The Rockaway Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (466 reviews)
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive Rockaway Park , Queens , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy atmosphere
Excellent staff
Cons:
Room audibility issues
Low seating in living room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Room was clean and well appointed.
Service
9.56
Staff is super nice, warm, attentive, and welcoming.
Location
9.1
Proximity to Rockaway Beach and good city views.
Room Quality
8.05
Small room but normal for NYC standards, overall cozy and stylish.
Amenities
9.08
Heated outdoor pool and sauna are great additions.
Value for Money
8.84
Not cheap but offers good value for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Food is excellent and service at the restaurant was attentive.
Overall Experience
9.06
Guests felt comfortable and cared for, even during a snowstorm.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:16

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Accommodation:
Experience 4-star luxury at The Rockaway Hotel, located in Queens with stunning beachfront views. Enjoy free bikes, an outdoor pool, and a terrace during your stay.

Diverse Dining Options:
Indulge in American cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with special vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan menu options available upon request.

Convenient Amenities and Services:
Relax in rooms equipped with air conditioning, a TV, and some offering beautiful sea views. Benefit from a sauna, room service, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Book now for a memorable beachfront getaway at The Rockaway Hotel.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 466 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 9.06
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Jessica • extended_group • de
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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De necker • solo_traveller • za
1
Cons:

Careful of these people, they overcharge the hell ourt of you. They charged me nearly $1000 more. The one evening I forgot my card at the table as well and the waitress charged me double what I wrote down. Pathetic

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Luis • family_with_children • uy
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Francois Fadi • family_with_children • ae
6
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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xiangdong • solo_traveller • jm
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Hartzell • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Area around pool was lovely, water temperature was great, restaurant experiences were good and staff was friendly.

Cons:

Pool water could have been somewhat cleaner.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Katarina • extended_group • de
6
Cons:

Die Rezeptionsdame war unglaublich unfreundlich. Wir müssten vor Ort noch 55 Dollar zahlen, obwohl wir vorher mehrfach gefragt haben, was alles bereits bezahlt wurde. Sie war genervt und hat gesagt, dass alles umsonst ist und bereits bezahlt. Bei Check out will sie dann doch plötzlich 55 Dollar.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Centauress • Family • Woodbridge, New Jersey
10
5-Star Staff!!!
Pros:

I have NEVER slept on a "foreign" bed & woken up without being stiff & sore! The staff were top-notch! We went for a wedding (5/29-5/31) & Niecey was kind enough to show me what I can eat that was gluten-free & vegetarian at the rehearsal dinner/cocktail party the night before. I was served a delicious glute-free pasta with a nice, chunky marinara & cauliflower steak. I'm not really into cauliflower, but this was so good, I was happy to have it at the wedding too! Tara was serving our table at the wedding & she was equally as fantastic! My only thing is I wish there was a gluten-free option for dessert. I'm not expecting cookies or cake, but fruit can be quite a pleaser (great for vegans & diabetics (berries, especially) too). Overall, nice atmosphere, clean rooms, wonderful employees...probably the best experience I have had at a hotel! Give Niecey & Tara a raise!

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Emma • couple • gb
6
Disappointing
Pros:

Close to ferry. Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Area around the hotel really not nice, pool/spa facilities were poor - no changing areas or gym. Very noisy at the weekend - full of non guests

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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chrisintown • Couples
6
Not much bang for the buck.
Pros:

The least luxurious stay for tricky lux pricing. Some add-on $55 per day fee gets you glass of wine at check-in and a cup of coffee in the morning - if you ask. The spa lounge is lovely; can't speak for the services. The hotel room was so tight you could barely walk between the beds. No closet for your clothes, just a few hooks on the wall and underbed drawers that were impossible to open. We had to ask help from a housekeeper who gave the drawer a very hard , loud kick to get it open. We had to stick something on the side (at her suggestion) to keep it from closing again. The restaurant adjacent - Maggie's - is attractive and comfortable, with good food and excellent servers. The bakery/coffee shop is ok for takeout coffee/sweets. Nice short walk to the beach, which is lovely.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Peter • solo_traveller • li
8
Pros:

Bequeme Betten, geheizter Pool, Aussicht. Essen im Poolhaus (teuer aber gut).

Cons:

Je nach Windrichtun, erbärmlich stinkende Kläranlage!

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
8
8corah • Friends getaway
2
Best to Avoid
Pros:

I recommend NOT staying here. It's like staying at a Best Western for Ritz Carlton prices. I went with friends and we got a room with two beds - they gave us a room with twin size bunk beds! Like we were at summer camp! We were able to get that changed but even the upgrade was a ridiculously small room. The barrel sauna closed too early, the yoga teacher missed her calling as a drill sergeant (and was discriminatory), the hotel charges for late check out. There is simply very little to recommend this hotel.

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Natalja • couple • us
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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andrea • family_with_children • us
8
Coming again
Pros:

Celebrated my first daughters and husbands birthday , of course brought the little one. The stars was amazing and super helpful through out the stay. The pool side was so fun. I believe his name is Shawn who’s is from F&B what an amazing guy! Really made the stay easy and fun for the family. Thank you

Cons:

We were leaving, but there was a clothing branding shooting, they weren’t really mindful is space. Not the hotels fault.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Vatina • couple • us
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • tz
7
Lovely
Pros:

Beds were amazing, balcony and view were super lovely

Cons:

Check out was really early and there was a mandatory charge for check out
Breakfast was expensive!

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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maplover • Couples • Decatur, Georgia
10
Roodtop bar sunset, ocean view, pool club, bagels, bikes, & yoga.
Pros:

Beach spa hotel on Rockaway near JFK. Enjoyable recovery spot or layover. Greeted with sparkling rosé at happy hour, dinner onsite, sunset at the rooftop bar; then enjoyed yoga, winter pool club, bagels & bicycles on the boardwalk!

2026-05-05 • via Tripadvisor