We come every year for Easter. The food is pretty good for a buffet. It has a great variety of…read moreitems. The salad selection is always fresh and delicious. The dessert table is so good. There are always beautiful flowers and the fact that the ocean and wooden walk way is across the street for an after brunch stroll is great when the weather permits.

We've been going to the Breakers restaurant every Sunday for years. I generally enjoy the view and…read morethe fact that the dining room is never crowded. This year my wife and I decided to attend the Easter Sunday Buffet. The variety and quality of the food was good. What ruined the whole experience was the 20% gratuity tacked onto the bill. I have never heard of a 20% gratuity on a buffet for a table of two. As other reviewers note, the decor and the carpet which needs to be changed can be overlooked. However the greed cannot be overlooked. There are other fine restaurants that deserve my patronage.

3 story bed and breakfast within a short walk to the boardwalk/beach. The rooms all have their own…read morebathrooms and some have couches. The house is cozy, clean and has welcoming staff. Air conditioning is in each room, although not as cool in the hallways. Outside is a nice sized porch with plenty of seating. Breakfast is simple: bread products, fruit, coffee/tea, cereal and yogurt. Some photos are outdated on the breakfast...no full egg, sausage etc is provided (fyi). It is basic and offered in the dining room before 10am. I had no issues with grub hub orders for dinner. Parking is available in their lot, no street parking is permitted overnight. The location is safe and easy to find. The room I stayed in- Moonbeam was on the 3rd floor. It had a mini fridge, dressers, fireplace, tv, couch, large bathroom and comfortable bed. The flooring is mostly hardwood so sometimes you may hear some neighbors moving about.

We stayed at the Spring Lake Inn for two nights. While the location is in a prime spot with easy…read moreaccess to the beach as well as the third street shopping and dining area. We found the accommodations did not meet the high price point. We stayed in the sunrise room. The rooms do not receive housekeeping unless requested prior to 11 AM. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable and the water temperature in the shower would fluctuate greatly from cold to hot and back without warning. The breakfast spread is modest but gets the job done. They have fruit, cereal, pastries, yogurt, and oatmeal. They also put out a mid afternoon snack which is nice. The people are friendly but overall it could use an update.

The Chateau is a wonderful place to stay when visiting Spring Lake. I hadn't been to Spring Lake in…read morea few years and I was surprised at all the terrific upgrades to the rooms. The owners couldn't be anymore pleasant and accommodating. The summer months book up quickly though. The Chateau definitely earns 5 stars!

The Chateau has always been a very pleasant place to be while visiting my old hometown Spring Lake…read more68'-72' The Smith Family has worked hard over the years to make The Chateau the most accommodating and pleasurable spot in Spring Lake. 5 Stars easy.

Had the most delightful stay at Chateau Inn, July 2025. We booked for my friend's 50th birthday…read moreand it was everything we hoped for and more! The staff was exceptional - they were ready for us with cold champagne and were more than accommodating. The hotel is charming and clean and situated in a perfect spot in town. My friend said she felt like we were "in a novel". So idyllic. We will absolutely be back.

My boyfriend and I are in town to visit my family and we stayed here for 3 days…read more That said, I could not be more pleased with our stay here. This place is SO cute and in such a nice location. I definitely recommend staying here during Christmas as the surrounding area is decorated giving major holiday vibes. The front desk staff are super friendly. We had the pleasure of chatting with April when we checked in and as we checked out. She is absolutely lovely. The building is beautiful and tastefully decorated for the season. We were so happy and comfortable here. Hot coffee and tea is available in the morning which is convenient. The ONLY downfall of this place is that there is no microwave anywhere in the building to hear your food. So I recommend to eat all your food while you're out haha.

Review We stayed for…read morea week at the end of June 2023. The hotel was recently bought by a company that owns resorts further south. We were told this is their first boutique hotel. It seems that so far they are keeping the beautiful and quaint aspects of this location. Pros ⁃ Amazing location: right across the street from the water. You have an access badge to Spring Lake beach. A few blocks from the downtown area for good restaurants. On site restaurant is good but gets a bit loud (Amelia's by the Sea). ⁃ Room 15 was good: we had our own spacious bathroom and it was at the end of the hotel. Bright and clean. No view but relatively quiet and large closet. Comfortable bed with super soft bedding. ⁃ AC worked! ⁃ Bikes available (fun) and even golf cart for town trips. ⁃ Alison, the manager is a gem. She is from here and had good tips. We enjoyed visiting some lighthouses she recommended. ⁃ Bikes, beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas all free and plentiful. Cons or Meh ⁃ Street parking: seems some rooms have designated spots on site. For the rest of us, parking on street during day and across the street in the diagonals at night. We always found spots but wondering how it gets during the busier summer time. ⁃ No real lobby or chill area. Outside there are chairs and umbrellas. Adding tables would be nice. Next door at The Breakers hotel we notice huge wrap around porch that had rocking chairs and other seating looking at them sea for guests. They also have a pool! Tips for eating around the area... Downtown Spring Lake walking distance and great dining selections. Honey Berry was our "go to" breakfast place - everything was tasty but my favorite was Heavenly Bliss eggs. (Marigold was further away from downtown but good for breakfast and not as crowded.) SL Seafood was great, as was the SL pizza and Belle's ice cream (gelati was the best). Dunes Donut and Bagels delish. The Scone Pony amazing but get there early; if there is a long line, it's worth the wait. The chorizo and cheese ball breads at Nick's & Son bakery good to take to beach.

