I booked this vacation back in April and looked forward to it every day since - unfortunately, it ended up being a shit-show from day 1. First off, not only did they tack on an extra $40 on what they invoiced me, but the room they tried to put us in had the doorknob HANGING off the door. When my husband told the front office, they said the maintenance guy wouldn't be around for a day or so, but if we really wanted to, they'll move us to a new room. Yeah, I'd like a door with a functional handle - literally the bare minimum. The idiocracy is real, and this is only the beginning. We get in the room they moved us to and it wreaks of urine. Okay, I get it, it's a pet friendly motel, but do you not have cleaning standards? There was left over tooth whitening paste leaking in the bathroom cabinet and smeared on the door frame. The air conditioning didn't work unless you put it on 60°, the tv kept going in and out, the walls were dirty and there were weird stains all over the bedding. A few of the towels we were given looked like they had dried blood on them. As if these instances weren't unpleasant enough, here's where I find out I'm renting a room from a bunch of no good charlatans: I check my bank account on our 3rd day there and notice 2 additional charges in the amount of $40 to my card for a total of $80. I went in the office and the woman at the desk made some lame excuse about the price fluctuating due to the different days of the week, however, I was already given the breakdown of each day in my original invoice, so what she was saying didn't make sense - especially after she already charged my card $511 when it was supposed to be $471. She told me I would only be charged $40 extra, not $80; I still thought it was ridiculous and didn't make sense, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt and thanked her for the explanation. The next and last day of our trip, I check my bank account again to find ANOTHER $40 charge. When my husband and I confronted the woman at the desk about this, she started trying to explain but then got equally as confused as us and started making even less sense. (When you're a scammer and get called out on it, I guess it throws you for a loop.) My husband asked her if these "fluctuating rate fees" are on the website and she said "no." When he replied "you can't charge us that then, that's scamming people", she smirked. This confirmed to me that she knows she's fraudulently charging my card. I kept insisting she give me a new invoice, since apparently the original was incorrect and she refused to print a new one with these unexplainable fees; she said she'd email it and it's now 4 days later with no word at all from her or ANYONE from Monaco Motel. I've since found reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor of vacationers who had the same experience with this place. If you've been following, this is now $160 in additional made-up fees. The room was invoiced to me at $471 (that includes $10/night for parking), but they charged my card $40 extra which brought the total to $511, then $40 on 3 different days totaling $120. I'm sharing the screenshots of my original invoice as well as the charges on my banking app. I opened a fraud investigation with the bank and want to warn others in the meantime. I'll also be reporting to BBB, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, NJ Dept. of Tourism, and local news media. One of the few (probably only) humorous things I find in this situation is that they have Hinduism symbols and decorations in their front office - good conduct is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute; good luck achieving that with this kind of behavior. read more

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Lady at front desk was very nice so I'll give it that. First off, motel was very dirty outside with trash overflowing the cans and the skinny stairs filled with dirt and dust leading up to the second floor. Entered our room with no high expectations. 2 beds with some odd-looking stains on the comforters and as comfortable as sleeping on the floor. Bathroom was so small that even I, 5'1 average weight, could barely get dressed in there. Shower was okay, the water pressure wasn't great, but it got the job done. Toilet was deteriorating by the second. You had to hold down the flusher for 10 seconds. TV didn't even have any channels so good luck if you can't sign in. Coffee machine and fridge were okay. At least the heat worked. Only thing convenient was the location. 1 minute and you're on the boardwalk. $600 later and I will never come back here. Too overpriced for this dingy, dirty, rundown motel. read more

Do not stay here , even if it is cheap. We kept being told our room would be ready in 15 minutes which then turned into 2 hours later. Seems like they had no clue what was going on. Also smelled. Just spend money else where! read more

Disgusting place, my bed was drenched in pee the other bed sheets had blood . Managers are no help . And they still didn't give my entire money for refund . No waist your money read more

