Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

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Blueberry Hospitality
7.8 (1020 reviews)
1401 Ocean Avenue , Asbury Park , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean room
Cons:
High parking fees
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.94
Some issues noted, including grime on the hair dryer and dirty bedside tables.
Service
8.91
Staff mentioned as courteous and knowledgeable, though some reports of unhelpfulness.
Location
9.95
Consistently praised for its excellent location, proximity to beach and town.
Room Quality
7.9
Mixed feedback, with comments on small room size and old decor.
Amenities
7.43
Limited amenities noted, including issues with advertised facilities.
Value for Money
6.89
Overall experience described as not worth the money, particularly due to small room size.
Food and Beverage
6.44
Limited options for food and drink noted, especially the lack of availability on Sundays.
Overall Experience
7.91
Experience varied with some highlights but significant drawbacks, leading to disappointment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:51

Property Description

Historic Oceanfront Hotel on the Jersey Shore
Conveniently located steps from Asbury Park Beach and Boardwalk, this historic oceanfront hotel offers an unforgettable stay.

Luxurious Guest Rooms and Amenities
Indulge in premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docking stations in each guest room. Relax in the shower and bathtub combination in the well-appointed bathrooms.

On-Site Facilities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy the outdoor pool with cabanas, Tiki Bar, fitness centre, and business centre. High-speed internet access and transportation services add convenience. Explore nearby attractions like Asbury Splash Park, Asbury Tower, and Monmouth University.

Ready to experience the charm of the Jersey Shore? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JFK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 75 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1020 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 6.89
Food and Beverage: 6.44
Overall Experience: 7.91
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helena • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Spacious room and very clean. Very accessible for the elderly (travelled with my 92 yo mom). Lots of convenient amenities within the hotel (cafe, shop, outdoor eating).

Cons:

the toast with Nutella and strawberry and toast with honey and (cheese?) was very poorly made. these are simple treats that can be made more appetizing by one simple thing - using better bread and spreading it more carefully.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Rachelle • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Dragos • couple • ro
3
Felt like a cow that was milked for money!! Awful
Pros:

Slow, lousy, dirty, money hungry!

Cons:

They took money for everything!!! No client service, nothing!!!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Drew • extended_group • us
8
Cons:

No parking available

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Krystel • couple • us
1
You can tell management works hard to try to make this place great but its very obvious hes not given the tools to do so
Pros:

Location to beach.

Cons:

Outdated. AC was not working in room. Not super clean. No clear communication between staff members.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
6
Excellent, convenient location but little else to justify cost
Pros:

Location was excellent and staff were kind. We were greeted immediately upon dropping off our car at the valet and they were helpful. Front desk staff were also pleasant.

Cons:

The elevators are incredibly slow. We ended up taking the stairs because waiting was taking much too long. The rooms were clean but outdated and when we arrived the AC was set too high so the room was quite warm. You're 100% paying for the location and the fact that Asbury doesn't have any other hotels in the area and it's not worth it. I don't think we should pay for valet when it's at least $400 for a room

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Sunita • family_with_children • us
3
The parking is expensive! The location is great! For the value per night, parking should be included. Valet staff and a
Pros:

The parking is expensive! The location is great! For the value per night, parking should be included. Valet staff and all other staff was pleasant.

Cons:

Parking fees

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Roar • extended_group • no
7
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
Áine • couple • ie
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Redzematovic • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Like how clean Hotel is it and pool staff was amazing Petar was so helpful to accommodate us because was so busy because of the July 4th we had amazing time Thank you

Cons:

Only thing what we didn't like hotel went out of power the night of July 4th for couple of hours checking out in the morning nobody said anything to us to be more professional about power, things happen thats normal but I have 5 years old kid who was scared because of people was yelling outside the rooms i stayed here multiple times but could be more managed beside that everything was very nice we had amazing weekend.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
7
The location of this hotel is key. It was very close to different attractions.
Pros:

Overall, our family enjoyed the hotel. The property is elegant, the facilities are spotless, and the staff was friendly. We loved the pool area the most. There were food and drinks available along with a DJ which made it a bit lively.

Cons:

The room was not prepped accordingly but addressed immediately after we brough it to the staff's attention.
There was no conditioner in the room.
Not enough bath towels for 4 people
The tissue box had two sheets remaining when we went to use it
The phone was not functioning. Thus, we had to go down to the lobby to ask for the missing items so that we could get ready in time.
The next day the clock alarm went off at 5am. Very unexpected as we did not set the clock and was hoping to sleep in. Housekeeping should make it a habit to check and reset the clocks to avoid this mishap in the future.
Parking at hotel was very pricey.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Rohan • solo_traveller • us
3
Very High Price for Very Low Quality
Pros:

The hotel is very close to the beach. If the beach and boardwalk is your goal, this hotel is as close as you can get.

Cons:

A laundry list of issues:
- Parking is not available. Street parking is almost never free and if you do acquire it several blocks away, you must pay each day. Alternatively valet is available but also very expensive. You would think after paying so much for a mediocre room, parking would be smooth. Nope.
- Very poor service. I called room service only once during my stay and requested a single water bottle, only to be told they cannot accommodate and I must come down to get it. Operator was very rude and complaining about his busy day, when I the customer just wanted a simple task done.
- Elevators were extremely busy. It took 20-30 minutes each time to grab one to go down. If I was forced to stay here again I would only use the stairs. One elevator also broke with only 2 operating for the entire building. The last day I was unable to grab a since elevator. I had to carry luggage over and over down 4 stories.
- Pool area was very dirty. The open bed areas by the pool where a family can stay were only for reservation at $100 each. Again after paying over $500 per night, you would think a simple relaxing seat by the pool would be possible. Nope, think again.
- Power went out in the night due to a storm. It became very hot as AC did not work and the entire night was spent in the hot darkness. No accommodation or refund was given.
- Expect to pay a lot more than just the booking price as parking, pool seating, and much more will be costly. Be prepared for poor service and lots of walking up and down stairs.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Abhishek • family_with_children • us
1
No worth of value and no support from booking.com
Pros:

Near to beach

Cons:

I was booked for ocean front room and it was denied even after showing booking.com booking and details. Even booking.com was not helping and nothing was done

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Melynda • couple • us
10
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Carla • couple • us
10
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Gemma • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Migdalia • solo_traveller • us
9
It was great!
Pros:

Location and staff.

Cons:

All went well.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Livnat • family_with_children • us
6
Nice but not worth the price. I won’t come back or recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Proximity to the boardwalk and beach. Clean. Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Guest parking costs $80 per day. The pool facilities cannot accommodate ALL the guests, even at 50% capacity. The rooftop bar requires you to pay $50 for a meal, without any drinks.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee