The hotel and my room was clean however, the whole reason I picked this hotel was to enjoy the…read moreindoor pool. The first day we couldn't use the pool because it was closed due to repairs. The second day we were told the pool was open, but when we went to it, it was filthy. The water was murky and there was hair and dirt floating in the pool. Totally disgusting and unsanitary! I would not return for this reason alone.

The room itself was excellent--huge, spacious, and genuinely fun to spend time in. However, the…read morehotel overall didn't feel worth the price. The front desk experience was very corporate and dull, lacking personality. The restaurant Salt was closed on Tuesdays, and from what we heard, it's overpriced anyway. The other dining option, The Living Room, felt more like a cafeteria than a proper restaurant. The pool area looked much better in pictures than in reality. While it's a decent spot to relax, the pool is quite short and small. The hotel is also not within walking distance of much, which was a downside. We stay at all kinds of hotels--boutique, large, luxury, budget--and what we always ask is: is it worth the cost? In this case, the answer is no. And we hear the cost goes up to 500 a night in the summer? For what!!!!?? Not even close

We had an amazing experience off season (can't afford to come here during the regularly priced…read moreseason) and got a larger room (most are very small) - Room 215. So nice. Teeny tiny fridge and a Keurig in the room. BIG rain shower, Frette sheets, Beekman toiletries and 2 bottles of (included) Fiji water. What a wonderful place.

Drink was good House salad not so much. Didn't eat any of…read moreit. Ranch dressing was sour and gross. Server never came around after we received our food.

Location. Right on the beach. Temper your expectations and you'll be fine. Room was neat and…read moreclean, shower was good. The negatives are the ACs in the room are very noisy. The rooms are damp probably because its right near the beach

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.

MY NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT I've been coming to LBI my whole life and this is the first time we have…read morebeen to The Sea Shell although I can't eat seafood I got the grilled cheese from the kids menu and it was the best tasting grilled cheese ever and all the employees there were amazing. The vibe was super beachy and fun and you could walk to the beach from there I absolutely loved it.

Menu has good food choices. Service is reasonable for a…read morebusy place and servers seem to handle the crowds well. The bartender who hardly smiles makes a good drink, if you can get his attention. This the perfect summer ambience -- right off the beach and your choice of a tiki bar, or table.

Great location and great staff but definitely in need of an upgrade. Bathroom was a bit scary and…read morebathroom fan was way too loud. Can't recommend unless you're looking for a real bargain and don't care about your accommodations. Only book if you get a rock bottom price, which I got. However we won't be visiting again unless they update the rooms and bathrooms.

The Windward is a hidden gem on LBI! David, Kaori and the entire staff are so kind and extremely…read morecommunicative and accommodating. Its location is prime and walkable to all the best restaurants and shops. The entire place is so charming and cute and the rooms we got were so clean and spacious. We will absolutely come back here! Highly recommend

The Gables is one of those very romantic spots on the island that has the right mix of ambiance,…read moreflare, character and floral touches that set it apart from almost every other restaurant on the island. We regard it the spot to go to when we are at LBI for our Anniversary or special dinner and we have done so several times. We were there in August of '25 and had great seats outside by the walk, although it is a beautiful setting you are right across from a popular ice cream store that gets very busy and loud with folks and children peering in to see what you are eating. Beach Haven is tough for parking as well and I had to walk two blocks to make it back to the restaurant. All said, if you are looking for a romantic special dinner spot, the Gables should be on your list but bring your wallet it is Prix Fixe at $130+ per person, add a bottle of wine and you have a $400 meal for two.

What an experience! From the food to the ambience to the service, everything was spectacular…read more I was served some of the freshest and definitely the largest muscles I have ever eaten. Perfect restaurant for special occasions or just a nicer night out.

I made a res here for a stay in June 2026. Two weeks AFTER…read morei had my confirmation email in hand, i got an email saying they were going to tack on an add'l resort fee of $50 per day upon check in. What a load of crap. So, i guess confirmaitons mean NOTHING. I cancelled and would never stay here and I will leave reviews all over. Jerks.

