BEACH HAVEN/LBI: the weather is still great for a trip to LBI and Engleside Inn is a perfect place…read moreto stop for a meal, a fantastic beach view, and you can even stay overnight with your pup! We had fun at The Sand Bar, a seasonal outdoor tiki bar and restaurant with live music and a nice menu. The fried cauliflower is excellent! Pets are allowed to stay at the hotel from the third Monday in September until the second weekend in May. Beach Haven beaches are dog friendly from 9/16-5/14. And the doggy bay beach on Taylor Ave. is confirmed to be open to the pups all-year-round.

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.

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

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 motel is old; needs updating. The tvs are microscopic and offer not many channels. Cable would…read morebe an upgrade. The beds aren't comfy. It takes forever for hot water in the rooms. The a/c is a window unit. The pool is nice. It's kept clean. The office staff are super nice. I'm a fan it's just way outdated and for the price it's hard to swallow.

I decided on 2 stars. For location and price. This hotel is steps from the beach and close to the…read moremain drag with all the shopping and restaurants. Super convenient. They also don't charge per night what other hotels on the same row charge... if you stay in a standard pool side room it is much less than the others. However , next year , I will probably bite the bullet and pay more. First of all , we booked in March and we were told we could have a second floor standard room. At that time , the person that had communicated my booking to me never told me that that wasn't guaranteed. The day before our check-in we were told that we had to be moved to a first floor standard room, and that floor choices were not guaranteed. That was the first thing that happened that turn us off to this place. But what choice did we have? NONE. So we gracefully said "OK no problem". The first night , I noticed stains on my sheets. Right where I have to put my face. Lovely. Also . The room is extremely, damp ! Everything feels wet all of the time. I believe it is due to the fact that the bathroom doesn't have a fan , which I understand isn't necessary if you have a window in the bathroom, but I think at a beachfront hotel should have a fan in the bathroom to prevent the dampness. And because it is so damp , there is mold on the blinds in the bathroom. Shown in picture. Anyway - the furniture is all chewed up underneath- also due to dampness. I drop something on the floor and had to look under the bed for it, and it was certainly a sight to see.! don't look under the bed just ignore it They only give you 3 flat pillows per bed. You can ask for more but every pillow is flat. And when the woman brought it out to me, I'm not even sure if she had washed her hands before touching the pillow, and she had the pillow snuggled up against her chest when she carried it out It smelled like her perfume, and I wasn't happy with that. The towels have stains and are very thin and rough! The staff was rude and not friendly. I will probably never stay here again. Sorry

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.

Hands Down...THEE BEST Wedding VENUE, Staff and Wedding Coordinators. We had our Daughter Olivia…read moreand son in law Erik's wedding here 05/29/26 and there is not one complaint. They were all SO AMAZING. We are still hearing how much fun everyone had and how beautiful everything was Thank You to Each and Every person involved with their wedding. It exceeded all of our expectations. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Seashell!!!!

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!!

5 star experience from booking through checkout. The epitome of a B&B in beautiful Beach Haven…read more The cleanliness and Covid-related protocols should get 10 stars, they have probably spent a small fortune to make you feel like your health is a priority - from the retro fridges in the rooms, to the fogging, masks, temp scan upon check in, they did their part! Love this place, we will keep coming back as long as they will have us!

We have stayed at this perfect inn several times and it never fails to provide the perfect getaway!…read moreStarting by being located steps from the beautiful ocean beach, the rooms are beautiful. The common areas are all well appointed and very welcoming. The inn provides all you need for a perfect beach vacation including bikes, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, towels, ice for coolers and anything else you could need or want. The breakfasts are truly amazing and are different every day. The breakfast will never disappoint! Betty and Merle are the perfect hosts and are totally committed to making your stay unforgettable. Don't hesitate to stay with them!

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.

Haven't been in years and my family and I had a great time in a casual beach atmosphere with great…read moredrinks, good food and live music. The fried pickles, fish tacos and salads were awesome! If you're looking for an outside place to go in shorts-tshirt and flip flops this is a perfect option.

The rooms are nice and clean. Cleaning staff is so friendly and amazing. I called for more towel,…read morethey came within 2 minutes. Location is great. Right in beach and walking distance to everything. Once we go there we never drive anywhere except to the lighthouse. My only complaint is that if you are looking for a quiet place to relax this isn't it. There is a bar outside that serves food and a club in the hotel. We stayed a few days and Thursday night I was up at 1am bc you can hear constant thumping and music from the club, as well as all the drunks walking through parking lot. I think the club goes Thursday and sat night. The have live music at the outside bar also which was nice not to loud. The beaches were also VERY packed. I have 2 small kids and I would have rather something quieter. It seems to be a popular place to go out for drinks in the area. Will not be going back.

The website is down. The person on the phone keeps hanging up, even when I tell her I CAN"T BOOK…read moreonline. Guess she doesn't want anyone. Move on..............

I was so excited to take a look at one of the only standing historic hotels on LBI. This excitement…read morewas very short lived as soon as I met the inn keeper Marie, who as soon as she walked out, there was no friendly hello; rather a scowl on her face. I was curious about tours that were advertised by the neighboring museum, however when I asked Marie about these tours, she immediately snapped at me and my friend and was incredibly rude, to the point where I felt very uncomfortable and left with a terrible view of this hotel. I would never stay here after my brief interaction with this person. I'm disappointed by this experience, I really wanted to like this place.