Bungalow Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (320 reviews)
50 Laird Street , Long Branch , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor maintenance
High cost for limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Rooms are clean, but poor maintenance reported.
Service
9.99
Friendly and accommodating staff despite being overwhelmed.
Location
8.22
Located on a loud intersection with no beach access.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms clean but lacking decor and comfort, uncomfy furniture.
Amenities
8.2
Limited amenities; pool at sister hotel, no beach access.
Value for Money
7.16
Expensive for the level of service and offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Breakfast was minimal and insufficient.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall experience was good, appreciated the cleanliness and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:59

Property Description

Luxurious Self-Catering Accommodation
Experience modern luxury at Bungalow Hotel with fully equipped kitchenettes, free WiFi, and a unique bar and lounge area for cocktails and light snacks.

Tranquil and Cozy Rooms
Enjoy a tranquil stay in bright rooms featuring fireplaces and iPod docking stations, perfect for a relaxing getaway by the beachfront boardwalk.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from private parking, 24-hour assistance, and access to family-friendly games and DVDs for rental, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable stay.

Book now to indulge in a luxurious retreat just steps away from Pier Village's shops and restaurants, making Bungalow Hotel the ideal choice for your Long Branch getaway.

Important information:

Please note that guests must be at least 23 years old to book a room at the Bungalow Hotel.

Please note, access to the nearby beach club is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 320 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.99
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.16
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Alina family_with_children us
8
Amazing stay and fabulous room - just needs a couple tweaks to raise to perfect!
Pros:

Corner suite is perfect for family, with two king beds and comfortable sheets/duvets! We could even see the ocean. The deep soaking tub is amazing and there was plenty of hot water. Loved the Malin&Goetz products, as well as the bath salts and tub shelf to hold your wine glass.
Tons of closet space, a fridge and microwave.
Everyone loved the bathrobes!

Cons:

A couple details would make this place amazing: some utensils and plates, enough mugs for a family, a smart tv you could cast to instead of old fashioned cable.
There’s a limited continental breakfast but by the time we came downstairs at 9am, there was no more coffee. We tried to ask for more but the attendant disappeared at that point.
Resort fee - just why? Build it into the price if you need to but silly to pay for pool etc at sister hotel in the middle of winter.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Stephen extended_group us
10
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Pros:

Location, size of room, and staff were excellent.

Cons:

Breakfast options in the morning

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller us
2
I came, I saw, I experienced, and it sucked!!! Bugs were everywhere outside..Especially on the beach
Pros:

TV Didn't work....EXTREMELY Over priced...$650 a night was egregious! No Room Service, It sucked actually! Manager, was extremely rude! Never again!.

Cons:

Extremely overpriced....Phone DID NOT WORK.....TV DID NOT WORK, When they got the TV on, it was only Spanish and I don't speak spanish....I asked for a room change and was denied by a Woman who said she was manager....She was terrible and men spirited! Terrible stay! Extremely disappointed in that place! ZERO Rating!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Usher couple us
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Junious couple us
9
We did a two day get away for Christmas and had a relaxing enjoyable time.
Pros:

We did not take advantage of the breakfast we slept in late but the location was perfect. It was close to the beach/ocean aad the Pier Village shops restaurants and stores.

Cons:

The lights went out in our room but the staff instructed us how to flip the master switch to turn them on.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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amshafer121 Family
10
It’s always a beach day!
Pros:

I think we would be considered regulars at The Bungalow. [Lol]
The rooms are very clean with great lighting, comfortable beds and, plenty of space to relax. The bathrooms are beautiful with everything you need. The boardwalk and ocean are a minute away. It’s a great spot.

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
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Meline solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Jeanne solo_traveller us
10
Superfantastic!
2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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John family
10
Pros:

Great staff, great acccomofations

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Neal extended_group us
8
2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Leigh
4
Most expensive; terrible property.
Pros:

The most expensive, poorly maintained hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Closet was tiny and the doors were broken. It had a few drawers inside that were also all broken. The fireplace would work for 2-3 minutes and then turn off, but then randomly turn on at all hours of the night even though it had been turned off at the walk switch. You can’t call down to the front desk because they leave the phone off the hook because the 1 person that works there is overwhelmed but all of the guests. You have to go to the lobby to get help. There aren’t any drawers or anywhere to put your things in the room and most of the outlets don’t work.

$60 on top of $850 a night for 2 nights to park is outrageous and you can’t even leave the car past checkout without paying more since they need to key fob back. The pool is night, but it’s at the sister hotel that’s a 10-15 minute walk away. I would absolutely never stay here again.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Lee
6
Bungalow needs a jolt
Pros:

Very clean very friendly the original lobby style still appeals. The rooms are clean and stark. No style. Uncomfy sofa, terribly hard metal chairs around tiny cafe table.
No art no style. Too expensive for this underwhelming decor in rooms.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Srini couple us
7
Great relaxing stay.
Pros:

The Hotel is very clean and the staff helpful and pleasant. Rooms are big. Liked the simplicity in rooms. very nice beds. Access to beach and pool in another hotel.

Cons:

- Expensive for what it offered
- Breakfast is really a bunch of muffins which are good but would have expected a bit more
- Parking should have been included
- No ocean views
- A/C is not powerful enough - sweating even with mid 60s overnight with winter blankets given in summer.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Peggy
10
Pros:

Cleanliness, comfort and aesthetics are superb.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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David family
6
Pros:

Very nice hotel. Clean, very comfortable. Nice decor. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple us
6
2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Tom
10
Pros:

Nice. Spacious. Good property

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Natalia partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful place to stay

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Jason couple us
10
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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keric587 Solo travel
4
Not worth the cost!
Pros:

I was so disappointed with my recent stay at the Bungalow Hotel. The rooms are only air conditioned, the entire hotel is not…it was about 90 plus degrees outside. Two nights in a row power went out in the middle of the night. I had to reset the circuit breaker. The breakfast included was awful, a few scattered pastries and two applies one which was rotten. There was no coffee as it was empty, we waited over 10 minutes for someone to come out and refill the coffee.
The front desk has someone there intermittently. Not worth the money they charge!

2025-07-30 via Tripadvisor