Name: Bungalow Hotel
Address: 50 Laird Street, Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America, Long Branch, Monmouth County, US
Price range: US$179–US$589 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Bungalow Hotel draws praise for its very spacious, clean rooms and friendly staff, plus a walkable location near the beach and Pier Village, while access to amenities at sister Wave Resort helps offset the property's limited on-site offerings.

Common drawbacks include a basic continental breakfast and no on-site restaurant, with parking available but often considered expensive. Several reviews mention maintenance and room comfort issues such as dated decor, broken fixtures, sealed windows or inconsistent temperature, and occasional lapses in staffing or responsiveness. Expect a boutique stay with large rooms and a great location, but modest amenities.

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Facilities

On-site amenities are limited, with no pool or restaurant and multiple reports of the bar being closed. Guests can use Wave Resort amenities (pool, beach setup, bikes), and parking is available for a fee that some find high.

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Matthew Roy

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was a total ripp off they add on without telling you.

8

James

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean hotel! staff was very friendly but hard to get a hold of at front desk or over the phone. We liked the access to the sister hotel waves, but it was a little bit of a hike with a kid. Room is huge and clean. Breakfast was pretty basic, but there are plenty of places nearby to eat. Overall really good stay, I would come back but most likely stay at waves. For couples without kids, The bungalow is perfect and close but far enough away from the busy pier village.

10

Maureen

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We just checked out of the Bungalow Hotel for a short 4 day trip to the shore. The hotel was lovely and the staff was friendly. Room was very spacious and very clean. Only drawback was no pool on premise but had access to their sister hotel. The entire experience was great. Will definitely be back.

10

Ashley

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly accommodating staff. Pet friendly. Sister Wave Resort amenities were great too. Easy parking. Walk to beach and restaurants etc.

8

Karla

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I thought the room was unique. Needs a refresh. Curtains are off their track. Paint is a must and the shower didn't drain. Also they charged us for parking when they advertise that there is parking. And there was a communication problem.

10

Noelle

26 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is close enough to the beach to walk yet far away enough that you can enjoy privacy and quiet. The rooms are very large, clean and nicely decorated. the continental breakfast in the morning had a nice selection of pastries, yogurt and fruit and coffee is available all day long. The only negative is that they now charge for parking. I had visited last year and parking was free for your stay. I understand that businesses need to make money but the room itself is quite pricey and the perk of complimentary parking was a nice addition.

10

Stephen

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a two-night stay with my family. The staff were extremely helpful whenever we had things to ask. The room was very spacious and clean and we enjoyed free access to Wave Resort throughout our stay and also for the rest of the check-out day, including bike rental, swimming pool, beach towel, chair, and umbrella. Highly recommend. Will definitely return here.

4

Phyllis Ariano

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not enough staff website amenities not available no restaurants no room service no valet parking 30$ a day no bartender…..

8

Stacy

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The main photo in Hotels.com is deceiving. This is a smaller boutique hotel about a block and a half from the photo. It makes the hotel look like a large resort however it is more of a small boutique hotel. Good things about the hotel: Friendly & helpful hotel staff, Updated rooms and common areas. Our room was large with a fireplace and a kitchenette area. Not so great things: Few amenities...No pool, no fitness center, no restaurant. Continential breakfast was sparse. No full length mirror in the room, minimal furniture and art, needs better lighting in the bathrooms. For the money we paid for this hotel we expected more.

10

Amber

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean great staff pet friendly. Easy check in parking space for 30/day very convenient. Big perk is being able to use amenities at wave (sister hotel) right down the block.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean and well kept. Some guests note maintenance wear or minor lapses (e.g., opened bathroom items, scuffed floors).

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Staci

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are large and very clean. Second stay here. I hope to stay again next time we visit our son. Bed is super comfortable too!

4

Emily

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mostly clean but the Qtips in the bathroom were already opened and not replaced. My TV didn't work and they didn't really offer any options or compensation of any type. Construction going on, very loud. Zero view. It was the off season and I refuse to believe they couldn't move me to a better room with at least a working TV. For the amount per night, kinda felt like a rip off.

10

Thomas

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, so close to the beach, employees very nice. highly recommend it and I will be back.

6

Jessica

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite for a local girls night. The suite itself could use some updating. The floor is the first thing we noticed. It’s very worn and scuffed. The paint is chipping and the trim could use some paint. Our outlets didn’t work well and many of the light bulbs were burned out. We got this room for a very reasonable price off season however if I was staying in the summer I would be disappointed. We made the best of it and enjoyed each others company but our expectations were higher than what we received. The staff was friendly and attentive, there was a resort fee, for what I’m not sure. And parking was $35 dollars for the garage.

