Bungalow Hotel

Fantastic hotel — clean and efficient. I’d have liked more electronic amenities, like being able to cast (or play) music from my iPhone. Otherwise, a very pleasant stay.

Great place fun great rooms in convenient area. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Rooms were pristine clean and spacious. Great casual lobby that invites you to stay. Nice Happy Hour with appetizers. Wonderful relaxing stay! Priced well good overall value!

I live in the area and asked for a «Mom’s Night Off» as a birthday gift. A night here is what I got and I could not have loved it more. My room was giant! Beautifully decorated throughout the hotel. Modern but with a cozy and relaxed vibe. The bed was seriously the most comfortable hotel bed I have ever slept on. Hotel parking was in the parking garage next to hotel but as it’s right in Pier Village, you can easily walk to any restaurant or bar. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I will be back!

My husband and I needed to get away for a night, and the Bungalow looked like a nice little boutique hotel, so we went for it.
I called ahead and reserved an oceanfront room. When we got there, I was told the room was «upgraded» to a larger suite. It wasn’t ocean view, which is what I really wanted. The reason we were upgraded is that work was being done on the room that we really wanted. Not a huge deal, but I really would have preferred the ocean view that I originally reserved.
The suite itself was large, nice and clean. Floors and walls were white, but the furnishings and wall décor had nice pops of color. Furnishings were modern. I like that there were wood floors instead of carpet. The gas fireplace in the living room set a nice ambiance. I was surprised that there was no furniture other than a bed (and nightstands) in the master bedroom. A chair or a dresser would have been nice.
There was a deep soaking tub in the master bedroom, which we couldn’t wait to use. The only problem was… the water in the tub wouldn’t get hot! It was warm, but not hot. We like hot baths, not warm baths. Called to the front desk, who called the maintenance, who was apparently at home, because when the front desk called us back, we were told that he wasn’t going to come in because no other guests were complaining, but she would be happy to move us to another room. Well, we were already unpacked, and halfway undressed, so we declined, and I just used the ice bucket to transfer water from the sink (which did get hot) to the tub. Yea, I had to do it about 25 times, but it was finally enough to supplement the warm tub water and get it hot enough. The walk in shower was great.
The bed was comfortable, and I slept well in it. That’s saying a lot, because I usually can’t sleep if I am not in my own bed. My husband slept well also.
We woke up a little late. Late check out wasn’t a problem. She said 12 would be fine, although we only took until 11:30.
All in all, in was a nice little hotel. Cleanliness and modern décor goes a long way with us. Only suggestion I would make is to adjust the temp settings on the tub, and add a dresser and chair in the master bedroom. Would we go back? As long as the water gets hot, sure… why not?

I have stayed here a few time with my Husband. Our last visit was horrible to the point that we will never stay there again. I could forgive that they don’t have a pool and you have to pay to us the beach club. There was also a huge stain on the couch that had obviously been there for some time. In fact i saw another review saying mentioning the same stain.
We only stayed one night as a quick getaway before our Wedding. We checked out and got a phone call saying that we had broken the closet. (we didn’t even use the closet).
They claim we ripped the screws right out to the ceiling that holds the track for the closet and they had already charged our card $ 350. I don’t even think I could break it if hung from the closet track. We will NEVER stay there again.

Beautiful hotel! From the lobby to the hallway to room, my eyes were in awe. The décor and the smell as soon as you walk in is amazing. It reminded me of home since I’m 100% positive I have the same scents in my house lol.
The lobby has a seating area with a pool table for the guests. The elevator is card operated which I like. Once you come out, the hallway walls are beautiful and the smell still lingers.
The room is very ample, with a kitchenette with a coffee maker and fridge. It has a bunch of cabinets but I didn’t have anything to put in there lol. The sink area is open as soon as you walk in featuring 2 sinks, toiletries and a bunch of towels. Across from it is a huge closet and in between these two is the shower and the door to the toilet.
The bed was very comfortable and big! The couch was comfy but too low and sitting on it is like falling down. The fire place was beautiful and kept the room nice and toasty on the cold snowy day we went. The view we had wasn’t anything special as it was facing a big parking lot but because it was empty and covered in snow it looked beautiful.
There’s parking for the guests when you check in and it’s indoors and safe. I can’t wait till I am back in the area as I would definitely stay here again.

