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The Islander Motel

1202 Central Avenue, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ
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The Islander Motel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

This is the best motel on the island the owner is a great guy and the prices are very fair i go there every summer and plan on going back this year it isonly 2 blocks from the beach and there are alot of nice restaurants and little shops in the area

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Campbell Hall,New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We stayed at this motel for one nite (thank goodness) in September of 2012. The inn keeper was very nice and friendly on the phone and in person,but that's where the niceness ends. Our room looked like it hadn't been updated since the 1960s. The carpeting was very dirty and worn and we were hesitant to walk in our bare... More

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Yardley, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

First let me start by say that I have never been compelled to write a review in the past. I was only in LBI for a few days, but the motel was very well kept and it was a close to the beach. What really had me take the time to write this was the hospitality that was provided by... More

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Souderton, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

This is the second year my family has stayed at the islander. We arrived early and were given our beach tags at 830am so we could wait on the beach till our room was ready. The owner was very nice and goes out of his way to help with whatever you may need or want. The room sizes were great... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012 via mobile

Big rooms, great shower. Refrigerator, microwave, two beach badges... big plus. Not a bad walk to the beach, crossing the Blvd was only tough on Saturday (had to walk one extra block to the traffic light). Ship Bottom is our favorite place to stay on the Island.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

This is my favorite place to stay when we go to LBI (Ship Bottom), Joe the Manager is a very nice guy, easy to talk to. Rooms are good size, clean, very accommodating, some rooms are efficiencies so it's great for a long stay. I have had to stay at other hotels when I could not get a room there... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

This was my first vacation to LBI & it was a last minute one. Fortunately for me, The Islander had a cancellation for the night we wanted to stay at the beach. I was somewhat concerned about what a "beach motel" might be like, but was very happy with the accomodations here. The rooms were clean - no mold in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

I admit - I was slightly worried about what to expect from a beach motel. But we were pleasantly surprised. The rooms are big, very clean, with all amenities that you need. The owner is very friendly - you instantly feel safe and welcome once you arrive. It's easy to get to once on the island, plus 2 blocks from... More

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Matamoras, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

A very clean, small motel with a friendly owner. Perfect! If you're looking for a pool or fitness room, this isn't for you. But if you're looking for a great value, consider this motel. We had absolutely no problems and were very pleased.

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Bronx, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

Close to the beach, very clean room, wonderful host. We came back like a week ago and we plan to go again in august. Thank you Islander

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Address: 1202 Central Avenue, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ
Region: United States > New Jersey > Jersey Shore > Long Beach Island > Ship Bottom
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Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Ship Bottom
Price range (per night): $56 - $208

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