Impala Island Inn

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Sarah

The roller coaster and tilt-a-whirl are very close to the east side of the motel. Noise and screams continued until 11:00 pm. Bathroom and sink areas were dated. There was a vent through the front wall that did not fully close.

The price was reasonable and for a family on a limited budget that wants to be near the boardwalk and beach, the deficiencies could be overlooked.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Emily

It’s a nice (enough), clean (enough) property that’s SO conveniently located that I keep coming back. Staff is lovely usually. The parking sucks, you’re “guaranteed” a spot but rarely get one in the main or side lots. Bathrooms need a big upgrade.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Rebecca

Very convenient location - close to beach and boardwalk. Parking was occasionally inconvenient when the main lots were full and you had to park across the street from the hotel. The pool was enjoyable, but no towels available. Rooms were mostly clean. Beds were a bit hard for our liking, and the pullout bed/sofa mattress was extremely uncomfortable due to springs and thinness. Some staff did not seem happy/welcoming, we had to wait awhile for service at the front desk and had to ask twice for new towels. Overall, not the fanciest hotel but better than others we've stayed at. It was worth the cost for the convenient location and pool.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Sonia

Clean room, beach tags and helpful manager.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Dolores

Great hotel. A little on the pricey side but expected being in the center of OCNJ. perfect location for the beach and boards. Only improvement would be better tv channels. Lol. Bed is super comfy!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Frank

Amazing place to the family on vacation.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Nicki

The room was nice, glad we were on the first floor, even though it was back in a hallway with no natural light. They have updated the rooms which were nice. The bathroom could use a nightlight since a really loud fan came on any time you turn the light on. Would definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Diane

The staff were so friendly. We were able to check-in early and they called us when our room was ready. Location was great!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Luanne

Nice accommodations close to beach. Staff was very friendly and bed comfortable. Pool was vacuumed daily. Would stay again!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Carol

Room was ok but could be updated. Outdoor green carpeting along entrance way to room was very old and falling apart.
Location was excellent! Very close to boardwalk and beach less than a block.

Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Brittany

I was very disappointed with our stay at the Impala Inn. The property appeared poorly maintained from the moment we arrived.

The biggest issue was that there were multiple dead rats around the property. We had to notify staff several times before the situation was addressed. Seeing multiple dead rodents during our stay was unsanitary, disturbing, and completely unacceptable.

The pool was also in poor condition. The interior surface was deteriorating, with pieces of the lining/coating coming off while people were swimming. It did not appear to be properly maintained.

Our room had a strong musty odor from the moment we walked in, and the air conditioner did not work, making the room uncomfortable throughout our stay.

Another frustration was the advertised “on-site guest laundry.” We specifically chose this hotel because of that amenity, only to find out the laundry facilities were actually located in another building across the street. That felt misleading.

There is only one shared microwave for the entire property, and when we went to use it, it was covered with old, sticky food residue. It was dirty enough that we chose not to use it.

The guest parking lot in the back was also cluttered with random furniture, making it look more like a storage area or a Facebook Marketplace pickup location than a hotel parking lot. It created a poor first impression and added to the overall feeling that the property was not being cared for.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

David

I loved the location of this motel. We went with another family and it was perfect for families with young children. The rooms were clean and the motel had some great beach amenities like free parking as well as an ice machine for coolers.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Brad

The staff very friendly, seamless check in and out.
No issues what so ever.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Kristina

I am not sure how this property received a 10/10 by so many travelers. The photos and reviews for this hotel were very deceiving. I will say that it is an extremely convenient location, directly behind Playland, but that also makes it an extremely loud location. The other positive was that we only stayed one night, and therefore had the ability to use the pool and two decently equipped showers on the last day. Aside from that, I would not stay here again. The exterior is very poorly maintained showing significant signs of wear and tear that are not noticeable in the advertised photos. The property features astroturf throughout the property that looks very old and dingy. It's not expensive and can easily be replaced. The pool area did not look like it had been blown or power washed in a while and it was very early in the season to be looking like that. The biggest concern for me was that our room smelled \"musty\" which is a clear indicator of a mold situation. Luckily, we only stayed one night, but I would not have been happy if we had to stay more than one. That seems to need immediate remediation. I felt gross staying here to be honest and it was a little hard to relaxed. The towels and sheets were clean and the staff was friendly, but aside from that, I would not stay here again. The sister property across the street looked immaculate, not sure why this one was so poorly maintained.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Paula

Room was clean and nicely air conditioned. Pool was clean and nicely maintained.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Schelby

The rooms were clean, however the outside was not very well maintained.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Laura

Great location and nostalgic Motel. Would have been happier with a room that was not confronted with a wall. It was in an exterior hallway. No light could come in

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

olivia

Excellent location right by the rides, staff was super friendly and courteous, will come back soon

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Anna

We had wonderful interactions with Domingo, the property manager. He was very kind and very helpful. The property genuinely cares about people having a wonderful stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Heather

The rooms were spacious and clean and the beds were comfortable. Less than a block walk to Boardwalk. Mini fridge in room. Microwave in shared space on main level near ice machine. Hotel is very close to boardwalk and very close to Amusement rides. Rides are active with music until 10pm on weekends. If planning to sleep prior to this time request a room on the pool side or near Ocean Ave. Free parking at hotel was excellent.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Sonya

Location was great and close to everything. Our girls were sad. The pool wasn’t working, but otherwise a phenomenal day and the staff was super nice

