The Lankford Hotel

We really enjoyed our 5 night stay at the Lankford! The location was perfect, right in the middle of the boardwalk. There was nothing fancy about the room, but it was clean with a nice view of the ocean. As in the description, it was a small room with 2 twin beds, but there were only 2 of us, so that was fine. I’ve read some complaints about the music from the restaurant downstairs, but it didn’t bother us at all. Also, that restaurant makes fantastic margaritas!
The room we were in had a good ocean view. If you don’t have a view, there is a porch to sit and enjoy the scenery. The staff was polite, and the room was pretty quiet.
My only complaint might be the humidity in the room. With the A/C on it wasn’t hot, but our towels and swimsuits never dried. Also, others may want to note that there is no hair dryer. The only daily cleaning was replacing towels and emptying garbages, so really no frills.
Overall, I would certainly recommend the Lankford as a relatively inexpensive place to stay if you’re looking for somewhere on the beach!

Over view: This place was an absolute gem. This place is for people looking to enjoy the beach and definitely not for rowdy partiers. The rooms are roomy and small, but everything is clean and works. So Essentially, you are getting what is described.

Pros: Cleanliness, location, staff, balcony view, private parking, nice bed, great water pressure, clean room, great room security.

Cons: Just small things: The shower curtain is not waterproof, you hear everything going on at the boardwalk, the sink is outside of the bathroom, it is an older building so everything is steps.

My family has been coming here 10+ years and I personally enjoyed my stay because we always get the same “apartment.” If you rent a room in the actual hotel it will most likely be different since there’s been a change in management. Unfortunately, there is no more free breakfast or cozy lobby, it’s just a front desk now.

Service with the desk is a hit or miss because sometimes you’ll have to wait 15+ minutes or there’ll already be someone there. I will compliment how the actual furniture/place hasn’t changed and there is always utensils and dishes provided! The view is beautiful as always and it’s in a very convenient location on the boardwalk — pretty much in the middle.