Name: Twin Oaks Motel
Address: 2300 New Jersey 35, Manasquan, New Jersey, United States of America, Manasquan, New Jersey, US
Price range: $81–$122 per night
Rating: 7.8

What guests think

Across reviews, Twin Oaks Motel comes through as a budget, pet-friendly motor lodge with notably friendly staff, generally clean rooms, a clean pool, and a convenient drive-to-beach location, but with dated decor and recurring maintenance concerns.

Guests often highlight the value, pet amenities, and easy parking by the room. Common downsides include cigarette smoke or musty smells, small bathrooms, mixed Wi-Fi, and occasional problems with housekeeping, pool availability, or noise from the nearby traffic circle. Expect a simple, old-school stay focused on basics.

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Facilities

Drive-up parking is easy, and the pet-friendly setup (with a dog area) is appreciated. The pool is generally clean and enjoyable, though a few noted closures or heavy chlorine and limited hours.

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8

Robert

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friedly. There was a area to walk dogs. Well kept. The pool was refreshing and very clean. Very affordable rooms. Eight minute drive to the beach.

8

Alexander

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated place, but has all you need for a short stay. Parking outside the room.

10

Karen

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relaxed environment. Great pool!! Dog friendly

6

Alexa

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was nice, the pool was enjoyable it was a good temperature & not excessively full of chlorine I enjoyed it alot but did wish it opened earlier than 10am so I could of did some earlier swimming. The room was decent, tv was clear & large, there was a mini fridge which I didn't expect I thought there would be no fridge so that was nice, bathroom was clean & shower worked well. The bed was terrible though like a 400 pound person slept in it for 10 years straight it just had a sunken in center. There was a second bed but I didn't even try it, maybe it would of been better.

6

Michael

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The TV remote was difficult to use. The pool was closed and seemed permanently closed. The top of the toilet tank was cracked. It was clean and close to beaches.

8

Robert

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The parking was secured and spacious. The room was clean and bed was comfortable but there were holes in the blinds so we had to keep the curtains closed. All and all we enjoyed our stay

8

Melissa

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean and accommodating to people with dogs. The staff was very friendly as well. My only issues were that the AC wouldn't stay on long after setting the thermostat, and i wish the dog area was better fenced in near the busy road. However, I'm extremely happy to have a place that allowes pets at all. Plus there's a dog park literally a couple streets away from the motel. There's plenty to do close by and I would absolutely stay again.

8

Alexandra F

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was ok, nice. Water pressure wasn’t great. It was very cold, no heat on at all. Parking was strange, the spots didn’t match up well. We made the best of it, but I don’t think we’ll go back. Better suited for rooms for rent than a trip at a motel.

8

Paola

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night, overall room was clean, however old musty carpet has to go! This Motel definitely needs some minor improvements. The pool was clean, the rate was great, and their staff was friendly.

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Mario

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was close to a lot of attractions . The place was quiet and safe . Only issue was pool was too heavy on chlorine . Besides got what I paid for .

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but feedback is inconsistent: recurring reports of strong smoke or musty odors, occasional mold, and some housekeeping misses (e.g., dirty or unchanged linens, pests/bedbugs).

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Tracy

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing! I booked a one night stay for my son's 8th birthday since he never saw the beach before and it did not disappoint. The young man in the office was more than pleasant. Check in was simple. The room was fully stocked even with extra pillows. Being in the housekeeping business, I'm particular on cleanliness and I couldn't find a speck of dust in the room. Very thorough. The beds were comfy and sheets crisp and clean and the room affordable! We will definitely be booking again!

10

Joseph

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Once again, Twin Oaks Motel was a clean, quiet place to hang my hat and call it a night. The cable TV options were good, fridge & freezer were more than adequate and they welcomed my little dog. My only regret is that they do not award Hilton points. I’ll be back!

4

Donna

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was nice, but this place needs a complete overhaul. It is worn out and dated looking. There are broken blinds or no blinds on the windows covered with old dirty-looking curtains. We checked in and returned much later to go to bed, and found that the sheets did not look like they had been changed from former guests. (something sticky on the sheets - yuk). We slept on top of the covers. Blanket and spread both had holes in them. The next morning I asked for clean sheets to be left in the room so I could put them on myself (after examining them). The young lady was kind and did as I asked, so our second night was a little better. Bathroom was also old and dated, but towels seemed fresh. Shower had floor damage, but seemed to have been cleaned. I would probably never stay at this place again unless it was an emergency. The whole place needs a complete refresh including all new bedding. Pillows were like pancakes. The bed was not very comfortable even with clean(er) beddding.We paid almost $200 per night in season for a very sub-par accomodation.

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William

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty . Sheets were yellow and unwashed. Bugs in the room. Spiders in the room. Unresponsive and unresolved issues with ownership.