My friend and I stayed here because the hotel was pet friendly. I want to recognize that some of these things are structural and may be out of the owner's hands. First, the parking is a pain. It's not your typical parking lot, it's like Tetris. I was confused on how they would handle if you were parked in. Like, if the owner of a car was out to dinner or not around, that would be a nightmare because you would be stuck. Honestly, me personally, if I was out in the hotel called me to come and move my car. I would be livid. Second, there is only one stairwell and it is narrow. Our first room was in the back corner and smelled of mildew. There was absolutely no counter space whatsoever. No table and chairs, no long dresser. Really inconvenient. The bathroom, forget it. The sink is in your lap. We went to the front desk and I asked if I could have a table and chairs or new room. The girl at the front desk gave us a new room, which was really nice, and let us decide which one our second room had a good location, with no smell of mildew, and counter space, but if it's not one thing it's another. The bathroom light wouldn't turn on, and the toilet moved back-and-forth when you would sit down to use the bathroom. The seat has worn away and the sink was still in your lap. Also, you have to hold the handle down for about 15 seconds when you flush or else it doesn't go down and even then it doesn't always go down after the first flush. There seemed to be some marks on my headboard and I later found out it was dirt. There were stains on our sheets in the microwave has to be decades old you turn the timer like it would a toaster oven. I wouldn't even blame the cleaners entirely, because as the owner of a business, you should be checking to make sure everything is up to snuff. If you're in your early 20s or even if you just want bare minimum accommodations, this place is good. Personally, I think that there is an exploitative/scammer vibe. Like, my friend paid $1500 for five days and it shouldn't have been more than $700. I think they realize that their location is good and people will pay before realizing what they're staying in. They own the lot behind the motel. What they should do is put a pool where the current parking is and use the back lot for hotel parking. That being said, I think they're just trying to get as much money out of people as they can, which to a certain that is understandable. However, they need to be some major, major upgrades before I stay here again. I gave two stars because the location is very convenient. You're just steps away from the boardwalk and convention center. The website is very misleading. The air conditioner worked nice, and overall it was relatively quiet, peaceful stay. read more

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It is difficult to give this establishment a rating since the staff were so attentive and kind... for hospitality I would rate them a 4.5, however the room was lacking in amenities which really brings this otherwise prime location down a few stars. The four of us stayed on the ground floor only a block from the boardwalk. While the room was fairly clean with the exception of mold on the bathroom ceiling where there was once a fan. The bathroom had a few safety violations to be sure. No grab bars and no anti-skid on the tub floor. Very slippery and I even had an accident where I slipped and fell in the tub. I told the staff afterwards and they gave me a nonslip rubber mat after the fact. The bathroom decor is from the 50's and the kitchenette and bathroom are in need of renovations. It's a shame because this property is in a prime location and the staff really take care of their guests and work hard to keep the rooms clean, however the safety issues and age of the decor really bring the overall rating down. read more

Friendly, clean, basic, right by the boardwalk and all you need for a good night's sleep. We will be staying here again.

It is good the bottom the bathroom is a little tiny but it is right next to the boardwalk like just turn the corner and there's the ramp and the staff was super nice i really like this hotel read more

I am rating this a five because of outstanding customer service. My husband and I rented a room for one night. We checked in during the infamous power outage. The owners were so courteous and gave us a room with a king bed. Remnants of AC was still in the air so the room was livable. However, at about midnight while going to bed it was sweltering. We heard a knock on the door and it was the owner who had made arrangements for us to move to another hotel close by with electric. I just thought they were so thoughtful to do that. I will gladly return. read more

A couple friends and I went to wildwood for the barefoot country music festival. We were lucky enough to get a room at the Monaco hotel. Amazing is an understatement! The staff was so pleasant and so kind. They made us feel like we were staying at home. The location was absolutely perfect, right next to the boardwalk. We stayed Friday-Sunday.. When we woke up Saturday morning and were relaxing out front of our room and the gentleman who owns the hotel said good morning and had a friendly conversation with us. The staff was more than accommodating, and the rooms were very clean. I would stay at this hotel every time I visit wildwood! 5 stars, highly recommended! read more

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I had really low expectations so maybe that's why I was quite happy with this place lol I give it 4 stars not because it's a "4 star" type hotel but because it's sooooooo close to the beach!!! Not even a block away and you're on the boardwalk. Additionally, the towels and bedsheets were clean - in all honesty, I expected it to be dirty but it wasn't. The bathroom was tinyyyyyyy even for me (and I'm small.. 5'3" petite) but manageable for 1-2 nights.. They gave us a deal of $5.99 for breakfast or lunch at Bannon's cafe which is right across from the motel. However, yelp check in is offering 20% off as well! Also, it was $450 a night for Memorial Day weekend but because of a mistake booking.com made, we paid only $150 and the rest was covered by booking.com..... point is, I wouldn't mind staying here again - only because of the proximity to the beach but I don't think I'd pay $450! read more

I was SUPER skeptical about this hotel after reading reviews. DONT LISTEN TO THEM. Rooms were decent, it was NOT dirty like the reviews say and was very clean. But the room did the job for two nights, it's really a place to sleep it's small but it was exactly what we needed for me and my two friends for the music festival. No pool, but cool deck with a grill and tanning/lounge chairs. I was blown away by how amazing and nice management was. Seriously, so warm and welcoming and just overall so friendly. I couldn't recommend this hotel enough solely based on my encounters with management. read more

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Good location but totally run down. Stayed for one night and glad we brought some Lysol and cleaning wipes.

