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This place is a dump. Appears to be for sale. Bathroom was tiny. A/C window unit was very loud. Weird colonial era furniture with modern gray plank flooring. Nothing was done well here and for over $300 a night it is a rip off.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
BRENDA
Aug 16, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
It was not true the information on their website had to walk 15 blocks boardwalk and the beach wad 6 blocks away. It was ok but not updated fair .
BRENDA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Kim
Travelled with group
Aug 14, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was wonderful. They were very accommodating and helpful. However, if you got a room on the second floor, the bathroom was not updated and the shower was old and it looked as if there was mildew on the grout of the tiles. There was also very limited space to store things. There were no closets and just a few hooks in the room. Room was otherwise clean but the condition of the shower was hard to overlook.
Check-in was fine. Nice gentleman at the front desk. Hotel outside and anywhere you walked inside (to get to your room) was not cleaned up (at all, it seemed) pool was cloudy and not skimmed. We didn’t swim at all. Room was tiny but as clean as an older room could be. Warped bathroom door. We won’t be returning and I wouldn’t recommend if traveling with kids. Just isn’t clean or nice enough. Location is many blocks away from the boardwalk also.
Nothing special at all about this place. Staff was friendly and the grounds relatively clean but the rooms were a little musty and the beds were very old. Pics are a bit deceiving and the entry to the beach is a 10-15 min walk not right across the street as advertised.
richard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Lisa
Travelled with family
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was very clean & enjoyable
Lisa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Paula
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Nice staff, definitely could use better cleaning in the rooms
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Pallavi on Aug 5, 2023
Thank you ! We use all branded good quality cleaning supplies from top retailers in the country. Generally we do not have any issues from guests as we thoroughly clean, disinfect and freshen up all rooms before check in. Now fragrances, how they smell is something subjective as each guest has their preference which is hard to comprehend and beyond our control!
This hotel doesn't look like much from the outside, but the rooms are clean and quiet. It's an easy walk to the beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in the one bedroom apartment which was plenty roomy for the 3 of us.
Third time staying at Dunes by the Ocean. A great experience each time. Close to the beach, as well as the boardwalk. Restaurants nearby. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Meghan
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Pallavi on Jul 31, 2023
Thank you and we look forward to having you again :)
It worked for what we were looking for. A shore motel that was close to the beach and had a pool. The rooms were a little bit smaller than we would’ve liked but the staff was nice and friendly and attentive and the place was clean. The only thing we would suggest is maybe bringing a broom and small mop/swifter with you because the floors get sandy and soaked, no matter what you do.
Casey
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Pallavi on Jul 31, 2023
Thank and we appreciate your stay with us !
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Our vacation stay was okay - room a little outdated, very small room (queen bed with double bed)- especially the bathroom. Sheets had black marker on them. Hotel needs a much needed facelift. Staff is very friendly & kind.
Check in was a HUGE hassle and information was required that was not communicated.
Property and cleanliness was okay - nothing to rave about.
Brandi
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Pallavi on Jun 13, 2023
Sorry, but we have to take authorizations from the cardholder if they are not present in person for identification/verification at the time of check in and it is hard to guess that they will not be coming along when the booking is made unless we are informed about it. Thanks.
8/10 Good
Greg
Jun 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Greg
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Pallavi on Jun 10, 2023
Thank you !
10/10 Excellent
Jessyca
Sep 22, 2022
Jessyca
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Michele, NORTHAMPTON
Travelled with partner
Sep 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to a peaceful section of beach. Owner cares about you having a nice stay and keeping noise levels to a minimum.
Michele
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Stephen
Travelled with family
Sep 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient and efficient.
Hotel could use upgrade. Staff very friendly and was what we needed for a quick unexpected overnight.
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Hope, white plains
Travelled with family
Sep 17, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was wonderful. Room was clean.
Hope
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Kathleen
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Aug 30, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Nice people ran the hotel. Pool was nice. Bed was ultra soft, squeaky and uncomfortable. Room was on first floor and was dark. Shower and shower curtain were stained.
Kathleen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Mark, Cliffside Park
Aug 29, 2022
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Luigi
Aug 28, 2022
Luigi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Sharon
Travelled with family
Aug 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was a short walk to the beach and within walking distance to the boardwalk/entertainment.
I needed some family time. This was my 10 year old son's first time away from home.
The Dunes was perfect for our needs.
We will be looking forward to next summers stay. Maybe a weekend here and there as well
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Pallavi on Aug 27, 2022
Thank you so much Michael :) It's wonderful having families like you come stay with us and we appreciate your stay with us :)
NO BUGS - None ever reported ever since the hotel has been operational!! It is extremely sad guests falsify events and make false statements about a property when they are refused a refund by hotel/motel or Expedia for random spot cancellations or when they do not wish to stay at a property last minute on the day of check-in ! You should call/check before hand to address your concerns before making a reservation, not falsify and make hideous claims against a property especially when they are no such issues and the intent is just to create malicious reviews !
Excellent service and management from staff. The apartment room was spacious, clean, and had great facilities. Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay and will definitely be returning in the future.