Name: Mayfair Hotel
Address: 1000 Ocean Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey, United States of America, Belmar, New Jersey, US
Price range: US$126–US$234 per night
Rating: 8.1

What guests think

At Mayfair Hotel, guests consistently praise the unbeatable beachfront location with ocean views and easy walkability to restaurants, along with friendly, helpful staff and generally clean rooms that provide a simple base for a classic Jersey Shore stay.

The historic property has vintage charm, small rooms—some newly refreshed—with nice lobby and porch areas, and a pool noted by a few reviewers. Drawbacks that recur include no elevator with steep stairs, limited parking especially in summer, and comfort issues like thin walls, inconsistent heating or AC, sparse furnishings, and occasional musty common areas or TV problems. Expect a charming, no-frills beach stay if you value location over modern amenities.

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Facilities

Historic common areas (lobby, sun room/porch) and a pool are noted. There is no elevator and the stairs are steep; on-street parking can be difficult in peak season, and some report musty or warm hallways.

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Jeanne

17 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room (SMALL) ... Overlooking the ocean ... Slept with slider open listening to ocean waves (SO PEACEFUL!) ... 37 stairs to the 2nd floor ... Roku TV (Couldn't get the Yankee playoff game)

6

Pamela

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very clean rooms. Parking in season is terrible. Steep stairs and no elevator.

8

Nancy

26 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old hotel right on the beach. We had an oceanfront room with great view. Room was small but newly renovated and charmingly decorated. There was no closet though or place to put clothes. Not even a luggage stand. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lobby had lots of different areas to sit, read, work, watch TV, or eat (your own food).

8

Diana

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hallways very warm during summer otherwise a pleasant stay!

10

Jessica

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Street parking can be difficult to find but honestly it wasn’t bad. This is right across from the police/beach safety pavilion. There are stairs so if you are disabled heads up. Would absolutely stay again.

6

Wasei

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful but the property needs updates. You need to clearly state that there are no elevators on property. Many updates are needed for rooms and property. Like doors, darker window blinds that close, bathroom.

8

Claire

27 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is outdated, but clean and the location is excellent. The rooms are small. The lobby is lovely and there is a sun room and porch. The staff is excellent. It reminds me of an old shore boarding house. I would recommend it because it is clean, the staff is very nice and accommodating and it is directly across from the beach!

10

Sheri

30 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great of the ocean. And walkable to the beach boardwalk and restaurants. The pool was warm also.

8

Patricia

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Common areas (lobby, halls, entrance) are horrible- musty smelling and old. But the room (203) was fine - spotless, newer flooring, minimal bedding, walk in shower with great water pressure and a small refrigerator. A view of the ocean was worth the extra money and the area was lively during the day but quiet at night.

10

Gale

23 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay - welcoming and friendly staff , very helpful! - comfortable room and bed - beautiful view I had in the room. Room was clean and bright ! Pool is great! Located Right across from the beach. Only negative ( nothing to do with the hotel or staff) is the off site parking in the area- very difficult to park. But if you're lucky , I was, you can grab a spot in front / close to building! Just a " heads up" no elevator... Overall, great place to stay in a safe environment ( Belmar NJ)

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean or spotless, with many praising housekeeping. A few mention musty common areas or, rarely, poor cleanliness.

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10

Tom

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great beach view, walkable to food and drink, friendly staff, clean rooms with lovely decor. Great value for the price!

10

Mouhammed

18 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Very clean, comfortable, employees friendly lovin it. Will come back

6

David

5 Nov 2022

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Staff was extremely friendly. Made you feel at home. Room was spotless and bathroom extremely clean. Windows could have used maybe some extra window coverings. And it was quite stuffy definitely could use small air conditioner

6

Jennifer

20 Sept 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Filthy dirty. Nice people though.

8

Edward

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simple, clean, great view

8

Doreen

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean and quiet. Staff was friendly.

8

Claire

27 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is outdated, but clean and the location is excellent. The rooms are small. The lobby is lovely and there is a sun room and porch. The staff is excellent. It reminds me of an old shore boarding house. I would recommend it because it is clean, the staff is very nice and accommodating and it is directly across from the beach!

