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Michael F.

Let me just preface this review by saying I did not say in a room at the Golden Inn. The review is purely on the beach bar and poolside food. Even though I did not stay at the Inn, they were happy to let me sit by their rather nice pool and even offered me a towel to take a swim... I took them up on their offer in between rounds of drinks. Usual drink prices are nothing to get excited over, but their happy hour specials (3 to 6 daily) are decent (well jersey shore decent). I was also pleasantly surprised by the fish tacos.

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Denton J.

We came to the Sandbar on a Saturday after a beach day and we found that it was very welcoming. We felt like we were still on the beach, only now with drinks in our hands. Its located right behind the dunes, on the Avalon-Stone Harbor borderline. The vibe is definitely what you're looking for when at the shore. It is set up like a beach bar, with live music and drink specials. We had previously spent time at the pricey Windrift next door and were very glad to have found this place, so close and for a much better atmosphere. Our drinks were really good ($3 corona, and $5 pina colada) and we tried the chicken nachos. The nachos arrived in a tightly sealed take out container causing the chips to steam and arrive mushy. All the food arrived to tables this way, which at first seemed odd but then made sense when you notice the 350 hungry sea gulls over head.

A lovely view of a parking lot when we thought we booked an ocean view.
Erin P.

So far, not so good...we came 3000 miles for a family reunion. We've been booked for months and so excited. I walk into our room and there was one bed and a couch. No kitchen. Just a Keurig and a mini fridge. We had booked the top of the line for the first time in our lives. Denied! We were told on the phone we'd have two queens, a couch, a kitchen and a view. The manager offered to move us across the hotel to a room with two queens and a delightful view of a parking lot. Far from family and the lobby and the ocean view. The guy then comes to us and says they will remove the couch and put in a queen in the original room. In the meantime, an employee in housekeeping asks me what's wrong. I tell her we were given the wrong room. She asked what we were told we were getting. She said, "We don't have rooms that big." Ah, so you are either calling me a liar or stupid...swell. We told the manager we'd take the room. He explained that apparently the room came up on their computer as having two queens. Configured completely differently. He said he was embarrassed and confused. I thought in my head how I really didn't care what his feelings about the situation were. We just wanted what we signed up for and to start our reunion off with goodness, not stress and tears! I finally got a chance to lie supine. I just got through a back surgery and hurt still. As I'm lying there, crazy hammering starts in the room next door. It's still under construction! My husband asked the manager when it would stop. He said this weekend. So I guess that means no rest on a Thursday even if the rest is paid for! Wth is with this place?! I'm hoping tomorrow is a different day. It sure was a bummer to start out this reunion leg of our vacation in tears! So disappointing. Friday: Woke from incessant hammering. They said it would be done yesterday. Hmm. We are from San Diego and a 3 hour time difference. So for us, the hammering started at 5 am! No relaxing in our rooms today, it appears. Update: In the room, we soon found out that nothing worked. The coffee maker was hooked up to the wall switch. The fridge wasn't cold. We went to call and the phone didn't work! So we tried the TV and sure enough, it was snow. My husband went to tell the staff. He told them again later on. He told them Friday two times. By Saturday morning, still nothing had been done! My husband had asked to speak to the GM numerous times to no avail. Finally, he hunted him down and found him in a hallway. Told him everything. The manager went to a magic maintenance book at the front desk (where my husband had been going everyday) and said he didn't find my husband's numerous reports in there, insinuating he was lying! Then, he actually said that the contract doesn't state that the TV, microwave, coffee maker needs to actually work! It's not in writing so they really don't have to work. I am not kidding you. Right now, you are probably thinking I am embellishing and sadly, I am not! My husband said it is obviously implied. The manager kept pressing that point. What an absolute idiot. Truly. How did this man come to be in his position?! That is suspect in itself. My husband said we booked what we were told was the best room. We spoke to someone in person to book it. Not only was it falsely advertised, nothing worked and our family reunion, which should have been delightful, was tainted. Not just at the beginning, but the whole event. He said he wanted a discount on the room rate. The manager said he would not do that because my husband would go back to our group and then everyone else would start asking for discounts! I swear to GOD (and I'm a believer). My husband was so outraged and angry at this point, he had to walk away before he punched this idiot in the nose. We ended up paying full price. The top of the line room rate for a room with nothing that worked, had nothing they said it would, which included the space, the view and even a freaking bed for two out of our party of four. My husband said he just didn't have time to fight it and he would punch the GM if he had to talk to him again, he was so angry. Our group also didn't receive some of the amenities promised such as reserved fire rings big enough for 50 people (we had over 60) and beach lounge chairs included in our rate. And they tried to make our party pay a tip fee BEFORE our stay but the cousin who organized fought it and refused. It just was a bumbling fiasco from start to finish. Everything was a pain in the butt. The only nice things I have to say: The housekeeping staff did a good job. The food was good, but you couldn't get a drink or refill from the waitstaff to save your life. That's it. I strongly recommend that you do not stay at this establishment. Yes, they have renovated. I kept saying it was lipstick on a pig. Don't waste your money or your vacation time. Our family had an awful, awful experience!

