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50 Laird Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740
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Merchantville, New Jersey
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20 reviews 20 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Classy!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

Last minute trip was great!
First time calling hotel, they were booked! I couldn't understand why but they only have 24 rooms and have a group staying with them. I called back for recommendations and they had a cancellation. We couldn't find the hotel at first because it blends in with the rest of Pier Village, but with the lights outside we finally found the place. The candles were lit in the lobby and it looked AMAZING! A handful of people at the bar (we went to Avenue and wine loft for drinks), lobby was clean as well. We were checked in by Lacy, she was great and we asked a lot of questions! When we went up to the room we couldn't believe the size and stopped complaining about the money we spent! We couldn't figure out how to work the tv, so Candace the manager came up and fixed the problem. We came back down to the desk and spoke with Lacy and Candace who were extremely nice and helpful. Kudos Bungalow for a nice hotel!
Two things- had some scratches on the wall, new paint job wouldn't hurt
-get rid of the appletvs, too confusing and too many remotes
The morning lady (long brown hair) who checked us out was also nice!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Candice M, General Manager at Bungalow Hotel, responded to this review
January 2, 2013
Thank you for your comments and it was a pleasure having you as our guest! Also, thank you for your comments regarding Lacey, she is a great addition to our team, I will pass them along to her. After Hurricane Sandy, we have been busier than normal, but I am glad that we were able to meet your needs. Our hotel is currently in the process of renovation of all 24 rooms, which will be completed by the begining of the summer season. We look forward to having you as our guest again, as always it is our pleasure!
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Los Angeles
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42 reviews 42 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Not ready for guests and not cheap”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012 via mobile

Spent one night. Cold feeling room overlooking a highway. Although know beach nearby seemed in another world. Bar noise would have been unbearable except the did close at 1. Night stand lamp burnt out 18 yr old girl -manager? Said "oh well the bulbs probably burnt out and we don't have replacements. I'd take one from one of the other rooms except we r all booked." There's got to be someplace better than this in the Long Branch area.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Candice M, General Manager at Bungalow Hotel, responded to this review
January 2, 2013
Thank you for your feedback concerning your stay at Bungalow Hotel. I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations. Our check in time begins at 3pm and we try to accommodate early check ins as best as we can. We also replaced your non functioning lamp, shortly after your conversation with the manager. Again, we apologize for the problems you encountered during your stay and we hope to provide you a better experience in the future.
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New York, NY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

We were in need of a vacation this summer- due to family issues we were unable to plan ahead, nor were we sure we would actually be able to show, which made peak summer travel plans nearly impossible. Thanks to the very professional, empathetic general manager of this hotel, we were able to book a two day beach getaway. To our surprise, the club associated with this hotel has a nice beachfront pool, beach cabanas, and cocktail service throughout. The hotel room was a gem, with a large clean bathroom, gas fireplace and comfortable bed. The hotel itself is architecturally unique- it's not your average cookie cutter place- details are interesting and different- the photos don't do it justice. Also, it's a very short (3 min) walk from downtown Long Branch, which opens up many dining options nearby. I highly recommend this hotel - it provides a very real beach vacation experience, with excellent / professional staff, while being very close to New York City.

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“overall great place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012 via mobile

my stay lasted for 3 days and each day was better then the next. the hotel had a cool vibe and the manager / staff were friendly and helpful (not stuffy... which was refreshing). rooms were beautiful and bed was so comfortable. the only downfall was that the pool was closed. already booked our return stay for next summer and the pool better be open this time!

  • Stayed September 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chesham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A funky and spacious hotel with a perfect location for beach/shops”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

We loved this place and its cool interior, lofty apartments and unique funky bar. Our only complaint was that the bar wasn't staffed all the time but appreciate it was out of season by the time we left. If you are holidaying in the area then this is the hotel for you! Although no breakfast and/or facilities for coffee on site, it's a perfect excuse to try one of the many good eateries around. Cake, bake and roll does terrific muffins and breakfast from 7am or the Turning Point does full on brunch - try the banana French toast if you can't decide, yummy! We didn't try the beach club which you had to pay for but there are many beach clubs along the sea front, all of which seem to charge a similar amount. You also get free parking for the length of the stay.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Bungalow Hotel Long Branch
Address: 50 Laird Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740
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Region: United States > New Jersey > Jersey Shore > Long Branch
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Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Long Branch
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Bungalow Hotel is the Jersey Shore's only authentic boutique hotel. Located in Pier Village, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. All rooms have oversized king beds, flat screen tvs, fireplaces, wet bar with refrigerators, and original art. ... more   less 
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