They rented me a $400 room right above the nightclub, and it sounded like a jackhammer until 2 am.read more

Our go to hotel when we visit Asbury Park. The hotel is clean, the staff is friendly and it's a…read moreperfect location. They offer free coffee in your room and the lobby as well along with free bagels. Their bar pool area is always hopping. They offer karaoke as well. I highly recommend ocean view as some of the sunsets are spectacular and worth the price of admission.

4.5 stars The Tandem…read moreBike Inn is apparently now known as "The Opal & Pearl", though the owners remained the same. The family-run property was extremely well-kept, and there were so many small details that they had thought of that really enhanced the experience. I was, however, surprised to see so many reviews refer to the place as a "bed and breakfast", because despite the atmosphere being similar, a morning meal was not truly included (more on that below). I am not sure if that was an adjustment made when they also changed the name of the hotel or what. Anyway, I broke out my thoughts on various aspects below: Room: Our room was on the third floor, so there were a good amount of steps to get up there. There was a storage cabinet in the hallway on each floor that held spare rolls of toilet paper and extra cosmetic items for guests to grab as needed. The rooms, however, were already well-stocked with these items, but it was nice to have access to backups for longer stays. Our room was reasonable spacious and even included a fireplace, two stools, a loveseat, and a coffee table. There was also a luggage rack, a dehumidifier, a Roku smart television, beach towels, and beach passes included. The room was relatively soundproof from the neighboring ones, and the area was quiet to begin with. The bed was very soft and fluffy, but wound up being more supportive than I would have expected, since I did not wake up with any back pain. The private bathroom was reasonably spacious and included a large stall shower. There were two of each size towel you could possibly want. Though its pedestal sink did not provide any counterspace, there was a small stand in the corner that could be used as an alternative. The bath products were from C.O. Bigelow, so they had no parabens or other gross ingredients. Cleanliness: Overall, the room was very clean, though I did see a few hairs on the bathroom walls and a long one on the inside of a folded bath towel. The common areas were spotless. Breakfast: While breakfast was not included in the reservation, it could be purchased in advance through the website with a few main course options to choose from. Alternatively, the hotel left a daily "Morning Experience Card" voucher in the room that would cover a portion of breakfast at one of three local eateries - a diner, a bagel shop, or a cafe (see my review for Caffe Di Famiglia at https://www.yelp.com/biz/caffe-di-famiglia-belmar?hrid=muhG5OL20A6uHsCNcq1fHg ). The summertime voucher was for $20, though it would apparently be valued at a lower amount in the off-season. The lobby did have coffee and a delicious orange sponge cake in the morning, though. Registration: The check-in/out services were easy, requiring an online pre-registration, where you selected code that would allow you into the building and to your room. The code would stop working when your reservation ended. There were also two chocolate chip cookies waiting to greet us in our room. Common Areas: The quaint home had a wrap-around porch that included a few dining tables and several rocking chairs. On the inside ground floor there was a dining room table, a living room, and a small den with coffee maker and water pitcher. Beach Gear: In addition to the passes and towels in the room, the hotel had beach cruiser bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, and carts available for use. Location: The location was spectacular, as it was only a block from Main Street's restaurants, shops, and fitness centers, as well as only a few blocks to the beach. Parking: There was room for 5-6 cars to park behind the inn, as well as free parking spots on the residential block. While we would have loved to have a homecooked breakfast at The Opal & Pearl included in our stay, we really felt that the inn was cute and welcoming. We would definitely stay there again.

May be the best bed and breakfast I've stayed in. The area is perfect. Located on a charming block…read moreaway from noise, but also an easy walk or an even easier bike ride to the beach or Main Street. Parking is free on the street (or you can also park in the back of the house - has maybe 2 ish spots). We had no issue with street parking. We took our bikes and beach chairs to the beach one day (we had our own chairs, but they provide chairs if you want and also beach towels). Room was clean and self check in was with our own code. The mattress could use an upgrade, but it wasn't terrible. Bathtub was jacuzzi style. All very clean and painting seemed up to date. Air conditioner got cold very quickly. Dedra and Cord were excellent and really paid attention to detail. I appreciate the cookies that were in our room on check in and then the treats that were on our door the next day! Breakfast was fantastic. Fruit always seemed meticulously picked and everything was prepared with love. This is the place to be!

