We've stayed in some over-priced, under-cleaned motels at the Jersey shore, but this is not one of them. This is a bare-bones motel (no fancy furniture or artwork on the walls), but it's impeccably clean, w/the most gracious staff and owners I've ever met. We arrived early w/tired, hungry kids and since our room was ready, they allowed us to check-in early. Even more impressive, since no one was waiting for our room when we checked out, they graciously gave us extra hours -- AND -- even gave us an entire set of fresh towels so we could enjoy the beach and still take showers before heading home. Who does that nowadays?!

Pool was clean and the right temperature; motel is oceanfront (just need to cross Ocean Ave); they include beach passes; and it's a 6 minute walk to the boards.

We will definitely go back to the Luna-Mar.

My cousin and I stayed with our children (ages 13, 9, 6 and 3) at the Luna Mar for one night...we would have stayed for two, but it rained. We had rented a small house on the same block as the Luna Mar last year and every day when we walked past the motel, we agreed that we would try it out the following year (no cleaning, no having to travel with our own towels and sheets, and a pool). Anyway, we rented an apartment at the Luna Mar. It was in the back building and it was very nice. The front building second floor rooms would have an ocean view. For those of you who have never traveled to the Jersey Shore, you should know that there are no luxurious hotels in the area. There are small older MOTELS. A good find is one that is clean and in a good location and Luna Mar was both. The room was nothing fancy, a basic room, but very clean. There were two bedrooms, each with a double bed, a small bathroom with enough towels. We also had a kitchen which was helpful with the kids. There were dishes, silverware and appliances (toaster, coffeepot, blender, can opener, bottle opener), but we didn't use any, so I don't know how well they worked. When I made the reservation, the man I spoke to said that we could check in early if the room was ready, but that either way we could pick up the beach badges (which they provide) and possibly get a parking spot. He also said he would put a cot in the room for us. We arrived at 11:00. The room was ready, he gave us the keys, the badges ($40 deposit in case lost) and a parking tag. The cot was in the room with sheets and pillows. The beach is directly accross the street from the motel and is very clean and nice. We did use the pool. It was very clean and a comfortable temperature. Motel staff came around often to remove used towels and leave new ones and clean anything that needed cleaning. There was an information card in the room that said the pool closed at 6, but the kids stayed in until well past 8:00 and no one said a word. The boardwalk amusements and restuarants are three short blocks away from the motel. Overall, I would recommend the motel, but you have to take it for what it is, a motel. Nothing fancy, but clean, nice staff and amenities (beach badges, parking spot, bagels and coffee in the morning) and close to all the fun.

One of the best at the Jersey Shore, location was perfect, people were super friendly, and I know we will be back again, there were no down falls at all. I will recommend this Motel to anyone going to Seaside Heights/Park!

We just made our summer reservations at the Luna Mar. We stayed last labor day weekend on a neigbor's recommendation and they were right - the Luna Mar was just what we were looking for. Last year we stayed in a motel room since we booked last minute - the room was well kept but a bit small - since we will be staying for a week this year we decided to reserve one of the efficiencies (the housekeepers showed us one last year which had been recently renovated). The location is ideal as it is across the street from the beach which makes going back and forth to the room very easy. This also gives us the option of bringing my mother in law with us since the manager told us that there is room for a cot. We found the place to be very clean and well kept, inside of the room and as well in the pool area - where the kids wound up spending most of their time. We are looking forward to returning and hope it gets here soon!