headi back to school after a…read morebusy travel sports year. Unfortunately, our plans changed because of a death in the family. I realize Buoy 16 has a cancelation policy that charges a crazy percentage for a cancellation fee And we went in knowing that because we had no intention of cancelling. However, it is not like we just chose to cancel and go somewhere else- it was a death of a loved family member. Further we gave then ample notice of the cancellation and they will still most likely to be able to rent out the room. They are just callously profiting from a tragic event in our life. I will never make another reservation at this motel and I hope many others do not as well.

As soon as we walked in the room, my son noticed the dirty pillowcase on one of the beds. The…read moretoilet gave a lengthy high pitched whistle with every flush. The shower was dirty with hair everywhere. The shower head leaked and the tub was so clogged it filled with water the minute it was turned on. The towels all had strange hair clumps weaved in them. I'm wondering if it was actually cleaned before we got there! The kicker, there was a seagull swimming in the pool...it climbed out, crawled to a corner and died. Rather than removing this Dead Sea gull, it was covered with a towel and left there!!

There was a dead seagull that they said they would take care of it eventually. It was a safety…read moreconcern.