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!

OK, this place is pretty bare bones. As far as beach bungalow for a place to rest your head it's…read moreOK. It's a little dank like you know mildewy feeling kinda reminds me of my grandmother's old beach house to be honest. The location is great on the north end of LBI close to the lighthouse and the marinas so as long as you're not really looking to spend time in the room, this is good

A very nice room for under $100 in a very nice resort town…read more It is the closest motel to the lighthouse with the beach, fishing and plenty of places to eat all within a block or two. It is under new ownership which has greatly improved the place since the previous owners.

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!

Writing this review to warn people booking off season stays! I've stayed here many times in July…read moreand August and had a great time. Recently just stayed the second weekend of May for Mother's Day weekend and was very disappointed. I inquired prior to booking to ask if the pool would be open and they said yes so I booked rooms for me, my sisters and their kids. I figured May is hit or miss, but at least if the weather isn't great we could just hang out in the heated pool. Unfortunately they do not disclose prior to booking, or when I inquired about the pool, that the pool and pool deck is blocked off and you can only go in a small area on the shallow end if they are having a wedding. Well ends up, they had weddings both Friday and Saturday. I think in the off season months May, June, September, October this is very common here. Pretty much the entire premises was blocked off both days for weddings. We tried to go down to the tiki bar Friday evening around 7/8pm (which was the only place open for guests not going to the wedding) and it was closed already so there was really nothing on the premises for us to do. The rooms are too small to really hang out in (no couch or table). We did go to the tiki bar earlier in the day and the guys working there were nice, food and drinks were good. The palms trees were not installed yet, didn't know they wouldn't be there.. I had told my nieces and nephews about the palm trees because I always thought it adds something special to the ambiance. I called a couple days prior to our stay to request if our rooms could be next to each other. They said they could not put us next to each other, which was not a big deal, but then unfortunately we could hear everything through the walls of the rooms next to us. Saturday night we were surrounded on both sides by people staying for the weddings and although they just were talking in their rooms when they came up around 11pm, the walls are so thin that we could pretty much make out their entire conversation, which went on until after 1am. All in all it was a disappointing weekend. If we had only known, we would have stayed somewhere closer to home with more to do and less expensive.

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!!

Late review. I had stayed at the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel last year for a work trip. From when I had…read morearrived until I left it was such a pleasant experience. Upon checking in, they informed me my room was not ready yet and offered to take my luggage and bring it to my room. I was with a colleague and I tagged along as the front desk agent guided us to their room. The hotel had such a modern and simple aesthetic with plenty of space to work and lounge around in. The room was spacious with a gorgeous bathroom and outdoor seating area. The front desk agent mentioned the ducks that live in the back and could visit our out door areas and yes I was able to get a glimpse of the ducks! It wasn't long until my room was ready and the front desk agent was able to find me, provided me my key, and walked me to my room. I loved that customer service they provided. They gave me a brief tour of my room which was similar to my colleagues. The bed was cozy! The bathroom and shower was a dream and that bathrobe was as super comfy! I had a restful sleep that evening! My company had rented a meeting room which was catered by the hotel. The food was good and the staff was super helpful and attentive while we were there. We also had hung out in the outdoor bar area and the wait staff there was great as well! The view from the outdoor bar/pool area was beautiful and overlooking the beach. Overall it was a wonderful stay! The customer service was exceptional throughout my stay!

Considering that the Asbury Ocean Club replaced an abandoned parking deck and miles of urban…read moreblight, I have to extend some congratulations for bringing energy and South Beach pricing to a Jersey Shore backwater. The facility literally oozes upscalia and makes me wish I had a man bun, a private tanning bed and an entourage. The lobby is great and the bar is fun but with the exception of a few decent eateries on Cookman, Asbury Park tries too damn hard and just doesn't do it for me. Nice place though. Four well tanned stars.

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!

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.

This is our third year at the Windward. So happy we have found this gem and have been able to…read more return!! Dave and Ryan are the best!! So close to the beach and town.