The James Bradley
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#1 of 1 B&B in Bradley Beach
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Overlooking the warm sands of the Jersey Shore and blue waters of Bradley Beach, The James exhibits a disciplined approach between light, scale, textures and materials to create a visceral experience during your stay. With a timeless interior designed by Manhattan-based Sebastian Zuchowicki, The James tells a visual story that transcends space through the use of art, objects and design. At The James, guests can enjoy the personalized service and privacy associated with a boutique hotel with the comforts of various amenities and specialty finishes. Our spacious rooms, suites and bungalow seamlessly blend contemporary design with classical, coastal elements that hold true to a Northeast, beach town. Situated one block from the beach, when you enter the property at The James through our courtyard passage, you will find solace and privacy from the outside world. We invite you to enjoy a different Jersey Shore experience.
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Property amenities
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Boating
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Massage
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Patio
Concierge
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
Room features
Allergy-free room
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Romantic
Location
204 3rd Ave, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720-1262
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Perfection. The detail and care that went into this renovation is remarkable. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The aesthetic is stunning - clean, serene, relaxing. Two minute walk to the beach, spotless room, comfortable bed, delicious homemade (deluxe) continental breakfast, and the outdoor space is stunning - a lovely oasis with plentiful seating, a fire pit and soft music playing. My daughter and I spent a quick overnight and wished we could have stayed longer. I'll be back with my husband for an extended visit.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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We stayed at the James recently on our first trip to the Jersey Shore. The hotel itself is lovely - the aesthetic is gorgeous, and it carries throughout the entry way, the breakfast area, and the rooms. The rooms are gorgeous and well appointed. Beautiful bathroom with lovely tile shower, and great soaps. The location is also really great just a few blocks away from the beach, and a few minutes away from many great restaurants and night life. Breakfast was delicious.
I wanted this hotel to be “our spot” on the Jersey Shore, but unfortunately, our room - while lovely - was pretty noisy. It was a first floor room, and we could hear the people upstairs better than we would have liked. We heard their footsteps, but also their conversations, and their late night/early morning comings and goings. I’m not sure if we just had a particularly noisy room, but unfortunately I’m not sure we’ll be back to find out.
I wanted this hotel to be “our spot” on the Jersey Shore, but unfortunately, our room - while lovely - was pretty noisy. It was a first floor room, and we could hear the people upstairs better than we would have liked. We heard their footsteps, but also their conversations, and their late night/early morning comings and goings. I’m not sure if we just had a particularly noisy room, but unfortunately I’m not sure we’ll be back to find out.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The hotel was great and so was the price. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Check in/out was simple and included free beach passes and chairs. The location to the beach was so close, that I am not even sure it was truly a block away. The porch and side and back patios were a nice spot to relax. We stayed in the olive room. The decor in room and throughout is very minimalist and clean. The soaps provided were nice and herbal. Chocolate chip cookies in the room upon arrival were also a nice touch. We weren't sure if the waters by the bed were free as the mini bar/basket included a price list. We usually eat a large breakfast but found the daily continental breakfast was more than enough. It included fresh pastries, breads, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal, granola, fruit and spreads. An overall great stay and we would return.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The last thing that I like to do is write a negative review but our experience was so unsatisfactory and disappointing and, after reaching out to the owners twice and receiving no response, I have no choice.
Upon our arrival, the bathroom was filthy!! There was a huge visible glob of hair protruding from the shower drain so it was obviously not cleaned. Even when I brought it to their attention, they only removed the hair but did not clean the rest of the shower. And that was only the beginning.
Service was non existent. We stayed for 3 nights and no one came even once to empty the garbage cans or give us clean towels. The TV did not work properly and no one could help. I was given the incorrect key to open the safe after my valuables were inside and it took me over an hour to find someone that knew enough to find the correct key. Breakfast was a disaster- no utensils, forgotten items, dirty tables. There was only one person at the reception desk who was expected to do everything - check you in, answer phones, get beach chairs and umbrellas, help with breakfast, etc - an impossibility. And I could go on and on.
