The Lankford Hotel

The room didn't have a microwave or coffee machine but it did have a mini fridge. It's a basic room just to sleep and shower. Housekeeping brought us fresh towels while we were out even though we didn't ask for our rooms to be made, so that was nice. They let us check in a couple hours early which was a huge plus. They have free WiFi so I was able to get some work done before heading out. They have a little cafe with coffee and cakes in the lobby. The hotel is right on the boardwalk, as soon as you step out you're on the beach so it's a great location.

The spirit is gone…

I grew up here, it was peaceful, rocking chairs adorned the beautiful porch, a “Titanic-esque” parlor was available just inside, by the front desk, to relax, feel peace, and the warm ocean breeze flowing through the wide open, double wooden porch doors. This majestic, quiet scene, has now been replaced by a restaurant, it’s picnic tables, and loud club music, with a consistent thumping beat; which starts at 8:40 am and does not end until 11pm.

I had a beautiful ocean front room (the rooms are still classically gorgeous and quaint), however, the music tainted the experience for me and the quiet was drowned out; I was disappointed and, to be honest, heartbroken. The towering white columns of the hotel, are now hidden by loud and vibrant banners, advertising: coffee; bagels, etc.

I miss the old Lankford, and wish I could still make memories there, but my flip flops and I, will now take our business to another “untouched” historic hotel, just a few streets down on the boardwalk.

Thanks for the memories Lankford! I’ll hold them in me heart, always.

My kids and I wanted to get away for a few days. I must say I was iffy about this place because of the pictures, and I just can't afford 5☆ hotels.. BUT it seems they've done a lot of upgrades (nothing like the pictures). We got a room with two beds and a sleeper sofa. Comfy beds, Linens smell nice and clean, right on the beach and boardwalk (so convenient with kids/teens) Our apartment has a refrigerator and stove, table and chairs and fully equipped to make meals.

The guy at check in (6/18/25) was super nice and helpful! Our housekeeping lady is also super nice and made sure we were set with fresh towels and took our trash.

The only reason I didn't give 5☆'s is because it's a little out dated but nothing that we had an issue with. I'm sure they'll be doing more to make it nicer. I seen people working on many things the past couple days.

It's a very comfy spot, and I felt safe as a single mom alone with 4 kids.

The floors were clean. Not sticky or sandy or yucky feeling and I'm very weird about floors.

The TV is very small and in an odd spot but still worked and did it's job. The place has a comforting character about it and we will most definitely be returning!

DO NOT ORDER FOOD FROM PIZZA TUGOS THEIR FOOD WAS DISGUSTING AND TOOK 2HRS TO GET TO US.

Update: We stayed in the Beach Bird room. Our stay was fantastic until some rude guy (a little oder with grey hair.. seemed like the owner) yelled through our screen door "you need to get out it's time to go" (about 10:15am.) I said I thought check out was 11 that's what it said online. He said it's 10am, it's posted all over the property, and asked if I got that info from Booking. I said yes. He said we'll it's wrong and they need to fix that..time to go. I did notice the check out time at the front desk when I put my keys in the key bowl. I should have noticed it when I checked in but he didn't have to be so rude about it. So check out time IS 10am and no breakfast like posted on the website. But there is plenty of food spots right at the hotel.