Dunes by the Ocean

2.0 star property
Motel with an outdoor pool, near Jenkinson's Boardwalk

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1601 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742
  • Place, Point Pleasant Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jenkinson's Boardwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Jenkinson’s Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Point Pleasant Beach

Dunes by the Ocean places you next to Point Pleasant Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Bay Head Beach. The 25 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and LCD TVs.

What's nearby

  • Point Pleasant Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bay Head Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jenkinson’s Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Manasquan Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Food Shack - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ark Pub & Eatery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dunes by the Ocean

Motel with an outdoor pool, near Jenkinson's Boardwalk
At Dunes by the Ocean, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. Onsite parking is offered for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a terrace and a vending machine.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and microwaves.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Dunes by the Ocean Motel
Dunes Motel Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes Hotel Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes by the Ocean Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes by the Ocean Motel Point Pleasant Beach

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Dunes by the Ocean?

This motel in Point Pleasant Beach is within a 10-minute walk of Point Pleasant Beach and Bay Head Beach. You'll also find Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Howe St. Jetty less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Dunes by the Ocean?

Yes, self parking is available for a surcharge.

Does Dunes by the Ocean feature a casino?

No, Dunes by the Ocean doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Dunes by the Ocean?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Dunes by the Ocean good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Dunes by the Ocean?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Dunes by the Ocean have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Dunes by the Ocean doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Dunes by the Ocean allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dunes by the Ocean.

Does Dunes by the Ocean have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from Dunes by the Ocean?

The closest major airport to Dunes by the Ocean is Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive), which is 8.9 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dunes by the Ocean?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Dunes by the Ocean.

Dunes by the Ocean Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 410 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shara

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were horrible. We were gives 2 towels for a 5 person reservation. The beach access was expensive and had no access to other things. We could not park after checkout and the front desk was not helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sucely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Trudy

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
staff nasty during check in and difficult to understand. online reservation paid using virtual card so unable to present at check in. presented ID but still would not accept that. Room small, no exhaust fan in bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room that was very clean. Enjoyed their pool to cool off while the ocean is only footsteps away. Excellent staff! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool got closed as soon as I arrived because of a little rain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the pool. It was clean and well maintained. Woul stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane, Cockeysville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host the only bad thing we can say is the bathroom is the smallest we ever seen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff and very accommodating .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property, just wish the bathroom was updated. Room was updated, bathroom was not. Like the pool area and the staff is friendly and helpful. I really like the beach access across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was super clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

REMOVE PROPERTY FROM LISTING!

The property is on the market for sale. It was in need of complete renovations! The only POSITIVE was the STAFF! They were the most kind & considerate family . I would recommend REMOVING THIS PROPERTY FROM YOUR LISTING! THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the ocean is across the street
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024