We liked the hotel last year, so we returned.

Visited and stayed on the 3rd floor. Noticed that by night 2, we began getting congested; had to sleep with the bedroom window open. Wife ended up getting bronchitis toward the end of our trip and I got a bad sinus infection.

Same happened to our family staying next door.

Not sure if the room we were in was moldy, etc., but perhaps it's time for a renovation (i.e., see what's under those rugs, etc.).

Too bad, we really enjoyed the management here.

Decided to head down to the Wildwood area at the last minute and found this place on Trip Advisor - so glad we picked it. We were looking for a place on the beach, quiet and clean - the Commander By the Sea fit the bill!

Parking was free, there were grills to cook out on (they cleaned them regularly!), an ice machine by the office, and a fridge in the room (we did not stay in an efficiency, so can't report on those). TVs in bedroom and living room (regular cable). Appeared to be wireless internet available, but not sure if it was free or not - didn't bring the laptop. Room was clean - a little old school, but seems like that's the thing down there!

There are two decks you can hang out on with umbrella tables, etc. and even if you don't stay in an "oceanfront" room, you can still get a pretty good view of the water outside your door, which is nice. Didn't hang out at the pool, but it seemed fine. Lots of chairs to hang out around poolside. Just make sure you bring your own hair dryer, beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas (although there are chair/umbrella rentals on the beach right by the hotel if need be).

Staff was friendly, it seemed like maybe a family owned operation. Always saw maintenance working hard, which is always a good sign!

Location is good if you want to get away a little from the Boardwalk scene - after Labor Day it was easy to drive down there in about five minutes anyway, so we felt like we had the best of both worlds.

Wish we could have stayed longer!

We stayed at the Commander for the first time this August. The staff is very cordial as are the guest. The pool was warm and not very crowded. The motel is right on the beach. If you are respectful of other people then this is the perfect motel. It is very quiet and conservative, but if you like to splash in the pool and talk loud and make a lot of noise then I would suggest a motel closer to Wildwood. Thye rooms were really no different from other motel rooms. The reason we would definitly come back is because of the quiet, respectful attitude of the staff and guest.

Tried this hotel after 20 years at another resort which did not value our repeat business. From the first phone call speaking with Polly, I felt like I was calling an old friend. Our family rented three rooms. Upon arrival, we were greeted so warmly. The facility was spotless. Any problems were resolved immediately and to our full satisfaction. All the staff there were so friendly and seemed genuinely concerned with making our stay a pleasant one. Thanks Commander for a wonderful vacation...if only the weather had cooperated..