Three and a half stars. Not amazing and not terrible…read more We were recently here in the off season for a wedding. Unfortunately this meant that the heated pool, the restaurant and the bar were all closed. Hotel prices should be much cheaper because of this reason, but they aren't. Thankfully, there is a restaurant called Dockside within walking distance on the main boulevard. Rooms are pretty small. Ours had 2 double beds and the area to walk around them is tight. Bathroom area to access the toilet is also tight. You have to enter and squeeze behind the door to close it to access the toilet and we are not large people. The shower stall was nice and big and very clean. It comes with shampoo/conditioner/bath gel in dispensers attached to the shower wall. Blow dryer in the bathroom sink cabinet. There is also an ironing board and iron in the closet. The room looked to be nicely renovated with a coastal and light/bright vibe to it. Everything was clean which is important. The air conditioner was a bit noisy at moments with some rattling but it did the job and didn't keep us awake. There is a mini fridge and a large tv on the wall. The best part is probably the proximity to the beach with easy access.

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

Went here with friends, no wait that is a plus was trivia night so loud could not hear anyone at…read moretable. that was the best part of the evening. waitress did not ask if anyone wanted drinks 1st. Order for apps & entrees was taken. 2 soups ( New England clam chowder & french onion) & a salad came to table. French Onion was ice cold sent it back to make it hotter. Approx 5 minutes later entrees arrived, apps were barely touched. most of the entrees were ok my cheese burger was cold, cheese was not melted. asked for it be re-fired. while waiting for the burger the french onion arrived back at the table it was hot. maybe 10 minutes later the burger arrived back it was rubbery the bun was destroyed it was obviously put in a microwave & no longer medium rare. sent it back at this point the waitress Maureen C has developed an attitude. when ask how it was heated her smart ass remark was she is not in the kitchen. then she says that a medium rare burger is never piping hot which is false. so a new burger was requested. the new burger was just as cold as the original burger. I asked her to take it back & remove it from the bill again she copped an attitude. the burger is20 dollars it should be prepared correctly & served without attitude.

We stayed at the Engleside July 14 to the 16th a last-minute trip we booked. It was literally a…read moredirty old motel. They have the audacity after charging us $1500 for two nights. To charge us $100 for two beach badges that were the size of a pin which accidentally my toddler threw out somewhere. Unaware what they were. We've stayed at Montauk yacht club before similar type of style, but at least cleaner and more up-to-date. This place was a ratty motel at best.

We've stayed here a bunch of times. Location is great. Make sure you a get an ocean view room. Only…read moreroom we'd stay in. This is not a four seasons but it's perfect for beach haven. Close enough to walk to just about everything. Here's the issue - the AC works great but is obnoxiously loud and vents onto the balcony. Making half the balcony unusable. Also the hot water is terrible. Over four days, never had a hot shower. It's a real shame because I'd give it five stars but we couldn't get over the noise and lack of hot water.

my wife and I have been going to the Victorian for years. unfortunately the old innkeepers retired…read morelast year. the format is now a host less empty house that has lost all of its charm. Although the omnipresent "you are under video surveillance" signs gives a warm and fuzzy feeling. the neighboring property is no longer used as an inn and the pool is no longer available breakfast is no longer served. We won't be returning.

Enjoyed a wonderful stay at this B&B for 3 nights during Memorial Day weekend. John & Judy were…read morecharming, informative, & great hosts. We stayed in Room 2 - the largest room with a private porch & bathroom. Room was spacious enough for us & the towels in the room were nice & large. Wonderful buffet breakfast was enjoyed by us each day with a lot of great choices. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the main porch watching everything go by. Loved that the inn provided so many conveniences - beach chairs, towels, beach bag, bicycles, & bottled water! The location is excellent - you can walk easily to the beach or to restaurants, bars, or many ice cream places! Excellent place to stay when vacationing on LBI!!