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Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Motel within walking distance of Breakwater Beach

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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
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (3)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Blackout curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free self-parking
  • Mini fridge

Room options

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Living area

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the area

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
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 66 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 76 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
  • ‪Jersey Roll - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Situated by the ocean, Thunderbird Motel is a great choice for a stay in Seaside Heights. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and walkability.

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 and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • 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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free covered on-site 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 September and 30 April.

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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 1 September and 30 April.

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 that you 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 social distancing 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 5 minutes' walk from Breakwater 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
Parking
Bathroom
Bedrooms

What guests liked

  • The property offers a perfect walking distance to the beach, boardwalk, and restaurants. (20 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible for guests. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was absolutely accommodating for anything we needed and it was clean!
Derek, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing stay! Lady who worked there was very nice :)
Nicole, 3-night trip

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

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!
michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really close to broadwalk, management where really personal and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is old but very clean and close to the board wall and beach . The management was nice .
Loreen, 1-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

Great location and exactly what we needed.

Very happy with this motel and location. It’s a motel! Don’t expect 5star but as far as everything we needed it was great. Friendly staff, parking on premise, rooms perfectly sized for our family. I’ll definitely consider this place first next time we visit Seaside Heights.
Luis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Would surely return.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Clean room. I would come back here again!
Caitlin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious rooms
MARIE, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel
Lori, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was really good for its cheap price, you cannot beat it!
Mendy, 1-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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, close to beach and boardwalk. Room had two dearooms and living room with tv. Fridge etc. All clean and loads of towels which was really nice with family. Lots of places to eat nearby. Parking was good . Basic but everything needed for a really great stay.
sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Eric, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time.. Ray was really nice and helpful.. definitely I will be back..
Paola, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A block from the beach, quiet and the owners are WONDERFUL!!! They are so accommodating and nice it’s unbelievable. I would definitely stay here again. The one down side is the bed isn’t the coziest but totally worth it.
Olivia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Thunderbird offered just what it shows. A reasonable priced clean though dated room to sleep in with quick access to the jersey shore.
Josh, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

About 4 blocks from the beach.
Scott, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Just ok

The motel is very dated. The outside was littered with cigarette butts. The room was clean and comfortable but very basic.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

my name is jason and i loved the staff loved the environment it was perfect clean and would definitely book again
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good affordable option in Seaside

Thunderbird Motel was a good place to stay for a quick stop in Seaside Heights, NJ. Our room was clean, looked like new carpeting too. A couple of things to point out for our room (#10), it could use a floor length mirror by the closet and the door was a little hard to open and close, but otherwise everything was great.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal

The hotel was very accomodating and the woman running the hotel was wonderful. The hotel is a bit dated but clean. You're getting a short walk to the beach and boardwalk for a good price. There's no pool but I came for the beach.
Marc, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, nice room. Will stay again.
Tiffany, 3-night trip