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The Reeds at Shelter Haven

4.0 star property
Bayside hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Indoor spa tub
Interior
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner, brunch served; local cuisine
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner (Town View King Corner) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
The Reeds at Shelter Haven, next to Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, offers a true retreat. Enjoy local cuisine at two onsite restaurants, views from the rooftop terrace, or a spa treatment. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
Indoor spa tub

Spa

Salt Spa at Reeds has some ways to help you decompress. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, prenatal massages, and Swedish massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, and manicures/pedicures. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a hot tub.

Spa
Spa treatment

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (SPA-SIDE Town view king w/ balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa-Side - Junior Suite - 2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (SPA-SIDE - Town View King) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (SPA-SIDE - Town View King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Town View Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (SPA SIDE - Town View Queen) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (SPA SIDE - Town View Queen)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Town View King)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Town View King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View (Town View King with Balcony) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View (Town View King with Balcony)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9601 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ, 08247

What's nearby

  • Stone Harbor Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wetland's Institute - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cape May County Zoo - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Wildwood Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spiaggetta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yacht Club Of Stone Harbor - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Reeds at Shelter Haven

Upscale boutique hotel located near Wetland's Institute with rooms refurbished in 2025
Located close to Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, The Reeds at Shelter Haven provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a body treatment, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure at Salt Spa at Reeds, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, light fare, and local cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a hot tub.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and beach towels
  • Smoke-free premises, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 58 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 for adults and USD 6 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Sax
  • WaterStarGrille(seasonal)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25 for adults, and USD 6 to 25 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Reeds Shelter Haven
Reeds Shelter Haven Hotel
Reeds Shelter Haven Hotel Stone Harbor
Reeds Shelter Haven Stone Harbor
Shelter Haven
The Reeds at Shelter Haven Hotel
The Reeds at Shelter Haven Stone Harbor
The Reeds at Shelter Haven Hotel Stone Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reeds at Shelter Haven have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Reeds at Shelter Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Reeds at Shelter Haven?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reeds at Shelter Haven?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Reeds at Shelter Haven?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Reeds at Shelter Haven located?

Situated near the bay, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wetland's Institute and Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary. Cape May County Zoo is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) away.

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The Reeds at Shelter Haven Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 362 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Reeds is a wonderful hotel in downtown Stone Harbor. The accommodations, amenities and staff are terrific! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff that we encountered were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay here. Service was outstanding, rooms were beautiful and spa services were amazing. Location is perfect and we can’t wait to visit the Jersey Shore again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, beautiful room, would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, beautifully decorated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice time thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
Nice room for the price. Staff are great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor bar was closed and I was over charged on my account in which I had to reach out to them and was placed on a constant hold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a beautiful area. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was such a relaxing stay. The staff was so kind and the amenities were amazing. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel , comfortable rooms , excellent location. High end hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for peace and quiet! During the off season!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALL of the staff was consistently friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and lovely. Check-in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pre season fun

Beautiful hotel, great service, nice town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Only downside is that there is only valet parking. It’s complimentary but inconvenient for those of us who like to hop in our cars and go. If you’re a foodie, Restaurant Luciano is a 2-minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana and Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms to small, ramps into property always blocked by delivery trucks or dirty towels from the room, trash on pool level and poll is a dunking pool not a swimming pool. Staff dodges you once they think you are a problem
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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