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Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel in Seaside Heights with free parking

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Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront offers a lively beach getaway beside the ocean. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, visit the on-site art gallery and shopping mall. The property includes in-room WiFi, a children's playground, and express check-out for a smooth departure.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Apartment, Multiple Beds, Patio, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Apartment, Multiple Beds, Patio, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Pillowtop bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Room, 3 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Room, 4 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1201 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751

What's nearby

  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Breakwater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ortley Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimbo's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪EJ's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maruca's Tomato Pies - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Aztec Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront

Motel remodeled in 2019 and located near Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Located close to Seaside Heights Beach, Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a shopping mall on site. In addition to a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer stores
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [1119 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [1119 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751]
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 100 per stay for guests under 21 years old staying between 01 March - 31 May

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Service fee: 2 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Boardwalk Sand Surf Inn Oceanfront
Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront Motel
Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront Seaside Heights
Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront Motel Seaside Heights

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront pet-friendly?

Yes, Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront located?

Situated on the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Seaside Heights Beach. Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark are also within 5 minutes.

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Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 179 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient. The place need upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
over the boardwalk and ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Revend

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great for the price!

We stayed for three nights and loved it. Directly on the boardwalk/beach. Free parking. We could walk everywhere. Beds were comfortable. Pet friendly (for a fee). If you aren’t super picky, this is a great spot. It has everything you need for a beach hotel. Room was large and had all the basics. The manager was super friendly and made it easy for us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and convenient spot. Very dirty hotel. The only thing they did was take the trash and replace the towels. Ane sheets. There were hair in the shower, a used soap bar and the floors were all full of sand. Gross
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
H
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was roomy for 4 adults and 1 child , close to everything . Staff was friendly , we would return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Krysandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly on the boardwalk! Room size was bigger than expected and staff was very helpful and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rogneda

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in a room with three beds, a small fridge, and a microwave from July 4-6, 2025. The twin bed was uncomfortable and needed replacement, while the other was clean. The motel’s location on the boardwalk and friendly staff were great. However, we arrived near noon and had to wait until 3 pm to check in. The private parking lot was convenient, but other cars were parked behind ours. The rooms were small and needed painting. The high price for the quality of the room made us decide not to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the location was very convenient.When you walk out your room the boardwalk and beach is a few feet away.I will stay at thisotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

bella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the beds are very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kasey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They advertise having free parking, but it is for small vehicles only and a limited space to park. This place only has 14 rooms and only 8 spaces for parking. You have to pay for parking on street so they let you use one of their parking passes with a $300 holding fee. I reserved a family suite that says sleeps 7. We arrived way earlier than check in and when asked if we could check in early the man says that our suite wasn’t available yet but we could upgrade to an apartment suite for an extra fee. I paid the extra fee for the upgrade, the apartment is the same as the family suite just has a kitchen sink, stove and small fridge. You are in two small rooms with three full size beds. You will comfortably sleep 6 not 7 unless someone is sleeping on the floor. The air conditioner is only in one room so if you close the door the other room doesn’t have air. They also advise ocean view it is if you look at it sideways from the 2nd floor walkway to your room. The room only has a shower which would have been ok but the shower floor was dirty painted over had to wear slides to shower with NO hot water at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only in an emergency …

The door to my room wouldn’t lock so I had to put chair behind the door while I slept. It took along time for the shower to get warm. The mattresses, bed sheets, pillows should have been replaced in the 90’s
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

wolfgang

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were too small, mattress was terrible, not firm at all. No heating except space heaters which stopped working after 2 hours. No towels, had to pick them up myself after two complaints. Very tiny bathroom. Worst motel experience I ever had. Only the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Eva

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we walked into the room and there was garbage and a sock in front of the room. Once i walked in the room there was sand and a dorito on the floor. The smoke alarms were gone the phone did not work. The water pressure was terrible and the water was COLD. The convenience was being on the board walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely not what i expected. Way out dated. Barely a locking door. Bed in the kitchen. No balcony and not superior. For $366 one night and $256 the other, i was severely ripped off. Not even enough towels and when we asked for more, the guy gave me one wash cloth. Not a sinlge dish or silverware so what good is the kitchen. Coffee pot with no coffee. This place just plain sucked
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Zoltar was our neighbor!!

We loved how close to the beach it was. Perfect location, our balocony/walkway literally connected to the Boardwalk. We were expecting a room with 2 beds and ended up with 2 rooms with 3 beds. We had a dresser, tv, microwave, small fridge and of course an air conditioner. No chairs but we were at the shore so we brought chairs for the beach so we used them, lol! It worked. I'm sure you could see the beach and ocean from the 2nd or 3rd floor balcony/walkway. Next time we might try to request an upstairs room but really no complaints. The parking was a little far (but free) and you got a nice walk, so it balanced out. A great trip altogether, wished we had more time to stay a day or 2 longer.
Our view from our door, so close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Regina

My dog died the day after my reservation was made, and although it was non refundable, they refused to refund any part of the pre-paid amount. It is just bad business and honestly one night - one night was all that would have been lost to them. I’m sad to see that in a pet friendly establishment, the actual death of the pet wouldn’t even create an exception. Shameful. Truly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this location because it was attached to the boardwalk and it had pretty good reviews but the room we were given was not ideal. It was very hot, there was only a small window AC unit that was not on when we got there and took hours to semi cool down the rooms, the floor was dirty, I assume it was sand. The door handle to our room was busted, it took a good hour to get it somewhat fixed to even be able to get into the room and to lock the door from the inside, we had to jam our finger into the lock unit in hopes it actually locked. I didnt expect anything great but I did expect better than the accommodations we had. We were in room 14A, we are staying here again in a week, I am hoping we get a different room and have a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We never stayed there due to no heat we stayed in the motel next door with same manager
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy who checked us in was very nice. We had a great stay here. It was very clean and quiet, we had a regular room and it was just fine for our overnight !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basically a crash pad. Skip the showers if you’re a clean freak. No comforts of any kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was not what we expected for the price it is was more like a dorm room with a broken bed and bunk beds. Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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