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Reviews of The Melrose This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

34 Seaview Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756, United States of America

#7 of 9 hotels in Ocean Grove

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 190 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    Cute, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only complaint was the bed pillows were not full size, other then that the room met all our needs.

    Nice cute place to stay for a quick trip to the beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Basic but clean room. Bed was nice as was the shower. Housekeeping is not a thing. Can be noisy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    No chair or table in the room, nowhere to sit except the bed and no work surface. The room was not cleaned or vacuumed during my 6 night stay and towels weren't replaced, I got two sets of towels for the 7 days I was there, which was enough for me but possibly not for everyone. Walls are thin and floors are creaky. Woke up multiple times during the night (well after midnight) by people arriving late as well as pretty elaborate sex noises from the rooms next to me. Vacuuming and cleaning noises in the morning if you wanted to make up for that, quiet, it is not. Luckily I was just there for a vacation and didn't really have a tight schedule, but if I'd had an early morning schedule every day this could have been highly annoying.

    Room was clean but basic. Nice bed, good mattress and nice pillows. Bathroom and shower were solid. A fridge was provided which is fine for drinks and basics. WiFi was okay but with some occasional dropped connections. Water and coffee machine in the common room downstairs, free of charge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    In summary we had a nice relaxing stay at the MIt was a good value and we will keep it in mind on a
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cups at coffee cart at 8am on friday

    There was no breakfast Kureg Coffee was available but there were noncups

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful place to rest your head and enjoy the town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a vintage hotel transformed into an airbnb. Rooms in the 1800s were small and stairs narrow and steep. Nothing to complain about but found the steep stairs a bit challenging!

    It was very clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    7.0
    This was for a very quick work trip where I needed a safe place to stay. This met my expectations.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was a little dirty and there were ants, but every home and apartment in Ocean Grove has ants in the winter months.

    There was no breakfast but there was water and access to a coffee machine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent. Will come back again.
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, room was cozy and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    9.0
    I would stay here again, I wish it was a tad cheaper
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just the stairs I guess and creaky floor but not that bad

    Room was cute and very nice, good working shower and heat, mini fridge in room, microwave down stairs, working tv

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    9.0
    Very nice and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was wonderful felt very safe everything was clean had everything that I needed. The lobby was stocked with coffee, creamers microwave.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not having a person there to talk to. Entering our room was an issue and the code didn’t work properly.

    Super cute and in an amazing location!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one answers the phone no one to talk to don’t know how to get clean towels it’s a dumb idea to have no one there or to answer the phone

    Yes old and dated but clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    6.0
    Ok enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 1b seemed like a converted utility closet. The door opens to a sink. Barely room to walk around the bed. No place to hang clothes, no chair, no desk. I guess I expected a more traditional room.

    Clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pin code on the doors didn't work so we had to call and get help which was very inconveinent.

    Great space and clean!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    6.0
    Perfect for what I needed. 1 night quick get away near the beach and walking distance to so many things.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You could not enter the property before 3pm, even if your room was ready. Was told I would be notified if my room was going to be ready before check in, was not, but I arrived at 2:45… the woman cleaning did allow me to come inside and go to my room. Also, I was trying to leave for the evening and was not familiar with the locking mechanism for the door. I could not find out how to lock it. I called and emailed per the instructions multiple times, but since I had to leave, after 12 mins of waiting, I called the emergency number just to be able to talk to someone.

    Location and cleanliness.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely no staff involved with my stay. Pillows were too small.

    Room was clean, location was convenient.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    Once inside, we had a pleasant trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All transactions were done online. You have to docusign an agreement before they send you access codes to enter hotel and room. No physical person was available. I booked this room in 6 months ago. Didn’t read all the way through. Waited an hour and numerous calls to a help desk to access room. Room has minimal necessities.

    Nice clean room with private bathroom. The Full size bed could use updating. Shared balconies were comfortable with nice view of canal. Walking distance to beach and Asbury Park. Coffee machine available 23/7. Fridge in our 2B room. No ice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good place to stay, walkable distance to plenty of stuff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The walls were very thin, you could hear the neighbors just walking by. And if we walked, the floor creaked loudly so people downstairs definitely heard us.

    The sheets/bed and bathroom were clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    7.0
    Very clean & close to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking, lack of local staff to ask a question to.

    This was my first time to Ocean Grove. I did not know what to expect. There is no parking anywhere close by. I also needed assistance figuring out how to relock my room but there is no one around. The rooms are small but very clean. Tv worked ok if you like streaming. It was close to the beach & all other activities in town. Parking is free but I had to park several blocks away. It is not handicap accessible. I would stay again but might explore other places in town.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    8.0
    Great short mini girls getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water in the rooms

    Did not get breakfast? Was not told about it ☹️

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    7.0
    Quiet renovated house in great location with easy access to Asbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was small, so didn't sleep great. Furnishings were basic. No outlets by the bed. Parking is on the street but turned out to be easier than feared.

    Perfectly located place for walking access to the Stony Pony Summerstage and the beach. Accommodations were clean but basic. Having a fridge in the room was a big plus. Owner was very helpful and onsite.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    8.0
    We loved the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was absolutely no where to PARK. We drove around for 45 minutes and then parked in Asbury Park and walked to The Melrose. I loved the room but probably would not stay here again because we couldn't walk back cause the gate to the bridge was locked at 1030. So we had to drive back and again find parking

    Breakfast was just coffee but that was ok

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a tight space with a lot of rooms and could get very noisy at times.

    It was very close to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable and cozy inn in the heart of Ocean Grove
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's minor, but the stairs out front are quite steep.

    Charming inn in an old house.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    9.0
    It was a nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I didn’t like was my private bath was across the hallway. Good thing no one else was in the hallway when I snuck back into my room after a shower wearing my towel.

    The location is great. Walk to Asbury Park and the beach is a block away.

    Stayed in July 2023

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