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Welcome to Mayfair Hotel, your Belmar “home away from home.” Mayfair Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a refrigerator and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.
Guests have access to 24 hour front desk while staying at Mayfair Hotel. In addition, Mayfair Hotel offers a pool, which will help make your Belmar trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is street parking available to guests.
While in Belmar, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Mayfair Hotel, including La Dolce Vita (0.4 mi), Mr. Shrimp Seafood Restaurant & Market (0.9 mi), and Marina Grille (0.8 mi).
If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Belmar Beach and Boardwalk (0.0 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance.
Mayfair Hotel puts the best of Belmar at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Property amenities
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Outdoor pool
Beach
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Bath / shower
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Mid-range
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English
Location
1000 Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719-2397
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Somewhat walkable
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I don't like the fact that their pool doesn't open til July First even though they list it as one of their amenities. Wish they had told me that before I paid for the week. Had to go to the beach instead which is right across the street. Next time I will pick somewhere else.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Well, I don't quite know where to start. So far we had stayed in times Square, niagra falls and now done a 6 hour car drive to belmar, new jersey. On arrival we joked that we would be staying at the hotel with all the plants in the window. As it happens that was it! It's exactly what it says on the tin, no frills. No breakfast. Collect your paper cup from reception in the morning and make your coffee. Its a bit like a hostel with comings and goings. The rooms are clean and basic. Loved the American fridge though. Staff are always at reception, albeit don't ask too many questions. It's a great location for the beach. The swimming pool was closed and when I asked why I was told yes it's closed! The problem is they have got the monopoly, as there are no other hotels around. It is very over priced for what it is. We loved our time in new jersey. Would we stay there again no we wouldn't. We would have to stay outside of belmar. It's also only a 1.5 hour drive back to new york city.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Starting off with the positive…the location was supreme….Located Ocean view across from the boardwalk. That’s about it.
A portion of the space is run as a hotel. The rest of it is a boarding house. The ceilings in the hallways were stained, filthy and falling down. The hallways stunk of mildew marijuana, smoke, and cigarette smoke. You are sharing a hotel for $200 a night with what appears to be a halfway house.
The place felt sketchy and not at all safe. Our particular room was clean, but the smell of the dirty rooms wafted through the air. The location and building itself has so much potential. My recommendation to the owner would either choose to run it as a boardinghouse or as a hotel, but not both.
A portion of the space is run as a hotel. The rest of it is a boarding house. The ceilings in the hallways were stained, filthy and falling down. The hallways stunk of mildew marijuana, smoke, and cigarette smoke. You are sharing a hotel for $200 a night with what appears to be a halfway house.
The place felt sketchy and not at all safe. Our particular room was clean, but the smell of the dirty rooms wafted through the air. The location and building itself has so much potential. My recommendation to the owner would either choose to run it as a boardinghouse or as a hotel, but not both.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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I know this is an older building and so big, the upkeep must be enormous. I have stayed in Ocean Grove in a similar aged structure and the Mayfair is charming and well kept, especially in comparison. The staff were friendly, someone really loves plants as the front room was a sumptuous garden welcome for patrons to sit in and enjoy, the sunroom up front has a full ocean view and you are welcome to eat meals in there (provide your own) . Our room (109) was delightful, all in blues with a clean and modern bathroom. Side room but still full view of the ocean and two large windows. Parking is free on side streets and in front (non ocean side) but I imagine the competition in summer is fierce. Directly across the street is the boardwalk and a beautiful large beach with white sand. Beach tags needed in season.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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We stayed at the Mayfair in mid October/2021 in a room overlooking the ocean. It was a little smallish but beautifully done and the view of the ocean made everything perfect. The cute vintage looking refrigerator went well with the charm of the room and hotel. There is no eleveator but help with luggage up the stairs was offered. We found the climb helped with our much needed exercise for the day. We loved being able to walk the boardwalk and beach each day. There is a glass porch area to sit in and watch the ocean if the weather is bad. The new hotels cannot give the charm and warmth of this historic hotel. Yes parking might be an issue during peak times but we found a place everyday just around the corner.
