Rodeway Inn Seaside Heights

Flamingo Inn Pros - [ ] Location - 2 blocks from the boardwalk. Very convenient to walk back and forth. - [ ] No bugs or smell - [ ] Art - the manager was very nice and eager to help you. Cons - [ ] The pictures online are not accurate. The motel has not been remodeled as we saw advertised. it is extremely old and in need of repair. - [ ] Angel - Art’s helper or assistant was ignorant and rude. He sighed and made excuses when I asked for towels. He did not want to be bothered and it was obvious. Loud sigh and “give me a minute”. - [ ] Room was beyond dirty. The carpet was stained and filthy. It hadn’t been vacuumed or shampooed it looked like ever. - [ ] The walls were dingy and filthy. - [ ] The bathroom hadn’t been cleaned at all prior to our arrival. - [ ] There were no towels, soap or extra toilet paper. - [ ] There was no hot water. At all. - [ ] The refrigerator had food in it from prior people and wasn’t very cold. - [ ] The microwave was filthy looking like something had exploded in it. Not useable. - [ ] The a/c unit worked but there was a huge gap around it in the wall. We felt the hot air coming in so not very efficient. - [ ] The room door also was not sealed. You can see daylight all around it. - [ ] The pool area was full of trash and broken chairs and loungers and cigarette butts. The pool seemed clean when we arrived but was green the next day. - [ ] The “free parking” was limited. They let people block cars in. If you were blocked, you had to go to the office and tell them to have cars moved. It was ridiculous. We came from out of state to spend time at the shore and with family. We had no choice but to stay there as everything else nearby was booked solid. When we arrived “Angel” tried to tell me he wasn’t expecting any other reservations that day and didn’t have a 2 bed room ready. Art had him go “clean” a room for us. Obviously, Angel just didn’t want to be bothered by us. Art explained that booking.com always overbooks the motel. I was left to feel “lucky” that he could get us a room even though we had our reservation for over a month. For 2 nights we paid $370 and it wasn’t worth it. At all. Possibly $150 for 2 nights because of the location but that is all. We will never stay there again or recommend this motel to anyone.

Considering the new ownership of this spot, our stay was great! Art was sure to be at our disposal for anything at all! The room was clean and we'll appointed with tile floors, very important to me there be no carpeting since they can camouflage all KINDS of nastiness! Prior owners used latex paint in the showers and wall paint in the pool so it looks awesome, bit will soon be repaired. Only 2 blocks to the beach and all that has to offer! Art is an artisan baker and makes hot sauce for fun! Good people, about $50 a night! You're a Karen or a Darren if you don't appreciate this diamond in the rough!

Booked this hotel for an over night stay with my husband.when we entered the check in area. For 1 the girl was not wearing a mask. 2nd. When we entered the room tv was noy plugged in and the cable boxes were disconnected. We asked for it to be fixed and we were told someone would be in , in 30 minutes. 3 hours went by and nobody. When i went back to ask girl what was going on. There were a bunch of young kids hanging out in front of the front desk entrance partying and high as can be. And was told cable person hasnt come yet. Remind you it is now after 9pm.. From the looks of what was going on we decided to leave and request refund. After speaking with expedia and them contacting hotel. I am told I am still responsible for a 50 unrefundable fee.. I hope noone else has to endure the aggravation we have