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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Beachy vibes await just steps from Casino Pier, where a welcoming staff creates the perfect atmosphere for travelers to unwind and enjoy their coastal getaway

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Located near both Breakwater Beach and Seaside Heights Beach, Thunderbird Motel offers a convenient coastal retreat. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff, complimentary self parking, and in-room WiFi that enhances their seaside experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Seaside Heights, Thunderbird Motel is near the beach. Casino Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Breakwater Beach and Seaside Heights Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at RWJBarnabas Health Arena.
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Map
132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751

What's nearby

  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Casino Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ortley Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EJ's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Aztec Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers From Italy Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shore Slice Pizza & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Motel near Casino Pier
Located close to Breakwater Beach and Seaside Heights Beach, Thunderbird Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Thunderbird Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 September and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Thunderbird Motel located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Breakwater Beach and Casino Pier. Seaside Heights Beach and Ortley Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 596 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, check in was a breeze everyone working was friendly, great hospitality. It will be a go to spot to stay whenever I’m in town!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

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

Clean & Affordable

The service was great & the room was very clean. We had a really good 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Would surely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The studio suites are big, with a separate bedroom, and an open area with a couch, TV and kitchenette with oven and microwave, as well as a bathroom with tub. The rooms are quite clean and staff responds quickly to concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaKena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay! Staff super friendly, very close to boardwalk, clean and spacious room, felt very safe, bed bug covers, microwave, fridge, etc. Owner let us park there when we got there at 10am even though we couldn’t check in until 3pm. Our one night here was great and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel manager and staff were wonderful, really demonstrated an actual concern to address any issues that enabled us to have a wonderful stay. The queen studio was a nice size, separate bedroom from the kitchen/living room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was old, but very clean. No frills, no pool, no ice, just a place to sleep. For that it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my name is jason and i loved the staff loved the environment it was perfect clean and would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Thunderbird offered just what it shows. A reasonable priced clean though dated room to sleep in with quick access to the jersey shore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice room. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We felt that Thunderbird was ok for a 1-2 night stay. The location was very nice being 2-1/2 blocks away from the boardwalk. Parking was convenient. The bed was not comfortable and no chair to sit in. Shower worked nicely. Would stay here again mostly for location only....and ONLY for a night or two. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Just ok

The motel is very dated. The outside was littered with cigarette butts. The room was clean and comfortable but very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter & Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were missing the microwave plate and they immediately changed the whole microwave. The staff were extremely kind and regularly asked us if we were having issues and how we were doing in the town. Absolutely loved staying there and plan to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very accommodating. I would definitely come back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good basic room

This is an older hotel with a basic room. We had a one night stay. The bed has bed bug covers on and the sheets were clean. Bed was comfortable. AC worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay and easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and centrally located

Clean room in a centrally located area. Noisy at night w hearing footsteps above and the sounds of machinery - maybe air con from other rooms? Served well as a clean place for a shower and bed, no more
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and perfect for a beach trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Well kept hotel, easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s the second time we stay there and it’s very quiet we love it and just walking distance to the beach and attractions, parking available so no need to move the car, staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

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

Becca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was clean and convenient for a day at the beach/boardwalk. The staff was helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jane and her people were very accommodating excellent service I would stay here again just for the the service thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024