This place has a lot going for it if you can do stairs. Third floor room was clean and comfortable…read moreeven if decor was showing its age. Good shower, plenty of hot water. A/C window unit was a little noisy but did the job even in 90+ weather. Breakfasts were excellent with options for side dishes. Good location one block from the beach on a quiet street. The wrap-around porch has plenty of seating and is a lovely setting for breakfast. The dining room is rather charmless but large with plenty of seating. Coffee and iced tea available all day. The only bummer was the umbrella. Pro tip: Do not pay $15 to rent an umbrella for a day. The umbrella was poor quality with plastic ribs that collapsed in the wind. We couldn't use it - had to take it down. But the manager refused a refund. The response was, "It was a windy day." Yes, it was a windy day. There are a lot of windy days at the beach. And on this particular windy day everybody else's umbrellas were standing up just fine. None of them were collapsed to half the size like this one.

Ocean House is quaint and charming. It has a cozy old-fashioned feel to it. The family that owns it…read moreis very friendly and welcoming. I feel like they really care about their guests' experience. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The AC could be better, though. I love the breakfast. I don't know why others are hating on it. They usually have a few options to chose from. The overnight oats are always good. I love that they have hot and iced coffee and usually some type of iced tea. We love hanging out on the comfortable wrap around porch in the evenings. It's a nice environment. And it's very close to the beach!

I wish I could give them 10 stars…read more I held my daughter's bridal shower there this past weekend. What a beautiful event space. We were able to decorate it perfectly. A sense of soft elegance came over the room. Pat was there for every step, every detail right down to the food. Every guest commented on how wonderful the food was. The appetizers could have been your meal. The entries were beyond delicious, creamy, flavorful and tender. A big shout out to the wait staff Ashley and Dawn who were on their A game. I will be renting this space again. Thank you for helping us to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Wow! I had my wedding last Friday at Shark River Yacht Club and they far exceeded any expectations…read moreI had! From the beginning, Pat, the banquet manager, was so helpful, kind, and accommodating. The day of they had everything perfectly prepared for our reception. All of the staff was professional, and friendly. The food was fantastic! I received so many compliments, and this crowd was not easy to please when it comes to food. The atmosphere and the sunset are beautiful for any occasion big or small. I highly recommend! You will not be disappointed.

Room was very clean. Water, coffee and tea in room…read moreRefrigerator in room Staff very helpful when requests made. Be informed that weddings and parties take place and you might hear the sounds in your room. Walls are thin and voices travel.

We recently stayed at The Shore Club for a friend's 50th birthday. We drove in from PA. This place…read moreis cute and has a beautiful chandelier and entranceway. They host a lot of weddings and parties. Our room was casual. The staff were nice.

We contacted the Spring Lake Manor on the recommendation of a family friend and are so pleased that…read morewe did. Our occasion sadly, was a memorial repast for a loved one. Working with John Nagle on just one or two quick phone calls or emails was a true pleasure. There are so many things to think about when a family member passes away but John made this so easy that the hardest choice was the color of the napkins on the table. Unlike a wedding or a shower, a memorial does not allow much time for planning and the amount of attendees is somewhat variable. John was very flexible and understanding in this regard. The venue is very pretty, the wait staff and bar staff were extremely professional and accommodating and the food was outstanding! We look forward to hosting another event here, hopefully a happy occasion!

Went there with local senior group for a Christmas luncheon...very nice meal...had a good time...read more

This stay is always exactly what I needed. Well organized, clean, everything is labeled for ease of…read moreuse and locating what I'm looking for, great living space to enjoy with friends and family, and the shortest walk to an incredible beach. Thanks for the great stay!

This house was great for our family of 24. We are a near even mix of adults and kids and there was…read moreroom and space for all of us. The huge kitchen table was great. I can't remember the last time we all sat down for a meal together. The outdoor space was relaxing. The addition of a new blackstone griddle in the back made cooking up big breakfasts fast and easy. The proximity to the beach made trips back and forth to from the house to take a toddler to the bathroom, fix lunch, or run back to grab something quick made for a stress free week. The hosts were incredibly accommodating even though we hardly ever saw them. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