As I stated in the beginning, the most incredulous part of this is that there was no manager on site and I reached out to the owners twice and never received a response of any kind. I travel extensively and I have never had such an abysmal experience . Not to mention that it was not inexpensive - I paid over $700 a night!!
This is not the way to run a business.
Upon our arrival, the bathroom was filthy!! There was a huge visible glob of hair protruding from the shower drain so it was obviously not cleaned. Even when I brought it to their attention, they only removed the hair but did not clean the rest of the shower. And that was only the beginning.
Service was non existent. We stayed for 3 nights and no one came even once to empty the garbage cans or give us clean towels. The TV did not work properly and no one could help. I was given the incorrect key to open the safe after my valuables were inside and it took me over an hour to find someone that knew enough to find the correct key. Breakfast was a disaster- no utensils, forgotten items, dirty tables. There was only one person at the reception desk who was expected to do everything - check you in, answer phones, get beach chairs and umbrellas, help with breakfast, etc - an impossibility. And I could go on and on.
As I stated in the beginning, the most incredulous part of this is that there was no manager on site and I reached out to the owners twice and never received a response of any kind. I travel extensively and I have never had such an abysmal experience . Not to mention that it was not inexpensive - I paid over $700 a night!!
This is not the way to run a business.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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A nice, unfussy option for a Bradley Beach vacation with a homey feel. The room was modest but adequate, like the breakfast buffet. My complaint is with the management - who I wanted to contact to discuss at least a partial refund for the first night of our four night stay, when we arrived a day late due to the cancellation of our flight from Portland OR to NJ at the last minute. The overworked staff was very friendly, but directed me to the manager - who was very hard to get in touch with. I had to call and email REPEATEDLY before tracking him down, and then he was very brusque. We travel a lot, air travel these days is increasingly unreliable and stressful, and more often than not hotels are willing to work with you because they want your business. I would never return to or recommend a hotel doesn't value me as a customer.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The aesthetic of this boutique hotel/B&B is gorgeous. It's simple and modern but you feel like you're in France instead of Jersey. The many design details, fabrics, plants, wall colors, artwork, etc. make you feel very relaxed. The porch is glorious to sit on and feel the breeze. There are several outdoor spaces around the building (it's a renovated large house) and a fire pit (though it was raining the night we stayed). They give you everything you need for the beach (badges, towels, chairs, umbrella), which is just a few minutes walk down the street. Continental breakfast was served buffet style in a beautiful room off the porch. They had a nice selection of baked goods, quiches, cereal, boiled eggs, etc. The young men on staff are all welcoming and helpful and happy to get you coffee or whatever else you need. I will definitely be staying here again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Perfection on the Jersey Shore. The James Bradley has been beautifully restored by its owner George, who is the nicest person. The building and grounds are beautiful. The customer service is exemplary. The rooms are so comfortable. The breakfast everyday is delicious. And, the location could not get better. A quick walk to the beach or a short drive to anywhere else along the shore you want to visit. I stayed at the James Bradley for almost a week while looking for a place to live as I am moving to the area. There is a real lack of good hotels along the shore and now I know exactly where I will have family and friends stay when they visit.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Beware. We lost $1,800 on this hotel.
The web site is terrible and the management doesn’t care. We wanted to book a vacation with three rooms for our family for two nights (Aug 21 and 22) and did so on Sunday August 13. The web site kept resetting the date to be August 14 and 15. We thought we had it right at the end. Yes we made a mistake, but the hotel should have done something since it was there web site. We got a phone call when we were 700 miles away on the 14th asking if we’re going to check in and I said of course not that’s for next week. Brandon,!he manager was out. When I called the next day, Brandon said the James Bradley is a small family owned hotel and there is nothing he could do. Well, guess what we are a small family whose vacation was ruined. $1,800 and not even an I am sorry. I can only imagine what it would be like to stay there if they have to sort of attitude towards their guests.
