We found this place by asking ChatGpt to find us a motel in Point Pleasant right on the beach. We got an ocean view room on the 2nd floor. The room was spacious and clean and had a huge balcony with lounge chairs facing the ocean. The front desk Manager Betty Ann was very attentive and made sure we had a pleasant stay. read more

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I know how hard they work I love Driftwood Motel, my one suggestion. Is to have a smoking area so people can not litter your beautiful property. The rooms are adorable, and the beach is perfection. I used the pool, and that was great. My husband had food, and that was great as well! Besides the cigarettes and the parking which is very difficult we had a fantastic time. The only place I would stay in Point Pleasant NJ xoxo read more

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We booked 2 nights and they had mold in refrigerator, bathroom door would not close so no privacy. We stayed one night and lost power at 11am, we decided we needed to move hotels not knowing if power was going to come back on, 1 hour later power restored but we was mostly packed up and was afraid it might loose power again on a hot summer night. We asked the desk for a refund but manager wasn't in until 3pm we asked for the desk to have manager call us when she arrived, but we didn't received a call so I called at 4:30. The manager answered the phone and i explained calmly and nicely what our experience was, we asked for 1 night refund and manager refused.. I called my bank to make a dispute she told me to give her another chance to resolve the situation. After calling the manager back she laughed and said (after they way I treated her)? I was very calm and polite. read more

Great motel with a private beach. I don't like maid service when I go away because I've gone through cancer a few times and I'm always worried that I'll catch a cold or something worse so I requested no service and they were really nice about it and no maid service ever came in. Obviously we left a $30 tip anyway for her because we stayed 4 nights + they still have to clean up when you're gone but it was nice that they'd didn't come in and make the beds and touch all of our towels. When we wanted towels we went over to an area and they just handed us a whole bunch of them. There's a snack bar on premises that they own and the bacon, egg, and cheese on toasted roll is absolutely delicious. Owners and management are very nice. And if you pay cash you don't have to have that extra 3% added on to the 14% of the hotel tax with the state tax so we were able to save $40. We booked late so there were only 4 nights opened but I would have stayed much longer so next time I'll book ahead of time in the winter because the swimming pool was very clean and I'm very picky about that because I had a large pool in my backyard growing up and my dad was the chief water pollution engineer so my pool was always sparkling clean. Luckily so was theirs and it was also heated which was really nice because it rained a few days and the ocean was so cold from the winds. It was so peaceful at night going out on the beach and just watching the birds and looking at the view and you can't do that if you stay at a motel near Jenkinson's because they close the beach at 5 but at the Driftwood it's a private beach so they don't close it...you just go whenever you want and we stayed on the beach until it got dark. Big, clean, beautiful room. read more

BEWARE!!! Drove 4 hours with young children just to get to Driftwood Motel. When we arrived, the owner told me they canceled my room by accident but didnt have any other rooms available. We booked 4 months in advance. The owner was rude and kept telling me they refunded my card which they did not. She had me take a picture of someone else's credit card information saying that it was our refund. It wasn't. She was so rude and unapologetic. All she kept saying was "I don't do the refunds". She was nasty to her employee too. If I was that young lady, I'd be looking for a new employer. An employer that isn't condescending and embarrasses them in front of customers. If you book this motel make sure you confirm your rooms before driving there. We had a car full of kids that were very upset. Save yourself the stress we went through. read more

I wish I could put 0 stars. Whoever you had answering the phone last week taking reservations was extremely rude. I was so taken back I thought I had dialed the wrong number. Actually asked her if I was calling the Driftwood. "Yea hello" followed by her complaining and huffing that 3 people called her. I thought to myself, maybe she is just having a bad day, but then she told me the rooms I saw online on other sites are not available. So who knows what would happen if you booked thru a 3rd party site. She talked over me and did not take any of my information. I understand old school booking, but not rude customer service. If that's the case take the availability off of your 3rd party sites and hire someone who is customer friendly. read more

Love this place!!! My bf and I stayed here one night for a wedding from Long Island. From moment of booking to check out Betty ann was awesome and made the stay even better . Rooms are so cute and comfortable. The closet has a huge vanity and chair to get ready which was perfect for the occasion. Beach lovers will love this spot. Wake up and listen to waves. Definitely will be a spot we go to often. read more

I was very impressed with how clean and nice the rooms were. The staff was friendly as well. read more

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I love the Driftwood and it's private beach. They did a very nice job upgrading rooms..Betty Ann works extremely hard. I just wish they could find a rewards program or incentive for repeat customers. We have used the Driftwood for years! Coming back in September and did a room upgrade. I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF ITS WORTH IT OR NOT! Karen read more

