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#1 of 2 small hotels in Ocean Grove
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4.8
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4.3
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4.7
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4.5
This fully renovated Victorian features 12 bedrooms and 11 full baths. The living space includes several common areas, a living room, dining area and a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Every suite features smart home technology. Guests have complete control of the temperature within their suite. Smart Tvs offer free access to Hulu Live or the ability to sign into your favorite streaming service. Wifi beacons provide a seamless internet connection. Smart locks ensure you never lose your keys. Even our smoke and fire alarms are cutting edge, so you can sleep with peace of mind. A Prime location. One block from the beach & boardwalk. Steps from the walking bridge to downtown Asbury Park. Views of the ocean and the lake. Adjacent to picturesque "Founders Park" with its flowing fountain. All amidst the charm and peace of Historic Ocean Grove. This fully renovated Victorian home offers three covered terraces to sit and enjoy the ocean breeze. It's everything a vacation to the shore should be.
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robin b wrote a review Jan 2024
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It was a good location. No breakfast at least in Dec2024 when we went. Room2B small with no chairs or table. Good heat, good shower, working small frig. No view. No way to change room when we saw how small. Password entrance code not offered until you complete contract. I'd through breing a B&B there'd be some one thereto talk to regarding the business. Had to make emergency call to California from the porch.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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francesca d wrote a review Aug 2023
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I would give zero stars if I could for the 2 night/3-day stay my friend and I experienced at the Melrose in rooms 2C and 2D. It's clear by going back into the reviews that beloved owners Randy and Dan, with their kindness and breakfasts, have been gone for several years. The woman who now runs the Melrose, Sheila, doesn't provide any form of breakfast. She appears to be collecting every cent possible from this business while spending the bare-bones minimum. Amenities are non-existent: no beach towels, umbrellas, or chairs, one extra roll of toilet paper, cheap liquid soap (shampoo?) in a shower dispenser. A broken night light in the bathroom of 2D. The beds were fine, the sheets clean, but the rug on my bedroom floor (2D, see photo) was so filthy, I jumped across the rug to and from my bed nights and mornings. There is no check-in location or process. On Wed, July 7, I was late meeting a friend who arrived to find she couldn't get into the building. Even after we received a key code for my friend in 2C, the code didn't open the front door and intermittently failed to open the room for our entire stay. Guests are not given access to anyone who can actually help with lockout problems. We only had Sheila’s number because of 2C's initial problem entering, when a phone response number called Guesty had reached Sheila and she called us directly, which was over an hour after initial contact with Guesty. Guesty's voice mail emphasizes it's for "emergencies only," including lockouts. It did not seem that Guesty had contacted her. I surmise this is an ongoing issue, maybe because the lock code box next to the door appears to be outdated technology. On Fri, July 9, checkout day, the new key code to 2C stopped working after my friend returned from getting coffee. Could not get in her room to pack or in her bathroom to shower. For an hour and a half. After 3 days of continual problems reaching anyone to fix the lock problem for the rest of our stay, I bumped into Sheila in the hall on Fri morning and asked for a late checkout due to lack of room access. She refused at first, then angrily said "you two" could stay til noon. I called our experience "unacceptable" and said I would be reviewing our stay. Sheila started yelling at me. She pointed to a camera on the wall above our heads, and screamed, "That camera just recorded everything you've said and that you're threatening me." I said I'd never stayed anywhere in a vacation rental, where there was no help immediately available. She called me "smarty pants." She also tried to lock us out of the front door while we were still loading our cars!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Mariana B wrote a review Jul 2023
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We enjoyed our stay at the Melrose. The ac worked great. The house was quiet. They had nice touches such as the sound machine and coffee in the lobby area. It was very clean and I have high standards.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Heather C wrote a review Mar 2023
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I booked this property and canceled one month before my check in date. Their policy is cancelations prior to 14 days before arrival will receive a full refund. They charged my credit card the full amount. I did not see this charge until after my dispute period with the credit card company had passed. This is a horrible place to deal with. It took me forever to get in touch with them as no one answers. I suggest you stay away.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Need2TravelMuchMore wrote a review Sep 2022
Cincinnati, Ohio151 contributions219 helpful votes
