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Thunderbird Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A kitchen with a granite countertop, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A room with a sofa, a lamp, a picture of a pier, and a window with blinds.
A multi-story building with balconies, windows, and a visible fire extinguisher.
A beach with a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $136
$119 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Explore the area

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132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751
  • Place, Casino Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Breakwater Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a painting of a pier.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting of a beach, and a poster of a pier.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a grey upholstered headboard, two dark blue pillows, and a blue quilted bedspread.

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Two single beds with headboards, a carpeted floor, and a plain wall.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Seaside Heights

With a stay at Thunderbird Motel in Seaside Heights, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Breakwater Beach and Casino Pier. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Seaside Heights Beach and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Ortley Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Breakwater Beach Waterpark - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casino Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Breakwater Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Brothers Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jimbo's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kohr's Frozen Custard, The Original - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Motel

Thunderbird Motel offers 31 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Motel Motel
Thunderbird Motel Seaside Heights
Thunderbird Motel Motel Seaside Heights

Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 651 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutely accommodating for anything we needed and it was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is my place to go for a mini vacation with my husband just to get away from everything and enjoy the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, check in was a breeze everyone working was friendly, great hospitality. It will be a go to spot to stay whenever I’m in town!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good and convenient stay

The hotel is affordable and close to the boardwalk, we enjoyed our stay will be coming back to seaside to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay! Lady who worked there was very nice :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to broadwalk, management where really personal and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a vacation with spouse/family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and nice, our room was clean and the location was great. 5 minute walk to the boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay and easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place, only spot I stay at here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and perfect for a beach trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Well kept hotel, easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & Affordable

The service was great & the room was very clean. We had a really good 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was great and fast check in. Close to the beach and the rooms were sizable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little motel only about 1 block from the board walk .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mendy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really good for its cheap price, you cannot beat it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place. Stayed for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Would surely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Loreen

The property is old but very clean and close to the board wall and beach . The management was nice .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s the second time we stay there and it’s very quiet we love it and just walking distance to the beach and attractions, parking available so no need to move the car, staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet close to beach .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel manager and staff were wonderful, really demonstrated an actual concern to address any issues that enabled us to have a wonderful stay. The queen studio was a nice size, separate bedroom from the kitchen/living room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my name is jason and i loved the staff loved the environment it was perfect clean and would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025