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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Motel within walking distance of Breakwater Beach

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Exterior
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
Interior entrance
Near Breakwater Beach and Seaside Heights Beach, Thunderbird Motel offers a welcoming stay with in-room WiFi and free self parking. Guests appreciate the helpful staff that makes their visit truly special.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge
$111 nightly
The total price is $128
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Seaside Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ortley Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 30 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 66 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Brothers Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Midway Steak House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fry Me Up - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers From Italy Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

When you stay at Thunderbird Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Seaside Heights Beach. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 1 and April 30.

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Thunderbird Motel Motel
Thunderbird Motel Seaside Heights
Thunderbird Motel Motel Seaside Heights

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird Motel currently open?

The property is closed between September 1 and April 30.

Does Thunderbird Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thunderbird Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thunderbird Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 25.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Thunderbird Motel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Breakwater Beach (5-min walk) and Casino Pier (8-min walk), along with Seaside Heights Beach (11-min walk) and Ortley Beach (1 mi).

What's the area around Thunderbird Motel like?

Thunderbird Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Seaside Heights Boardwalk and 11 minutes' walk from Seaside Heights Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Thunderbird Motel Reviews

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

Popular mentions

Room
Beach
Service staff
Boardwalks
Location
Air conditioning
Bed
Bathroom
Parking
Bedrooms

What guests liked

  • The property is perfectly located within walking distance to the beach and offers a great beach experience. (17 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easy, and plentiful, with many reviewers praising the ample parking spots and proximity to the boardwalk. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good and convenient stay

The hotel is affordable and close to the boardwalk, we enjoyed our stay will be coming back to seaside to stay here again
Dakota, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean & Affordable

The service was great & the room was very clean. We had a really good 2 night stay.
Lani, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
MaKena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this Gem

Never disappoints! Great stay as always! New pullout couches would be a good investment because just a little to lumpy and uncomfortable sleeping on the bed.
LESLIE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
mary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

disappointed!

This hotel is close to everything, however, the condition of the hotel is horrible. Rooms are super old. Air conditioner is a stand alone unit that we had to empty dirty water from and the room was super hot. The entire hotel looks run down and rooms need updating in the worst way.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

July 4th Getaway

The Thunderbird was very clean and met the needs of myself and my two adult children for the extended July 4th weekend. Close to everything , we walked everywhere. Be aware if bringing more than one vehicle, as motel only allows one vehicle and free overnight parking, or any parking at all is hard to find in town during the summer. The room could have used some organization items. There was nowhere to hang towels. No shelves in the bathroom to keep your toiletries, or even a spare roll of toilet paper. Only an open shelf unit with 6 hangers to store anything in the room, so we were living out of our suitcases spread out over the floor. One tiny table in between the beds. We enjoyed our stay, it was just a bit chaotic in the room.
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Misleading star rating

Check in was wonderful, the front desk attendant was very friendly and helpful. In the room, you could tell that some attempts had been made towards cleanliness and comfort (ie, clean sheets and nicely arranged clean towels). Those are the only positive things about our stay, however, as it was the proverbial lipstick on a pig. The room was so dark and dank - I was concerned about breathing the air all night. The unbearable hum from all of the equipment trying to dry out and cool the room was enough to drive you nuts. When we got back from the boardwalk that evening, the cutest trio of young raccoons was trying to get in the kitchenette window that overlooked the alley between this and the next building. If we were planning on staying more than one night I would have found another place to go.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was great and fast check in. Close to the beach and the rooms were sizable and clean.
Carol, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value for my stay.
Leslie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, only spot I stay at here
Laura, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really great place. Stayed for 2 nights.
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This motel was clean and convenient for a day at the beach/boardwalk. The staff was helpful and welcoming.
Becca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff and rooms are clean. Extended our stay with no issues.
Tanja, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well kept hotel, easy walk to the beach.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!! Will be returning here all summer.
Leticia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, close to everything
Felix, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jane and her people were very accommodating excellent service I would stay here again just for the the service thank you
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owner is super accommodating and friendly. Stayed ther 3 years in a row.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Seaside Heights vacation

Great place to stay! Very friendly staff! Me and my daughter stayed in a room with a kitchen and we loved it! We will DEFINATELY stay here again on our future trips back to Jersey!
Candi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very budget friendly and clean. Staff very friendly and responsive.
Lidia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff was amazing
Juliette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Out of different motels in the area you can’t find better than this one. Perfect distance to the boardwalk, room is like a small studio apartment. I will be staying here again.
Karena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Older property but they keep it clean. Easy access to the beach.
Rachel, 1-night trip