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Stone Harbor Womens Civic Club

Stone Harbor Womens Civic Club

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I had my wedding here in May 2008…read more I don't know if you are can find a nicer and less expensive spot down the Jersey shore to have your nuptials! It was fairly recently renovated, and the place is bright and airy with very nice hardwood floors and renovated bathrooms. The kitchen isn't updated but that shouldn't matter as long as you are having caterers bring everything to you. The nicest thing about the civic club is that you can hire anyone you want! This is very different from a lot of hotels and other venues, which come with their own lists of acceptable vendors. We were going to get married on the beach (after getting our permit through Stone Harbor) but it ended up misting all day long, so we had our nuptials in the club facing the doors. It wasn't exactly what I would have chosen, but it was okay. If I had to do it all over again, I would have been prepared for a rainy wedding day, and made up a little spot for us to get married with some christmas lights strung up, etc. This is a great spot to have a DIY beach wedding, and I highly recommend it! You may have some trouble getting through when you call them (they aren't the most responsive). Be persistent; it's worth it!

I was married there in May and as far as a venue for a wedding, I'm going to have to go ahead and…read moregive it 5 stars. The biggest plus: right on the beach. One minor concern: Size. Any more than 80 guests and I don't think it will work for you. The cost was very reasonable. You have to throw in an extra $200 to have a guy set up and then take down their tables and chairs. Also, you have to clear the place of all your garbage yourself which can make the end of the event a little hairy. Our friends were great and they helped with everything. I remember seeing my old roommate hauling a big bag of garbage to a dumpster on his walk back to the nearby hotels, which is another plus of this location. Another huge benefit is they have a sound system you can hook an iPod or computer into and that's your DJ. Plus, they don't make food. So you have to get an off-site place to cater. Anyone who's read Bridal Bargains knows that's good for your wallet. We went with Island Grill in Ocean City and I have reviewed their performance on Yelp. Overall, I am very happy my wife wanted to get married here. She made a great call.

Matador Oceanfront Resort - During the day

Matador Oceanfront Resort

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Positives:hotel is conveniently located at the north end of the boardwalk, near beach. Has…read morerefrigerator,microwave,safe. Negatives:Small room(oceanview king),actually was facing mostly a staircase. Bath not updated. Beds are very firm(some may like this). Air conditioner rusted/falling apart/smelled like burning when on auto and noisy. Walls are very thin and unfortunately if you have inconsiderate folks near you, it sounds like they are in your room whether on sides or above room. Kids walk in your room if you don't immediately lock door. People can gather right outside your door talking so loud it sounds like a noisy bar in your room. Folks who were 6" outside our door for more than 30 minutes )and our door had do not disturb/resting sign on), did not leave after opening door to show them we were inside.When I asked front desk if there was anything they could do (like ask folks to at least gather outside their own room/or move to more open public spaces, she told me just leave room and "go enjoy yourself", that I was "being difficult" by just asking for some common sense considerate behavior.After I then commented that I guess it doesn't matter how much noise I make:She did finally say she would send someone up to disperse crowd. Ceiling tiles have water stains. Had leftover half used hotel hair conditioner bottle in bath. Doormat on inside room is filthy and stained. Parking spaces VERY narrow. Expect dings in your vehicle. You could have a nice stay, but better hope you have 1) more considerate bunch of folks staying when you do 2) Don't mind cramped room.3) Don't get room with deteriorated toilet seat/AC/doormat/walls,4) Have beat up or really tiny car PS bring earplugs if you want to sleep

If you're looking for a place close to the beach and the boardwalk in Wildwood/North Wildwood, this…read moreis the place. Affordable, clean and friendly....you're just not going to find a better place for location and comfort! Have stayed multiple times and always had a very good experience. Parking can be a bit tight, but we never had to move the car after arriving because everything else is so close. Room had a. Ice living room with a pullout couch bed. Small kitchenette with fridge and a full bath. The bedroom in the back had two queen sized beds that had plenty of room around them. Awake to the most amazing sunset views on the sun deck, enjoy the ocean views for the rest of the day, then hit the boardwalk (which starts right in front of the hotel). I prefer the 4th floor rooms for a better ocean view. We didn't use the pool much due to the ocean being so close, but it was clean and always had room to enjoy!

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