2

Rebecca

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Ok so…. We literally discovered BEDBUGS in our room after the second day. When we brought this information to the staff member and manager, we were met with push back and blame. They both seems very inconvenienced due to the fact the time was 12am rather then the fact there were bedbugs in our room. I was so upset, I’ve never ever in my life encountered bedbugs before so I was quite beside myself. It was raining. It was the middle of the night. Having to find a new place to stay in the middle of the night in an unfamiliar place was just awful. Thank goodness the new place I found had an open lobby and the check in was seamless. I’m still waiting to be contacted by the owner of the property as I was told, I would be the night I left.

8

Kris

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

OK, so this place is very old-school and may seem undesirable as you approach. This is the kind of place where you park your car right outside your room door. BUT, it was clean (cleaner than many "chain hotels" I've stayed at recently. The check-in was prompt and courteous. The room was sparsely furnished, but had everything I needed: refrigerator, with a small freezer area (perfect for my ice packs) and microwave. Very nice modern large TV. Bed was comfortable. Small patching of prior damage to floor, but the floor and bathroom were spotless. The only thing I was missing is a hair dryer. Not a big deal for my short stay. Would stay here again if in the area.

10

Kathryn

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was clean and the parking was good. Staff was friendly. We had a great time. There were places to eat close by. Loved Pops for breakfast, Frankies was a great choice for dinner.

6

Dianna

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is decent if you need a cheap place to stay. Pros-bed was comfortable, Everything looked generally clean,A/C worked well, Big tv, pool looked nice, easy check in/out Cons- outdated, chipped flooring and furniture, large mystery stain on carpet, mold on the bathroom ceiling and shower curtain, only 2 bath towels for 4 people, musty cigarette smell

6

Rachael

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Missing curtains. Dirty area rug. Smelled HORRENDOUSLY of cigarette smoke

4

Erin

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Even though I got a non smoking room it smelled heavily of cigarette smoke.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with large TVs plus mini-fridges and microwaves; bathrooms and showers run small. Comfort and Wi-Fi reliability vary, and traffic or pet noise can be noticeable at times.

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Mary

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a small older motel with very few amenities. I would say it was neatly kept but nothing special. The pool was nice. The rooms are a nice size and have a refrigerator and microwave. The TV was very large and nice. It was great if you are looking for something simple without all the frilly stuff. Very good location, it was simple to get to the Manasquan inlet and beach. If you love to fish this is the place and it also had a very nice bike trail really close.

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Mark

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Better than I expected. Clean room and bath. Had a refrigerator and microwave in room. Internet TV Not real close to beach, you'd have to drive but close by so was Allaire State Park. It was quiet at night too. A little dated, but clean. Dog friendly. Have a small exercise area / potty area. Would stay again.

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John

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peeling paint inside and out. In room, damaged floor vinyl with multiple exposed holes cut in it, rust on heater, grime accumulated in corners and baseboards, handle on toilet improperly installed and do broke off on use. Bed sheet on top of blanket instead of underneath it. Wi-Fi failed to maintain connection for more than a few seconds.

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James

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is straight out of the 1970s! I mean that (mostly) in a good way. It's well preserved and obviously well taken care of. It's like staying in a kitschy time machine. My two concerns were that its dog-friendly nature resulted during my stay in a great deal of random barking as the guest pets reacted to each other. The other was that the wifi was . . . well, about as effective as it would have been in the 1970s, which is to say that it was unusable. That's a shame, as I had work to do and it did not get done.

8

Kris

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

OK, so this place is very old-school and may seem undesirable as you approach. This is the kind of place where you park your car right outside your room door. BUT, it was clean (cleaner than many "chain hotels" I've stayed at recently. The check-in was prompt and courteous. The room was sparsely furnished, but had everything I needed: refrigerator, with a small freezer area (perfect for my ice packs) and microwave. Very nice modern large TV. Bed was comfortable. Small patching of prior damage to floor, but the floor and bathroom were spotless. The only thing I was missing is a hair dryer. Not a big deal for my short stay. Would stay here again if in the area.

10

Amanda R

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly, room was nice and felt home-ish. An added bonus was that the TV was very large and had a very wide selection of channels (including some HD)!

6

Alexa

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was nice, the pool was enjoyable it was a good temperature & not excessively full of chlorine I enjoyed it alot but did wish it opened earlier than 10am so I could of did some earlier swimming. The room was decent, tv was clear & large, there was a mini fridge which I didn't expect I thought there would be no fridge so that was nice, bathroom was clean & shower worked well. The bed was terrible though like a 400 pound person slept in it for 10 years straight it just had a sunken in center. There was a second bed but I didn't even try it, maybe it would of been better.

6

Joseph

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Typical motel set up. Place was dated but fairly clean. Bathroom was extremely tight. Area around the motel appeared to be a nice neighborhood.

