There's no better way to experience LBI than at the Sand Castle! Situated at the very north of the…read moreisland, you can experience beautiful sunrises over the ocean and amazing sunsets over the bay. The owner, Audrey, pays attention to every detail to make sure you have the perfect stay. And the breakfasts are incredible! If you want to really get away and relax for a few days, the Sand Castle is the place to go, any time of year.

We stayed at the Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast for our honeymoon and had an absolutely wonderful…read moretime. It's hard to choose the best part--the breakfast each morning was out of this world, our Beachcomber room was incredibly comfortable, and even with a week of rain and fog, there was no shortage of things to do. Since we took our honeymoon a year and a half into our marriage, we decided to renew our vows, and thanks to the incredible kindness of the innkeepers, it became a truly special moment. Brian and Audrey went above and beyond to make our renewal ceremony unforgettable--Audrey provided us with a beautiful bouquet and sparkling cider, while Brian officiated on the rooftop. Their warmth and hospitality made our trip feel magical, despite the weather. We're already looking forward to returning in the summer to fully enjoy the pool and rooftop under sunnier skies. In the meantime, the cozy lounge, endless games, books, puzzles, and thoughtful amenities ensured that every moment was enjoyable. The plush robes, 24/7 tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, delicious food, bikes, and even the beach towels and chairs made us feel completely taken care of. Sand Castle truly offers everything you could want in a getaway, and we can't wait to come back! This was hands-down the best experience we've ever had at a place we've stayed, and we wouldn't change a thing.

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!

This was the perfect place for us. All we needed was a room as close to the beach as possible. Our…read moreroom was small but comfortable and clean. The linens and towels were fresh and the outdoor shower was clutch! Autumn was very sweet and let us continue using the beach badges even after we checked out! Highly recommend this place for a romantic, one or two night stay

Spotless, Spotless,Spotless. We were impressed the second we walked in the room. We will absolutely…read morebe back to Ella's! I travel for business all over the northeast and I have stayed in major name hotels that are not as clean!

If you're looking for a place to stay in Surf City/Ship Bottom, look no further! There's a reason…read morethe Islander Motel has all five star reviews! To start, you have to call for availability and to book a room. You will likely talk to Joe, one of the owners, who always seems to run the front desk. Joe is a TOTAL sweetheart. He made the booking process easy and simple and wished us safe travels on our way to the Motel. We were also going to be arriving a bit late and Joe kept the front desk open so we could pick up our keys! The rooms are so cute and have almost everything you need for a weekend away. We had a fridge, microwave, tv, and Keurig in our room. The only think that seemed to be missing was a hairdryer so be sure to bring your own when you come! One of the best things about the Motel was that Joe gave us a ton of suggestions for restaurants and things to do on the coast. The Islander Motel also provides beach tags for guests so you don't have to buy a daily one at the beach. Our stay at the Islander Motel was awesome! We will definitely be coming back to visit again sometime soon. Thank you Joe!!

If i could give this place 10 stars i would. This is a great example of never judge a book by its…read morecover. You think of motels and think "ew. No thank you." But this place was amazing. Joe was the best tenant you could ask for and we were amazed by the customer service. The room was extraordinary and very clean. We had room 1A and had a large bathroom with a beautiful tub and sink. Each room had hangers, a tv with Apple TV, a k-cup coffee machine, and two full beds that fit me my husband and son. Each room had rocking chairs outside and we were able to sit and watch the sunset from the room. Everything was in walking distance and i would say we will be coming back. Thank you for the amazing experience joe.

I wanted to provide a review of the Compassion Cafe LBI that is held Monday - Thursday from 7am -…read more11am at The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club. Compassion Cafe seeks the integration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through hands-on training and employment in a small coffee shop environment. By providing meaningful, paid employment for teens and adults with special needs, our employees will gain independence, self-confidence, and work skills for a successful future. WHAT an incredible and moving idea. The cold brew was PERFECT and I was even able to take away some dog treats that my doggers will enjoy. It was so nice to be able to meet some of the employees, support a great cause and enjoy some delicious coffee. Kudos to Sea Shell for hosting this cafe for the 2025 season!

