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Located a few steps from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, The Surf City Hotel is a historic landmark hotel in Surf City on Long Beach Island. Home for over 100 years, in the family friendly Borough of Surf City, NJ, The Surf City Hotel offers live entertainment daily in either the Bistro during dinner hours or in our Beach Club for late night. The Beach Club is 21+ and hosts the best bands on LBI.
Very easy check in process and front desk person was friendly and professional. Small room but very clean and comfortable. Many amenities available on site. Great location. Close to everything. Walking distance to some. Short drive to others.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Cliandonica Del Mundo, Guest Services / Front Office at Surf City Hotel
Responded Oct 19, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our place clean and everyone helpful. We take pride in providing our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable experience. We would love to welcome you back for another visit in the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for your kind words and support.
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We have been coming to LBI for 38 years and first time dropped into Surf City Bistro - Friday night after Labor Day, packed inside two deep at Clam Bar with a fun crowd and music at the outside bar. Food is reasonably priced and good quality - next year we need to hit the Clam Bar by 4pm!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:On Friday after Labor Day (“Local Summer”) go early or be prepared to wait for a table
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Response from Cliandonica Del Mundo, Guest Services / Front Office at Surf City Hotel
Responded Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Surf City Bistro and had a great time at our Clam Bar. We're glad that you found the food to be of good quality and reasonably priced. Thank you for your feedback and for your patronage. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
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Stayed at the hotel one night while visiting family. Very close to beach, great restaurant and outdoor bar. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. Wonderful place to stay on LBI. They also provide 2 beach badges which was great.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Manager Manager, Agency / Consultant at Surf City Hotel
Responded Aug 16, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience from your recent stay. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive one-night visit with us while visiting family. It's wonderful that our close proximity to the beach, great restaurant, and outdoor bar added to your stay. We're glad you found the room clean and the staff friendly, as we strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. We're pleased that you consider us a wonderful place to stay on LBI. We're also glad that the provided beach badges were a convenient addition to your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another enjoyable stay.
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My granddaughter and I stayed here on a Friday night, the day before we would get into our rental. The rooms have no curtains or shades -only blinds which let in so much light that I could read without turning a light on. There were lights right outside our room which was on a corner so it had two windows. The room a/c unit was very noisy but I didn’t mind it so much because it blocked out the base from the band playing—which lasted until 1 AM. It was more like staying in a motel. People walked by our room all night - speaking loudly. Thank God, my granddaughter slept through it, but I was up most of the night. I would never stay there again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Gm SurfCityHotel, General Manager at Surf City Hotel
Responded Jul 30, 2023
Hello Cindy, We are grateful for your feedback and deeply regret the disappointment you experienced during your stay. Providing a pleasant and peaceful environment is our priority, and we apologize for falling short of your expectations. We understand the importance of having suitable window coverings for a good night's sleep. Our team is currently working on upgrading the rooms with curtains or shades to ensure a more comfortable and restful stay for our guests. In addition, we apologize for the noise disturbances caused by the air conditioning unit and the nearby band. The air conditioning unit in these rooms are actually newly installed and we will look into this. Your comments have been shared with the relevant departments, and we are committed to addressing these issues to create a more tranquil atmosphere for our guests. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. Should you choose to give us another opportunity, we would be delighted to provide you with a seamless and enjoyable stay. The Surf City Hotel
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My husband and I were there for dinner tonight and we had the pleasure of having Jessica W. As our server. She was hands down the very best! Bubbly, friendly, positive and like a breath of fresh air. We ate on the outdoor beautiful patio area. The food was delicious and service spectacular! Thank you Jessica!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Gm SurfCityHotel, General Manager at Surf City Hotel
Responded Jul 30, 2023
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a great time during dinner and that Jessica W. provided you with exceptional service. It brings us immense joy to know that Jessica's bubbly, friendly, and positive demeanor made your dining experience like a breath of fresh air. We are proud to have her as part of our team, and we will be sure to recognize her outstanding efforts in delivering top-notch service. We are delighted that you enjoyed dining on our beautiful outdoor patio area. It's fantastic to hear that you found the food delicious and that the overall service exceeded your expectations. Your kind words and positive feedback inspire us to continue delivering exceptional experiences to all our guests. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Jessica and the rest of our team. Thank you once again for choosing us for your dinner, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful dining experience. Best regards, The Surf City Hotel
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room was immaculate , housekeeping staff lovely beds very comfortable front office very accommodating location to beach awesome liquor store fully stocked outside bar and entertainment just wonderful great waitress and food indoors at restaurant wish we had more time plenty of walking!!!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Manager Manager, Agency / Consultant at Surf City Hotel
Responded Jul 20, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience during your stay with us. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and it was our pleasure to have you as our guest. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay in the future!
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Simple and perfect spot at the shore. Everything you need in one place. Hotel, liquor store, restaurant and happy hour! Have been coming here for years and will always come back. And they don't price gauge for the summer!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Manager Manager, Agency / Consultant at Surf City Hotel
Responded Jul 20, 2023
Thanks for the glowing review! We're thrilled you had a great time with us. Your kind words mean the world to us. Come back anytime
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The service is awesome and friendly. The room was very clean and they had the fluffiest bath towels, which felt great after a day at the beach. Loved how close it is to the beach and that they have a place to rinse off when you’re done. Friendly service, clean and exciting night life! Definitely would stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Vince Ciro, Agency / Consultant at Surf City Hotel
Responded Jun 29, 2023
We're grateful for your positive review. It means a lot to us. Come back soon!
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Very clean, comfortable room, VERY close to the beach, attached to an excellent restaurant & bar, and easy walking distance to coffee cafes and other good restaurants (not to mention mini-golf and ice-cream!) Very friendly and helpful staff.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Room Tip:LBI is a very family-oriented, private, quiet area; Plenty of dining options, but places open...
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Response from Gm SurfCityHotel, General Manager at Surf City Hotel
Responded Jun 20, 2023
Thanks for the positive review Kenneth. Hope we see you again soon and thank you for staying at The Surf city Hotel.
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The hotel was clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating:) Very close to the beach and mini golf across the street. The food was really yummy at the restaurant, had appetizers clams and oysters… a burger and sweet potato fries all good! Great happy hour!:)
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Gm SurfCityHotel, General Manager at Surf City Hotel
Responded Jun 20, 2023
Thank You Barbara for the positive review. We hope to see you again soon and Thank You for staying at The Surf City Hotel.
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$138 - $208 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
surf city long beach
LOCATION
United StatesNew JerseyJersey ShoreLong Beach IslandSurf City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
30
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