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Dunes by the Ocean

2.0 star property
This peaceful seaside retreat offers relaxation and ocean views, with a refreshing pool for dips and morning coffee with sea breezes.

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Dunes by the Ocean offers a calm getaway near Jenkinson's Boardwalk. Travelers enjoy the outdoor pool and terrace for post-beach relaxation. Amenities include in-room WiFi, lobby coffee and tea service, and a knowledgeable concierge staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Point Pleasant Beach, Dunes by the Ocean is near the beach. Tycoon Galleries Museum and Algonquin Arts Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Jenkinson's Boardwalk and 3rd Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wall Township Speedway or FirstEnergy Park.
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Map
1601 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742

What's nearby

  • Point Pleasant Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay Head Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jenkinson's South Amusement Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jenkinson’s Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ark Pub & Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Food Shack - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Dunes by the Ocean

Motel near Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Dunes by the Ocean provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dunes by the Ocean include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dunes by the Ocean Motel
Dunes Motel Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes Hotel Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes by the Ocean Point Pleasant Beach
Dunes by the Ocean Motel Point Pleasant Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Dunes by the Ocean have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dunes by the Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dunes by the Ocean?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Dunes by the Ocean?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunes by the Ocean?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dunes by the Ocean located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Point Pleasant Beach and Jenkinson's Boardwalk. Bay Head Beach and Ocean Care Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Dunes by the Ocean Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 410 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated rooms. Big pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the pool. It was clean and well maintained. Woul stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay , clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value! Beds very comfortable and only 7 minute walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check in and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are truly amazing and really go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been going here every year for the past 3-4 years and its always a good experience good staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was very clean & enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Our stay had its good and had its bad. While we loved the location, pool and how comfortable the beds were we were very disappointed in the over all condition of our room. The walls are filthy, the floors were no different. The furniture in our room (room 8) was VERY weathered. The tv didn’t work. The upkeep on this place isn’t great. When adjusting the temp on the a/c the vent was COVERED in mold. Other rooms did seem to be in better condition but room 8 is in dire need of TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice value in Point Pleasant. Friendly staff, room clean, adequate, pool area nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in very easy. Front desk people nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and peaceful environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

5/5

Great place to stay for a night or longer. Friendly staff, clean rooms, cute pool for the kids to enjoy and not far from the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a beach motel . It’s nice. Two days and very comfortable. Nice staff . I would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool was refreshing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property, just wish the bathroom was updated. Room was updated, bathroom was not. Like the pool area and the staff is friendly and helpful. I really like the beach access across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a face lift. Pool is great. Staff is friendly. Room furnishings were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment with plenty of room for the six of us . The rooms were clean and neat. The pool was well kept and parking on site . I would recommend staying here . We all had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eranjala

Basic motel. No dining facilities and very few dining options around the area. The public beach is right in front of the property. But in order to be in a safe zone to swim, you should go to the boardwalk area - 15 mins walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the boardwalk. Large pool and patio area. Room was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Initially the A/C in the room didn't work. Staff immediately addressed and reassigned the room. Problem solved. Very kind, helpful and friendly front desk staff. A great place to stay in Point Pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean Salins

Motel overall review

Overall the stay was fine for my wife and myself for one night. It’s actually a motel. The location is good and close to the beach at various access points. The room was comfortable, beds are good, A/C is good, there’s a TV, microwave and refrigerator. That’s good for a motel. The bathroom is expectedly small, being a motel, so that’s ok, but it could use a bit of upgrade and more lighting for sure. I think the whole motel including the outside appearance needs an uplift. The people/family running the hotel were very friendly and kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

REMOVE PROPERTY FROM LISTING!

The property is on the market for sale. It was in need of complete renovations! The only POSITIVE was the STAFF! They were the most kind & considerate family . I would recommend REMOVING THIS PROPERTY FROM YOUR LISTING! THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024