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Buoy16 Motel

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel in Seaside Heights with free parking

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Superior Room
Superior Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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711 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751
  • Place, Seaside Heights Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Seaside Heights

At Buoy16 Motel you'll be within steps of Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Breakwater Beach Waterpark. .In proximity to this Seaside Heights motel you'll find Jenkinson's Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Casino Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seaside Park Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Midway Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimbo's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Cantina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪EJ's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aztec Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Buoy16 Motel

Boardwalk/promenade motel in Seaside Heights with free parking
Buoy16 Motel offers its guests an ATM. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Seaside Heights motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1981
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Buoy16 Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1981
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:30 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

This property is closed from 16 September 2025 to 30 April 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 1 November and 26 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Buoy16 Motel?

Yep, Buoy16 Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Buoy16 Motel?

Yep, Buoy16 Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Seaside Heights Beach.

Does Buoy16 Motel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Buoy16 Motel, but Breakwater Beach is a short 8-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buoy16 Motel?

No, Buoy16 Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buoy16 Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buoy16 Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Buoy16 Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 181 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. But I wouldn't come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine, rockaway beach

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn luz

Liked: Cleanliness
Exce
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, easy check in/check out, very clean and secure. They park your car in their lot. Best place for location across from boardwalk and beach if you are just needing somewhere to shower and sleep. There’s even a little food shack downstairs on the corner with great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, nice and cold room, easily walkable from the boardwalk and beaches, plus the staff was very nice. I wish beach tags were included but the free parking was worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Excellent stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!! Newly renovated. Very clean. Across from boardwalk. Wil definitely return! A+++
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay here. The owner (I’m assuming) was pleasant and made check in easy. The place is well maintained and kept very clean. If we’re ever back in town we’ll book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very expensive and no amenities. It’s just a bed and shower type of place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great service room no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay for the area. Bed was uncomfortable and the AC was loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful and nice place. Very clean and organized. The owners were kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget friendly, not boujie friendly

Pros: Perfect location! In the middle of the boardwalk so you didn’t have to walk from one end to the other. Just cross the road and you’re on the boardwalk. Comfortable beds. Decently priced. Cons: The “renovated” rooms are just some do it yourself projects. Nightstand used to have drawers but they layed (not glued or nailed down) pieces of wood (think white board or paneling) as a shelf. It fell apart. White contact paper covering the top and added a layer of paint on top of that at some point. There were black metal things attached loosely to the corners that they painted around. The only table is a folding one that was dirty when we got it out. Carpet was sticky like they used a carpet cleaner and brought all the dirt to the surface. Had to wear socks or sandals while in the room. Air conditioner was loud! I noticed the filter sticking out a bit so when I put it back in place it quieted the rattle but it was still loud. Couldn’t watch tv much because the channels were limited. Shower the size of, if not smaller than, a cruise ship shower. I had 2 large stains on my comforter. Toilet paper was thin one ply. Towels were small and scratchy. Could be great if the owners put some care and pride into it. Hotels.com had old photos so I ruled it out until I looked online and saw newer pics and that they renovated. It was a halfa$$ed attempt at a reno, but it had me fooled.
Stains on comforter. Looks bleached out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Travelled with family and small children
Cute. Smelled like beer in the room though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Nj shore

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are very nice. So much nicer than what you see on the Expedia website. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

caleb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! Would definitely recommend to anyone and definitely staying there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024