Thunderbird Motel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

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132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751

Seaside Heights Boardwalk
4 min walk
Breakwater Beach Waterpark
5 min walk
Breakwater Beach
5 min walk
Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
30 min drive

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pool

Kids pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

About this property

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Casino Pier

This smoke-free motel features free self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.

Thunderbird Motel offers 31 accommodations with blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thunderbird Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Seaside Heights Boardwalk. You'll find features such as free self-parking.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Free self-parking
Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
Within a 10-minute walk of Breakwater Beach and Casino Pier

Self parking is free.

This Seaside Heights motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

Free covered self parking on site

Family friendly

In-room microwave
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Food and drink

Microwave
Mini-fridge

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 25.00

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 September and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motel Motel

Thunderbird Motel Seaside Heights

Thunderbird Motel Motel Seaside Heights

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Travelled with family

28 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

KURT

27 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My Son ended up going to the property and unfortunately was very disappointed about no one being available at check in, the unopened room, security concerns , the cleanliness of the room, the smell of cigarettes in the room. He dropped off the key and is not staying tonight or tomorrow night. I think a refund should be in order ultimately from your property. I took a chance as it said 8 out of 10 reviews through Expedia and it didn’t work out.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

26 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This room was so dirty had stained carpet and walls were filthy and bathroom was gross and when we checked in the fridge still had stuff inside so that tells me the room was not clean out right. The window would not lock and the door was easy to break in. I would never stay here again and if I was able to find a new place I would have. I can’t understand how they even have a 1 star

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Travelled with group

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Honestly the perfect stay if you want something a little cheaper priced at the shore. Very quiet and the staff was beyond friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay and will absolutely stay here again when we go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

23 Aug 2024

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

My stay was great and fast check in. Close to the beach and the rooms were sizable and clean.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

23 Aug 2024

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

Excellent, clean accommodations

The interior space and grounds were immaculate. The bathroom fixtures and floor and wall tile appeared to be new. The bedding was clean and comfortable. The carpeting and hard floor were very clean and in excellent condition. On site parking was easy and convenient. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Owner is super accommodating and friendly. Stayed ther 3 years in a row.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was a basic room with no extra amenities. The air conditioner kept the room pleasantly cool but was very noisy. The bed was comfortable enough.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really great place. Stayed for 2 nights.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantelle

Travelled with partner

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Went for a weekend stay. It was very clean, well kept, staff was very nice at check in. Close walk to the boardwalk. It took us about 10 mins or less to walk with all of our beach stuff. Would love to stay here again! 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

12 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John, Staten Island

11 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edona

6 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

5 Aug 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Tried to message staff, literally just go ignored by them.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Jayne was veey nice and on top of things her customer service was definitely a 10. However the facility itself has a mild mildew smell coming out of the AC, there were ants crawling all over the wall in the kitchen, it was not as clean as it could have been, and there were also dead flies on the floor. I think thete is some work to do fir health and safety wise.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

3 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Good enough for a quick overnight trip

Exactly what one expects from a Jersey Shore Motel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Travelled with partner

2 Aug 2024

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

Super friendly staff and rooms are clean. Extended our stay with no issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES

2 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary Ann

Travelled with partner

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The 3 positives were the manager who was pleasant and was willing to accommodate our request to check in a little early, a coffee maker, and the location not too far from the beach. The negatives were many - very dirty floors and carpet, broken blinds, stained towels, a very uncomfortable bed that had only sheets on it and sparse outdated furniture. Would definitely not recommend staying there!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Doris

Travelled with family

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

For Seaside Heights, this was a very good hotel. Room was clean, had carpet, king size bed, bathroom worked, had plenty of hot water, new molded plastic shower stall. Bathroom door would not close (needs trimming). Unfortunately the AC unit is a nightmare!! It was like having a jet engine in your room- insanely loud. We slept about 2 hours. What a shame when everything else was pretty good .

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jul 2024

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

Beach Motel

This place does its job for a place to stay and take a shower on a trip to the beach. Nothing too spectacular but no complaints either. The room was cleaned well on the surface, comfortable bed and good size room. Only cons: There were some ants and only one nightstand. I would stay here again especially for the close distance walk to the boardwalk!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024