Like others have said; its all about location with this place. We were lucky enough to have a ground level room which opens up onto a small, shared back yard that is a few yards from the beach. The view is fantastic. There was also a huge picture window in our dining room that faced the sea. We spent a good chunk of time simply staring out that window (the heavy wind kept from sitting outside) and listening to the waves.
The kitchens have been remodeled and ours was very nice and modern and the beds were very cozy. However, our sofa was abysmal. I didnt know it was possible for something to be of such low quality. What was that material; nylon? It looked and felt like it belonged somewhere else, far away. Little things like the toilet paper holders and light switches being hung WAY crooked lent an 'el cheapo' feel to things that was unfortunate, but certainly were easy enough to overlook in light of all the positives. The only other negatives were that you have to pay for wireless internet ($10) and that you have to pay to use the dvd's/vhs tapes they have in the front office ($2)
Anyhow, this place is in no way 'party central', but if you want to get away from things and recharge your batteries in the best possible way then you will probably enjoy the Rockaway Beach Resort. Also, I found the ladies at the front desk to be helpful and easy to deal with.
- Rockaway Beach Hotel
