The perfect place to get away at the Jersey Shore, the Coral Seas Oceanfront Motel, is a serene family-friendly 50-room motel situated directly on the beach in Beach Haven, the queen city of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Our beachfront oasis is close to the lush sandy beach, downtown, fun activities, and Long Beach Island restaurants, shops, theater, bike rentals, surfing and watersports.
Come stay with us and experience the Jersey Shore as it was meant to be, all in the heart of the Jersey Shore's most popular resorts in Long Beach Island. We look forward to providing our signature customer service at the Coral Seas Oceanfront Motel!
Come stay with us and experience the Jersey Shore as it was meant to be, all in the heart of the Jersey Shore's most popular resorts in Long Beach Island. We look forward to providing our signature customer service at the Coral Seas Oceanfront Motel!
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The Coral Seas Oceanfront Motel is nestled in the heart of Beach Haven, just steps away from the beautiful coastal beaches of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Three generations of the Kelly Family have been operating the Coral Seas for the past 45 years beginning in 1974, when the Kelly Family assumed ownership of the Coral Seas property.
The Coral Seas Oceanfront Motel offers 50 rooms, from coastal-inspired standard rooms with two double beds, to spacious suites that sleep six comfortably, to Oceanfront accommodations with decks or patios offering amazing views of the beach and ocean. If accessibility is a concern, please let us know in advance when booking so that we can ensure you receive a room on the first floor.
The Coral Seas Standard Rooms are located on the first and second floor and offer two double beds, a mini refrigerator and coffee maker. Standard Rooms are also available around the pool area for convenient access. Right outside your room, chairs along the common walkway facing the pool are the perfect place to enjoy your morning paper or a cup of coffee!
Our stylish suites are double the size of our Standard and Oceanfront Rooms! All Coral Seas Suites are located on the third floor overlooking the pool area (non-oceanfront) and offer two double beds. A spacious living room area with a pullout couch is attached to the bedroom, as well as a dinette area (cooking not permitted) with a table and chairs, bar sink, refrigerator, and microwave.
Welcome to Beach Haven in Long Beach Island, New Jersey! Beach Haven is located just seven miles south of the causeway and is your one-stop-shop for all things LBI. Beach Haven features Bay Village Shops, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, Thunder 'n' Surf Water Park, Showplace Ice Cream Parlor, Surflight Theatre, historical museums, boat excursions and watersports, fishing, fine restaurants, bars, and boutique shops.
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Karen Russo
Sep 17, 2021
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Charlie Gillinder
Aug 28, 2021
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Sheila Haliotis
Aug 03, 2021
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I called Coral Seas in June and they just happen to have a cancellation for 3 nights in July. What luck! We had never stayed here before, but decided to take a chance based on the glowing reviews. We had a standard room overlooking the pool. We had no problem getting a lounge chair by the pool. The hotel is only steps to the beach entrance. It is also within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, shops and The Starlight Theater. The staff is friendly as were the other guests. We plan to stay here again and will get a 3rd floor ocean view room with a balcony.
Marilyn Gallo
Jul 07, 2021
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Lucy Rain
Jul 02, 2021
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Marianne Gano
Jun 14, 2021
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Karyn M.
Aug 19, 2020
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I will never go to this hotel again. We were a large party of friends and family staying for five days. My husband could not go due to severe back problems and we would lose our deposit. So I was the only one alone in my room. The first nite we were there, I will admit, we were probably a bit loud with our laughing and talking. I was with my sister and brother-in-law across the way since we ate earlier. The test of our party were eating on the other side around a folding table using the 2 chairs provided in front of each room. My sister, brother n law and I joined the party around 10 pm. I sat
Adam Raines
Jul 19, 2020
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Affordable option for a beach front place to sleep. Centrally locates. The kids love the beach and the pool. It’s clean. Parking was no issue, granted we stayed mid week during covid. Downside. Beds are hard. Pillows very flat. Being a pillow and also request 3rd floor. Worth carrying your bags (no elevator). We woke Daily to toddlers moving around above us at 6am. 3rd floor ocean view best view and quiet.
Stacey F.
Aug 30, 2019
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We stayed at Coral seas recently and were very pleased with the motel! We stayed in a suite/efficiency which overlooked the pool and beach. The room was very spacious and worked well for our family. The housekeeping was a little off, they only were able to clean our room twice out of four days due to my son taking his afternoon nap. Like many other reviews I will say that the beds are a bit uncomfortable and are only full size, not queen. I would highly recommend a mattress topper or bringing your own pillows. The pool is GREAT for kids, there is a section that is 1 foot deep and perfect for toddlers
Laurel C.
Aug 22, 2019
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My family and I just came back from a three day stay at Coral Seas. The staff was very helpful - they were able to move my mother - in law to a better room (she can be tough) and helped with with some other local information - like finding a good mechanic. The location is top notch, the pool clean etc. I wish the view from the second floor to the ocean was a bit better but the dune cannot be helped! The interior is a little funky but super clean and very well maintained. Great stay!
Christine P.
Jun 23, 2019
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Overall, Coral seas was ok. It is conveniently located next to the beach, attractions, places to eat, etc. The staff were friendly and accommodating, they even let us use the beach passes and parking after we checked out. We spent two nights here for a wedding and we didn't feel that the room cost was appropriate for our accommodations as it was outdated. The beds were not very comfortable and the bathroom was very small. But it was suffice and allowed us to walk from the wedding we attended.
Taylor J.