We booked this motel last minute and it was great. Literally a step away from the boardwalk. The hotel was super clean and staff friendly. The rates were very reasonable for our last minute stay. I highly recommend this motel when staying in wildwood. Also the beds were so comfortable we ended up sleeping in because we slept like babies!! We had forgot our toothbrushes and they had these stocked just in case!! read more

"It's no problem!" The staff was friendly and super accommodating. The rooms were fine (we didn't spend much time inside, just to sleep pretty much) The showers were clean and the water pressure was nice. Drained a little slow though. 5 minute walk to Dunkin' Donuts or 2 different diners, to get breakfast or coffee. Would definitely recommend! read more

They kept charging my card after I checked out and paid in cash. They promised a receipt would be emailed to us, never sent a receipt and fraudulently charged my card. Fraudulent transactions!!! Be aware!!!! Regarding the facilities, it is so SUPER DISGUSTING!!!!! STAY AWAY. Gross bed, floors, bathrooms, stairs... so super yucky read more

Small unventilated bathroom, wifi and TV cut in and out, the AC went out multiple times, the 2nd time the manager told me, verbatim, to open the door. I have not felt that disrespected in a long time. Unnecessarily intrusive- I asked to borrow a broom and vacuum from housekeeping and they gave it to me. Not but 10min later the front desk lady knocked loudly to take it back without any explanation, or asking if I was finished using it. Additionally theres a pool and complimentary coffee advertised - the place has neither. read more

We had a great time at the Monaco! The manager is very friendly. They offer a discount voucher so you can get chat breakfast across the street. Best of all (for us), they allow dogs! We stayed with our pit mix and cavalier King Charles spaniel and had no issues. read more

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very nice owners. rooms are nice but kinda feel like a jail cell. bathrooms are cramped and little to no space.

Disgusting and awful!! Red flag should have been when owner called after I booked through hotels.com. Rudely said your credit card doesn't work, you got any money on it?? He had the wrong expiration date of my card. Had to work during the day and then headed down. Got there at 8:30 & went in to check in. Owner said nice of you to show up! Thought he was joking & said we had to work & headed down because our daughter has to be here early for a gymnastics meet. He said you are lucky I didn't give your room away because you have to check in by 5 & we would be out our money. It was a non refundable room that we already paid for. Told him we didn't know & thought we had until 10. He went on & on until he realized we were getting aggravated. Showed him our confirmation page said check in was 3-10 & he said well that is wrong. Very argumentative, rude & definitely sketchy. Got in room & there was 2 inch centipede on wall & small spider web with a dead spider on another wall. Pulled back sheets & moth flew out. Yellow stains on bed spread. Box springs both torn. Bathroom sink leaked. Super small bathroom. Small dead moth on dresser. Saw owner go in another room with a wrench. Could hear every single noise from outside in the room, even watch the tram car from the boardwalk. If it wasn't so late & didn't have to be back so early we would have left. No one really slept. Felt so disgusting after leaving the next morning. Wish we could erase that night from our memory. Wasn't cheap either, $368. The day after I posted my review the owner called and left me a voicemail telling me that my review was mostly lies. He said that they don't have centipedes (thousand leggers) in Wildwood which isn't true. If it wasn't for us not wanting our daughter to see the centipede and trying to kill it quickly I would have taken a picture of it. read more

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Me and my friends made a reservation on January to spend this weekend on Wildwood. When we got to the motel they told us that we were missing $700, they did not gave us back the money so we had to book in another hotel. Will not recommend this motel at all they were not responsible with our money. read more

Perfect no-frills motel that was great for a weekend getaway. The parking is tight, but you probably won't really use your car because all the food/beach/boardwalk activities are literally five feet from your hotel room. They have a cute little patio that gets a nice breeze that all are welcome to sit on//eat on. The owner is really friendly and accommodating. I went for the weekend with a few of my friends, and it's really a great deal for broke college kids or anyone on a budget. It was super clean, and that was the number one thing I was looking for when booking a hotel. The beds were also really comfortable. The wifi is spotty and the bathroom is very small, but overall I had a really great stay. read more

Me and my fiancé came from New York to celebrate our 4yr Anniversary and its been years since I've been back to Wildwood so I was pleased to find this motel to be in a great location, literary steps from the broadwalk and minutes from the convention center. The parking is also roomy not congested. The rooms are modern, and clean. The staff was very friendly and the manager Len was very friendly, accommodating and always available. I had a good time and also enjoyed my stay here. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed here over Labor Day Weekend and we loved it! Karen and the rest of the staff were welcoming and helpful, and the motel is located right on the boardwalk. We had a great first time in Wildwood, and we can't wait to visit again! read more

This place was amazing. The manager Karen was so polite and accommodating. After a full days stay we noticed that the shower was unusually slow with water pressure, spoke with Karen and she had maintenance there within 15 minutes. After that the shower was wonderful! My husband and i plan on becoming a regular there every summer. The rooms were a bit cramped but it was right on the beach and boardwalk. The terrace was so nice to have on a beautiful summer evening. read more

