Luna Mar Motel

2.5 star property
Waterfront motel in Seaside Park with free parking

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Exterior
Family Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge
Exterior detail
View from property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1201 North Ocean Ave, Seaside Park, NJ, 08752
  • Place, Seaside Park Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ortley Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Seaside Park

Luna Mar Motel places you next to Seaside Park Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Casino Pier. This 24-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Seaside Park Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ortley Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Island Beach State Park Entrance - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beachcomber Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Klee's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sawmill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Playa Bowls - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steaks Unlimited - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Luna Mar Motel

Waterfront motel in Seaside Park with free parking
An outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas are features at Luna Mar Motel. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Kitchens and refrigerators are also standard.
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

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.0

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The motel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Luna Mar Motel Seaside Park
Luna Mar Seaside Park
Luna Mar
Luna-Mar Hotel Seaside Park
Luna Mar Motel Motel
Luna Mar Motel Seaside Park
Luna Mar Motel Motel Seaside Park

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Luna Mar Motel?

Luna Mar Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Luna Mar Motel?

This motel is located in Seaside Park, a short 6-minute walk from Seaside Heights Boardwalk and also 10 minutes on foot from Seaside Heights Beach. You'll also find Seaside Park Beach and Casino Pier less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Luna Mar Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Luna Mar Motel have a casino?

No, Luna Mar Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Luna Mar Motel?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Luna Mar Motel?

At this waterfront motel, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchenettes in some guestrooms, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Luna Mar Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Luna Mar Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Luna Mar Motel offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Luna Mar Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Luna Mar Motel.

Does Luna Mar Motel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Luna Mar Motel?

The closest major airport to Luna Mar Motel is Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive), which is 19.4 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Luna Mar Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Luna Mar Motel.

Luna Mar Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location across from the beach was very convenient. The motel is basic. Small rooms, no lounge area. It felt like a clean dorm room. Friendly staff. But don't book through Expedia--not reliable. Expedia sent the customer a confirmation for one set of dates and sent the motel a different set of dates for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and clean, in an excellent location. Wasn't too far of a walk to the boardwalk, or the beach. Will definitely stay again, if the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merlinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Oakridge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a last minute stay and was very happy. It is clean, comfortable and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

janine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
cute place, complimentary coffee and bagels in the morning was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

KAREN, HARRIMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff and the pool. The proximity to the beach and boardwalk was good. The motel is nice in an old school way. Everything is old but works and is clean for the most part. They really could just paint to spruce the rooms up a bit and some new mattresses would help. Maybe a couple beach prints on the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, charming vintage shore motel. Excellent and friendly staff; lovely pool area and steps from the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service

I’d stay again

The staff was welcoming and accommodating. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Not sure if there were… little things I didn’t want to bring home with me there but overall that’s what you can expect from a seaside motel, except the people were very nice (not typical) and the pool looked fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pool.Bagels and coffee onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want to stay at the Jersey shore and not rent a condo, this is a great option. The rooms are small and bathrooms tight, but clean. The location could not be better; right across the street from the beach. You can walk to some restaurants, or a quick drive. You can certainly walk to and the length of the boardwalk, as I did (and I'm 61 years old). We were there during Ida and had beautiful weather both days, only a short storm one night. The manager is very attentive and helpful. Would recommend for a couple of any age.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Liszewski

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tom, Lou and their staff were very accommodating and answered questions and provided information immediately. We enjoyed the relaxing, fun, family friendly environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

barbara

nice motel ,excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Clean rooms, friendly service. Great pool area. It’s a Typical Jersey shore hotel room, Not the best but not the worst. I was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

dora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely clean. The staff was friendly. It was not fancy, but it was exactly what my wife and I needed. The only disappointment was the ‘breakfast included’ was bagels and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how it is so close to the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and service was awesome. We will be back. Pool was very refreshing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time at the Luna Mar

Fabulous stay Super accommodating Very clean Extremely family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back

We chose Luna Mar based on other reviews and the price, and were not disappointed. The motel was right across the street from a beautiful, life-guarded beach. The pool with plenty of seating was just outside our room. We liked that the motel had a relaxing and friendly vibe, yet there was plenty of action within walking distance at the Seaside Heights boardwalk. The fresh bagels and coffee were an added bonus. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful and assigned parking was close to our room. We are planning to take my mom with us on our next trip, as they have ground floor rooms and she will be able to get around easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off there is nothing i did not like. We had another great stay at the Luna Mar! Tom and his staff are incredible! This is the only place we stay when we visit Seaside Park. Extremely happy to review Luna Mar with the highest rating possible! Can't wait to visit again next season!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Disappointed

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was great for beach access and proximity to the boardwalk area. However, the room was dirty upon in arrival, but being passed off as having been cleaned. Bed was made but sheets were GROSSLY soiled; toilet had paper seal, but was unflushed; counters were cleared, but there were sugar ants. The apartment had a musty smell. I did report it at front desk and the apartment did get cleaned in short order. I was grateful for the response, but my overall impression is poor. Would not go back or recommend. On a positive note, the warm bagels in the morning were a nicety.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019