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!

Been coming here for quite some time now. Clean, cozy and quiet. Family owned and always welcoming…read morewhen we arrive. Always excited to come back. Great location to the beach and lighthouse.

This is such a cute little inn in Barnegat! We really loved our stay. It was great having a little…read moreoven and fridge. The balcony was a great little bonus. The room was spacious and the queen bed was very comfortable. It's a quick stroll to the beach and the receptionist gave us beach badges which was a nice touch. We had a great stay here and can't wait to be back!

Beautiful hotel, overall great experience. The lobby is large and newly updated. The staff was…read moreprofessional and pleasant. My room was a lovely, large corner king. My one complaint was the blackout curtains were hanging down with no bar to pull them completely closed. It wouldn't be a problem but directly behind the hotel is a town parking lot for trucks and large bright lights 24/7. There is no complimentary breakfast but there is a great restaurant/bar open for lunch, dinner and late night. I would definitely come back.

Overall, I had a positive stay at this hotel. My room was clean, there were no noise disturbances…read moreduring my stay, and I was happy the TV had a nice variety of channels. I booked this hotel to attend my friend's wedding. I stayed on the 5th floor which I loved because the floor was extremely quiet. I never heard another guest while I was in my room, and with it being a wedding weekend, I would assume it was pretty loud at times on my floor. My sheets were spotless, the floors were clean, the bathroom was sparkling, and the mini fridge easily fit our Friday dinner leftovers. There was a coffee machine to make coffee in the morning which was a very important amenity. There was also complimentary coffee in the hotel lobby in the mornings. There were a few small details about the hotel room I did not like. The curtains do not fully close over the windows. There are two layers of curtains: one layer is solid cloth, and the other layer is more transparent. The solid cloth layer does not close all the way so if you try to do work at the desk in the room there is a glare on the screen in the daytime. Also, at night when you want to ensure privacy it is difficult to do so. I ended up taking a hanger with clips from the closet to close the curtains completely and that fixed that concern. Another issue with the room is that the toilet paper is very thin. Additionally, the toilet paper holder is placed at an angle behind the toilet that is difficult to reach. A lot of items in the bathroom were not conveniently placed. The hand soap was in a holder attached to the wall instead of near the faucet. Whoever designed the bathroom was thinking more about aesthetics than function. The hotel room had outlet that did not work. There were four outlets attached to the bed frame that did not work until my husband played with the wiring. He then got those outlets to work at the cost of the outlet in the lamp not working. Some of the wiring was not done well for this room. Overall these minor issues prevented me from rating this hotel as a 5 star experience but would not be cause for me not to come back. I really enjoyed how clean and quiet the hotel was. I strongly encourage other people to stay there if in town for vacation or a wedding.

The best of the shore! Absolutely perfect. The most friendly helpful staff. Clean rooms. Excellent…read moreservice. Amazing clean pool. Not to mention the best location. Perfect family fun. We can't wait for next year.

AMAZING!!! Return customer again and again. Spotless rooms and pool area. The owners and staff are…read moreso kind and accommodating. We stayed in the large luxury suite with separate bedrooms and kitchen. Totally updated and a short walk to a beautiful beach. We will be back very soon!

Prices were exhorbitant - $122 for a standard room that would have been unsold otherwise at 1:30am…read morein the middle of nowhere. The decor was straight 70's. not the style, actual carpet and wallpaper were put in that long ago. Floors were gross, bathroom looked fairly clean, ac unit rattled all night. Would not recommend unless you are stuck at 2am with a child and have no choice.

Atrocious customer service. Misinformation. Untrained staff. There's a reason they've only been…read moreable to muster a 2 star rating and even THAT is above what you actually receive. Don't get me wrong, a crash pad is a crash pad, but if you even have to converse with the staff, it isn't worth it. Check out AIRBNB, hotels.com, Hotwire anything other than this place

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.

This review is ONLY for the great time we had playing "Family Trivia" in the bar/restaurant area of…read morethe Surf City Hotel. We had a great time, the service was awesome, the drinks were strong (though expensive) and to top it off...WE WON! Can't say anything about the actual hotel, but we had a blast playing trivia

We came in for lunch and happy hour on a Thursday and really enjoyed our visit. Sofia was a doll…read moreand came with water and offered us drinks and three separate menus including one for specialty cocktails and the happy hour menu that is honored from 3-6 pm. My lovely date and I ordered a 6-pack of clams and oysters and went back for another and another. $3 PBRs sounded fun so I had that while Mrs Me had a lemonade and Tito's special. On top of all that we added street corn and conch fritters and mahi tacos and calamari. Everything came out in a timely fashion and Sofia checked on us just often enough. Loved the live music when we went and would come again for sure.

Stayed there for a few days. Very good location and facing the ocean…read more Everything is old and out of date. Front desk people are always very nice. First day no room service, no bedding, no changing towels, ... Bath drain is clogged. BTW, there is no elevator. You have to bring up and down stairs whatever you have. Dog friendly! That is the reason besides the ocean front why we stayed here.

SHIP BOTTOM / LBI: During our day trip to Long Beach Island, we stopped by The Drifting Sands…read moreOceanfront Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of the island, just steps from the beach, dining, shopping, and more. Pups are welcome in the Ocean Breeze and Ocean Front buildings, making it a great pet-friendly option for your stay. For their full pet policy and more info, check out their website.