Quaint and no-frills, but great location, good price, and it gets the job done…read more Check-in is super easy, you can arrive after-hours if you must. It is billed as a B&B, so we sampled the options one of the mornings during our stay. Coffee and water, mandarins, and store bought coffee cakes were out, and the proprietor, who was super kind during the stay, made some scrambled eggs, which were really delicious. He had some bread and cinnamon raisin bread out, too, which we toasted. The room was decently sized and fairly clean, though there were some ants. One oddity is the bathroom situation. Our room had a private bathroom, which was a deal breaker for us. You can request that when you book. Most rooms share bathrooms - there are a few in the halls. The walls are pretty thin, and there was a definite clomper present during our visit, so we heard them a-clompin' from time to time. Overall, though, it didn't detract for us. The third floor has a nice little lounge and TV room if you need to stay indoors awhile, plus there are porches out front and on the second floor. Bonus points because at the entrance they sell "ping pong pals," which are ping pong balls with mini sunglasses. That's the stuff bonus points were made for. Extra bonus points for the single best selling point about this place - the location. They are a five minute walk from Ocean Grove's Main Street with its nice coffeeshops, bakeries, delis, shops, etc; less than five minutes walking gets you to the beach; and about 5-10 minutes across the bridge gets you to Asbury's main dining/night life area. That makes for an incredibly convenient stay. We were satisfied.

Unfussy and unpretentious, with plenty of comfort and charm. It's the bed-and-breakfast experience…read moreyou remember before it became needlessly bougie. The Ocean Park Inn has board games and books in the parlor, rockers on the porch, balconies with a sea breeze -- and the owner is a great cook.

We went during December to see the Christmas Pageant and a show in Asbury Park. Stayed in Room 15…read morewhich was delightful. A bountiful breakfast also. Lovely - highly recommend. Great location and so comfortable.

Went here Christmas week.....quiet and relaxing and clean and a great hot and cold breakfast is…read moreincluded on a heated porch looking at the Ocean. Free chips and chocolate 24/7 and great shower. The breakfast included made it special. We walked the boardwalk and walked to Asbury center for dinner.

This was my first trip to Asbury Park. I enjoyed the Empress Hotel. I was not sure what to expect…read moresince I book the reservation over the phone. It didn't disappoint me. The dog friendly room was very clean. Beds are very comfortable. The view of the ocean was beautiful. The staff was outstanding! Friendly and so accommodating. Breakfast was yummy and set up so nice. The drag show next door at the Paradise was so fun! Reminded me of my New York City Days and trips to Fire Island. Admission was free since I slayed at the hotel. I look forward to staying again and enjoying the pool during season. Thank you Empress Hotel! Diane, Long Island, NY

Our go to hotel when we visit Asbury Park. The hotel is clean, the staff is friendly and it's a…read moreperfect location. They offer free coffee in your room and the lobby as well along with free bagels. Their bar pool area is always hopping. They offer karaoke as well. I highly recommend ocean view as some of the sunsets are spectacular and worth the price of admission.

I made a reservation for summer in January and had to cancel due to illness and they accepted the…read morecancelation but 6 weeks later NO REFUND! SHAME ON YOU...BAD COMMUNICATION...

Good location, quiet & clean, free parking, cute sitting areas on the balconies, cute indoor…read moresitting areas. ($290 for 1 night & never got the beach passes I confirmed twice about)

I have been to this hotel several times. One visit was not good but I thought I would give it…read moreanother shot. Shawn at reception made my stay fantastic and knows the true definition of good service. Give that man a raise! Big perk is they allow dogs.

Two star average is correct for this hotel. A few pros: +…read moreReally cozy beds. We were upgraded to a king ocean view which was kind. + Decent pool for the area. + Absolutely incredible bacon egg and cheese in the cafe in the morning. Truly delish - good cold brew as well. + Great location with proximity to the Stone Pony if you're there for a concert and the beach if you're there to enjoy the sand. + Easy parking. No need to valet just park nearby. Some areas for improvement: + Not the cleanest hotel I've been to. Windows to "ocean view" were super teeny and you could more or less not see out of them. + Outrageous policy of not being able to check in early without a fee. Our room was ready and they would not give it to us unless we paid $50. + They will nearly double prices for high volume weekend. What was paid for the hotel was outrageous and far too high for the level of maintenance the hotel needed. This is a fine option for one night only! Quirky hotel in a quirky city.