The venue was amazing! It was actually the first one I saw and it was the best one I saw down the…read moreJersey shore. Perfect size, space, and colors in the rooms. The staff were amazing and always made me feel comfortable. They were knowledgeable and friendly. By far, location was key! It's so much fun at Waterview since it is located by the marina and makes the wedding planning that much easier. The NJ Transit is right there, tons of hotels, inns, bars, and restaurants. Don't forget Pier 9 for the after party! Sunset shots are so romantic and you can't get those at the beach. Belmar beach is only several blocks down so it's better to visit in your spare time or separately. The food was delish - everyone raved about it and I actually had missed the food tastings offered since I planned my wedding within 4 months. Totally drooling over it still. The prices are so fair and you have lots of options for add-ons. Do the private cocktail room so you get to eat and drink champagne! Emailing back and forth with the staff and calling is easy. My wedding could not have been better. 10 stars all the way! Love you Waterview :) -Angelica

The place was fine; a typical wedding venue. The issue was Sue, the event coordinator. She was…read moreincredibly rude. I was the bride's sister in law and she rudely tried to kick me out of the room where the bridal party was lining up. My 3yo son was the ring bearer and would not line up with the party unless I was there. You don't speak to the family like that, or any guest for that matter. It was appalling behavior. Sue was beyond unprofessional and I would not recommend this place because of her treatment.

11/29/24 Went to a wedding here last Friday. I can't say enough about this fantastic venue!!…read more The lake was beautiful and we had an outdoor ceremony. Swans and ducks in the lake made for a picture perfect wedding! We were able to help ourselves to hit apple cider and other beverages to enjoy during the ceremony. The service was friendly and polite and ohhhh the food!!!! Appetizers like sushi-cheese sticks-raw oyster bar- Mexican station- Mediterranean Station, Fruit Station and my fave- the bacon station!! The bacon station featured delicious bacon Mac n cheese- chocolate dipped bacon , candied bacon, bacon wrapped dates and bacon wrapped scallops! Also there were crab cake sliders- pizza- mini Stromboli's, cheesesteak sliders and more more MORE!!! Buttered appetizers were served- mini quesadillas shaped like a horn, chicken and mini waffles- coconut shrimp, raspberry cream mini pasteries and more more MORE!! This wedding was incredible!! Thanks to the staff, servers and bartenders for all your hard work! It's an even we will never forget!

I was obsessed with the cocktail hour here. It was seriously one of the best I've ever been to…read more They had so many tasty passed appetizers, and the setup was huge without being overwhelming. The whole vibe of the place is cozy but elegant, especially with the lakeside views.

I stay in the area every couple months or so but my usual place required a two night minimum even…read moreon a Sunday. I had seen the Chateau Inn and Suites but since it was about ten more minutes away, I hadn't stayed there yet. When I looked into booking, Sundays were available for one night stays, so I booked a standard queen room. About a week or so before my stay I was reading reviews to get a feel for the place, coffee situation (very important!!) parking etc. and someone mentioned that they do not have elevators. I have a lot of medical issues so this was a big red flag for me and I had not seen it mentioned anywhere. I gave them a call and asked if they could give me a room on the first floor and they told me they'd be happy to, which eased my worries. The parking was described in the reviews as difficult to say the least - it's a very small lot and first come first served. They do have additional parking across the street as well at the station but if you are anything like me and pack for a week even though it's only a night, you definitely want a close spot to carry all of your thirty bags inside. (That being said, and also now that I know their staff is so helpful, as you'll see in my photos I do have a rather gigantic vehicle so I think when I stay here next I will take them up on the additional parking lot offer!!) But this time, I did back my gigantic van into one of the spots and everything worked out just fine so please know it can be done. Walking over to the main entrance I was surrounded by lush hostas, classic beach bicycles and that lovely gray shaker siding that just screams "the shore" and made me super happy. I was greeted inside by Jeff who made me feel very welcome. He then told me that since I had requested the ground floor but they hadn't any more of my specific room on this floor, they upgraded me to a double queen suite with a kitchenette and patio. (I was completely floored by this and thanked him since I needed the ground floor due to a medical issue. It was really important to me and they took it so seriously, it really meant so much.) Jeff gave me a tour of the main reception area and informed me of all of the complimentary refreshments, amenities, beach information and rentals. He offered suggestions on local food and any other businesses should I need them. He seemed very well-informed and experienced on both the area and his work in general. He helped carry my bags to my room and pointed some cool things out along the way. Jeff definitely elevated my experience from the second I walked in that beautiful door and is a perfect first and lasting impression for the Chateau. The incredible room, I imagine, will also be in my memory for a pretty long while. Entering on your very own red brick patio with a real heavy brass key is a kind of charming you cannot buy at a big hotel chain. It just feels a certain way, very North East and classic. The beds are big, fluffy, and the best part is that there is no itchy cover on top - they have giant white (I think down??) quilts and huge pillows, four on each bed. I noticed that there were also a variety of pillows - each bed had two soft and two firm (I'm crazy about my pillows and bring a tiny neck pillow with me but I didn't even need it.) Great mattress, extremely comfortable, like sleeping in a nest of clouds. Impeccably clean. Perfection. The kitchen looked brand new. And spotless. (I even recognized the Kitchen Aid oven as a very high end oven, the Café series maybe??) Beautifully done and a Keurig machine! What more could you want? The bathroom - The room itself of course (does it even need to be said at this point) BEAUTIFUL. One of the things in particular I I enjoyed about this Inn was that everything was so solid and of impressive quality, from the countertops to the bar stools. Nothing felt cheap, or breakable. And I loved that we're not just expected to use a smaller towel as a bath mat - it's an actual real fluffy bath mat!! This is so rare and such a minor detail but to me it made a difference. And the bathroom was probably the cleanest I've ever seen at any hotel I've ever been to (not exaggerating- the entire room was completely spotless.) I highly recommend staying here. Yes, during peak season it can be a little more expensive than some other Inns/hotels but I've stayed at a lot of places in the area and nothing has compared to this level of service, cleanliness, beauty and amenities. And off-season, I have seen the rates being much less than other places. I'd love to come back and stay for longer than one night to be able to explore the beach. I'd probably upgrade myself this time because now that I've had that kitchen and patio I don't think I'd be able to NOT have that kitchen and patio. What have they done to me!