10

Lauren

5 Nov 2022

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The Mayfair offers up Victorian charm with modern amenities. It’s a grand old lady of the shore. It was spotless, my room had a wonderful coastal vibe to it, and the view of the ocean from my window was magnificent! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the concierge/proprietor(?), Theresa, was awesome! So accommodating! This was my first time staying at the Mayfair since I lived at the Jersey shore for over 40 years. When I go back for a visit, I know where I’m staying!

8

Shelly

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was very clean and the staff was very friendly.

8

Patricia

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Common areas (lobby, halls, entrance) are horrible- musty smelling and old. But the room (203) was fine - spotless, newer flooring, minimal bedding, walk in shower with great water pressure and a small refrigerator. A view of the ocean was worth the extra money and the area was lively during the day but quiet at night.

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Rooms

Rooms are small—some newly refreshed—with many offering ocean views. Storage and amenities are limited (e.g., no closet or phone, few mirrors), noise and temperature control vary, and some report older beds or TV issues.

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Jeanne

17 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room (SMALL) ... Overlooking the ocean ... Slept with slider open listening to ocean waves (SO PEACEFUL!) ... 37 stairs to the 2nd floor ... Roku TV (Couldn't get the Yankee playoff game)

4

joseph

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

no parking rooms very small rooms no phones ac loud . no table to put luggage on old mattres ,

8

Donald

26 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room overlooking the ocean, nice fridge, bed OK, TV SUCKS go an excuse that the antenna blew off the roof. Old hotel but updated . Nice area

6

Kelli

28 Aug 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms and bathrooms were clean but very small and only had a bed, refrigerator and end table. But the hotel is right next to the beach so we spent of out time outdoors

8

Nancy

26 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old hotel right on the beach. We had an oceanfront room with great view. Room was small but newly renovated and charmingly decorated. There was no closet though or place to put clothes. Not even a luggage stand. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lobby had lots of different areas to sit, read, work, watch TV, or eat (your own food).

10

JANE

24 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful ocean front view room was very clean but the bed is a fold out cot. Glad I brought my own pillows staff is very helpful and friendly lobby is laid out beautifully with flowers and decorations would be nice if they pumped in some nice music came on off-season but I’m sure parking in the summer could be a nightmare

10

Lisa

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peaceful, soft bed, nice view of the shore

8

Elizabeth A

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location but not a lot of insulation between rooms. Other guests were super loud first thing in the morning.

4

Tracy

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly, and the room was clean. In the off-season, the on-street parking was easy, but I doubt that's the case during the summer. Unfortunately, the heater was left off until we asked at the front desk (because there's no phone) that it be turned on. Then it went full blast, so we actually needed to open the window overnight to cool the room to a bearable temperature. There's no thermostat in the room. The bed seemed flimsy and creaky, and the mattress was thin, old, and uneven. Also, our ocean-view room did have a clear view of the ocean out its (ordinary) window. However, the room was not set up to look out the window, so watching the waves required sitting up on the bed without support. We knew about the lack of an elevator, but visitors should know that it's a steep climb up the stairs.

10

Nicole

13 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Cute little room w/ nice ocean view. Room was clean, stay was pleasant, the lady at the front desk was sweet & kind.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with easy check-in. There are occasional complaints about rudeness or unexpected charges.

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Tom

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great beach view, walkable to food and drink, friendly staff, clean rooms with lovely decor. Great value for the price!

2

Adriana

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk woman was so rude and disregarding only thing I liked about the one night was the few from my window and the beach so close. If she wasn’t so nasty I probably would have been able to enjoy it more

10

Suzanne

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely and quaint hotel. The folks were so gracious and friendly! A minor suggestion....the rooms needs a mirror!. I was in town for a wedding and wasnt able to "check my look"..lol.. otherwise, a highly recommended property.

10

Heidi

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice! It’s a wonderfully preserved space. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Reasonable. Will be back.

10

Shaya

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Eileen was wonderful

10

Isabella

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Theresa at check in was so kind and gave chocolate chip cookies and water bottles which were so welcome after the long drive.

