Anchor Motel

I actually live in Toms River and my close friend and his girlfriend rented a room here. They’re actually still there now. I am also a disabled veteran in my mid 40’s… I am not some prom kid busting up the joint. I was visiting last night all of maybe 15 mins beer we’re heading up to the boardwalk and the owners informed us that I had to leave because I wasn’t staying in the room… Yeah no crap, I planned and did Uber home because we were going to have a few drinks on the boardwalk. They explained that they wanted $75 for me to be able to visit and or stay… Just absurd. The parking is abysmal. About the only positive feature besides the pool which did seem nicely unkept, is that it’s near the police department which I would assume alleviates a lot of unwanted rowdiness for older guests. It’s ridiculous for a Veteran to be asked to leave or extorted for $75… And I decided it warranted a poor review.

I have stayed in many hotels and motels. Depending on the stay I might stay in whatever fits from a 2 star to 4 star resort- not too many 5 stars. I have stayed at Travelodge many times, but also spent a week in a penthouse in Vegas. My point is I don't have high expectations, but expect what I pay for, what is advertised, and to be treated with respect. This place is a run down motel you would find in a slum. The door led right to the street. Best of all, the parking is non-existent. We parked in a spot and parked a little on the the very small sidewalk, the women that works here BERATED- I am not exaggerating she was absolutely disrespectful to both of us - we walked in to ask for ice and they said to go buy it at 7-11 and yelled at us for "parking my car over into one of her spots" It was the side walk- how can you own the sidewalk? She made us move the car a block away to what seemed to be an abandoned house's driveway. Later that night, someone was parked on the sidewalk- so she told them that was a spot. No Ice, no parking and the room is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad. The blanket was 50 years old and as thin as a paper towel. All night someone walked up and back and up and back and it was VERY loud so I got like 2 hours sleep for my 13 hour drive back to Chicago- the point of a hotel is to sleep and we even went back at 9 PM to get extra sleep. I never write reviews but after my 13 hour drive I mustered the energy to write this to save others the pain of staying here. The whole experience felt like a bait-and-switch; the photos online are staged- one is literally photoshopped to show a part of the MOTEL that does not exist., because what we walked into was nothing short of a horror show. Plus when I went to leave no one was in the office and I had a 13 hour drive. There are no swipes, just an old key that you have to return- my neighbor left hers in the door all night and there were a group of guys that appeared to be gang members hanging out all night. I was told to leave my key in an opened mailbox- wow that is not safe. I wouldn’t wish this place on my worst enemy."

this is by far the best hotel i have ever stayed atg. the service is amazing. there is no other place to stay. the beer never runs oujt and the pool is the place to spend your trip. the alcohol is plentyful and the management is spetacular. never a dull moment in this place. the management is so friendly and they have a very big tolerance for drunks like us. they can tolerate anyone. anyone. no joke. there has never been a binge like this. ANCHOR MOTEL IS NUMBER 1. ASK FOR RUPAL OR J.D. NO NOT JACK DANIELS U DRUNK. anyways come to anchor motel and u will have the time of your life, that is if u make it out alive. fear and loathing in the anchor motel. i love this place have a nice day

Went alone for a quick getaway and met up with friends staying in Seaside and spent my time in Island Beach State Park. So I really didn't spend much time in my room. I changed, showered and slept there. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean and perfect size just for me. Bathrooms are small with just a shower, but I didn't mind it. Great water pressure in the shower and they provided soap and shampoo. . In the bathroom , I smelled a very faint cigarette smell maybe coming from another room? They have a very small pool and that was perfectly fine! I took a dip after the beach to cool off. Someone was vacuuming it the next morning and she was really nice. It's an older beach motel, but they pretty much take care of it. Friendly owners. I felt safe at night as well.

Nice stay. To be clear the rooms and bathrooms are very small and the building is certainly showing its age. But the room was clean, and the staff friendly. We had a fridge and a microwave, but no coffee maker. There was one chair. Wi-Fi and TV worked fine. We slept well. Pool looked more modern then the rest of the facility and was clean. It was nice being able to park right outside the room. It’s only a five minute walk to the beach and boardwalk. Funny thing, it’s the only motel room I recall ever staying in that had zero art. Took me a while to realize what seemed different. It’s certainly a place I would return.