10

Lee

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and kind staff

6

Lee

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean very friendly the original lobby style still appeals. The rooms are clean and stark. No style. Uncomfy sofa, terribly hard metal chairs around tiny cafe table. No art no style. Too expensive for this underwhelming decor in rooms.

8

Brian

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, dated but clean. Great location, friendly staff. However, the thermostat did not work, and the room was too warm throughout my stay. Could not access network tv or ESPN when I came back from a day out and wanted to catch a game. And I may start docking a Star anytime I am charged a resort fee (not this time, though)

10

Lisa

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious clean room. Staff is friendly and attentive. High recommend.

10

John

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was only there one night on business. The room was clean and very spacious.

10

Peggy

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanliness, comfort and aesthetics are superb.

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Rooms

Rooms are very spacious, many with fireplaces and comfortable beds. Several reviews cite dated or minimal decor, awkward layouts, temperature control issues with sealed windows, and occasional broken fixtures, outlets, or poor lighting.

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George

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The windows of the hotel rooms do not open, they are blocked and you do not have fresh, clean air from the ocean!

10

Laura

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Lovely hotel. Big comfy bed, fireplace in room, big screen tv and blackout curtains were amazing! Shower was spacious with large shower head. Breakfast/coffee in the am was great. Lobby was warm & cozy. Front desk and all employees were so nice and accommodating.

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Clark

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Place Air Conditioning in the Hallway and Lobby is Great but Horribly Hotttt with the very very old Air Conditioners in SEVERAL rooms I stayed in…. Very disappointing Second If the Windows weren’t screwd shut which is probably a safety violation you could get fresh air in Please relay this to the Holel as constructive advice

10

steven

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Happened to be a very cold sat and it was a great place to stay. Fireplace in room large clean room great staff and clean it was close to beach and perfect for our stay

10

Laura

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only spent one night but it was a great hotel. Clean, modern, spacious. I can see spending a week there for the Jersey shore experience, there is plenty of room in the hotel room for all your needs. Comfy pillows too. :)

10

John

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was only there one night on business. The room was clean and very spacious.

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Kelley

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I and our baby boy stayed at the bungalow hotel for a weekend. It was really a beautiful hotel with lovely staff. From the minute you walk in you are greeted by staff and the beautiful surfer-retro decor. We booked a suite with a balcony and the room was HUGE. A living room area with kitchenette and fireplace and the bathroom had a tub and a shower. There were also two bathrooms in our room we were completely blown away by the amount of space for such a great price. The hotel is also located in the heart of pier village and even though it was a rainy weekend we enjoyed walking the boardwalk and going out to eat at some of the local restaurants. Definitely looking forward to booking again and recommend this hotel vs any of the bigger more popular hotels in the area.

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Stacy

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The main photo in Hotels.com is deceiving. This is a smaller boutique hotel about a block and a half from the photo. It makes the hotel look like a large resort however it is more of a small boutique hotel. Good things about the hotel: Friendly & helpful hotel staff, Updated rooms and common areas. Our room was large with a fireplace and a kitchenette area. Not so great things: Few amenities...No pool, no fitness center, no restaurant. Continential breakfast was sparse. No full length mirror in the room, minimal furniture and art, needs better lighting in the bathrooms. For the money we paid for this hotel we expected more.

4

Leigh

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The most expensive, poorly maintained hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Closet was tiny and the doors were broken. It had a few drawers inside that were also all broken. The fireplace would work for 2-3 minutes and then turn off, but then randomly turn on at all hours of the night even though it had been turned off at the walk switch. You can’t call down to the front desk because they leave the phone off the hook because the 1 person that works there is overwhelmed but all of the guests. You have to go to the lobby to get help. There aren’t any drawers or anywhere to put your things in the room and most of the outlets don’t work. $60 on top of $850 a night for 2 nights to park is outrageous and you can’t even leave the car past checkout without paying more since they need to key fob back. The pool is night, but it’s at the sister hotel that’s a 10-15 minute walk away. I would absolutely never stay here again.

4

Ronald C. Simone

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms HVAC system was not adjustable and our room (210) was blowing hot air the entire weekend. My phone displayed the inside room temp at 84 the entire time even when I went to front desk nothing helped.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating. However, staffing can be thin, with difficulty reaching the front desk or bar and occasional lapses in professionalism or responsiveness.