HORRIBLE. Just horrible the people they have working at this hotel. No human kindness at all. On the morning of one of the worst blizzards we ever had in NJ my fiancé had to go into work. She works in Heath care and doesn’t have the option of not going in. Being that it was so bad I decided to drive her in that morning. As we where driving, my car got stuck right in front of the hotel. Lucky for me there was someone shoveling right outside the hotel. I asked the gentleman if I could use his shovel for a minute to dig the tires out, he replied and I quote, «No I don’t let anyone use my tools », and then he proceeded to walk inside. I could not believe it. My girlfriend decided to go inside to ask someone else for a shovel or even help. The lady at the front desk told her they only have one shovel and can’t let us use it. My fiancé was very cold and wet and just trying to get to work to take care of other people. She asked again if they could use the shovel that was just sitting there and was told no very rudely, and to get out of the doorway because the alarm was going off. We were stuck outside for another 45 minutes until I finally found someone around the surrounding blocks to lend me one. All it needed was a minute of shoveling. We have never experienced such mean acts in the middle of a very bad situation. We didn’t ask for manual labor help not expect it, we asked for a shovel. No human Kindness at all.

Really enjoyed my stay. The staff, Kerry, Suzanna and Matthew, were extremely accommodating and helpful. I will be back.

Amazing amazing amazing! Best/​nicest/​cleanest/​most comfortable hotel I’ve ever stayed in down the shore. It’s not beachfront, but it’s absolutely worth it. My boyfriend and I fell IN love with the whole layout of the room (which, apparently, is the only type of room in the hotel) — there’s a kitchenette with a very new mini fridge, a double vanity bathroom with a separate toilet and white tiled shower, a big screen TV over a gas fireplace (so amazing), and of course a California king bed. Book it now for one night, a couple of days, or a week– you won’t regret it!

I love this hotel. I stayed here a few days after selling my home in the area. The staff are warm and welcoming. I love the feel of this hotel. It doesn’t feel like the chain hotels. The décor is interesting and the room was very spacious, comfy and comes with a fireplace. I would definitely stay here again.
Only suggestion is to add a microwave.

Booked that hotel online spontaneously upon arrival we where offered free upgrade to luxurious suite ! It’s a very helpful when you have a nine months old baby and a beautiful wife excellent design space living room with fireplace free WWi-​Fi coffeeJacuzzi complementary drinks local food delivery till 4 o’clock in the morning. Excellent hotel ocean 200 feet away would definitely will be back. Slavik, Galina and little Ivan!

Beautiful, simple and clean. Décor is spare and funky. The best. Pricey but worth it for a romantic getaway. The only reason I deducted a star is because of its location. Pier Village is a short walk away and unless you are in your 20’s with money to burn you are out of options for things to do. This hotel is too beautiful to be where it is.

This is a fantastic hotel. Great location, really unique rooms, with plenty of space and very sexy décor. What really sets this hotel apart is the staff, the management is simply world class, I say this as a world traveler. 5 stars, can’t wait to stay here again.

Absolutely loved this hotel! We were here for my bachelorette party and everything was perfect. The room was huge, beautiful, and clean. More importantly, the staff could not have been more helpful. Every staff member was courteous, friendly, and made sure we were happy. Excellent place to stay. I highly recommend!

I adore this boutique hotel, I wish there were more hotels like this down the Jersey Shore, it’s like something you would see in the Greek Isles, very posh, cheeky, upscale, and luxurious. The first time I went for my gf’s birthday in April, she got a suite and it was massive. I believe it’s the bridal suite that they use for weddings. Anyway, the layout of the room was as such: a decent size kitchen as soon as you walk in, a brand new bathroom to the right, a gas fireplace, flat screen tv, bear skin run, and couches in the middle of the room, and a large king size bed to the right, then a door in the living room that opened up to the other half of the suite which had a huge king size bed, and an open bathroom with a large tub and rainforest shower. We had at least 15 girls in the suite and we all fit, no problem. The bed have the most comfortable plush blanket and pillows. The second time I stayed I had a regular room, which was still fairly large and included a kitchen, a small table and chairs, gas fireplace, rainforest shower, I-​POD docking station, and the bed that I adored so much.
The lobby is cute too… they have a bar which is open til 2am, pool table, foosball table, and couches. The only negative is that they don’t have a kitchen so they don’t serve food, but the manager on staff was kind enough to give us some pretzels and told us that the local restaurants will deliver directly to the room if need be.
They also have a cute outside area with couches an a firepit. If you’re unfamiliar with the area… there are a bunch of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique shops within a 5 minute walking distance (as well as 5 minutes from the beach). Since the hotel does not have a gym, they offer a daily pass to the Gold’s Gym next door for $ 10/​day. Parking is free for 1 car per room.
Luckily for me I did not have to pay for either time I’ve stayed, so I cannot comment on the rates, but I’m sure it’s not cheap… however, you will feel like you’re at a beautiful resort when you stay here!