10

Joseph

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at this motel is great and responsive. The WiFi is very good. As with all motels, the only variable is the neighboring guests. The management here does a good job of maintaining order.

10

Frank

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice pool. shower a little small.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive. However, some experienced poor communication or inflexible policies (e.g., unattended office, no callbacks, billing or refund disputes).

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Amanda R

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly service, quiet and comfortable room!

2

Rebecca

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Ok so…. We literally discovered BEDBUGS in our room after the second day. When we brought this information to the staff member and manager, we were met with push back and blame. They both seems very inconvenienced due to the fact the time was 12am rather then the fact there were bedbugs in our room. I was so upset, I’ve never ever in my life encountered bedbugs before so I was quite beside myself. It was raining. It was the middle of the night. Having to find a new place to stay in the middle of the night in an unfamiliar place was just awful. Thank goodness the new place I found had an open lobby and the check in was seamless. I’m still waiting to be contacted by the owner of the property as I was told, I would be the night I left.

4

DIANNA

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When i went to check in there was no one in the office and i had to wait for someone to come. When they finally opened the door, the employee was very friendly. However, i was disappointed to learn they had already charged my account for my stay. The reservation clearly says i would pay at the property. Room was run down. Not the nicest place, but we just needed to sleep for a few hours before getting back on road. They could use some more cleaning and updating.

8

Kris

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

OK, so this place is very old-school and may seem undesirable as you approach. This is the kind of place where you park your car right outside your room door. BUT, it was clean (cleaner than many "chain hotels" I've stayed at recently. The check-in was prompt and courteous. The room was sparsely furnished, but had everything I needed: refrigerator, with a small freezer area (perfect for my ice packs) and microwave. Very nice modern large TV. Bed was comfortable. Small patching of prior damage to floor, but the floor and bathroom were spotless. The only thing I was missing is a hair dryer. Not a big deal for my short stay. Would stay here again if in the area.

10

Kathryn

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was clean and the parking was good. Staff was friendly. We had a great time. There were places to eat close by. Loved Pops for breakfast, Frankies was a great choice for dinner.

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Tameeka

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible service

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AMANDA

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

They went above and beyond for us during this stay, will be coming back when visiting the area 1000%. Neighbors are always welcoming, staff is attentive, and the area is so quiet—even being on a NJ CIRCLE !! This place is a hidden gem for SURE!

10

Dorothy

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The young lady Lauren was very pleasant and very accommodating.

2

Denita

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property manager left my room card on top of the vending machine instead of being available to physically checked me in.

10

Sheila

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute dog friendly motel! The motel itself was quiet, it’s next to a busy street but the noise from traffic was only bad at busy times of day. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this quaint motel for sure! I will definitely be back! We met a few people who have been staying here for decades!

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Location

Convenient base a short drive from beaches, boardwalks, and local restaurants; many found it quiet and safe. Some mention road noise from the traffic circle.

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Mark

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Better than I expected. Clean room and bath. Had a refrigerator and microwave in room. Internet TV Not real close to beach, you'd have to drive but close by so was Allaire State Park. It was quiet at night too. A little dated, but clean. Dog friendly. Have a small exercise area / potty area. Would stay again.

10

Laura

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Older small motel, could use updating. Staff friendly and helpful. Room and pool clean. TV, AC, hot water work. Somewhat noisy from nearby traffic circle at times.

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DAVID

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot ...tranquil... Nice front desk.. very quiet even though it's on the circle.

8

Laurel

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exactly what a shore motel would be. Spacious and clean, just smelled like smoke in our room and noisy on the side of the road. Fine for a night since we didn’t plan to hang around the room all day. Good experience overall.

8

Karen

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, convenient to beach and shops. Pleasant and helpful front desk staff. Comfortable bed. Reaso

8

Sandra

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fine motel. Close to town and beach. No complaints.

8

Joe

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good value for the Jersey Shore. Short drive to beaches and boardwalks.

10

Sheila

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute dog friendly motel! The motel itself was quiet, it’s next to a busy street but the noise from traffic was only bad at busy times of day. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this quaint motel for sure! I will definitely be back! We met a few people who have been staying here for decades!

10

Laura

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in town for a wedding - Twin Oaks was perfect location and clean. Got to enjoy the pool in between events. We will be back!

8

Mario

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was close to a lot of attractions . The place was quiet and safe . Only issue was pool was too heavy on chlorine . Besides got what I paid for .

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Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$66
March	$64
April	$74
May	$79
June	$104
July	$107
August	$118
September	$81
October	$74
November	$65
December	$68

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				1 $81	2 $91	3 $91
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25 $90	26 $90	27 $90	28 $90	29 $90	30 $102	31 $101

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20	21	22 $101	23 $101	24 $101	25 $122	26
27 $91	28 $91	29 $91	30 $81

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