The hotel and my room was clean however, the whole reason I picked this hotel was to enjoy the…read moreindoor pool. The first day we couldn't use the pool because it was closed due to repairs. The second day we were told the pool was open, but when we went to it, it was filthy. The water was murky and there was hair and dirt floating in the pool. Totally disgusting and unsanitary! I would not return for this reason alone.

The room itself was excellent--huge, spacious, and genuinely fun to spend time in. However, the…read morehotel overall didn't feel worth the price. The front desk experience was very corporate and dull, lacking personality. The restaurant Salt was closed on Tuesdays, and from what we heard, it's overpriced anyway. The other dining option, The Living Room, felt more like a cafeteria than a proper restaurant. The pool area looked much better in pictures than in reality. While it's a decent spot to relax, the pool is quite short and small. The hotel is also not within walking distance of much, which was a downside. We stay at all kinds of hotels--boutique, large, luxury, budget--and what we always ask is: is it worth the cost? In this case, the answer is no. And we hear the cost goes up to 500 a night in the summer? For what!!!!?? Not even close

Drink was good House salad not so much. Didn't eat any of…read moreit. Ranch dressing was sour and gross. Server never came around after we received our food.

The hotel is very nice . Our single queen room was very spacious and clean. The only negative thing…read moreI can say is that our room was on the 2nd floor above the restaurant entrance. We felt the effects of the door slam each and every time it was used. It was horrible ! As for the lower level garden area bar it is a very nice area. Bar service was hit and miss . We ordered food while sitting at the garden area bar, my order was messed up . Also, the server who brought our food out asked if we needed anything else . We told him and we never seen him again. The bartender told us that that person won't be back . He went himself and brought back what we needed . I opted not to send my food back. We went up to the rooftop bar a few days later . The drinks were horrible. We ordered appetizers and entrees. I only ordered an entree . The appetizers came out about 15 minutes later and the main dishes took over an hour. The manager greeted us before we ordered our food . As we waited a few servers & the manager swung by and asked if everything was okay. I told the manager that our food was taking extremely long . Didn't matter to him I guess . Finally our food arrived and the person asked do we need anything else . I requested some mayo, he said okay. He ran down the stairs as if he was headed to get it . He didn't . The next time I saw him, he had another table's food in hand. He whizzed by me and I asked if he had the mayo. I had already finished my food but it didn't matter . He totally ignored me ! I do recommend this hotel but I would recommend that you go elsewhere for a meal.

Location. Right on the beach. Temper your expectations and you'll be fine. Room was neat and…read moreclean, shower was good. The negatives are the ACs in the room are very noisy. The rooms are damp probably because its right near the beach

as MANY of the other reviews mention, the AC in the rooms is loud…read more Now, when I read that, I thought...."well, how loud could it really be?" you know how loud??? like apocalupse loud..... like end of the world loud..... like interrupted sleep evey 90 mins loud. I called and spoke to Lowell, the manager, who refused to offer anything in the way off money off my $500 per night room. Useless. Don't do what I did....beleive the reviews......go elsewhere...unless of course, you don't plan on sleeping during yor stay.

MY NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT I've been coming to LBI my whole life and this is the first time we have…read morebeen to The Sea Shell although I can't eat seafood I got the grilled cheese from the kids menu and it was the best tasting grilled cheese ever and all the employees there were amazing. The vibe was super beachy and fun and you could walk to the beach from there I absolutely loved it.

We've been here a few times with adults and multiple kids, and honestly, it's a great spot for…read morefamilies. The kids can run around in the sand, which makes it much easier for parents to actually relax and enjoy themselves. There are always tons of families around, plenty of staff, and the staff has consistently been great and accommodating when we've had larger groups. The beach access is a huge plus, and I love the fire pits with plenty of seating around them. The vibe is fun, and the live music can be great, although it's been a little hit or miss for us. My one complaint is that the volume can get pretty loud, there's a difference between a lively atmosphere and not being able to hear the person sitting next to you. Food-wise, I've generally liked the appetizers more than the main dishes. The mixed drinks are also a highlight. Overall, it's a fun, easygoing place, especially when you're going with a group or bringing kids

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.

