Bungalow Hotel
50 Laird St, Long Branch, NJ 07740-8100
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#1 of 4 hotels in Long Branch
Location
4.4
Cleanliness
4.4
Service
4.2
Value
3.7
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.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycles available
Game room
Books, DVDs, music for children
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Parking garage
Wifi
Wine / champagne
Billiards
Board games / puzzles
Nightclub / DJ
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour front desk
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Room features
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Safe
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
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87Good for walkers
Grade: 87 out of 100
58Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
4Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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50 Laird St, Long Branch, NJ 07740-8100
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I came here for one night on a work retreat. I loved this place. The rooms were spacious and well appointed. One block away from the beach. Full access to Wave Resort. Everyone on staff was SO friendly. Will definitely return.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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Very cute, small, romantic hotel with nice staff. Great room with fireplace. Air condition could be little bit better. Of you like European bedding like me, this is the place to stay. Close to the beach, restaurants and wine bar (great place, WINE LOFT)
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Free parking
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Great room. Front desk staff was very friendly and thorough in explaining all the charges. We parked behind the building at the 30 mins sign then checked in. The lady gave us a card to go in and out of the parking just across. If you lose this card, they’ll charge you $75. Room was very spacious. Comfortable bed and with a loveseat sofa in the side. Bathroom is huge, great for families. Plenty of storage space
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Elizabeth Pellerin, Owner at Bungalow Hotel
Responded Jun 1, 2022
Thank you for choosing Bungalow Hotel! We are delighted to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed your room, we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!
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My husband and I stayed at the Bungalow hotel for several days to visit family and go to New York City. The check in process was extremely easy and stressless. We arrived late at night and were greeted with a warm 'Hello' and 'How was your trip?'. Our room was very nice, clean, and spacious. There were not many places open to eat, but the girl at the front desk gave us a few recommendations. The hotel manager Alicia Guidetti was so attentive and professional. Very good at her job. She made sure we had everything that we needed and that our stay matched our expectations. She advised us that we can visit their sister property "Wave Hotel' which was down the boardwalk. She advised us of restaurants in the area for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Elizabeth Pellerin, Owner at Bungalow Hotel
Responded Jun 1, 2022
Thank you for choosing Bungalow Hotel! We are delighted to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed your room, we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!
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Incredibly badly managed hotel. I was locked out of my room twice in the middle of the night due to a malfunctioning card key system. The first time was at 3:30 am when I went to my car to get something, and then it happened again at 6 am when I went for a morning walk after not being able to return to sleep (the desk clerk eventually let me into the room both times, but it took him three trips because even his global card key would not work and he had to use a physical key). There is an OBVIOUS safety issue with a guest (particularly a woman traveling alone) being unable to quickly and safely enter her room whenever she needs to. It is OBVIOUSLY unacceptable for a room key to completely malfunction for several hours during the night and early morning. But when the manager, Alicia Guidetti, came to work at 7, I spoke with her about this. She comped my resort fee (a measly $37 - I don’t know what it’s for since there is no pool or even outdoor area on this property) but when I said I expected my room to be comped, she argued at length with me that I had “used the room” and therefore would not be refunded the price of the room. This is outrageous. A hotel has only one real job: to provide safe access to a secure room. Failing this is literally a liability, and arguing with me about it is unacceptable. I literally checked in yesterday afternoon and left at 7 am, did not sleep at all, and did not have access to my own room with a key that worked. Truly terrible hotel management.…
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Find another property nearby.
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Staying here for an anniversary trip! Beautiful boutique hotel. Hotel room was really clean, however, overlooked a parking lot. Had to bring luggage in on trolley as there was only one staff member who checked us in. Would have liked better customer care when paying over $800 a night.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Elizabeth Pellerin, Owner at Bungalow Hotel
Responded Sep 28, 2021
Thank your for choosing Bungalow Hotel, we hope to see you back soon.