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The place was chosen as a last minute get away b/c of Covid. It was okay... however not that clean! What I loved was the private section on the beach and it being away (like a 10 minute walk to the boardwalk). I didn't like that we had to change rooms the night before we left... (Reason was that someone had booked our initial room) The second room however was better then the first; as it had 3 beds and the first one only had 2 and it was 3 of us.... ( Why not give us that room initially?!?) Will I return.... maybe not! My stay wasn't as pleasant given the rooms lack of cleanliness... read more

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We stayed here over Labor Day weekend.Rooms were great and loved the snack shack!!Coffee and breakfast waiting every morning!Nice size pool.Parking was a little tight but doable. Short walk to the boardwalk.The only thing wrong with our stay was that we didn't stay long enough!Can't wait to book for next year!! read more

The room itself was very roomy, the bathroom was a nice size too. The floor was very dirty, our socks were filthy after walking around on the bare floor. I'm not sure if the 84 lb (she told us her weight) woman is the owner or the manager but she has no personality. She isn't the friendliest of people either. Our room was too have a microwave and we had young children with us that we brought items for them to cook. When we asked her, (the 84 lb lady) she said she doesn't know what happened to it and turned and walked away. The next day we asked the cleaning lady and she got us one. Awesome, that wasn't hard now was it?! The day of check in, we go to the beach come back to shower and there are 2 wash clothes. There are 4 of us, I go speak to the same woman because I didn't see the cleaning lady, and ask for 2 more washcloths. She says to me "I just sat down (on the step by the office) let me finish my cigarette". Are you freaking kidding me?! The steam is coming out of my nose now. I found this rude and unacceptable. I'm a paying customer. i just paid $310 a night, got a room that I had to ask for the microwave twice before getting one, even though is advertised as having one in the room on your site and you are going to make me stand there now and wait for you to have a cigarette? I'm sorry, that is no way to treat a paying customer. Rude I was sitting at the pool with my two children swimming in the pool and she looks over the fence and said you can't have drinks in the pool. I said okay but I don't have any, she said I'm just letting you know. Hmmm okay. Like she goes out of her way to be cranky to people. She does not smile, isn't friendly, not welcoming to the customers at all. I asked others about their experience and received the same comments about experiences we had with her. Her not being friendly. We stayed at the Boardwalk (another place owned by same people) before and Will who works there is awesome. I wish he was at the Driftwood and she was at the Boardwalk. I like the hotel, the pool, snack stand, outside shower and private beach, but her attitude is going to scare people off. It was not the best experience because of her. She's on a mission and it's not too be pleasant to the guests there. Again, I don't know if she is an employee, manager or owner but she needs to greet the guests and be pleasant to them or whose going to come back after her lousy treatment? read more

Sooo many things to say about this place! Driftwood seems to be a well established family business, with a mom and son duo who keep things orderly, and are on top of their operations. It's definitely a motel and perfect place to stay if you're looking for that authentic Jersey shore experience! I felt like I could run into Snookie or Paully D any minute! They have an onsite mini restaurant/ snack shop which provided a yummy Taylor ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Pros: GREAT LOCATION & onsite parking, Ice machine, Direct access to private beach, tables and chairs for eating, relaxing at the Inground pool or and watch the ocean waves, AC in the room worked well, and recent renovations were sufficiently done. Full size refrigerator in kitchen and microwave. Cons: Poor privacy (bathroom blinds didn't work and people could walk right by and look in), Kitchenette not well equipped for actual cooking, Drawers in bathroom were saggy and not much storage or shelves, No closet in the bedroom or Smart TV to cast or play music, Limited cable channels , Not enough outlets or they were blocked by furnishings. read more

Spent an evening here, last minute. Betty Ann at the front desk couldn't have been more accommodating! The room was supper clean & quite. All I could hear was the sounds of the ocean waves rolling in. Pool is super clean! Next time Im visiting the area I know where I'm staying. Thanks Driftwood staff. read more

My wife and i booked a room for a two day get away. We payed one day in advance of 233.00. We were never informed that there would be a no refund policy if we had to cancel. The night before we were to check in we had a sad family emergency , as soon as i was able which was very early the next morning i called to cancel. I was told by employee steve that he would leave a note for the owners. Never called me so i than called back speaking to employee Ted he told me no steve worked there and that he also would leave a note. At around 5:30 pm i received a call from employee Betty ann i explained what happened in return i was told no refunds reguardless of your problem and that she had excuses all day with cancellations and that she did not have time for me . i asked to speak to the owners when doing so she said nothing would change and she hung up the phone on me. No refund, No credit we would not recommend this place to anyone. Truly not understanding and selfish people. STEVEN AND JANICE C. read more