Would highly recommend this Hotel very upscale and its personal very professional in every way. Rooms are second to none along with the entire hotel and staff. This is a real winner recommend to all.
Bill S.

Aromatic therapy… That is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the Bungalow hotel.
Headed to Long Branch, NJ for a 1 day conference and decided to stay overnight versus rising early to drive over. So, I went to the internet and discovered this adorable 24 room boutique hotel. I have come to love boutique hotels more than the luxury chain hotels. Fewer people, modern with contemporary design, personality with a slightly higher price tag but worth the money.
The hotel is in the Pier Village area of Long Branch. The hotel is so unassuming that I drove right by it. The entrance is located from what I can tell around the back of the hotel just across the street from the parking garage.
Lobby is spacious with gaming items, wood décor, a variety of wood carved seating as well as a small bar with approximately 5 – 6 bar stools. Small but quaint check-​in station with an expeditious check in.
Access to the floors in the elevator is via swiping the room «key» card on the electronic pad as well as depressing the floor #. I like this added measure of security.
Hallways on the floor are spacious and long. And here comes that phrase, AROMATIC THERAPY… Upon walking to my room and throughout my stay, I noticed a very subtle earthy smell in the hallway. Calming and a perfect touch.
I enter the room and all I could initially do was smile with a raise brow of happiness and mouth a silent, Wow. Open design of the bathroom and closet within the same area. From the bathroom one can look out into the bedroom space. Small kitchenette frames a partial wall on one side of the room with a sink, counter space and small fridge, The focal area of the room is the king sized bed against white walls and covered with with sheets and a white duvet. Pops of color are noted in the art work, burnt orange sofa, floating zebra print chair, denim flag with a screen graphic of Che Guevara, black lamps and faux chandelier. And the floors are white washed hardwood.
The bed is extremely comfortable and those fluffy pillows are divine. The rain-​shower head and the water pressure is almost spa like and awesome.
Already made reservations for my next stay…

I love minimalist décor, I love ocean friendly colors, and I love modern touches with original artwork.
I don’t really appreciate the fact that there is no food here to eat or for room service because the place is that nice that I would love to just stay here all day.
The lobby is super inviting with games, beautiful couches, a cute outdoor seating area with a fireplace, and a bar. :)
The service is super friendly and they are very on point with the customers coming in and out.
The beds are INCREDIBLY comfortable with huge pillows and fluffy comforters. No bathtub however, which I don’t appreciate, but hot water galore and great pressure.
The tv’s are equipped with hundreds of channels and the fireplace is a very nice touch, easy to use and lovely for creating a nice ambiance in the room.
Lastly, the only other thing that could make this place 5 stars would be ocean views, which it does not have, but, it is close to the ocean.

I seriously fell in love with this hotel. Check in was quick and easy, the outside is just as beautiful as the inside.
Pool table located in the Lobby along with a small bar and a flat screen tv. It is within walking distance from Pier Village. One of the more modern hotels I have stayed at. I personally found the room to be huge! Fire place, chalk board, cozy couch and flat screens (that pull out/​turn) in every room. The shower is also pretty awesome and the bathrooms have «his and her» sinks. Bottle service prices weren’t too bad either. However, what really won my heart was the super comfortable bed with cozy sheets/​blanket and pillows. I believe it was the most comfortable sleep I have ever had within a hotel room. The cheapest room (which is what I stayed in) was $ 200 a night, pricey, but worth every penny. I can not wait to come back here!

This place was pretty good, but not out of this world good. I might be influenced by the fact that I took a work trip here (had less lounging/​relaxing time) and that the weather was fairly chilly and foggy the whole time!
I do have to say that it is quite close to the beach and there’s a lovely boardwalk to walk along with what I could only imagine is an awesome view… when you can actually see anything.
The hotel itself has a very interesting décor. There are lamps covered in feathers, in the lobby there’s a Foosball table, pool table, I think I sighted a little pinball machine in the corner and a giant tree trunk sitting by the door. The staff seemed decently friendly and the rooms themselves are huge and gorgeous. Mine had a giant space with a fireplace, a small table/​2 chairs, a mini kitchen, 2 sinks, a furryish cow patterned seat, a 2 seater couch and a king size bed. The bed itself was super comfortable and the pillows are the exact opposite of flat. The only odd thing was the bathroom area had no door. The toilet was in its own separate closet like room, and the shower/​sink area was just… out there. It was fine since I was staying alone, and the shower gets steamy so the glass door to the shower gets fogged, but I was a bit taken aback at first at all the openess.
The suites are really large — we had a couple meetings in one them and it was big enough to house a table to fit 16 people in the livingroom, along with that person’s bed. 2 seater couch and kitchen area.