We also discovered Beckman's Deli near Main Street that offered a nice variety for breakfast. This too was a delightful place to start our day.
This was a wonderful start to our east coast adventure.
We also discovered Beckman's Deli near Main Street that offered a nice variety for breakfast. This too was a delightful place to start our day.
This was a wonderful start to our east coast adventure.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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The hotel is old and charming. We had an ocean front room. The view was amazing. The room was updated, comfortable and spotless! We would have appreciated knowing that the pool was not open due to being repaired, however. It was a lovely experience and we will be returning.
Kellie
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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I do not know whether all of the rooms in this hotel are as tiny as room 206. It has one double bed, one night stand, and one refrigerator. There is a small closet and a small bathroom. There is no coffee machine nor microwave.The television and wi-fi were fine.
If you want an ocean front view and do not care about the size of the room or amenities, then this room is acceptable.
If you want an ocean front view and do not care about the size of the room or amenities, then this room is acceptable.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Actually stayed July 2018 and would like to go back some day. Staff was great. Location was good. Price was right. Not for everyone, but we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for affordable lodging in Belmar NJ. .......
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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The hotel lobby entrance is gorgeous. The pictures online don’t do this quaint, oceanfront hotel justice. Perfect location. The room was cozy, beds and pillows were very comfortable. Staff was nice. No complaint at all. Would definitely come back!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Where to start............
My wife booked this place as a "surprise" for a few days at the Jersey shore in September. Its a great time to hit the beach as the kids are back in school, no beach badge fees, parking is easier......
We pulled up later on a Sunday to the property and there was a large contingent of folks outside smoking, talking, all with a coffee cup in hand. Kinda strange since the sun was still out and the beach was right across the street.............but we were tired and hungry.
Checked into the creepy and dirty lobby, did not go up to the room at this point.
We hit a restaurant in the next town over called "Sunsets". Its right on a huge marina, nice outside bar and tables right on the water. Very good food, somewhat pricey, but a great spot. We struck up a conversation with our waitress, asking any other cool spots to eat or check out, and she asked where we staying. When we said on the beach in Belmar, her eyes got big and she said "Not the Mayfair?"
When we said yes, she said to sit tight. She brought over a middle-aged(our age) guy from the bar area. He is a lifelong Belmar resident.
He filled us in briefly about the Mayfair.......how it was a great hotel back in the early part of last century (hard to believe seeing it's current condition). He mentioned that now, while it still keeps its status as a hotel, it acts as a crash pad for people in recovery. He called it a "Sober House".
We mentioned the group of folks hanging around outside and he said that was probably a group of folks attending an AA meeting. Turns out there are meetings all throughout the day in a room in the basement of the "hotel."
He added that there have been folks getting robbed, laptops and cellphones stolen, rooms broken into............etc.
After hearing all this, I was grateful we had not gone up to our room and dropped our luggage.
I said thanks for all the info and I found our waitress and gave her a few more bucks and thanked her profusely for helping us out.
We returned to the Mayfair(no off-street parking by the way) to another large group of folks outside smoking, chatting and drinking coffee.
My wife stayed in the car, and I went in to check out. The lady behind the desk explained that our credit card was already charged for the three nights(just under $ 600.00) and that there was a no refund policy. She also refused to give me back the cash deposit for the SINGLE room key, which I had already handed over to her.
Needless to say a few choice words were exchanged and I went outside to call the cops to lodge a complaint. As I was getting my phone out, a cop was approaching on the main ocean drive and I flagged him down, and explained the situation.
He said there was very little he could do, but was very sympathetic and said he has heard this story many times before. He said the best course of action was to dispute the charges on with my credit card company, and let them go after the Mayfair. He also said to register complaints with the Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and the town of Belmar.
