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Anchor Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Casino Pier

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Beachside | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
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Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Beachside | In-room dining
Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Beachside | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
The Anchor Motel offers a seaside retreat minutes from beaches and boardwalks. Enjoy the terrace, outdoor pool, and kids' swimming area. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the helpful staff ensures smooth departures with express check-out.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 650 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Beachside | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Beachside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 102 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 7 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (Four Double Beds) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Four Double Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Newly Renovated 4 Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Newly Renovated 4 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 139 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Queen Beds and 4 Double Sofa Beds

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Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Suite (Three Double Beds) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Suite (Three Double Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Seaside Heights, Anchor Motel is in the city center and near the beach. Ocean County Mall and Jenkinson's Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seaside Heights Beach and Ortley Beach. Casino Pier and Six Flags Great Adventure are not to be missed.
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145 Sheridan Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751

What's nearby

  • Casino Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seaside Park Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ortley Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimbo's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪EJ's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aztec Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers From Italy Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Anchor Motel

Motel near Casino Pier
Located close to Seaside Heights Beach and Ortley Beach, Anchor Motel provides a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Anchor Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 5 at check-out
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
The minimum check-in age is 18 from July 1-April 14 each year. The minimum check-in age is 21 from April 15-June 30 each year (at least one guest staying in the room must be 21 years old).<strong></strong>

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 150 per stay for guests under 21 years old staying between 1 May - 30 September

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Anchor Motel Seaside Heights
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Frequently asked questions

Does Anchor Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Anchor Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anchor Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Anchor Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from midnight– 2:00 AM for a fee of USD 50.

What time is check-out at Anchor Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Anchor Motel located?

Located in the heart of Seaside Heights, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Casino Pier and Seaside Heights Beach. Seaside Park Beach and Ortley Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Anchor Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 494 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best stay with anchor hotel ! I rented out a beach house from them and it was literally the nicest little house! Everything is right there in walking distance with all of the fun amenities including the beach and boardwalk ! Will most definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredibly friendly and the location is great and the price is very reasonable. We have stayed there for a few years now and have brought friends to stay there too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff is so attentive and pleasant and I love that it is located so close to the boardwalk and right next to a police station. Second time stay and everything went smooth. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay! Nice and clean. Accommodating and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Nice quite and clean nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DIXIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , good choice for a short stay not fancy but has everything you need. Owners are very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent we love the Anchor and the people that own it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very nice people and always remember me, I go there twice a year and they always remember who I am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. The room was smaller than expected but it was very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and welcoming, the Motel was a short walk away from the Seaside Heights Boardwalk, directly next to the fire/police station, the atmosphere was safe and accommodating, the pool was clean, it was a nice retreat after a long day of walking the beach, boardwalk, games, rides, food and many margaritas. Rooms had AC too, absolutely wonderful <3
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time in seaside heights and were very happy with our stay. Enjoyed time at the people. Met some nice people. We will very much be returning:) they also let us check in an hour early
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! smaller than expected but it worked out !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was the first time my boyfriend and i stayed somewhere alone. as always we wanted a place, safe, clean, and cheap and we got all of that at Anchor Motel. We were skeptical at finding a motel that was good but Anchor was everything we were looking for. close to boardwalk/beach, very clean, friendly and accommodating staff, said that if there was no parking to come into the office and they will get it straightened out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Great location and very friendly staff. Right near the beach and a nice pool they also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale, jersey city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with great access to boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Hotel is near everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaleene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything it was a cute place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to the beach and boardwalk. Small room but clean, excellent value in a budget seaside motel, and a cute pool, to boot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and near everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! The family running this place was really sweet and attentive! Looking to book next year aready!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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