Stayed here for my birthday. Betty Ann understood my needs as a disabled person and did everything to accommodate that. We got an early check in and a first floor room as promised. VERY clean, everything was recently renovated. Outdoor area with pool was well kept and clean. Would definitely recommend to anyone, with or without kids. read more

I enjoyed my stay at this quirky little piece of crazy paradise. The parking lot is definitely awful -- way too small for the number of rooms on the property. The room was small and the beds were cheap. No towels in the room. But the location can't be beat. Right on the beach, walking distance to boardwalk (if you like to walk). I'd return. read more

Terrible guest service. It's a family owned place. They were Very rude. Price is ok, have a private beach, small pool n place to chill out by, eat and have a drink outside.. Inside, apartments are really small, don't seem very clean as I could've figure it out by myself.. I got at least 8 bites of fleas. I felt Very frustrated. Definitely not going back there. read more

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As soon as we entered Driftwood we were racially profiled when I told them I had reservations they still continued to hassle and follow my family around on the beach. We paid $1100.00 a day to be discriminated against. My step- daughter almost drowned in the pool which we had to do CPR. There wasn't any markings on the depth of the deep the pool and the pool was unlocked. The motel owner and Betty Ann was unsympathetic only worried about their hotel room that they refurbished. There was no life guard on duty but a paid life guard at the beach. We ended up leaving the same day because of motel's behavior discriminatory behavior. Even other guests had to step in to protect us. These people don't care about their guest only the money. Stay some where you're valued as a guest and your kids will be safe. read more

We had an absolutely terrible experience at the Driftwood Motel. This place is a motel by every definition except at 4-5 star nightly rates, we paid $322 for a single night. I will give a fair and honest review of the facility after my customer service review. I booked this motel 2-3 weeks in advance of our stay for a Friday and Saturday night in August. We were flying from California to New Jersey for a business seminar. I checked in after 11pm Friday then on Saturday while at the seminar I got a call from the motel stating they were trying to get the room cleaned for the next guests and I need to remove my items (11:30am). I had to leave the seminar to speak with the motel owner to find out they only had me staying for 1 night, not the 2 nights I booked and I need to remove my items because they were fully booked. They "graciously" found me another room at another establishment for $350/nt because it is the high season in August and every place was fully booked. The owner Paul totally lied to me telling me he pulled a favor from the other establishment's owner getting me a room they don't typically rent because they reserve it for themselves. I know he lied because when I told the other owner the story he laughed and said that wasn't true. Paul refused to take any responsibility for this issue stating this had never happened before in any of his 6 motels. He consistently told me "I'm not blaming you but it's not my mistake" and there's not much he can do for me. To put salt on the wound after I removed my items I came back to further discuss with Paul but the desk clerk Bettyanne told me he wasn't available. She then began to give me a major attitude when I asked for his name and contact information telling me I can have her phone number which was posted on the front door. She then proceeded to tell me verbatim, "you're lucky I even found you another room!" Awful awful customer service and you can read the other Yelp reviews which basically state the same thing. When I found Paul I expressed to him that any reputable business that considered customer service important would work something out since I'm missing out on my business seminar to deal with this fiasco. The best he would offer me was dinner at his restaurant and I could use their beach ($50 value). Trust me this was after 2 different conversations and was given begrudgingly. Onto the facility review.... Pro's: - Located directly on the beach. - Has an outdoor pool but I didn't get to use it since we were kicked out so I can't tell you much more. - Has a little snack shack but same as above. - Room has a full size refrigerator and microwave. - Plenty of outdoor patio furniture for socializing. Con's: - There is no reservation system or emailed confirmation system (I called back the night reserved because I realized he never asked for my email) I leaned today they are a small "mom and pop place" according to the owner. So ensure they have all the details correct or you'll run into the same issue as I did. - Parking is Extremely limited (approx. 25 spots) so get there early or you will be finding another location. Immediate neighborhood is permit only during the high season. - Light outside room door which cannot be switched off was invested with gnats, spiders and mosquitos. Make sure to turn off your room lights before exiting or they will come into room. (Other Yelp reviews had a similar experience) - Room furniture was extremely dated. No closet and the dressers wreaked of mildew. I'm only assuming these were not replaced after hurricane Sandy 7 years ago. - Very thin walls and ceilings. We could literally hear the people above us stomping around well past 1am. (Another Yelp consistency). Thanks for reading this long review. I'm writing this a few hours after my debacle and I can tell you now where I lay that there are way better and cleaner places to stay for $300+ in Point Pleasant. Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware! read more

