Dry Dock Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Seaside Heights Boardwalk

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Seaside Heights

At Dry Dock Motel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Seaside Heights Beach. Highlights at this motel include in-room balconies. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Seaside Heights motel include Seaside Park Beach and Casino Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seaside Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casino Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ortley Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beachcomber Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Midway Steak House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Klee's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maruca's Tomato Pies - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dry Dock Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Dry Dock Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seaside Heights motel.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dry Dock Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 October to 20 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dry Dock Motel?

Dry Dock Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dry Dock Motel?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dry Dock Motel on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$130.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dry Dock Motel?

Yep, Dry Dock Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Dry Dock Motel?

Yep, Dry Dock Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Seaside Heights Beach.

Does Dry Dock Motel have a pool?

Dry Dock Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June to September.

Does Dry Dock Motel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Dry Dock Motel, but Breakwater Beach is a short 17-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dry Dock Motel?

No, Dry Dock Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dry Dock Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dry Dock Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dry Dock Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 192 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Judy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. This place is good to save a buck and have access to the beach and boardwalk. You get what you pay for though. Room was gross, building is falling apart. Would I stay again?...yes. Why? Cheap. Go in knowing it's just a place to sleep and you'll be fine. expect nothing else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Allentown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location was excellent it was right near everything. The motel itself is a little on the older side. The mattresses were not very comfortable but we only use it to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with reasonable rated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

NILSA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Treat Yourself Not Your Wallet

Just needed a place to sleep over night. Went the cheap route. Condition of the motel was terrible. Entry door trouble to open and close due to deterioration. Air Conditioner accessible if you are 8 ft tall and 3 inches wide as you squeezed your way to get to it. Luckily your phone camera helped to see what you needed to do. On and off every 5 minutes all night long. TV stopped working after an hour and had to unplug to shut it off since the remote wouldn't do it. The adjoining room had a young family in it with a little girl who likes to scream which continued to 9pm and started up again at 6am. The bed was a nightmare. The pillows were as flat as can be. I couldn't find the sheets so I sleep with just the bedspread. Found sheets were all tucked in on four sides.I felt like a slept on rows of metal springs without padding. I had major trouble getting up from lying down. Every bone, muscle and nerve hurt from my neck to my feet. Don't do what I did. Even for one night treat yourself so you get sleep and can feel clean when you leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as described. Basic, clean, quiet room. 1 block from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very dirty we found hair and stains on the sheets and the rooms are connected by just closet door with a large gap under so we heard everything the room next to us was saying
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Atalyah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
First of all their parking lot was way too small to be able to fit that amount of vehicles in the small spaces available. Some bigger vehicles take up two spaces. When we got to the room, our TV didn't work, the receptacles below the TV didn't work and neither did the little lamps aside of the TV. When I advised the manager at checkout that this stuff wasn't working, he just looked at me instead of offering a refund of some kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hector

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will never stay here again 200 plus dollars for a nasty dirty room shower had no pressure and then the water wouldn’t drain in the shower. the smell was sooo bad we had to go buy a candle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dioscar

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Amenities
10 outta 10. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice room clean and very nice. The parking was very close too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Jhhvvvv guy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chrissey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not like pictured on Expedia webite. Bathrooms are not new as pictured on Expedia! Filthy room. Dangerous steps made of plank wood. I couldn't sleep after I felt something crawling on me, it was a centipede. The bed was hard as a rock. The room is worth $30 night stay not $100! Also, I use a cane but was given a 3rd floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accomidating. The room itself had a broken doorknob, broken shower head and rusty heater. Needed paint. The parking spaces were very tiny, leaving no room to get in and out of your vehicle. Exterior of building can use a lot of work. It was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
No complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was only a couple blocks from the boardwalk which was nice but the rooms weren’t very clean, everything in the room was very old, the mini fridge was full of scratches and had stickers all over it. The toilet had stains on it from what looked like bleach and the shower had no liner on the tub so the floor would get all wet. The light was dim so it looked gloomy. There was open trash bags on the floor in the hallway so that wasn’t the best but the pool was nice and clean. It was a one night thing for me I don’t think I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shuaidu

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ugly hotel and the bed sheets had stains on it and pool was dumpy only good thing is 2 min walk to boardwalk thats about it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024