The most unprofessional hotel and hotel staff. We had a room block for a wedding in the area and…read morefound out, days before the wedding, that the hotel is closed for construction. A representative of the company tells us the phone lines were cut and that's why we weren't able to get in contact with our representative, Allison, in the weeks leading up to the wedding. When we do manage to get in contact with her she tells us there never even was a room block because it wasn't confirmed and, when pressed that we did confirm it, over email and via phone, she says it must have been her mistake. While guests were all booked at alternative hotels, this entire process was wildly unprofessional. If you are planning an event in the area, do not rely on this establishment or an ICONA property. There are lots of alternatives in the area.

Wow, the Johnson House is amazing. An adorable bed and breakfast ran by a couple whose family has…read moreowned the house for years, this spot is perfect for a couples weekend or a group trip. The house is beautiful and in an amazing neighborhood, just a block from the beach. There are many rooms - ours had a queen sized bed and three twins so great for a group or family. The deck is the perfect spot to take your breakfast in the morning, which is included in your cost. Breakfast had cereal, juice, coffee, some fruit, and hand baked scones. The owners really take pride in their hospitality.

My family and I have been coming here for a long time it is fantastic! Super clean, nice linens,…read morebeautiful rooms. Lots of yummy stuff for breakfast. Beach passes, chairs, umbrellas, bikes included. Helynn and Joe are friendly folks who offer great service and great suggestions for dinner and things to do. A block from the beach! Spring Lake has a wonderful downtown.

Just had a wonderful weekend getaway at the Normandy Inn. I called the inn to arrange a late check…read morein, and the woman who answered my call couldn't have been nicer. She explained where the keys would be, the parking situation and just was very friendly and accommodating. BF and I arrived at 645 pm on Friday evening, had no problems getting into our room. There are only a few parking spots for a few guest rooms, but we were able to park on premises. There is parking less than 1/8 mile away near the beach which we would have been more than fine with. There's no street parking in Spring Lake. We loved our room, it was clean (although a little chilly) and the bathroom was perfectly sized for two people. We went to Belmar for dinner (we walked as we had just sat in the car for a few hours) and then sat outside on the huge porch before heading up to bed. We got a later start in the morning Saturday (we wanted to go apple picking in Freehold, about 30 minutes away) but I stopped at the front desk to "check in" and the waitress from the restaurant wanted to know if we wanted to eat, even though she was almost done with her shift and breakfast ended at 10 (it was 950am). We thanked her profusely, but wanted to get on the road. She even offered to give us coffee and muffins to go, which was super sweet. We had a full day and came back for bed around 830pm and there was a night manager around, which we didn't see on Friday. We decided to sit on the porch again and drink the wine we didn't finish from dinner. BF ran upstairs to get a phone charger and the night manager came out to check on me, offering tea, blankets, and was just as friendly as could be. We had breakfast there on Sunday, I was really impressed with the selection of food. I've been to BnBs that only have one or two options or they put out whatever they want to serve and call it a day. You can choose from a bunch of different options. I had an omelette and BF had the pancakes. Both were delicious and the service was excellent. Was able to check out with no problems, very quick and easy. Overall, we had an excellent stay at the inn. It is old but it's quaint and charming. BF and I were the youngest people there, but we didn't mind. The other guests we interacted with briefly were friendly. I had read some negative reviews after I had booked our stay, so I was slightly apprehensive, but we had such a different experience there. I highly recommend this charming B and B. I would definitely come back.

When here because breakers room's ran out and it was possible the worst hotel experience I have…read moreever had. The room we got was the suite which was anything but. The bed's mattress felt like you were sleep on a mattress of wooden plank that were laying on the road. The room was dirty, I found crumbs and hairs and even some stains on the mattress. I wonder if the cleaning help has ever heard of a vacuum or a laundry machine. Then there was the bathroom. It was the size of a teacup, if you were to close yourself into the shower you wouldn't be able to walk in it you would only be able to turn in circles. The toilet was clogged when we got there and the staff didn't fix it so I had to do it myself. Finally for the room the towels smelled like bacon, I am pretty sure that they are the same towels that they use to clean the dishes from the breakfast. Speaking of the breakfast it was god awful. I got the scrambled eggs and they overcooked half of my plate while the other half was undercooked. How do you manage to do that?! Let's just say I am never coming back after this experience. Do not come here if you care for your health and want to have a pleasant vacation.

Fabulous stay. Perfect location in a quiet beach town. Two blocks from Belmar Beach. Breakfast was…read moremade to order and delicious.

This was such a nice spot to stay. Centrally located and charming area. EASy walk to the beach,…read moreboardwalk and main area of restaurants and shopping. We were there for a wedding weekend so dont feel like we got the whole vacation vibe visit but I will say they serve the best breakfast and pretty much suggested anything you could think of for choices. LInda and bill were amazing hosts. The rooms were clean and the owner was super helpful, answering phone call or texts immediately. I did give only 4 stars because ive stayed at other inns that offered an afternoon wine and cheese or just beverages in the afternoon. I was looking for an afternoon snack and could've used that. Having said that, there was microwave popcorn avail ! All in all, a very nice stay!

We had like a small apartment. Room 26 and it was on the third floor. It was the winter. We stayed…read moreovernight because we had late night reservations and didn't feel like driving back home. The place was clean. The staff was very welcoming. We had street parking or they have a small lot. We had control of our own heat. It was a nice quiet and restful stay. The bathroom comes with all the amenities. Including make up remover and the make up towel. In the morning there was a small continental breakfast. It's complimentary, but it wasn't my favorite. I would like to see what's it's like in the summer.

This place is worth the money. It's comfortable and clean…read more The location could not be better: next to a beautiful lake & within walking distance from the boardwalk Okay, the bagels were a tad soft, but the coffee was very tasty and there are bakeries in town. We are coming back.