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The room was comfortable and very clean. It would have been nice to have an ice machine as we were on the 4th floor. The staff was not helpful at all about recommending places to go/where to dine. They were not at all familiar with the surrounding areas. Most annoying, we were not given accurate directions to their sister property. We were planning on spending the day at the pool and on the beach. We wandered around aimlessly as the hotel is not marked. We even went back to the The Bungalow after check out to have them specify. We were told we "can't miss it". We continued to look, but eventually gave up. A better description of what the building looks like, or the address would have been helpful.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from , Owner at Bungalow Hotel
Responded Jul 12, 2021
Thank you for choosing Bungalow Hotel, we hope to see you back soon.
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Do not stay here. The room is nice but these people don't care. They blamed there own parking guy for their lack of communication. They told these Jewish women that they couldn't follow kosher guidelines. Do not stay here.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from , Owner at Bungalow Hotel
Responded Apr 22, 2021
Thank you for your feedback. At the Bungalow Hotel we value all our guests’ opinions of our service standards and strive to grow from each experience. We are deeply sorry to hear that you experienced this discomfort and inconvenience. We also want to make you aware that we address each guests' reservation individually, and occasionally encounter situations where safety must take precedent. Any items that are major fire hazards are noted to not be allowed in our guest rooms. In no way do we prohibit our guests from following religious guidelines, as we have alternatives for anyone to use during their stay. At any given time, management will contact our service providers for parking to assist with guest usage. It is not acceptable, even when there is a direct issue, to use profanity and vulgar language of any kind toward parking management and hotel employees. While we understand that experiencing technical difficulties can be frustrating, we ask our guests to be respectful while we work towards the best possible solutions. We will be more than happy to redefine this experience for you. If there is any way to earn your loyalty in the future, please contact management directly for these arrangements.
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Stayed at the Bungalow for one night (Halloween) with three friends, all in our own rooms. I had a room on the fourth floor which was nice because I had an ocean view (from a distance) from one window. The room was really spacious and nice - bed was very comfortable. Since it is autumn, we didn't miss the fact that they have no pool (although during the summer, apparently the pool at the sister hotel Wave (walking distance) can be used. My only suggestion would be an ice machine on each floor (you have to walk to lobby for ice) and perhaps a microwave in the kitchenette. Also, instructions on how to use the lights since there is a master switch in the kitchenette which I had to find in a panic in the middle of the night as I thought I had lost electricity. We got a reasonable rate since it is off-season but like all hotels in the area, I believe the summer rates are really high. All in all, an excellent stay and I would recommend the hotel to others.…
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip: Fourth floor rooms on one side (odd numbered rooms) have a limited, distant ocean view
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Response from , Owner at Bungalow Hotel
Responded Feb 17, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We appreciate the four stars but hope we can earn that 5th star moving forward. Please reach out to us if we can help out. Thanks, Bungalow Hotel
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Had an outstanding time at the Bungalow Hotel. Born and raised in Long Branch, I always wanted to come to this hotel and I’m glad I’ve took the plunge and done so!! 5 star all the way! The room was immaculate, so was the customer service from the receptionist “Nelly” whom I checked in with!!
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from , Owner at Bungalow Hotel
Responded Feb 17, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review us and for the five stars! We're happy to hear that you had a great experience. We really appreciate the feedback and will let our entire team know! Thanks, Bungalow Hotel
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PRICE RANGE
$271 - $591 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
bungalow hotel long branch
LOCATION
United StatesNew JerseyJersey ShoreLong Branch
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Bungalow Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Bungalow Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park (0.7 miles), Pier Village (0.07 miles), and New Jersey Repertory Company (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Bungalow Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Bungalow Hotel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Bungalow Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Bungalow Hotel?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bungalow Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Turning Point of Long Branch, Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant, and McLoone's Pier House.
Is Bungalow Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.7 miles away from the center of Long Branch.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bungalow Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Bungalow Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Stephen Crane House (5.6 miles).
Is Bungalow Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.