I have been staying here when there is a single night stay availability when fishing offshore since…read more2020 I do believe. I think 5 or 6 times now. It's awesome to always see the same smiling face at the "desk" even at 11pm when I wonder in exhausted and desperate in need of a shower from being on a boat for 24 to 36 hours. George at night & whomever in the am, just topnotch real folk & a family-owned place for generations. Everything is always VERY clean & absolutely comfortable. Good coffee in the room as well as in the common area. The atmosphere is cool & calm, every room is different. Some of the rooms are like being in a small home. I'll drop the couple extra dimes anytime I can, somethings just cannot be bought ;) The best breakfast aside from my house is only like a 4 block walk (+/-) at the Honey Berry (was AM kitchen, they still open fairly early at 7am) ... I HIGHLY recommend the combo

Last nights wine dinner was absolutely amazing the chief did a fantastic job pairing the menu with…read morethe wine that was selected for the event we will Definitely be back

We liked it. Good singer, food and drinks good and pretty reasonable priced consider being in shore…read moretown

Fancy place across from boardwalk. Food was good but over priced . IMO there is a no pasta dish…read moreworth $40+. I h ad gnocchi bolognaise . If you like atmosphere go for it ..

We were looking for a new restaurant while in Spring Lake, and Amelia's By the Sea came up. We…read moredecided to try it out, and we were glad we did! We chose to sit in the enclosed veranda at the front of the restaurant; Amelia's is located on Ocean Ave. and has some beautiful views! We started with a few cocktails - my partner got the Lavender Martini, which she said was very good. I got the Pineapple Margarita, which was excellent! I saw meatballs on the menu - I always order meatballs when having Italian cuisine (Amelia's represents itself as '...a blend of old school Italian and contemporary continental cuisine..'. They were some of the best meatballs I've ever had. Amelia's blends pork, veal and beef for its meatballs - they're tender and seasoned perfectly! The marinara was excellent and there was a dollop of ricotta to stir into the sauce. It was an epic appetizer! For our entrees, I ordered Wild Caught Shrimp Oreganata with mixed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. The shrimp were butterflied and quickly grilled - they had a plump, tender interior with a grilled exterior, in a delicious sauce. The potatoes were very good, and while I'm not a big fan of the mixed vegetables, they were good. My partner ordered one of the specials - the Lobster Capelinni. - 6 oz. of lobster on top of angel hair pasta with a delicious tomato-brandy sauce! We couldn't believe how much lobster was on the pasta - it was tender and very tasty! After 2 excellent entrees, we decided to try the desserts. Unfortunately, that was a mistake. I ordered the Carrot Cake (one of my favorite desserts) and my partner ordered the Chocolate Cake, one of her favorite desserts! My 'carrot cake' wasn't a cake but a conglomeration of icing and thick layers of 'fudge-like' cake. Visions of a fluffy, rich cake with freshly grated carrots and 'warm spices' flew out the window! My partners chocolate cake was dry and not moist at all - I've had Duncan Hines chocolate cakes that tasted better!! While the desserts were a big disappointment, the meal was excellent and we will return to Amelia's on our next visit to Spring Lake.