I was going to give the Chateau a four-star review because of the parking situation but that…read morewould've just been picky to be picky. This place is wonderful. Great staff, great atmosphere, great rooms all with a terrific old-school Jersey Shore vibe. Spring Lake is a wonderful town and our stay at the Chateau made it perfect.

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!

Stumbled across this gem. What a find! Very friendly family…read morerun establishment rich in history. We will be back soon and highly recommend! Thank you again! Joanne & Bay

Such a romantic place! We had 2 rooms on the 2nd floor. A corner private balcony looking over the…read moreocean & down the street. Plus another entrance to a common balcony w a view of the ocean head on. The kindest family run business! Angie, Lala, Chris, Grandpa were all very kind & went out of there way to make your time there special. They always had candy in a bowl when we'd arrive back "home" in the evening. We had 2 refrigerators, 2 sinks & a most comfortable 4 poster stunning bed. Lots of towels to use. And they offered beach passes at a great disct vs paying on the beach. You can't use a scooter in Ocean Grove but you can in Asbury Park. Tho everyone rides bikes in O.G. If u want to RENT a bike, go to the Hardware Store on Main St, right off Atlantic Ave. It's a fabulous way to ride thru all the little towns. Also, the walk to the water wasn't that far from the Hotel. Which by the way has tremendous history as does so many of the towns & buildings. We stopped at Miss Elli for the most fabulous jewelry & hats & all things fabulous! The Balingdon B&B was astounding dinghy! They overnited our charger! I hurt my ankle & they went above & beyond!

In mid-June, my husband and I took a little trip down to the seashore to just get away…read more We had recently lost our beloved pet, our Celtic Creme; a toy poOdle who shared her life with us for 18 1/2 wonderful years. Celtie loved life and brought so much to our lives. We needed to smell that ocean air, feel that warm ocean breeze across our faces... and reflect on our life together with Celtie... those 'special memories' of Celtie with us ~ at the seashore! Staying at the Shawmont Hotel, with that beautiful view of the ocean, was so peaceful. Joanna, the manager, efficiently had everything in place for us and her staff are wonderful people. Susan, who is such a beautiful person. Lisa, who has such compassion for people who have experienced a great loss with a loving pet, offered us a site to go on to for healing: Rainbow Bridge. It is a beautiful site and is indeed helping us. Katherine, Eileen, the night manager, and anyone who sits at that front desk is a joy to speak with. We also would like to commend their helpful and extremely friendly housekeeping staff. We'll be returning in August and look forward to another pleasant vacation. The Shawmont Hotel is not only a beautiful setting with an ocean view... it's filled with wonderful people who care about your stay. Marianne and William Bird (Celtie's mom and dad) Nutley, NJ

Terrible. No locks on balcony. Bathroom dirty. Dirty water fountain right next to lobby…read morebathroom. Uncomfortable bed & pillows. Stairs should be banned by OSHA - Extremely steep and unsafe with strange or non-existant handrails. TV at 90 degree angle to bed - no way to watch while you are in bed. Refrig unit at head of bed right next to pillow - makes noise all night. Extremely bright strobe light on smoke detector which keeps you up all night. AC unit makes noise all night. Never book this hotel.

Only two blocks from the beach and very reasonable prices. Each room is different but it all…read morecarries that old-fashioned feeling. Coffee and tea served in the morning and made freshly everyday! Innkeepers are very personable and easily reachable in person and on the phone. They act as concierges when necessary for newbies in the area, which was very useful! Perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking for a beach getaway. Reservations for the summer open January 2nd of that year. A little gem, surrounded vtmany, in Ocean Grove

Great location only one block from the beach. We stayed in a queen room. Bed was not very…read morecomfortable but room looked clean. They had a window air conditioner which was nice to be able to adjust room temperature, mini fridge in closet. They have everything you need in the lobby. Coffee machine and tea, beach umbrellas and towels and outdoor shower. Even an option to check out late in afternoon if available, for a fee. Would stay again for location.

Had a good stay here at the ocean vista. The staff were friendly and helpful as well as the house…read moredog maverick! The room we had was spacious and clean as well as furnished with antiques. There were ample amounts of towels provided as well as soap. It was very close to the beach and they sell discounted passes here!

Found a lovely room here in August days before trip planned. They set up a little bed for my son -…read morevery cute. Not to mention the special band-aids when he got cut... and 100 other kid friendly moments. The four stories of this beautiful old mansion look right over the ocean. As in, you can throw a ball into the ocean from your room. Pluses - tons of little amenities. Plenty of towels, basket downstairs of shampoo/towels for post-beach shower even after check out, small library , fun and funky art on walls, laid-back and young, fun staff; dog Roscoe who hangs out, 100 nooks and crannies, both indoors and out, to hang out. Yogurts, various pastries and coffee/juice included. Towels for beach and big quilts if you want them. Just a great wraparound service place at the beach. The air conditioner is ice cold for those who need it, and they have a cool system where you put a little cap into the vent and you can block the air as well. Easy! Cons- The bed was not awful, but one of the less comfortable beds I've slept on in a lodging I've paid for. Also, no bathtubs. But I didn't ask. Oh, and if you go on Sunday, be aware that in this believin' town, the beaches are closed til post-worship 12:30 pm. Next time, I'd book earlier, skip the ocean view, and get the room with shared bath- that would be a real steal at the Ocean Vista! Will be back...

We've stayed here many times over the years and can't say enough about the owners and their…read morebeautiful place. The location is perfect, rooms are clean, lovely, comfortable. It's a relaxing place to stay and enjoy the beach and lovely town of Ocean Grove.

Simply the best in Ocean Grove. The views, the rooms, the service, the cleanliness all 5 stars…read moreplus!! The management is so accommodating as a family. Sit on the front lawn chairs with the breezes or enjoy the front porch overlooking the beach. And the main room and dining room are so beautiful and spacious and inviting and make this a special refreshing getaway. Enjoy ocean front elegance within a few minutes walk to Asbury Park restaurants or Main street Ocean Grove. And the Ocean Grove Campmeeting Association always has some event at the historic Great Auditorium!! Can't say enough nice things about this place.

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.

Look, if you plan on spending the weekend in Spring Lake, bed and breakfasts are really your only…read moreoption. Like most other Spring Lake inns, the Walden looks like a 19th century mansion. It has a nice front porch, a backyard that looks over a pond, and is situated close to the beach (Union Ave beach entrance). The exchange students who maintain this property are nice lads, and do a fine job making breakfast every day. My only criticism is that this place could really use a facelift - could be amazing with some more modern furniture, and without carpets in the guest rooms.

Made an online reservation via booking.com, which does not state any nightly minimums. Made plans…read morewith friend, then receive an email, not even a call, cancelling. Terrible Service. Hopefully if you make a reservation they won't cancel On you too.