I have the sweetest girlfriend who tried to finish her steak that smelled and tasted off instead of…read morecomplaining. I have never sent back food in my life, but when I smelled and tasted it I knew right away that it was spoiled meat. So when I say I'm sending back a steak that smells and tastes foul and the manager comes over with an attitude claiming it smells perfectly fine to her, the problem is self evident. The restaurant has good ambiance, our waiter was nice, and the manager ultimately offered to take a portion off of our bill, but her attitude leading up to that point was really off putting because we were very kind and respectful about it. She invalidated our concerns and was rude. If you plan on dining here, don't be fooled into thinking that an expensive meal is a high quality meal...my poke bowl wasn't very good, either.

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!!

This hotel is amazing . It doesn't feel like you are in NJ. The experience definitely felt like…read more5star. Ive stayed at many high end hotels like the Andaz hotel in Scottsdale and this was way nicer .

Splinter HELL, I hope you don't want ice…read more This hotel was fantastic at first, especially the corner pool terrace suite. Easy access to the pool, large and lots of light. But my god, it is splinter hell. Us, along with 3 other families that we knew of, were realizing at the pool that us and our kid's feet were completely full of splinters. We spent a total of about 3 hours at the pool over 2 days and my four year old had over 50 splinters in each foot! I had about 10 and spouse a few less. My four year old will not even let me look at his foot, nevertheless remove the splinters - yeah right. I think we are going to need to get sedated. This has ruined the stay to be honest. The hotel also didn't have tweezers. At least two families complained and nothing seemed to be done about it. The deck is extremely dry. This wouldn't be a hard problem to solve. ICE. I requested ice about 20 different ways, because there is no ice machine so they say just request it: - through the app on their tablet (3x, nothing) - through calling the front desk (2x, nothing) - in person at the front desk (2x, nothing) - through text to the front desk (4x, nothing) - in person to the person that came to the room one night (2x, 1x worked!) I got ice once, woohoooooo! The tablet is a joke. I needed an extra bedsheet and requested it through the tablet and it never came. In person at the front desk it did, however. Beautiful hotel, but the splinters ruined it. You could not pay ME to stay somewhere that my autistic kid gets 100 splinters in his feet. The hotel is feeling a bit neglected in some ways. Our "terrace" had algae on the deck area, one couch cushion had a big brown spot and there was half of a DEAD BIRD on our terrace. It was there the whole time. Of course my 4 year old was enthralled.Yay.

This is one of the nicest hotels in OC NJ We have stayed at…read morea few of them I think the place is well kept, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is excellent, we eat breakfast there everyday we are in OC I would highly recommend this place to anyone Yes the parking is tight, do not bring a large SUV or park somewhere else if you cannot park That would be the only negative thing about this hotel It is right on the boardwalk, so it is easy off and on the boards We love it, come here almost every year for at least a few days

We really enjoyed our stay and have reservations for next year. I was going to rent a house but the…read morekids like to be on the boardwalk and I have to admit I enjoyed it too. The rooms are clean and the beds are awesome!

I made a yelp account just to rate this hotel just because I recommend it so much. I stayed here…read morefor two nights while visiting family in the Jersey area. It is so beautiful here and extremely clean. The hotel overlooks a gorgeous bay/marina area and is overall super quiet despite it being next to a busy-ish road. Both the individuals who run this place are extremely kind and offer to cook breakfast each morning for their customers. Unfortunately I was unable to take this offer as I got brunch with different family members, but I'm sure it would be fantastic. Please do contribute to their business! They are both very hard workers. P.S. - there is also an adorable dog here.

My husband and I stayed here while visiting my mom. We were so happy to find this gem in such a…read moresmall town and one that allowed us to bring our dogs. We have two small dogs and they felt right at home with the house Dog! If you're ever in the area, I would recommend giving this place a try!

awesome staff! great room!…read moresuper location!!! We will definitely be back!!! Quaint and cozy porch! complimentary coffee bar!!

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