Fenwick Inn

We chose this hotel specifically because it was away from the busy boardwalk — we were looking for a quiet, relaxing weekend by the beach with our young child and dog. We stayed for two nights in September, after the peak season. We really appreciated how close the beach was, especially with convenient services like the shuttle, beach chairs, and the splash pad, which was a great bonus.

Unfortunately, our stay wasn’t as restful as we hoped. On our first night, a large group made excessive noise — screaming, honking car horns, motorcycles revving, etc. — for nearly four hours during quiet hours. We called the front desk three separate times, but nothing was addressed until we finally threatened to call the police. This made it very difficult for our family to get any sleep.

We also struggled with basic service. We understood that housekeeping couldn’t enter our room because of our dog, which was fine. However, getting fresh towels was nearly impossible. We had to call three different times: Saturday night around 7 pm, again Sunday morning at 7:30 am, and once more at 9:45 am before we finally got them.

Overall, the location and amenities were great, but the noise issue and lack of timely service really impacted our experience.

It’s great for what it is. Surprisingly clean and well maintained. I was shocked. My grandkids had a great time at the indoor pool and splash pad. It’s not a high-end resort, but it is a great value.

Nice hotel. Great location. This place is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of OC but close enough to enjoy all there is to do in the area. Easy to access the beach from Fenwick Inn; it’s a short walk across the street. Hotel has a decent pool but it’s on the smaller side. Same for the jacuzzi. The hotel had a pet area right outside the hotel that’s well maintained and easily accessible. Only downside is that there are not a lot of room choices for the pet rooms, but the rooms are nice. Reasonable prices too even during the busy season.