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Driftwood Motel: Traveler Reviews

1414 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Brooklyn, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Dive”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

We have been going to this place for years but this is the final and last time we will go there. The place is run down and nothing has changed through the years. The sister runs the hotel and walks around smoking cigarettes all day, sitting at the pool with you wtih one black, one blue sock and no shoes on - sweat pants on a hot summer day! She always looks like something the cat dragged in! She shocks the pool daily at 3 pm so if you are in it, you will have to get out at a prime time and wait a long time to go back in! The elderly people don't really the fact that you might drink a few beers at the pool nor do the care for your music very much! They prefer to sit quietly and read their books and they will definitely run to the managers office to complain very easily! The bathrooms also close at 3 pm so if you are sitting at the pool and need to go the bathroom, you have to trek all the way back to your room. The sister ruins everything about this place and we have no intentions of ever going there again. They also don't clean the rooms or sheets for hours. I find the entire place revolting. There are many other nicer hotels closer to town and the boardwalk where you don't even need a car. The place is a dive and the owners are too afraid to talk to you - they make the sister do their dirty work!

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Kearny, New Jersey
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Summer Lovin at The Driftwood !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2012

What a BLAST ! The Driftwood is the ONLY hotel we stay at when we visit the shore. We have been going here for almost ten years ! The staff is very friendly and like family to each other. The rooms are always clean and if we need towels or anything they are very prompt to bring them. We love the pool and its right on the ocean, so the views are incredible. Especially at sunset. Only a few blocks from the boardwalk. The kids LOVE IT HERE ! Definetly a FAMILY ATMOSPHERE !

Room Tip: Ocean front rooms are beautiful ! The pool is great for the kids. And the snack bar serves up yummy...
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Washington, Pennsylvania
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“LOVE THE DRIFTWOOD”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2012

the experience was great from the atmosphere to the people. whether youre going for a weekend getaway or an extended visit to the shore, the driftwood is most definitely where to stay. the pool, private beach, cozy rooms & being within walking distance to a lot of places made it even more enjoyable.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Nashville, Tennessee
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“everything you need in a motel stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2012

I vacation at the Jersey Shore every year and wouldn't stay anywhere other than the Driftwood. There is always someone on staff for your every need or guidance on where to eat, drink or shop. Right outside your door is a pool, snack bar, and a private beach. There is nothing left to need. If you have a problem, let them know and they will resolve it!
I will continue to return every year!

Room Tip: balcony overlooking the ocean, of course.
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Gross”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012 via mobile

I booked a room w 1 king bed ocean view 4 weeks in advance for a romantic weekend away w my husband.
We were given a room w 2 full sized beds w a parking lot view.
Linens were stained and ripped. Carpet filthy w gum stuck to it. Room smelled filthy and beds were uncomfortable. Towels had hair on them!
When we complained about the condition and room mix up staff was complacent.
Rip off!!! Horrible service!! Filthy!!!

  • Stayed July 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
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Driftwood Hotel Point Pleasant Beach
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Address: 1414 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Region: United States > New Jersey > Point Pleasant Beach
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Free Parking Swimming Pool
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#4 Family Hotels in Point Pleasant Beach

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