Wellington Hotel

This is definitely an older building with lots of stairs (and no elevator) but it was very clean and the staff was friendly and attentive. Free parking on site was very convenient. A few steps out the door and you are on the boardwalk and the beach. The value here is the location and the staff, perfect if you're looking to spend your time at the beach and not in the hotel.

I wasn't sure what to expect booking such an inexpensive place. We decided last minute to take a beach trip and wanted to keep it cheap. The Wellington exceeded our expectations. The room had 2 double beds - perfect for me and my teenage daughter. It was updated, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was also very clean and updated. The mini fridge was a good size, which wr appreciated because we broguht food to cut down on restaurant costs. The cons of the room were that there are blinds on the windows (window a/c unit) and a light outside so it was never fully dark in the room. There are also lots of wooden stairs and railings (no elevator, not accessible for those who can't do stairs). Bringing our luggage up was tricky, but didn't bother us. The only lock on the door is a push button handle lock, so we kept out suitcases behind the door at night because we were unsure of the safety (2 girls traveling alone together). We didn't need to - it was totally safe. Just a precaution.

The staff was very nice and helpful. They offer coffee and tea in the lobby in the mornings. (No coffee makers in the room. We brought our own keurig.) Housekeeping came every day and brought fresh towels and cleaned.

The location was perfect! You can see the boardwalk from the lobby side of the building. There is only one hotel building separating the Wellington from the boardwalk and beach. It took us less than 2 minutes to walk from our room to the ocean, but being set back meant it was quieter at night (except for the seagulls - they never sleep!). We loved being in walking distance in the middle of everything.

We typically stay in suites when traveling as a family (husband, wife, 2 teenage kids) so this was definitely a change for us, but worked great for me and my daughter traveling together for a gorls trip. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a comfortable but not luxury stay at a very reasonable price. I booked through Expedia and paid around $160 a night.

Nice inexpensive stay. My room did have a musty smell to it, but it wasn't bad. I assume these buildings close to the beach are prone to some mild flooding. Overall it was a great little place to stay. The room we had was small but it's just a place to shower and sleep. You are legit a minute away from the beach and boardwalk. I would stay again in a heartbeat.