Jun 28, 2018
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Great location but rooms are not great. The bedding seemed dirty, the room smelt of cigarettes and the service from the staff was less than satisfactory. I felt uncomfortable walking around the room without shoes on. There was also a point in time where my fiancé and I were speaking on the balcony and I felt as though one of the staff members was listening in on our conversation. Was not a terrible experience but I would not stay there again.
Mike R.
Jul 28, 2017
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PROS
+ Location is great - right next to beach and walking distance to a lot in Beach Haven
+ Clean
+ Staff - friendly and diligent
+ Pool was clean
CONS
- Pillows are about 2" thin
- Mattresses are...tired
- Soap dissolves quickly
- Rooms are dark - think Irish paneling from the 70s
- Pool closes at 6pm and is not heated
- Wifi was VERY spotty
- Outlets in room are scarce and very hard to access
Overall good, but potential to be much better.
+ Location is great - right next to beach and walking distance to a lot in Beach Haven
+ Clean
+ Staff - friendly and diligent
+ Pool was clean
CONS
- Pillows are about 2" thin
- Mattresses are...tired
- Soap dissolves quickly
- Rooms are dark - think Irish paneling from the 70s
- Pool closes at 6pm and is not heated
- Wifi was VERY spotty
- Outlets in room are scarce and very hard to access
Overall good, but potential to be much better.
Casey C.
Jun 23, 2017
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Cynthia K.
Jun 04, 2017
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This was our second visit to Beach Haven and the Coral Seas Motel. This motel is located right on the beach and also has a nice pool.. It is clean and well kept. While it is not the newest or flashiest place I love that it is so well cared for. This motel is also in a great location, walking distance to a number of restaurants. We will be back for sure.
Igor S.
Nov 03, 2016
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If you want a quite and peaceful place to stay, go to coral seas. The room is nice and clean and has a little fridge, TV with all channels, coffee maker and you can also ask for hairdryer and iron with ironing board. There's also a heated inground pool, and enough parking lots for everyone. Plus the motel located really close to all the main restaurants and bars of Beach Haven.
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Michelle P.
Aug 30, 2016
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My husband and I stayed here for a couple of nights for our "mini-moon" and it was everything we wanted. Right on the beach with a very laid back feel and an inground pool! We wanted something quiet and casual and that is what we got. It is a block or two from a very loud and bumping beach bar/motel "the sea shell" which was nice to visit and then be able to return to our peaceful and private motel. The motel is very family friendly and offer you beach badges to borrow when you check in. Late August was also a perfect time to visit as it was a little less busy and the weather
Chris G.
Aug 21, 2016
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Let me be totally honest here, this place is a time capsule motel in the finest sense of the term - we loved it! If you want a quiet stay with fantastic ocean views (if you request an ocean front room on the 2nd or 3rd floor), then this is THE place to stay in Beach Haven. I would give it 5 stars, but I've stayed at some off the hook real 5 star hotels and don't want to dilute their beauty....so figure 4 stars for a motel to be as "as good as it gets" for a motel.
I have read the other reviews about management not wanting wedding parties or allowing people not checked in
I have read the other reviews about management not wanting wedding parties or allowing people not checked in
Bill M.
Jul 29, 2015
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When staying over Long Beach Island for an extended wedding weekend a bunch of us were looking for something a little more reasonable than the wedding party package that the Shell had put together for guests. Fortunately we were able to find a reasonable bulk package at Coral Seas, and it proved to be an accommodating spot with a lot of flexibility.
As many stated the Coral is definitely a bit of a dated no frills establishment. But for quick accommodation and discounted rates during the off season and days it can't be beat. We had a good sized suite that fit three of us, came with a decent
As many stated the Coral is definitely a bit of a dated no frills establishment. But for quick accommodation and discounted rates during the off season and days it can't be beat. We had a good sized suite that fit three of us, came with a decent
Kyle D.
May 24, 2015
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As some other reviews mention, this isn't the newest hotel around, but relative to what's around, a definite 4 stars. First visit to LBI a few years ago I was concerned about the lack of nice chain hotels, etc, but have come to love the charm and area of this place.
Owners and staff are really nice and take care of you. Seems like the owners are on property all the time which is good to see. Rooms are not new, but are clean. Hotel is right on the beach; views of the beach and ocean from some rooms and outside others. Location can't be beat-walking distance to shopping, food, fun
Owners and staff are really nice and take care of you. Seems like the owners are on property all the time which is good to see. Rooms are not new, but are clean. Hotel is right on the beach; views of the beach and ocean from some rooms and outside others. Location can't be beat-walking distance to shopping, food, fun
Chris G.
May 24, 2015
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So there's nothing really nice on LBI. No chain hotels or boutique spots. It's all old motels. The Coral is nice. Just lower your expectations and enjoy the beach. It's on the beach and you can't really do much better. It's in a quiet section of LBI so it's kind of nice. As far as the rooms don't expect high count sheets or bath products you want to throw in your bag. Stayed here for two nights and honestly it wasn't that bad. They do have flat screens and all the channels....
C. U.
Oct 14, 2013
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Stayed here for a wedding in October 2013. Even though the bride and groom blocked off rooms for their guests, the motel actually charged a higher rate per night than their regular price because we didn't meet their 'two night minimum.' I thought that to be a little excessive not only because it was part of a wedding block, but also because it was off-season. When I booked the room, they would not accept a reservation with my credit card....so I had to send in a check via snail mail to hold the room for more than half the cost of what they were charging for the room (that they
Douglas D.
Oct 02, 2013
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In town for a late summer wedding and my wife booked our room here. Very basic rooms which were clean when we arrived. Heated pool as well. Close to the center of town with beach access. Note, no elevator access to upper floors which could be bad for some folks. With not many options for motels on the island this place earns a three star instead of a two.