Great spot if you are looking for affordable, very clean, updated ocean front room or apartment. Perfect ocean front balcony view! Clean kitchen, able to cook, roomy fridge, very comfortable beds, coffee maker too. This is a very well maintained property that offers on site light fare, a lovely pool, tons of oceanfront seating, a private beach with lifeguards too! Very quiet location about 12 min walk to quaint boardwalk, aquarium and tiki bar. Ample shopping in area if needed. Safe neighborhood with on-site parking. Parking lot is a bit cramped but manageable. Betty is the manager, she works hard and is very sweet. The owner was on site and also very pleasant. Also noted, the housekeeping staff are excellent and friendly, keeping everything very clean. Really a very spacious and well appointed efficiency that looks newly updated, clean bathroom, lots of towels every day as well. Free wifi, 2 tvs, ceiling fans, individual air conditioning units in the rooms and again, super clean, updated and quiet! Absolutely beautiful. read more

The only really good thing was that we were right on the beach. I wouldn't pay these rates again to stay here though. 2nd floor "deluxe apartment" was not at all clean, and the floors/ceilings are paper thin so we got to hear the guests above our room every time they took a step. Parking was TIGHT. They don't have enough spaces for all of their guests so be prepared to possibly find your own spots offsite. The snack bar was the best part of the whole facility, and the breakfast sandwiches were made fresh to order. Good coffee, and friendly young people working there. The beach in front of the place is amazing, and it's the reason for the 2-star. Otherwise I would have left one. read more

I thought this motel was pretty decent. The staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and there were no bugs! I had a 2 bedroom room with a kitchen and a private deck. The parking lot is a bit chaotic at times and you could find yourself with no place to park if you get back too late but overall, my family and I had a great time! read more

Canceled my reservation 5 days prior and they wouldn't refund the amount for the room, which was $289. People on the phone were also very unpleasant. read more

Just went there last weekend which happened to be their opening weekend. Our room was clean and everything was updated. Apparently all of the rooms are now updated. Check in was a breeze. Betty was awesome and took good care of us. We'll definitely be back! read more

I enjoyed my stay at Driftwood. The rooms were clean and of course the location was perfect! The closet has tons of storage space with a shelving unit for you to lay out all of your belongings - no need to ruffle through your luggage searching for what you need when you stay here! There was overcast and fog one day, but it was still a beautiful view of the beach and ocean. When the sky is clear you have a great view of the ocean on the deck and pool area. The pool is heated and was so relaxing after a day in the sun. The setup outside on the deck is absolutely perfect with plenty of tables and seating and an adorable snackbar which was not open, but that was to be expected considering NJ restaurants and food services are still not open for dining. I took a star off because locals are always using the pool and the pool closed at 7pm (no signs posted stating what hours its open). read more

STOLE MY MONEY! Here is a summary of my experience. This is an email sent to this motel's manager. This was sent after MANY MANY attempts to reach him by phone and email. When I say MANY...I mean MONTHS. This was from last summer 2017. It is now June 2018 and they have yet to help me. Anytime he actually spoke with me or emailed back he said he'd take care of it "on Friday" or "I'll do it Tuesday". FOR A YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Morning, I have been trying to get this taken care of for a couple of months now. Here is all of the information that should be needed to credit me back. On June 1st we booked a room for 6/24-6/26 on Expedia.com. We had until June 17th to cancel according to the email confirmation. Due to bad weather we decided to cancel and did so on June 16th. On June 2nd I was charged $249.00. According to Expedia we should only have been charged if we did not cancel in time...which we did. If you do need further information, please feel free to call or email. I do still have all of the emails if you would like me to forward them. If you can please confirm receipt of this email, I'd appreciate it. Thank you read more

This is a great place to stay. We come every year the second week of September. The owners go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We have made many friends over the years here and we all come down at the same time to see each other. It is a wonderful place to share memories and make new ones. read more

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Love this Jersey shore gem so much that I just got back from my second visit of the season. It's a simple beach motel that is very clean, well run and has a gorgeous private beach. The staff can't do enough for you, especially Betty Ann. Can't wait to go back next summer! read more