He recommended we head into the neighboring towns and find a B and B to stay. We headed south into Spring Lake and found a great place right on the ocean which was beautiful, and included a great breakfast. The price was only 3 Dollars more for the entire stay. Money well spent.
Just to be clear, I have no problem with people in AA or any other recovery program, trying to improve their lives and their health. They should be commended for their efforts.
I do however have a huge problem with the Mayfair selling itself as a "quaint ocean-front getaway"............it is not.
My wife booked this place as a "surprise" for a few days at the Jersey shore in September. Its a great time to hit the beach as the kids are back in school, no beach badge fees, parking is easier......
We pulled up later on a Sunday to the property and there was a large contingent of folks outside smoking, talking, all with a coffee cup in hand. Kinda strange since the sun was still out and the beach was right across the street.............but we were tired and hungry.
Checked into the creepy and dirty lobby, did not go up to the room at this point.
We hit a restaurant in the next town over called "Sunsets". Its right on a huge marina, nice outside bar and tables right on the water. Very good food, somewhat pricey, but a great spot. We struck up a conversation with our waitress, asking any other cool spots to eat or check out, and she asked where we staying. When we said on the beach in Belmar, her eyes got big and she said "Not the Mayfair?"
When we said yes, she said to sit tight. She brought over a middle-aged(our age) guy from the bar area. He is a lifelong Belmar resident.
He filled us in briefly about the Mayfair.......how it was a great hotel back in the early part of last century (hard to believe seeing it's current condition). He mentioned that now, while it still keeps its status as a hotel, it acts as a crash pad for people in recovery. He called it a "Sober House".
We mentioned the group of folks hanging around outside and he said that was probably a group of folks attending an AA meeting. Turns out there are meetings all throughout the day in a room in the basement of the "hotel."
He added that there have been folks getting robbed, laptops and cellphones stolen, rooms broken into............etc.
After hearing all this, I was grateful we had not gone up to our room and dropped our luggage.
I said thanks for all the info and I found our waitress and gave her a few more bucks and thanked her profusely for helping us out.
We returned to the Mayfair(no off-street parking by the way) to another large group of folks outside smoking, chatting and drinking coffee.
My wife stayed in the car, and I went in to check out. The lady behind the desk explained that our credit card was already charged for the three nights(just under $ 600.00) and that there was a no refund policy. She also refused to give me back the cash deposit for the SINGLE room key, which I had already handed over to her.
Needless to say a few choice words were exchanged and I went outside to call the cops to lodge a complaint. As I was getting my phone out, a cop was approaching on the main ocean drive and I flagged him down, and explained the situation.
He said there was very little he could do, but was very sympathetic and said he has heard this story many times before. He said the best course of action was to dispute the charges on with my credit card company, and let them go after the Mayfair. He also said to register complaints with the Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and the town of Belmar.
He recommended we head into the neighboring towns and find a B and B to stay. We headed south into Spring Lake and found a great place right on the ocean which was beautiful, and included a great breakfast. The price was only 3 Dollars more for the entire stay. Money well spent.
Just to be clear, I have no problem with people in AA or any other recovery program, trying to improve their lives and their health. They should be commended for their efforts.
I do however have a huge problem with the Mayfair selling itself as a "quaint ocean-front getaway"............it is not.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
RM 538 - RM 667 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesNew JerseyJersey ShoreBelmar
NUMBER OF ROOMS
44
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mayfair Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Mayfair Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Belmar Beach and Boardwalk (0.06 km), Sweet! (1.1 km), and Go Play Arcade (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Mayfair Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and kids activities.
What are some restaurants close to Mayfair Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Federico's Pizza & Restaurant, La Dolce Vita, and Comfi Belmar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Mayfair Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Mayfair Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Stephen Crane House (5.2 km) and Squan Beach Life-Saving Station #9 (6.9 km).