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Dry Dock Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Seaside Heights Boardwalk in Seaside Heights

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Beach nearby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Standard Room | Bed sheets
Standard Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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50 Lincoln Avenue, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751
  • Place, Seaside Heights Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room | Bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Seaside Heights

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Seaside Heights motel, you'll find Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Seaside Heights Beach. Seaside Park Beach and Casino Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaside Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Casino Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Breakwater Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beachcomber Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sawmill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Klee's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dry Dock Motel

Motel near Seaside Heights Boardwalk in Seaside Heights
Dry Dock Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seaside Heights motel.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dry Dock Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to May 20:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dry Dock Motel to the airport?

Dry Dock Motel is 25.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dry Dock Motel?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dry Dock Motel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dry Dock Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dry Dock Motel.

How close is Dry Dock Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 4-minute walk from Seaside Heights Beach and 7-minute walk from Seaside Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dry Dock Motel offer free breakfast?

Dry Dock Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dry Dock Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Dry Dock Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dry Dock Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Dry Dock Motel have a pool?

Dry Dock Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 1 to May 20.

Does Dry Dock Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Dry Dock Motel to downtown Seaside Heights?

Dry Dock Motel is 0.4 mi away from Seaside Heights.

Dry Dock Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 200 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and rooms are clean and it’s so nice to be so close to beach to watch sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and clean room
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and clean room
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with reasonable rated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff eazy check in clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice room clean and very nice. The parking was very close too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathi A

Was ok for a night…pool was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Amenities
10 outta 10. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff Helpful at check in Allowed us to stay parked in the parking lot after we checked out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
The location was excellent it was right near everything. The motel itself is a little on the older side. The mattresses were not very comfortable but we only use it to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as described. Basic, clean, quiet room. 1 block from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordin

Liked: Amenities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is very kind and will gladly give whatever you need. Also the price is great for the location and they have a pool :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was wonderful, staff was friendly, and room was nice with ice cold AC. We will be back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was old and dirty. Pictures not accurate. Pictures are of a few renovated rooms. Would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were doing some construction on some of the rooms so parking was a little bit of a pain but other than that it was very nice very pleasant stay very pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great stay at the Dry Dock Motel. Great location, very close to the beach. The staff are very friendly. The pool was very clean. The room was very comfortable and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty run down. The rooms were poorly cleaned. But it’s a budget motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a pool and is in walking distance to the boardwalk and beach. The room looked okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sienna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room were nice, floor was clearly not mopped so I suggest wearing socks or shoes only on the floor. But overall a nice stay for a good weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kylie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the most disgusting motel i’ve ever stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very dirty we found hair and stains on the sheets and the rooms are connected by just closet door with a large gap under so we heard everything the room next to us was saying
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

joaquim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even stay there. Took a look at 2 different rooms and they were so stinking that I didn’t even check in. Call Expedia to cancel and when Expedia call them they were nasty. That was the only motel with available rooms. I wonder why.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025