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The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

  • Price$$
  • CategoryBoutique Hotel
  • Rating★ 4.1

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel is a full-service oceanfront hotel at 1401 Ocean Ave in Asbury Park, New Jersey, sitting directly on the boardwalk with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. One of the largest hotels in Asbury Park, The Berkeley has been a fixture of the city's oceanfront since the early twentieth century and has been updated over the decades to offer contemporary amenities while retaining its landmark position on the northern end of the Asbury Park beachfront.

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel is a full-service oceanfront hotel at 1401 Ocean Ave in Asbury Park, New Jersey, sitting directly on the boardwalk with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. One of the largest hotels in Asbury Park, The Berkeley has been a fixture of the city's oceanfront since the early twentieth century and has been updated over the decades to offer contemporary amenities while retaining its landmark position on the northern end of the Asbury Park beachfront. Guest rooms include Standard Rooms, Ocean View Rooms, and Suites, with Ocean View accommodations on upper floors delivering panoramic Atlantic Ocean vistas that rank among the finest of any hotel on the New Jersey Shore. The building's Art Deco-influenced exterior anchors the Ocean Avenue streetscape, and its position adjacent to the boardwalk means the ocean, beach, and boardwalk activities are immediately accessible. Dining options include an on-site restaurant serving American food and a bar with views toward the ocean, particularly appealing during sunset hours. The seasonal outdoor pool area is a hotel highlight, giving guests elevated views over the Asbury Park boardwalk and ocean from a terrace setting. A fitness center is available for guests seeking exercise facilities. Asbury Park's Cookman Avenue restaurant district is a short walk from the hotel via the boardwalk, and the Convention Hall complex hosting concerts and events year-round is within easy walking distance. The surrounding city offers a thriving arts scene, independent music venues including the Stone Pony, and a food and beverage culture that has made Asbury Park one of New Jersey's most compelling destinations for urban travelers. NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line provides direct service from New York Penn Station to Asbury Park station, approximately a ten-minute walk from the hotel, making the property accessible without a car from the New York metropolitan area.

Room types

  • Standard Room
  • Ocean View Room
  • Suite

Amenities

  • oceanfront location
  • restaurant
  • bar
  • pool (seasonal)
  • fitness center
  • free WiFi

Location

1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

40.2228, -74.0098 View on map

Highlights

  • Direct oceanfront position on the Asbury Park boardwalk with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views from upper floors
  • Seasonal outdoor pool offering elevated views over the boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean
  • Walking distance to Stone Pony music venue, Cookman Avenue restaurants, and Convention Hall
  • On-site restaurant and ocean-view bar, ideal for watching sunsets over the boardwalk
  • Approximately ten minutes on foot from Asbury Park NJ Transit station with direct New York service

Tips for visiting

  • Ocean View rooms on higher floors are worth the premium for unobstructed Atlantic panoramas
  • Summer weekends and holiday weekends sell out months in advance; book early for July and August
  • The NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station reaches Asbury Park in about 75 to 90 minutes and the hotel is a ten-minute walk from the station
  • The outdoor pool is a popular amenity that reaches capacity quickly on summer afternoons; mornings are less crowded
  • Oceanfront parking in Asbury Park is limited in summer; valet or nearby garage options are more reliable than street parking

Accessibility

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel provides elevator access between floors and ADA-compliant accessible rooms on request. The boardwalk entrance is generally accessible, and designated ramp access points along the Asbury Park boardwalk assist guests with mobility limitations reaching the beach. Guests with specific needs should contact the hotel in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel directly on the beach?

Yes, the hotel sits on the Asbury Park boardwalk at Ocean Avenue, with immediate beach and boardwalk access.

Does the hotel have ocean view rooms?

Ocean View Rooms are available on upper floors and offer direct Atlantic Ocean views; these book quickly and carry a premium over garden or street-facing rooms.

How do I get to The Berkeley from New York City?

NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line runs from New York Penn Station to Asbury Park in approximately 75 to 90 minutes; the hotel is about a ten-minute walk from the station.

Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes, The Berkeley has a seasonal outdoor pool open during warmer months with elevated boardwalk and ocean views.

Is parking available at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel?

Parking options are limited on the Asbury Park oceanfront in peak season; guests should contact the hotel to confirm current parking arrangements.

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