10

Lauren

5 Nov 2022

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The Mayfair offers up Victorian charm with modern amenities. It’s a grand old lady of the shore. It was spotless, my room had a wonderful coastal vibe to it, and the view of the ocean from my window was magnificent! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the concierge/proprietor(?), Theresa, was awesome! So accommodating! This was my first time staying at the Mayfair since I lived at the Jersey shore for over 40 years. When I go back for a visit, I know where I’m staying!

10

Jason

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff!

10

Gale

23 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay - welcoming and friendly staff , very helpful! - comfortable room and bed - beautiful view I had in the room. Room was clean and bright ! Pool is great! Located Right across from the beach. Only negative ( nothing to do with the hotel or staff) is the off site parking in the area- very difficult to park. But if you're lucky , I was, you can grab a spot in front / close to building! Just a " heads up" no elevator... Overall, great place to stay in a safe environment ( Belmar NJ)

8

Emmanuel

28 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very helpful and attentive. The room was clean and the location was amazing.

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Location

Beachfront and walkable to the boardwalk and restaurants, with great ocean views. Street parking in the area can be challenging during busy periods.

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Mary

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beach across the street. Ocean view. Belmar has many close to hotel eateries

10

Tom

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great beach view, walkable to food and drink, friendly staff, clean rooms with lovely decor. Great value for the price!

10

Mary

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A classic Jersey Shore experience! We could walk on the boardwalk or get to the beach super easily.

10

Essey

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in and out was easy. No one bothered me. Room service lady knocked and left without issue. Right in front of the beach and close to restaurants and train.

10

Elias

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good old school vibe right on the beach

10

Matthew

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Close to the beach amazing location.

10

Jessica

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Street parking can be difficult to find but honestly it wasn’t bad. This is right across from the police/beach safety pavilion. There are stairs so if you are disabled heads up. Would absolutely stay again.

8

Ana

3 Sept 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect ocean front location

10

Claudio

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and walkable to everything

8

Natalie

10 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how the hotel was right on the beach! I highly would recommend and ocean front room. You can leave the door open and hear the waves the whole time. Easy street parking (during the fall) and would love to stay again.

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Dining

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Mary

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beach across the street. Ocean view. Belmar has many close to hotel eateries

10

Tom

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great beach view, walkable to food and drink, friendly staff, clean rooms with lovely decor. Great value for the price!

10

Mary

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A classic Jersey Shore experience! We could walk on the boardwalk or get to the beach super easily.

10

Essey

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in and out was easy. No one bothered me. Room service lady knocked and left without issue. Right in front of the beach and close to restaurants and train.

8

Nancy

26 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old hotel right on the beach. We had an oceanfront room with great view. Room was small but newly renovated and charmingly decorated. There was no closet though or place to put clothes. Not even a luggage stand. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lobby had lots of different areas to sit, read, work, watch TV, or eat (your own food).

10

Karen

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly. Facility was clean and quiet. Food and shops are within walking distance. I would visit again.

10

Matthew

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Close to the beach amazing location.

10

Sheri

30 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great of the ocean. And walkable to the beach boardwalk and restaurants. The pool was warm also.

10

Claudio

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and walkable to everything

8

Natalie

10 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how the hotel was right on the beach! I highly would recommend and ocean front room. You can leave the door open and hear the waves the whole time. Easy street parking (during the fall) and would love to stay again.

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Month	Average price
January	US$113
February	US$114
March	US$135
April	US$135
May	US$182
June	US$192
July	US$204
August	US$198
September	US$189
October	US$114
November	US$114
December	US$114

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $126	2 $126	3 $126
4 $126	5 $126	6 $126	7 $126	8 $126	9 $148	10
11 $126	12 $126	13 $126	14 $126	15 $126	16 $126	17 $126
18 $126	19 $126	20 $126	21 $126	22 $126	23 $126	24 $148
25 $126	26 $126	27 $126	28 $126	29 $126	30 $126	31 $126

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $206	16 $206	17 $206	18	19
20	21 $216	22 $194	23 $194	24 $194	25 $234	26
27 $194	28 $194	29 $194	30 $194

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Coastal View)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Front View)

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