The Melrose was a great option for my wife and I while we were in the area for a wedding in Asbury Park. Rates are lower than some of the hotels and the Melrose was more of an experience staying in an 1800s Victorian home. Loved the keyless entry and contactless check in. The rooms in the Melrose – at least ours – are relatively small, but there are plenty of common areas inside and multiple large porches outside where you can spread out. We stayed in room 3A which had a nice view, a good-sized bathroom and was right next to a large common area with a big TV. First floor has an area for making coffee/tea and refilling water bottles. We parked our car right out front and never moved it the entire weekend because we could walk everywhere from this great location. 10 minute walk to Asbury Park. 5 minute walk to the ocean. Plenty of food and drink options nearby. Only drawback is that if the Stone Pony is using the outdoor stage, that sound carries pretty far and was a little loud. The night the Stone Pony did not have a show it was super quiet and peaceful. One recommendation. It’s a Victorian home built when people were smaller, so 1) watch your head and 2) pack multiple smaller bags instead of one big one for easier maneuvering. Also know that there are lots of steps, so factor that in your decision. We loved it.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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SybilSays wrote a review Jul 2022
New York City, New York25 contributions57 helpful votes
Very rude and confrontational staff here. Will never go back. Everything is fully automated and when a "person" does deem to respond, it is done so in a very disturbing manner. Staying in OG used to be a happy experience but not anymore. We will go to a place where the owners are happy to provide a friendly demeanor.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Rich S wrote a review Jul 2022
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The positives begin with location. A short walk to the beach and to a beautiful park with plenty of shade trees. On the second floor where we stayed, a nice balcony overlooks the lakeside and the beauty of the lighted areas at night. The negatives, or at least what we would have expected for the price. Nobody greets you and the code to the front door does not open to the house until exactly 3pm or in our case, some minutes after. Several arriving guests were left with luggages waiting on the porches until then. The room we stayed had loose floorboards with sharp edges that could cut bare feet. The amenities are ridiculously lacking. One roll of toilet paper. Two bath towels. No tissues. The bathroom sink is in the bedroom, not in the bathroom. The bathroom to our room was in the hall with a code locked door. We had t call to be told the code numbers were on the bedroom wall .No ice for drinks. A call for another roll of toilet paper was successful, but another to request fresh towels was not because the manager was "out of town." There was coffee and a small microwave in what was a very small central location on the first floor. If it's about location, this is a wonderful place. If you expect the little things that make stays at most houses more comfortable the Melrose does not check the box. PS The bed was comfortable but do not mistake the Merlrose for a bed and breakfast.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Beth K wrote a review Jul 2022
Doylestown, Pennsylvania8 contributions12 helpful votes
The Melrose has changed hands and is no longer a B&B. There are no common sitting areas, at least not that we were told about. It's contactless check in, not a host. The check out is 11:00 and there are no exceptions. The walls are thin and the floors squeak terribly. So if you're a light sleeper or like to sleep in this would not be your place. There was no breakfast and I didn't see any place to have had breakfast. The room was very clean and comfortable. The price was reasonable until the tax, service fee, and cleaning fee were added.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Islandtime11 wrote a review May 2022
Brooklyn, New York185 contributions118 helpful votes
We stayed 2 nights on Memorial Day weekend in room 1c which was on the first floor with a King size bed, sitting area, and stall shower in the large bathroom. There was a mini refrigerator with a freezer in the room as well. It was a spacious room and close to the front porch which had a nice view of Asbury Park. It's two short blocks to the entrance of the beach (arrange for tags with Melrose beforehand or you will need to download an app to pay to get onto the beach). A microwave and Keurig were in the lobby. My only wish was that there was a floor lamp near the bed and/or couch for cozy lighting/reading at night. As mentioned in other reviews, the front stairs into the house are very steep and narrow. The walls are a bit thin and all sorts of noises were heard LOL, but we would stay again!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Elise G wrote a review Aug 2021
Hudson River Valley, New York1108 contributions132 helpful votes
The location is ideal. We visited at the end of August, while the area in general is crowded, the street that Melrose sits on has adequate parking spots. We also appreciate that it is the quieter end of town, being so close to the canal. (In spite of being in a quiet end of town, one night, sadly, we heard a very loud concert playing at Asbury Park until 10:00 p.m.) We enjoyed walking just about everywhere. It was lovely to walk to the restaurant district of Asbury Park, just across the bridge. It was also so convenient to walk to the beach. The room was clean (actually spotless) and bright. The furnishings were lovely. The decor was simple and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The shower had plenty of pressure and hot water. It was nice to have a fridge in the room, and sitting area outside. The price was right. Check in was smooth, with our personal number on the keypad. My only regret was reading that they were a "B & B". There was no breakfast served. I suppose that this is due to Covid times. Given all of the gifts Melrose has to offer, I will surely be back!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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$98 - $169 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Melrose
Which popular attractions are close to The Melrose?
Nearby attractions include Ocean Grove Beach (0.2 miles), The Great Auditorium (0.2 miles), and Hot Sand (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Melrose?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, paid public parking nearby, and street parking.
Is parking available at The Melrose?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Melrose?
Conveniently located restaurants include Day's Ice Cream, Moonstruck, and The Starving Artist.
Is The Melrose located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the center of Ocean Grove.
Are there any historical sites close to The Melrose?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Stephen Crane House (0.5 miles).