BERKELEY OCEANFRONT HOTEL, Asbury Park – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel offers 257 pet-friendly rooms and suites, among the largest in Asbury Park. Rooms include 50-inch flat-screen TVs, USB charging ports, and C.O. Bigelow toiletries. Some feature ocean views, king beds with cotton linens, and separate living areas. The Penthouse Suite has a full kitchen and oceanfront views.
Dining & Bars
Shoreline Social Club & Grille serves pub fare with big-screen sports viewing. The Pool & Cabana Club offers cocktails and American dishes. Lilly & Lu's Café provides coffee and pastries. Nearby options include Taka for Japanese cuisine and Wonder Bar for live music and Yappy Hour with dogs.
Pool & Recreation
The seasonal outdoor pool has private cabanas, sunbeds, and a tiki bar. Kur spa offers massages, facials, and yoga. The 24/7 fitness center has cardio and strength equipment. The Asbury Park Boardwalk, with shops and live music, is steps away.
Location & Access
The hotel is on Ocean Avenue, facing the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The Stone Pony music venue and Paramount Theatre are a 3-minute walk. Newark Liberty International Airport is 75 km away. Exit 105 on the Garden State Parkway leads directly to the hotel.
Services & Events
Valet parking, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi are included. The rooftop hosts weddings with ocean views. Meeting spaces include the Crystal and Oval Ballrooms. Dog-friendly amenities access the 8th Avenue Dog Beach (seasonal). Event packages feature open bars and raw seafood stations.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Billiard tables
Services
- Housekeeping
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Beauty treatment
- Pool with view
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I couldn't have asked for a better location! The hotel is just steps away from the boardwalk and beach, offering simple and easy access to Asbury Park. The rooms were a bit humid, making it uncomfortable, but the stunning ocean views from the higher floors were breathtaking.
The hotel offers large and nice rooms that are modern and very spacious, but could use a refrigerator and a microwave. Despite some shortcomings with the rooms, the location is definitely the greatest perk, with a wonderful view of restored Victorian homes and mansions in adjacent towns. Dining options were wonderful but overpriced, while the service was somewhat lacking in attentiveness although the staff were casual. Facilities were satisfactory.
Although the hotel needs major updating and a renovation, and the rooms were expensive, the staff were accommodating and attentive. The location, despite needing a renovation, is the greatest perk, being near the Asbury Park boardwalk. The dining experience was very good with lots of options. The facilities were well-maintained, offering a pleasant stay overall.