The place is Cozy and Clean. Just the kinda place you need at the Jersey Shore! Park your car and no need to move! Room, food, pool and private beach. Very friendly Owners. Family owned and operated. Photos on All web sights should be updated!! 2017 renovated Pool liner new Pavers new around pool New fencing New lounging chairs , table & chairs around patio. New carpet and bedding in rooms. Has A small place right on sight for breakfast and lunch ( should add some healthy options to menu though...Salad, Grilled Chicken, fish.) Rooms are clean and spacious. Walking distance to Boardwalk and restaurants , they even have a trolly that picked you up for free to take you around town and boardwalk!! We love it and Go every year. read more

We stayed here recently and I was very surprised at how clean this jersey shore motel was. Friendly staff. Friendly housekeeping. Great private beach and nice pool. Would stay again definitely. Just wish the pool stayed open later read more

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We arrived early and the room was not ready which was fine. When I looked inside I felt awful. The room felt musty the rugs needed a cleaning and it did not feel comfortable. I refused not to stay and our family left. I truly hoped that bedspreads were changed before new quests took over. Awful parking lot such enclosed quarters. As I leaving, the owner ask why and I explained why. I was promised some refund on this overcharged room fee. WILL NEVER VISIT AGAIN! read more

Always a great time. Located in the perfect spot on the strip. Pool is clean and heated. Breakfastand lunch right next to pool is perfect.

Decent for 1 night stay. Motel quality rooms. Parking lot is insane to get in and out of. Staff was rude and short with any questions we asked. Pool was closed anytime we tried to use it so we couldn't even use it once. It's nice that it's right on the beach but that was about it. Noisy outside as well at night so if you plan with going with young kids like we did that may be a problem. Like I said fine for one night but we wouldn't return personally. read more

My husband and I stayed here overnight (June 18-19 2019). When we learned that the weather was not going to be so great we wanted to move the date by one or two days. Needless to say Bettyanne would not move the date for us. She said " she can't do it". It's not like we were canceling our reservation. This is a week before the busy season. The motel was not busy until Saturday according to her. In addition, they do not have pool towels. We had to use the towels from the room. The room only had 3 towels in it. Bettyanne told me come back later for more towels. I asked how much later? She said later. Finally she said half an hour. Also, when we checked in she only gave us 1 key. We needed 2 keys. Once again come back later. She needs to treat her guests better and not to be rude. Bettyanne should have said I will get you the extra key and towels right away. The motel also is very run down. Their are bugs in the outside light fixtures and on the outside paneling. When the light burns out and they change the light is it so hard to clean the fixtures? Lastly, they do not over and breakfast but at least offer coffee in the morning. read more

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Awful. The service is awful, the older lady (who is was a rude scutch) should NOT be in costumer service. When I tell you rude I mean RUDE like beyond belief. Came down to the beach to to get the key from us even though we had more time until checkout, and was so utterly disgusting I'm jaw dropped. THERE ARE MUCH BETTER PLACES TO STAY. I've been coming to Point Pleasent since I was a kid, and this was the worst expierence read more

Stayed just one night (off season) but room was clean and comfortable and Betty (front desk) was friendly and welcoming. I would consider staying here in the summer for it's location right on the beach. Small but very nice deck area poolside right on beach was enjoyed on the chilly day I was there so I imagine in the summer it would be fantastic. read more

I love the Driftwood because this was my childhood vacation spot. The place has sentimental value and is very much like I remember it. They have a private beach, private parking, nice pool with very nice chairs, tables with chairs, a snack shack, a family atmosphere, and are a short walk to Jenkinson's Boardwalk. There are lots of great restaurants in the area. I enjoyed talking with the other vacationers. It was quiet at night. The only cons are the rooms are fairly outdated and out a/c did not work well. The a/c was a window unit. I did not get warm fuzzies from the front desk staff. Which is a big no-no in the hospitality industry. The parking lot is a tight fit for mid sized and larger vehicles. I think with some investments and improvements they could take it up a notch. We might be back next summer. read more

Terrible and over priced for how dirty it was ! Awful customer service and manager was rude . infested room with nats everywhere !!!!! I wouldn't recommend read more

What a horrible place! I booked my trip and unfortunately had to cancel due to Covid and they did not care and refused to refund my first night stay. They are heartless and all they care about is money. They treated me so bad and after fighting with them they said they would give me a credit for a future stay to use within 30 days. Now why would I want to stay at a place that treated me so terrible? They need to do the right thing and process a refund. If your thinking about booking a room at this motel...DON'T DO IT! read more