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Rex Gordon

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would like to commend the Staff for their service . Mark , Kate, and Nick went above and beyond to make our stay very pleasant.

4

Sue

21 May 2023

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Very disappointing property. Based on the price, this should be high quality and feel safe. Not be dingy with people sleeping on the lobby couch in the morning. Perhaps it was the missing front desk employee. Room was dingy, lobby and halls are steamy hot, nobody working the desk over night or in the morning for checkout. AND I received a call from an employee stating that I didn’t return the garage key card. When I stated that I did, had a photo to prove that I left it on the desk with my room key & car tag because nobody was working the desk, she still accused me of taking it. Who would want a keycard? If you want to provide even a little customer service and have an employee working the desk for checkout - perhaps that would benefit your customers and property. But to accuse someone of taking a key card with a rude tone is unacceptable. I travel to the area often and will certainly avoid this property and sister property. I suggest others do the same. This hotel cost more than a NYC hotel that had beautiful rooms and excellent customer service.

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Sharone Trager

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are nice, spacious and the fireplace is a great feature. There is an unfinished Kitchenette but it doesn’t have as much as a bottle opener. It’s Useless… The Lobby is well designed but the bar is always closed, the “free coffee” is cold and old and there is nothing in it that makes you want to lounge. The day we came it was pouring rain, and I was stuck in the downpour as the door was locked and the receptionist (also the manager) was on the phone for a long few minutes. I was drenched by the time he finely decided to open the door. There was no WiFi and it looked like no one really know why or if it’s ever going to get fixed. The manager- Jason didn’t do anything about it. Only later when Kate arrived she sent someone to fix it. The air condition in our room was leaking so bad my whole suitcase got wet. It took an hour before a technician came and he wasn’t able to fix it. We were offered a smaller room, but didn’t want that. Breakfast was ok minus. All in all it was not a good experience! For the little fortune I paid I could have stayed for two nights at the Hilton and not be at the Marcy of an incapable manager to get the mare basics

8

April

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really like the layout and unique nature of this hotel. I was here to facilitate a team retreat for one of my clients and flew in from Chicago late night. While I'd likely stay again, I think the interactions with staff could be largely improved. I didn't find folks (except for the gentleman who checked me in, albeit slowly at 1:45 in the morning) very friendly, I'd stay again with lowered expectations for service interactions. Also, while I appreciate the eco-friendliness of the hotel, I think it's gross to not provide paper cups for coffee as the hotel cups aren't always well cleaned. I would have at least liked the option.

8

James

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean hotel! staff was very friendly but hard to get a hold of at front desk or over the phone. We liked the access to the sister hotel waves, but it was a little bit of a hike with a kid. Room is huge and clean. Breakfast was pretty basic, but there are plenty of places nearby to eat. Overall really good stay, I would come back but most likely stay at waves. For couples without kids, The bungalow is perfect and close but far enough away from the busy pier village.

10

marina

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service, very friendly staff, spacious and spotless room! It’s our second time. Will be back!

10

Jessica

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was amazing!! Mark and Julissa were super friendly and helpful. Housekeeping staff was very professional and very nice!!

10

Karen

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager Mark was wonderful. So personable, knowledgeable and accomodating. The property was beautiful and so clean. The room was so big and comfortable. The lobby had so much character. Will definitely come back!!

10

Emily

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location easy to find, access to parking very close. Hotel itself is super nice, staff was very friendly, room was very clean. Had some great amenities and complementary offers I would have taken advantage of if we had more time! Overall a great stay, and would definitely recommend!

4

Leigh

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The most expensive, poorly maintained hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Closet was tiny and the doors were broken. It had a few drawers inside that were also all broken. The fireplace would work for 2-3 minutes and then turn off, but then randomly turn on at all hours of the night even though it had been turned off at the walk switch. You can’t call down to the front desk because they leave the phone off the hook because the 1 person that works there is overwhelmed but all of the guests. You have to go to the lobby to get help. There aren’t any drawers or anywhere to put your things in the room and most of the outlets don’t work. $60 on top of $850 a night for 2 nights to park is outrageous and you can’t even leave the car past checkout without paying more since they need to key fob back. The pool is night, but it’s at the sister hotel that’s a 10-15 minute walk away. I would absolutely never stay here again.

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Location

Walkable to the beach, boardwalk, and Pier Village dining and shops; many find it convenient. Suits guests who want to park once and explore on foot.

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Marilena

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Hotel Bungalow is a lovely hotel located a block from the beach. The staff are wonderful!