Very quick visit to use the loo…read more Very friendly fella repairing the side door. Clean and tidy store . So busy. Lots of hardworking staff caring for us all. So grateful!

I was looking at the reviews for this rest stop and was wondering why it only had three stars…read more Apparently it's been renovated and now it's great! The bathrooms were very clean and there's even a water station where you can refill your water bottles. I stopped here mainly to charge my vehicle. I'd never heard of an apple green charger, but I suppose it's just like the rest. Of course, as you would expect it's pretty expensive. But you have options. You can grab food from Dunkin Donuts, Popeyes, Nathan's, And a few other restaurants. They're cute. Little apple green store is self-checkout. You can get your drinks snacks and they have a lot to choose from.

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!

I would definitely not recommend this motel. The linens were clean but the room A/C unit & stove…read morewere filthy, never received an extra chair, and very unfriendly front desk staff. Some burned out light bulbs.

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 just ended a lovely stay at the Bentley Inn. Service was impeccable, room and bed super…read morecomfortable. We really appreciated the black out blinds! The breakfast was so fresh and delicious! Homemade yogurt and granola, hard boiled eggs, blueberry coffee cake, fruit that was so sweet and ripe, prosciutto and gourmet cheeses. We are already planning a return visit. We highly recommend this bed and breakfast--a short walk to the ocean.

The only thing that was really great about the inn was the staff. They were very friendly and quick…read moreto assist. However, our queen bed was so uncomfortable. My hip hurt for three days. Also, the AC was very loud and right next to our heads. The breakfast was nice the first day, but it was exactly the same the whole time we were there. I doubt we'd ever stay again. Too expensive to not love the whole experience.

The tiki bar at Driftwood is now the Nauti Bar! We still love it and it's still dog friendly! See…read moreour latest review under "Nauti Bar" in Sea Bright.

This review is for the NEW David Burke restaurant, Drifthouse…read more Absolutely love the vibe. Starting from Valet parking all the way to the cotton candy! We sat down at the bar and were greeted with smiles from Monica and Tye. Having April as GM is confirmation this restaurant wants to provide top notch service! We had the BACON app and the artichoke salad, delicious and enjoyed the BACON presentation. Porterhouse steak for 2....Great! Look forward to having a lot of great times at our new local restaurant!

We stayed at this Property for our 50th Anniversary Weekend, at our first beach in New Jersey since…read morerelocating from Virginia. Think of it as a boutique property. Really convenient to everything at Long Branch Beach. First a shout out to Guest Experiences Manager Kate Fowler who took care of helping us with reservations to multiple events and stayed in touch throughout. She was awesome. Always friendly, courteous and helpful. Next Front Desk Nicole who went way beyond to ensure we had a wonderful stay, with directions, advice and was a huge reason for a great stay. She is a keeper and will help with anything you need. She works the afternoon shift and even though the peak check-in, will take her time to explain everything in great detail. The Property is easy to find and with a convenient initial park at the back of the hotel, then the card to enter the garage right behind with free in/out parking included in your daily rate. Having covered parking on hot days is a must (PS if you check out, you can park in the 30 minute parking spots until you leave). Another tip, don't struggle with the trolley trying to enter the Hotel as there is a slight bump in the rear door to negotiate. Just go Infront and pull your trolley and it's much easier to enter. The lobby is fab and has entertainment for all. From a pool table, to soccer table and comfortable seating. Its where breakfast pastries and coffee/tea is provided and has a small bar. There is one elevator given the size of the Property but access using the stairs is easy. Rooms are spacious, housekeeping is done daily and there is little you need once in your rooms. Now another tip. Your stay allows access to the WAVE resort and to its private beach, pool and gym. You have to show your room key and will be issued armbands. Note that it's a 10-15 minute walk and not immediately close by but well worth the visit. Alex Warren manages the Property and is really helpful to show you around. From the Hotel it is a block to the Pier Shopping Center and the most awesome restaurants around. The beach is clean and so is the boardwalk. Book early and Kate can help with suggestions. Wonderful stay at this Property and we plan to return again and again.

We returned for a second visit, again with the fur baby in tow. This time we stayed in the massive…read moreroom 201 and same great experience with a better shower, balcony and less dog poop (although some people still need to learn to clean up after their dogs). Upgrade your room it is worth it. The staff here are gems!