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

What an experience! From the food to the ambience to the service, everything was spectacular…read more I was served some of the freshest and definitely the largest muscles I have ever eaten. Perfect restaurant for special occasions or just a nicer night out.

This place was absolutely adorable. The vibe reminds me of a small antique style home with friendly…read moreservice. Its unique style allows it to stand out from other restaurants. The food was very delicious. This is a three horse meal prefix. I was a little worried as I can be a picky eater but their options were plentiful. It's absolutely perfect for a date night.

Three and a half stars. Not amazing and not terrible…read more We were recently here in the off season for a wedding. Unfortunately this meant that the heated pool, the restaurant and the bar were all closed. Hotel prices should be much cheaper because of this reason, but they aren't. Thankfully, there is a restaurant called Dockside within walking distance on the main boulevard. Rooms are pretty small. Ours had 2 double beds and the area to walk around them is tight. Bathroom area to access the toilet is also tight. You have to enter and squeeze behind the door to close it to access the toilet and we are not large people. The shower stall was nice and big and very clean. It comes with shampoo/conditioner/bath gel in dispensers attached to the shower wall. Blow dryer in the bathroom sink cabinet. There is also an ironing board and iron in the closet. The room looked to be nicely renovated with a coastal and light/bright vibe to it. Everything was clean which is important. The air conditioner was a bit noisy at moments with some rattling but it did the job and didn't keep us awake. There is a mini fridge and a large tv on the wall. The best part is probably the proximity to the beach with easy access.

I made a res here for a stay in June 2026. Two weeks AFTER…read morei had my confirmation email in hand, i got an email saying they were going to tack on an add'l resort fee of $50 per day upon check in. What a load of crap. So, i guess confirmaitons mean NOTHING. I cancelled and would never stay here and I will leave reviews all over. Jerks.

Went here with friends, no wait that is a plus was trivia night so loud could not hear anyone at…read moretable. that was the best part of the evening. waitress did not ask if anyone wanted drinks 1st. Order for apps & entrees was taken. 2 soups ( New England clam chowder & french onion) & a salad came to table. French Onion was ice cold sent it back to make it hotter. Approx 5 minutes later entrees arrived, apps were barely touched. most of the entrees were ok my cheese burger was cold, cheese was not melted. asked for it be re-fired. while waiting for the burger the french onion arrived back at the table it was hot. maybe 10 minutes later the burger arrived back it was rubbery the bun was destroyed it was obviously put in a microwave & no longer medium rare. sent it back at this point the waitress Maureen C has developed an attitude. when ask how it was heated her smart ass remark was she is not in the kitchen. then she says that a medium rare burger is never piping hot which is false. so a new burger was requested. the new burger was just as cold as the original burger. I asked her to take it back & remove it from the bill again she copped an attitude. the burger is20 dollars it should be prepared correctly & served without attitude.

Basic motel with small clean rooms. Excellent value and location. On a quieter part of the main…read moreboulevard and only one block from the very nice beach. The only drawback was the service. They were very hard to reach by phone and only responded with auto texts. Also, we did not try the food because each of their restaurants had very mixed reviews.

BEACH HAVEN/LBI: the weather is still great for a trip to LBI and Engleside Inn is a perfect place…read moreto stop for a meal, a fantastic beach view, and you can even stay overnight with your pup! We had fun at The Sand Bar, a seasonal outdoor tiki bar and restaurant with live music and a nice menu. The fried cauliflower is excellent! Pets are allowed to stay at the hotel from the third Monday in September until the second weekend in May. Beach Haven beaches are dog friendly from 9/16-5/14. And the doggy bay beach on Taylor Ave. is confirmed to be open to the pups all-year-round.

The Engleside has a great location, is very clean with daily housekeeping services and fresh towels…read morewhich was fantastic. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. However, the pillows are so awful it was hard to believe. The pillows are small, uneven, and filled with small lumps. My neck was a MESS and it is so unfortunate.

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!!