Kind of a retro feel. If you're looking for luxurious, definitely not the place to go. It was clean. The bathroom is very small! Parking is tight and the manager has the juggle the cars in order for you to get out. Great location right near the boardwalk and the convention center. read more

Very clean and quiet motel with no issues at all. This is a classic nj motel that had the basic necessities. All the sheets and towels where clean, new and fresh. Location is great being on the south end of the boardwalk by the convention center. The bathroom is small and parking is tight and you may have to leave your keys at the front desk. Overall I was happy about my stay. read more

Staff was super friendly and its inexpensive for the location. Rooms are small, but that can be expected in the area. The place is clean and it was not over ran with college kids, everyone was respectful of others so it wasn't a bad environment for my 3 little kids. Overall for a short stay this place will be my go to, for a lengthy stay I'd need more room. read more

Great hotel with a very reasonable price. Very clean perfect location within walking distance to everything right off the boardwalk. The hotel staff was super friendly and nice. I will definitely stay her again my next time in Wildwood. read more

We took a 3 night stay for around 600$ after everything was said and done during mid August. It's a typical motel no bells and whistles. Any short coming such as no microwave in the regular room, slow wifi and lack of any other ammenities is quickly forgotten by the ten step walk to the boardwalk. There is literally one building separating the motel from the boardwalk and beach. Parking is like a few other motels around where you park behind others and leave your keys in the office, something I was sketched out about but it really isn't a big deal. There are two end spots that are solo spots so you can keep your keys if you get them. We didn't need the car except for one short drive to east coast parasailing. Proximity to the convention center is a plus just one block away. There's a sundeck as well, which I enjoyed for my morning coffee. The management was nice and polite. The mini fridge in the room looked almost new and was a pretty good size, we fit about 30 cans of beers sandwhich fixings about ten bottles of water, a huge bottle of wine and whiskey and still had room for our dinner leftovers. This isn't a luxury motel by any means but it fit the bill nicely for two people. The bathroom is quite small but what do you need a huge bathroom for anyway? Beds were comfortable, the linen was pretty stained which they outsource to be washed so I can't really blame them. I would come back again just because of the closeness to the boardwalk and beach which is why you're there anyway! I thought the noise from the boardwalk would be an issue but it wasn't, the room was very quiet our entire stay. read more

Our stay at The Monaco Motel was nothing but terrible. On the way down, we called to confirm our reservation and no one answered; we called about 5 times. Once finally arriving, when we went to check in, a bald man with a dark beard and tattoos covering his arms was outside smoking. He never introduced himself as the person in charge of the front desk, he just starting talking to all of us. He asked if we wanted to check in after about 20 minutes and when we said yes he continued to smoke and waited until he was all done to help us. We were all under 21 yet he said that if we wanted to drink any alcohol to put it in cups so no one would be able to tell. The man also told us that he separated the older guests from the younger guests, accusing us of being rowdy. This was already ridiculous, but he then went on to flirt with one of the girls in the group, later saying that he had the key to our room and could just come in when he wanted. At this point all of us were uncomfortable to even sleep in our own room. When we booked the reservation we asked for a kitchenette, and when we opened the door all we saw was a mini fridge, other rooms had stoves in them. Later that night we went out and he kept asking us where we were going and was pushing to find out. Later that night, at about 10:30 we heard a knocking on our door and answered it within a minute and no one was there. A few minutes later my cell phone rang and it was the same guy from earlier (I never game my phone number to him, the only logical way I can think of him getting it is from caller id and my last name.) He asked us to move the car because another guest needed to get out, so our car got moved and he then asked to have the car keys in case someone else needed to move. No other guest was downstairs waiting to move, and his explanation was that they would eventually need to move. When we refused to hand over the car keys, he told us that we would have to move the car to a lot and pay for parking. We said that's fine and we would look for a lot and asked how much it would cost and then all of a sudden he said it would be ok to park in his lot. On a different night of our stay there, we needed help with the TV but the office was locked. On the door it says "Call this number if the door is locked" so we did and no one answered three times. We finally left a message with our name and room number and told him that he could come to the room and help us, but we never got a call back or a visit. When we went to check out, he never brought up the phone call, and we asked about the kitchenette and if we got charged for it, and he got very defensive and was quick to say that we didn't and that it was "weird" that we waited until check out to ask about that. While we were checking out, another guest came in and said that something in her room didn't work and he was very rude to her and said that it worked right before he gave it to her, blaming her for breaking it. Also, the ice machine was locked and in a corner, but there was no one in the office to unlock it for us, so we couldn't even get ice. Overall our stay here was not pleasant and we would never stay here again. The only nice part about it was the cleaning lady (who was foreign, and this is only getting mentioned because there were multiple ones), who was extremely polite and was prompt with all requests. read more