The web site is terrible and the management doesn’t care. We wanted to book a vacation with three rooms for our family for two nights (Aug 21 and 22) and did so on Sunday August 13. The web site kept resetting the date to be August 14 and 15. We thought we had it right at the end. Yes we made a mistake, but the hotel should have done something since it was there web site. We got a phone call when we were 700 miles away on the 14th asking if we’re going to check in and I said of course not that’s for next week. Brandon,!he manager was out. When I called the next day, Brandon said the James Bradley is a small family owned hotel and there is nothing he could do. Well, guess what we are a small family whose vacation was ruined. $1,800 and not even an I am sorry. I can only imagine what it would be like to stay there if they have to sort of attitude towards their guests.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Avoid this hotel.
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Response from James Bradley, Owner at The James Bradley
Responded 16 Aug 2023
We are sorry to hear about this situation. Though we understand mistakes happen, upon booking, a confirmation email is sent out confirming all information regarding your stay, including the check in date. This email also includes the cancellation policy. We apologize, however, since you had booked the room, we could not rent it to someone else, which is why all hotels have a cancellation policy. Again, we are sorry this was the situation.
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My friends and I decided to visit Bradley Beach, a pristine little spot at the New Jersey shore.
I heard about The James while walking along a small street fair so we decided to check it out.
I’ve stayed at quite a few places along the New Jersey coast and I haven’t seen any place like this.
This lovely inn has been renovated head to toe. The rooms are impeccably decorated and CLEAN. We had a delicious breakfast prepared by chef Michael, a true gentleman, who made us his signature blueberry, croissant French toast- Wow!!
The staff was friendly and accommodating. You guys rock!
This place is second to none, in my book. I will definitely be back!!
Almost forgot to mention- beach passes and chairs, too!!
I heard about The James while walking along a small street fair so we decided to check it out.
I’ve stayed at quite a few places along the New Jersey coast and I haven’t seen any place like this.
This lovely inn has been renovated head to toe. The rooms are impeccably decorated and CLEAN. We had a delicious breakfast prepared by chef Michael, a true gentleman, who made us his signature blueberry, croissant French toast- Wow!!
The staff was friendly and accommodating. You guys rock!
This place is second to none, in my book. I will definitely be back!!
Almost forgot to mention- beach passes and chairs, too!!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from James Bradley, Owner at The James Bradley
Responded 7 Jun 2022
Josh - Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! From everything you said it seems like we were able to give you the experience we sought to give to our guests. Thank you again!
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Newly renovated, The James is stylish, sophisticated, and extremely comfortable, with a distinctly European feel. It's located on a beautiful street, just a block from the beach. The service is friendly and impeccable. Guests receive complimentary beach tags, and the staff set us up with chairs and an umbrella at the beach. The attention to detail throughout was impressive. Recommend it highly and look forward to a return visit.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Beth - I'm so sorry for not responding earlier. I didn't see your question until a few days before Labor Day Weekend and we were totally booked for weeks prior to that weekend. We closed on Labor Day and will re-open in June 2016.
Thank you for your interest.
"They have smart TV no need to worries abt tv Chanels to kids They doesn’t accept kids 5 years old below , but actually not strict"Read full review
PRICE RANGE
RM 1,053 - RM 1,862 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the sandcastle hotel bradley beach
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
The Sandcastle Inn
LOCATION
United StatesNew JerseyJersey ShoreBradley Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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Frequently Asked Questions about The James Bradley
Which popular attractions are close to The James Bradley?
Nearby attractions include D'Arcy's Tavern (0.7 km), Avon Beach (0.8 km), and Avon By The Sea Public Beach (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The James Bradley?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at The James Bradley?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The James Bradley?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The James Bradley?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Buttered Biscuit, Josie's Good Eats, and Del Ponte's Bakery.
Is The James Bradley located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Bradley Beach.
Does The James Bradley offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to The James Bradley?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Stephen Crane House (2.8 km).