Thunderbird Motel

Motel, 2-star132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, 08751, Seaside Heights, NJ, United StatesShow on map

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Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.8 out of 10, at 132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, 08751.

Convenient Location near Attractions Stay just steps away from Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Breakwater Beach Waterpark, and Casino Pier.

Comfortable Accommodations Feel at home in our 31 guestrooms equipped with microwaves, blackout curtains, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Close to Major Airports Conveniently located near Belmar, Atlantic City, and Newark airports for easy travel access.

Ready to experience the perfect seaside getaway? Book your stay at Thunderbird Motel in Seaside Heights now!

What this place offers

Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Covered parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

7.8

Good

Rated 7.8 out of 10 by 181 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness6.3
Service8.7
Location8.8
Rooms7.2
Amenities7.3
Value7.7
Food & drink8.8

Guests mention

Clean and comfortable roomsAccommodating staff

Shelley
September 2025
The studio suites are big, with a separate bedroom, and an open area with a couch, TV and kitchenette with oven and microwave, as well as a bathroom with tub. The rooms are quite clean and staff responds quickly to…
Carlota
September 2025
This place is my place to go for a mini vacation with my husband just to get away from everything and enjoy the beach
Carly
August 2025
No hot water. Pretty gross inside to be honest. The only good thing was the proximity to the boardwalk.
Sylvia
August 2025
We felt that Thunderbird was ok for a 1-2 night stay. The location was very nice being 2-1/2 blocks away from the boardwalk. Parking was convenient. The bed was not comfortable and no chair to sit in. Shower worked…
David
August 2025
Just ok
The motel is very dated. The outside was littered with cigarette butts. The room was clean and comfortable but very basic.
Charles
August 2025
Property was old, but very clean. No frills, no pool, no ice, just a place to sleep. For that it was fine.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, 08751, Seaside Heights, NJ, United States

Guests rate the location 8.8 out of 10 — fabulous.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until 09:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

General. Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

General. Cashless transactions are available

General. Masks are available to guests

Guest type. Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General. Staff wears personal protective equipment

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guest type. LGBTQ friendly

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

General. Protective clothing is available to guests

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Masks are compulsory at the property

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly). A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Thunderbird Motel

What time is check-in and check-out at Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Thunderbird Motel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Thunderbird Motel?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Thunderbird Motel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Thunderbird Motel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Thunderbird Motel?

132 Kearney Ave, Seaside Heights, New Jersey, 08751, Seaside Heights, NJ.

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