8

Tawnya

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the shore with walkable access to dining options

8

Courtney

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to be at the NJ shore, but not in the shore summer crowds. Easy walk to beach, restaurants and shops in the area. Staff was friendly and helpful with information. Daily rate could be lowered, since there are few onsite amenities (restaurant, room service or pool)

10

Ron

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Andrew

9 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great boutique hotel walking distance to a variety of dining options.

10

Pablo

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close walk to the beach and the shops. Parking is also very close. The place is clean and nice.

10

Ashley

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly accommodating staff. Pet friendly. Sister Wave Resort amenities were great too. Easy parking. Walk to beach and restaurants etc.

10

susan

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was awesome! Friendliest desk staff with loads of suggestions of where to go etc. cute libby area with pool table, games, plenty of seating areas. Walkable to pier village and all its shopping and food. Easy access to clean beaches. Rooms were super clean and extremely Spacious! Will definitely return

10

Jacqueline

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Night away as a couple. Accommodations were great. Perfect location to restaurants entertainment and beach

8

Samuel

28 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Friendly staff. Spacious rooms. Definitely will be returning.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is basic and sometimes inconsistent, with a few reports of stale or spoiled items; there is no on-site restaurant. Many guests rely on nearby eateries.

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Frimmi

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just wonderful! Free breakfast free coffee all day superb staff and spectacular room (we had the two bedroom suite) plus awesome vibe and free bikes and helmets

10

David

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a fabulous hotel. The room is amazing. It is spacious and has everything you need. I also enjoyed using the fireplace. There is a very light breakfast included and it is just a short walk to dozens of restaurants and shops and to the boardwalk and beach. Highly recommended!

8

Courtney

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to be at the NJ shore, but not in the shore summer crowds. Easy walk to beach, restaurants and shops in the area. Staff was friendly and helpful with information. Daily rate could be lowered, since there are few onsite amenities (restaurant, room service or pool)

10

Andrew

9 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great boutique hotel walking distance to a variety of dining options.

8

James

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean hotel! staff was very friendly but hard to get a hold of at front desk or over the phone. We liked the access to the sister hotel waves, but it was a little bit of a hike with a kid. Room is huge and clean. Breakfast was pretty basic, but there are plenty of places nearby to eat. Overall really good stay, I would come back but most likely stay at waves. For couples without kids, The bungalow is perfect and close but far enough away from the busy pier village.

6

Jeree

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I mean, it’s cute and cozy, but I don’t think worth the money legitimately and the breakfast is subpar that they offer the juice spoiled as well as the milk

8

Addys

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our one night satay was pleasant. Accommodations were comfortable. A bit pricy and incidentals expensive. For the price a hotel with more to offer would have been a better move. The continental breakfast was nicely presented but the pastries were not fresh.

10

Lily

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms. Nice staff. Breakfast is a disappointment

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Dana

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived early and there was no one at the reception. We were told we would get a call when room was ready which we never received . The hotel has Zero amenities. It says breakfast included which is basically 2 stale bagels , 2 muffins I saw the day before at the bar counter with no room to sit and a coffee machine that doesn’t work. Our $700 room Had a parking lot view and coffee machine and microwave not working either . Total rip off

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Stacy

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The main photo in Hotels.com is deceiving. This is a smaller boutique hotel about a block and a half from the photo. It makes the hotel look like a large resort however it is more of a small boutique hotel. Good things about the hotel: Friendly & helpful hotel staff, Updated rooms and common areas. Our room was large with a fireplace and a kitchenette area. Not so great things: Few amenities...No pool, no fitness center, no restaurant. Continential breakfast was sparse. No full length mirror in the room, minimal furniture and art, needs better lighting in the bathrooms. For the money we paid for this hotel we expected more.

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Month	Average price
January	US$144
February	US$169
March	US$179
April	US$255
May	US$304
June	US$433
July	US$492
August	US$615
September	US$416
October	US$281
November	US$217
December	US$187

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $224	2	3
4 $225	5 $199	6	7 $199	8 $196	9	10 $589
11	12 $195	13 $268	14 $293	15 $220	16 $400	17
18 $199	19 $264	20 $317	21 $253	22 $273	23	24 $415
25 $205	26 $263	27 $248	28 $205	29 $205	30	31 $419

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $322	18 $505	19
20 $380	21 $179	22	23 $320	24 $312	25	26
27 $202	28 $303	29 $303	30

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Junior Suite, Fireplace (Balcony)

Studio Suite, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Fireplace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Fireplace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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