GLENDALE MOTEL, Seaside Heights

The motel is situated one block from the boardwalk and beach, making it easy to walk to dining, shopping, and entertainment along the shore. Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark are a 5-minute walk away. For further exploration, Chadwick Beach is a 12-minute drive, Point Pleasant Beach is 19 km away, and Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari amusement park is 48 km away. The property is located in a top-rated area for location, and free private parking is provided on site, though the lot can be tight. Several restaurants and bars are within a 0.5 km walk. Note that the motel has two buildings, neither of which has an elevator.

The property offers traditionally decorated rooms, studios, and two-bedroom apartments. All units include cable TV, a seating area, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Studios and apartments feature a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Some rooms have a terrace. For larger groups, the two-bedroom apartment sleeps up to 8 people but may feel tight for more than 5-6 adults; the sofa bed in some units is a pull-out couch. Bedrooms contain two queen beds or a mix of queen beds and a sofa bed. The building is older, and room conditions vary: some units have carpeted floors, while others have tile. Lighting in some rooms is limited to a small bedside lamp with no overhead fixture. Not all rooms have a balcony, and the top floor can offer a partial ocean view. The motel has no elevator, so guests on upper floors must use stairs.

The motel does not have a restaurant or serve breakfast. For meals, there is a breakfast spot directly across the street, and a variety of dining options are within a 0.5 km walk, including Beachcomber Bar & Grill, Goobers Shore Thing, Ryan's Boulevard Deli & Grill, Klee's Bar & Grill, PJ'S Place, Steaks Unlimited, Genevieve's, and The Original Steaks. Rooms with full kitchens (studios and apartments) allow guests to cook their own food, which can help manage food allergies or budgets.

The only on-site leisure facility is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The pool is open during summer months and is maintained as clean and of adequate size for family use, though upkeep consistency has varied. The beach and boardwalk are the primary recreational options, offering swimming, walking, and amusement park access just one block away.

Parking is free, private, and on-site with one space per room; no reservation is needed. The lot is small and can fill up, requiring some guests to park on the street (which may result in a ticket). Wi-Fi is advertised as free, but the signal may not reach all rooms; a wired internet connection is available in public areas at no charge. Housekeeping and towel replacement are not automatic on multi-night stays; guests need to request fresh towels and toilet paper from the staff. The motel offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms, but there is no elevator, luggage storage, or laundry service. The front desk may not always be staffed during check-in/check-out hours. The property does not allow pets.