Ocean Place Resort and Spa
Travelers looking for a hotel with breathtaking views of the Jersey Shore may find Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey, of interest. Ocean Place has 254 rooms with yellow and white decor. All guest rooms are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, a spacious desk with an office chair and a 27-inch television. Some rooms include a cozy sofa also.
Guests have a variety of on-site dining options, such as Ocean View Restaurant or Palm Court. In addition, you can stop in the Ocean View Terrace and Tiki Bar to relax and unwind. The Ocean Place Resort and Spa has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
In addition, guests may ask the front desk to arrange a few hours of golf at nearby courses, such as Bey-Lea Golf Course. Rooms rates (2009) start at $129 per night.
Ocean Place Resort and Spa
1 Ocean Blvd.
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(800) 411-6493
oceanplace.com
Ramada Toms River
This Ramada is located near the Lakewood Industrial Park, Point Pleasant Beach and the Toms River Country Club Golf Course at Garden State Parkway Exit 88. The 153-room, three-story hotel offers guests a courtesy continental breakfast daily and a fitness center to exercise. Guest rooms come with a work desk, complimentary Wi-Fi , microwave and on-demand movies. Some suites may have a full-size sofa bed, spacious Jacuzzi and kitchenette.
In addition, guests can frolic or work out in the outdoor swimming pool. You and your family can play a game of tennis or basketball on the on-site courts.
Golf enthusiasts will want to play the Greenbriar Woodlands or Toms River Bey-Lea golf courses.
When you are ready to dine, eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant, the Angles Cafe Grille and Lounge. You can reserve a room from $89 per night as of 2009.
Ramada Toms River
2373 US Highway 9
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 905-2626
ramadatomsriver.com
Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
Another hotel along the Jersey Shore is the Courtyard in Red Bank, located in Monmouth County near Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. This 134-room hotel features blue and beige decorated guest rooms with rich hardwood furnishings and a mini-refrigerator. Hotel rooms have complimentary wireless Internet access, a large desk with an ergonomic chair, a cozy easy chair and courtesy coffee and tea in your room. Some accommodations have grab bars in the bathrooms, spacious living areas, sofa beds and bathtub seats. Guests sleep on cotton-rich linens and thick comfortable mattresses with plenty of fluffy pillows.
When you need a bite to eat, dine at nearby restaurants, such as Barnacle Bill's or McLoone's Rum Runner.
If you desire to play golf while you are in New Jersey, arrange to play at the nine-hole golf course of Shadow Lake Village. You may book a room from $79 per nightly as of 2009.
Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
245 Half Mile Road
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 530-5552
marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrrb-courtyard-lincroft-red-bank/
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