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Pelican Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Motel in Toms River with free parking

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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

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3324 HWY 37, Toms River, NJ, 08753

What's nearby

  • Seaside Heights Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Casino Pier - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ortley Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Band Wagon Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Walker's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pelican Inn and Suites

Motel near Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Pelican Inn and Suites provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Pelican Inn and Suites boast perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Sun Sand Motel Toms River
Sun Sand Toms River
Pelican Inn and Suites Motel
Pelican Inn and Suites Toms River
Pelican Inn and Suites Motel Toms River

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Inn and Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pelican Inn and Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Inn and Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Inn and Suites?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Pelican Inn and Suites located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pelican Island and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Shelter Cove Park and Coin Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Pelican Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 24 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Leon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
An old quilt covered the bed. We were not sure of the cleanliness. There was a strong cigarette smell so we needed to keep the window open on a cold night. The heater did not work. There were spiders and ants in the room. Only 2nd floor without elevator was available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Aquinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel management wants absolutely nothing to do with rental apps. I paid thru Expedia. When we arrived. They told us they were not excepting our Itinerary #. They said they only take payments to them only. And for us to call Expedia for a refund. We were very disappointed because it was night and had to find another hotel, which made us skittish about using the app to find another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEWARE! BAIT AND SWITCH HOTEL! Terrible Customer Service! I booked this motel through Expedia for 4 nights on the 4th of July weekend several weeks before the stay. I called the day of check in to let them know I would be checking in late. At that point, they told me I no longer had a reservation because they were not going to honor Expedia's reservation. They claimed that Expedia didn't post the correct price, so unless I paid almost triple what I booked it for, I didn't have a reservation. I called Expedia and they helped me find another hotel (which wasn't as nice, but it was close to the beach.) I would NEVER book there again - a clear case of bait and switch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice desk agents.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I would definitely recommend to everyone

Very convenient and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little scary. Okay facility, very scary at night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Owners very nice. Local area not great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Tony, New Jersey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This was not a Hotel, it was a cheap Motel

The front desk to sign in was tinny and hot like walking into an oven. After getting key I went to room and the air wasn't even on and that room of burning up and smelly/nasty. I had to use my Axe spray to remove the smell while the room cooled down. Throughout the night that nasty moldy smell was nasty and hard to sleep smelling that. The shower stall (small) was backing up as I was showering and that was nasty showing while your feet are covered in soapy water. The Bed made so much noise when in it and the sheet was very thin and the comforter was cheap and also thin and no blankets to use because I had the room cold to keep the smell down. So I had to use a large towel I brought as a blanket along with the sheet they provided. I rated the Hotel 1 because there's nothing less than 1. Bottom line, it was a nasty smelly room. One other thing, there was no Microwave in the room or anywhere to heat up anything. There were 2 lamps and only one worked and there was a small dorm frig and an electric stove with a really nasty dirty vent above that made noise all night due to the storm passing and the heavy winds. NEVER EVER AGAIN will I stay there, rather stay in my car or cardboard box.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Meghan, Albany,NY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Decent quiet hotel with a short drive to the beach

Prior to arrival I was told that the card I used to place the hold for our room wouldn't be used and I could use a different card. However, the card that I used to hold was and I quote "the only card I could use" when I got there. This was the first disappointment. When this was figured out, we went to our room to find hairs on the sheets and what appeared to be blood stains on the pillow case. GROSS. Hotel management assured us that the linens were cleaned, but they were quick to give us new linens. It was a good place to stay when there was clean sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Mediocre

This place barely reaches what I would call acceptable. While I didn't feel anything was terrible it was mediocre in a mediocre neighborhood... though provided access to the resort areas with a drive over the causeway. Owners keep it clean, but its all just the minmum. For a nights sleep along a busy highway and the price it was ok. Sometimes OK is good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip for Two

Surprisingly really clean and comfortable, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

kassandra, canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely not worth the money that we paid!

The wifi was a terrible joke, same as a "river view". Very noisy A/C ( you can't watch a TV, because of the noise). No way to make a coffee or tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No suite by any means

The woman at the desk was nice. The room was tiny, had a damp smell to it and spiders fell fron the doorway the 2 times I walked into the room. I wound up not staying getting a room at the Days Inn. Probably a good room for a low budget weekend.....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

MP, M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Worst hotel and so unprofessional they wouldn't accommodate us and wouldn't refund us when we cancelled our reservation because something came up
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old facility. Bed uncomfortable. No coffee pot minimum amount of towels.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay, close by the beach

Very comfortable stay. Bathroom was updated and very clean, shower worked well, beds were very comfy, and the room was not humid because there was AC.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel had a very friendly and pleasant staff. The room was very clean and comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Takeenia, Lousianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last minute reservation; Found a diamond in the ro

I am writing you from the most charming room and the most comfortable bed! The owner called me 3 minutes after my reservation was made on hotels.com; he wanted to know my ETA. This was pleasant. I arrived a this motel style building (nestled in the middle of a quite neighborhood and off of Hwy 37), and met the owner in the small check in office. Payment was a cinch and the whole check in process was fast. Upon entering the room, we saw a renovated and charming studio style room. The beds were made up with colorful comforters and sheets. It felt like home. The room was clean from top to bottom, no complaints. There is also a full kitchen area, with stove, mini fridge,& microwave! This is a motel with so much charm! I can't see spending $145 For a worse location (we are minutes from seaside). Minutes after we settled in, the owner knocked to check that the room was to our satisfaction before he stepped out for dinner; that made our day. This can be considered a no frills hotel/motel; but we decided that we are only staying here when we come back! The value and customer service can't be beat! P.S. we had Reservations for the Hilton in East Brunswick (49 mins away)...but after a long day at seaside, we didn't want to drive. We made this reservation at the last minute, and we were not disappointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Joseph, Port republic md

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room for $158 was a rip off. It's in Toms river so it peak season in a jersey shore town. There was no wash clothes in the room the office was disgusting and the sheets had rips in them. Overall experience was bad.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

martha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible hotel

The room had drapes that did not cover the entire window. The linens and bedding were horrible quality and we were given 2 hand towels to shower for 4 ADULTS!The owner was rude and short tempered - of no help in making our stay better. This place should be priced in the 69.99. range - not the $220.00 we were charged.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

last minute booking.

Owners were very nice and accommodating. Couldn't believe we found a room open on a Friday evening. Nice people, quiet place.