When you stay at Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina in Somers Point, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Gateway Playhouse and 10 minutes by foot from Somers Mansion. .This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Lucy the Elephant.
What's nearby
Gateway Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Somers Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Shore Memorial Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Greate Bay Country Club - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Great Bay Resort and Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Absecon Station - 21 min drive
Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 12 min walk
Wawa - 16 min walk
Crab Trap Restaurant - 11 min walk
Anchorage Tavern - 2 min walk
Charlie's Bar & Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina
Oceanfront hotel with nightclub, near Gateway Playhouse
Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels, DVD players, and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
At Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Somers Point? This hotel has 90 square feet (8 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Boat
Fishing
Nightclub
Playground
Water sports equipment
Family friendly
DVD player
High chair
Laundry facilities
Playground
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
Conference center (90 square feet of space)
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Marina
On the bay
On the beach
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
DVD player
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 15 and April 20.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: USD 50.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Tavern Bay Resort Somers Point
Tavern Bay Resort
Tavern on the Bay Resort
Tavern On The Bay & Marina
Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina Hotel
Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina Somers Point
Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina Hotel Somers Point
Tavern on the Bay Hotel & Marina Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Got a text from Sam (the manager?) at 4:10 asking what time I wanted to check in. I said “in 2 minutes” since I was literally a street away. When I got to Tavern, it was a little hard to know where to check in since the place is really set up more as a restaurant. I made my way into the lobby and found the hostess stand where I texted Sam where do I go to check in. No response. Some other staff finally came around and got Sam’s attention. To be honest, it felt more like I was an intrusion than a welcomed guest.
Interesting sign in the lobby begging (bribing) not to be a Karen; give a good review for a free drink. Maybe earn your guests’ good reviews by providing a great experience?
This is the first place I stayed where there is blue painters table on the walls in our room. As I am writing this, Sam just walked past me here on the front porch. No greeting. No smile.
This place as the potential to really be something special, but it needs a little TLC to get there. It seems it’s been a little neglected over the years.
Good:
The location on the water is great.
They have a great restaurant and bar with live music.
It’s in a good location and the area feels safe and family friendly.
Not go good:
Photos online don’t really show the current state of property.
Some amenities are no where to be found.
While there is an espresso bar on the front porch, I have never seen anyone working at it.
No daily housekeeping. There is a tip envelope on the dresser though.
This was a lovely one day stay. Note that you’re paying to stay in a historic tavern with a nice view and semi-private beach. There isn’t a lot to say (good or bad) about the room or the service. Everything was fine. We’d consider coming back.
The bed was comfy. The room was tired.No tissues in bathroom.Paint splatters on floor from previous paint job. Lighting terrible.Missing bulb in bathroom.Clean but neglected.
Common areas were great.The bar and dining area are classic shore! We had drinks but did not dine there so i cant comment.
Staff was lovely.
Room overpriced for the quality of amenities.This place has potential because of its location but it needs work!
Ila
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerrie
Aug 5, 2025
Kerrie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Robert G Calhoun Grace L
Traveled with partner
Aug 2, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
View was nice. Expected room on 2nd level---last minute change to top floor where room was not cooled off before check in. Made bringing bags inconvenient
Walls are like paper . Next door customers yelling at us . No privacy. Can see them in their window with no clothes on . No staff on site . Check in kept telling us to wait room wasn’t clean yet . Hotel is deceiving online pics .
shelly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Debbie
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location location location, historic flare of old days of the NJ shore past. Private beach on the bay, close to local good eats, room temp Perfact during an extreme heat wave! Very comfortable!
The building itself is gorgeous. The location is ideal. Restaurant and rooftop bar were top notch. But the room needed some work. Blinds had missing slats which was a big deal since our room faced the rooftop observation deck. TV didnt work at all. AC was just a window unit which didnt really cool the room. The door separating our room from the adjoining room barely closed. Overall, room and bathroom were clean. Bed was comfortable. Extremely affordable for a weekend down the shore. Just needs some updating.