This place is wonderful. It's what used to be common place all over the east coast, small private owned motor lodges. Long since put out of business by the huge chain motels, the Island Beach Motor Lodge is spot on. The larger rooms are great for parents with a couple little kids, especially to have a place to sit down... more

This is absolutely the best place for family ever..set away from the sounds of the boardwalk..yet close enough to see the boardwalk, and a short drive away. We have been there the past 3 years, and will continue to keep going back. The heated pool was a life saver 2 years ago when we had a week of rain. Most... more

My husband and I have been bringing our children to the Island Beach Motor Lodge since my 10 year old was an infant. It's perfectly located at the entrance of Island Beach State Park, away from the hustle and bustle of Seaside Heights and the hotel is right on the ocean. A short walk and you can enjoy the beach.... more

Just returned from a short weekend trip to the Jersey shore and stayed at the Island Beach. Very nice motel at the end of the main road just before the Island Beach State park. Away from the hustle of the Seaside Heights boardwalk area, but close enough to ride down for some fun. This motel is right on the beach.... more

This was by far the absolute best motel that I have ever stayed at, at the jersey shore. My husband and I stayed in Ocean View 2 the very last weekend in Ma 2008. The room was huge! With two queen size beds on the main floor and than two steps down into a large living area with a balcony... more

I have been a regular at the IBML since 1971, with a few years off when finances were bad, and I really enjoy it! IT isn't a luxury hotel, but it is one of the nicest ones you will find in this area. If you need ANYTHING, the staff, especially the beautiful redhead, will see to it to the best... more

What a great discovery: a motel on the beach with rooms for $40 (in October). Yes, it was the smallest motel room I have ever been in, but it was $40! It is right on the beach, about 150 yards from the ocean and just across from the entrance to Island Beach State Park. For meals, go to Bum Rogers,... more

We stayed on an August Sunday, and chose the hotel based on it's beachfront location and proximity to the state park. Our $99 room was basic Seaside Park Motel - but clean, with a comfortable bed and roomy shower, and not too strong a smell of air freshener! If you can, get a second floor balcony room rather than a... more

Stayed in one of three oceanfront double rooms, which was very roomy and nicely updated and clean. Loved the balcony facing the dunes/ocean. It's 30 seconds to walk to the beach which was also very nice. The restaurant is dynamite. We ate on the outside patio and the food was fabulous. The pool area was small but a great break... more