Nothing like finding out your reservation has been canceled for no reason. I called to confirm a…read moreweekend reservation and was told I had "called" two months ago to cancel. No, that didn't happen. On top of that the owner wants to keep the one-night deposit. BTW, there's no record of the email he says he sent. So a much-needed and long-planned weekend away vanishes.

There are so many wonderful things about the Bath Avenue House it's hard to know where to begin…read more Our group of 20 women took over the Guest House this past weekend. From the moment I walked in the door, everything was perfect! From the beautiful antiques to the spaciousness of the public rooms to the immaculate upkeep throughout, we could not have asked for more. The best, however, was the warmth and friendliness of the Innkeeper, Lisa. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail went above and beyond. We all can't wait to return next year!!

Stayed there many times with my Sister. The Staff is…read moreAMAZING, so friendly and accommodating. We're heading to Ocean Grove in a few days!!! Can't wait!!!

DO NOT STAY HERE:…read more Seriously. Save your money. Filthy, the rooms are terrible, and we literally found a human tooth below the bed. Mentioned it to the front desk and they were not bothered in the slightest. If you're desperate enough to consider this place, just sleep in your car. Yikes. There are also rat traps throughout the room, if that's any indication of the horrors to come. Dramatic, but just trying to help you out.

Oceanic Inn Pros: Great location, Clean, Quiet, Parking…read moreOn-Site, Excellent hosts, Smoke-Free Cons: Not a 5-Star ************************************************************** We were in Asbury Park for one night to see a show at The Stone Pony. First time in Asbury Park for both of us. We booked this motel thru a booking website. We chose this specific motel due to the location from The Stone Pony and to the beach. And...Because we were able to book just the one night. (We would have stayed another night, if we were able, but...had to go.) We had booked a Queen Room, which was upgraded to a Double Suite upon check-in. Two double beds, micro fridge, microwave, coffee maker AND...a kitchenette (sink, stove top and cabinets), which would be just wonderful for longer stays! Our room overlooked the parking lot and street...with a teeny view of the ocean! We arrived during the annual LGBTQ Pride Celebration happening all around, which had wound down by the time we got back to the room for bed. No street noise was heard. The room was dated, but SUPER CLEAN! (You could walk on the carpet with your bare feet!) NO SIGNS of roaches, bedbugs, ants, etc. (Which is super important to us!) Water pressure in the bathroom was good. Air conditioner worked, though we did not use it. Cable TV worked fine. Strong wi-fi in the room. Door locked securely. On-site parking. Check-in was swift and hassle-free. Rocky was gracious and quite hospitable. Location, location, location! About 5 miles off of the Garden State Parkway. One block from Ocean Avenue and the North Beach Boardwalk. 5 minute walk to the Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre. 1/2 mile to The Stone Pony. Within walking distance to...EVERYTHING! Lots of safe walking opportunities. Besides being one block from the Boardwalk, it's a 5-minute walk to Deal Lake; 3 minute walk to Bradley Park; less than 1/2 mile walk to Sunset Park and just over 1/2 mile walk to Wesley Lake. (I'm an Aquarius, I was born a water baby!) Walking distance...in every direction...to lots of restaurants, etc. This is a SMOKE-FREE establishment!!! If you're going to be in that area, book a stay!

It's fine with me if this place is underrated - more rooms for me and my friends, LOL... But not…read morefair at all to the owners and hard-working family members that have kept it the best kept secret house by the sea in NJ for over 30 years. It's all about the ocean, the ocean, the ocean... If that bores you then keep on moving. I love this place! Thank you.

This place was very odd. Had a weird atmosphere. Not gay friendly. Got stared down by the woman…read moreworking the front desk every time we saw her. She would also be cleaning the rooms and other tasks. the view was ok but for $100+ per night you would expect more. The breakfast is definitely a disappointment. The bed was the most uncomfortable bed I've ever tried to sleep in. Also the bathrooms are cramped like you're a sardine. Won't be returning.