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Kris

Clean room. Close to boardwalk and beach. A short walk to downtown

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Adrian

Lo que me ofrecieron no era

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Tara

Close to boardwalk and downtown. Parking was easy since off season. Clean room. Staff was blowing leaves early in morning, so unable to sleep in. Would have liked front desk person to have given us some information on area, such as the fact that 1/2 the shops/restaurants were closed this time of year. Otherwise, had a good stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Maryann

Yes parking safe, bed was comfy.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Olivia

Great staff and nice clean rooms!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2026

Eve

We've stayed at the Impala several times. It's convenient to the boardwalk, clean and comfortable. Easy to park. Staff is friendly and helpful. One minor issue is the shades in some rooms aren't effective enough to keep the light out.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Joshua

Great spot for a getaway

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Freeman

Very safe n comfortable room Easy check-in

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Judy

The location was perfect. Everything was great- but the bed. Most uncomfortable mattress I ever slept on!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Andrea

The non-smoking room smelled like smoke so we asked for another room and the front desk accommodated without an issue. Second room was much better. It is an older beach motel, but the room was very clean and comfortable. Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it’s very close to two roller coasters so there’s a noise issue when they’re running. Very close to boardwalk and beach and would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Mike

Rooms are clean and very nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Lisa

Quiet yet easily walkable to the boardwalk and to Asbury Ave, and to several dining options. Nice place to stay. Appreciate that you can stay for one night or a few nights.

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Rose

Very close to the boardwalk was a plus, rooms were clean and comfortable,staff was very responsive and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Nicole

I have been going to the Impala for at least one week a year since I was born in 1980. All I can say is that it’s the first and only place I look at and stay when I plan the trip!! The location is phenomenal, the staff is beyond friendly, and it’s absolutely spotless!!

If I could change one thing it would be a hot tub by the pool but if that’s my only “complaint.” I’ll take it!

Don’t miss out on this place for your stay. You will never be sorry!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Janice

Great time next to the boardwalk and they upgraded us to a suite!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2025

Nancy

The room and the staff were fine, nothing special, room could use a update.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Aniko

Excellence starts at the top! A huge shoutout and thank you to Mr. Domingo, the manager of the property for excellent customer service.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Linda

Room climate needs to be cooler, Bathroom needs grab bars for showers…

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

David

air condition was loud and kept me awake. smelled of mildew. room was clean.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Laura

Fastest friendly check in i have ever experienced

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Ray

Great Place , close to boardwalk and beach

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2025

Debbie

Carpeting needs to be updated severely. Room needs to be updated also and get rid of the step from the TV section to the bedroom section. My sister fell because she did not see the step. It was not well marked. A step there is not needed. Bathroom was clean and housekeeping did the best they could with what they had to work with.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Marion

The staff is very friendly and helpful, rooms were very clean, pool was clean! The motel is very dated overall but the price is great and the location is excellent about a block away from the beach and boardwalk

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Holle

Wifi didn’t work.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Sheila

Great location - especially for a weekend

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Christopher

Very convenient location. It’s a motel so you likely know what you’re getting into. Fine if you get a great price. Internet wasn’t working, but assume that’s not normal. Hair dryer kept stopping. A little bit of a smell in the room. AC took a while to catch up but eventually got there. You’re staying here for the location and low price.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Debra

The hotel was very nice and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Close to the boardwalk/beach. You can hear the music from the amusement park right behind the hotel. We were not bothered by it but some families may not like it. The only thing we missed was a coffe maker.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

kerri

Everything was just as we hoped for!! Great location

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Jim

Have stayed here before and come back. Great place to stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

jacqueline

Great location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Gary

Very convenient, just off the boardwalk. Rides were loud, but shut down promptly at 9:00 PM. WiFi was down for a day or so.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Gene

Carpets in the room should have been replaced years ago.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Gregg

Room was clean and comfortable

2/10

Poor

15 Sep 2025

Leonard

Xxxxxxxx

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2025

Kimberly

Great location but absolutely needs a full makeover! Rugs are sooooo old and stained! Toilet extremely low to floor and multiple gnats in bathroom! Door so old had to actually slam it shut to close it making a very loud noise.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Maxine

I liked staying at this property. I felt safe and like the fact that it was right across from the boardwalk.

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

John

No Maid Service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Matt

Great location, clean and a nice pool

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Cynthia

Price was good, front desk help very nice, location was great. The room set up was a bit funky because the TV was right next to the sofa so you couldn’t sit on the sofa and watch TV and there was no little table in the room. Exterior is a bit rundown. Pool was supposed to be heated since it was off-season, but I don’t think it was… It was very cold water. Overall, it was good.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2025

Saulius

Shower apparatus did not work correctly. Had trouble shutting it off. Sink was clogged when we got there.
Very noisy people next to the poolside,even at night.
Frige in the closet,c'mon !!
No microwave,no coffee maker which is usually standard.
Mattress hurt my back. The parking spots are all; over the place.Room is very small considering the price.
Of course it looked bigger in the picture I saw when we chose it.No larger table to put a laptop on.
Will not stay here again.
Saulius & Karen Sidlauskas

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Timothy

Staff was amazing. Hotels.com not so much but the staff at the hotel fixed our issue to the best of their ability. Will definitely be staying here next year!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2025

Tom

you get what you pay for and we didn’t pay much so my expectations were not high. The room was comfortable enough with clean sheets and the bathroom was clean. The checkin lady was terse and not very friendly. I tried to contact the property prior to check in to ask a couple of questions but no-one answered and no-one called me back despite leaving 2 messages. The property is very close to the boardwalk and amusements so its pretty loud until quite late. Finally, despite a no-smoking policy we could smell weed very clearly from the room next door and some other rooms when walking to ours.
An ok stay for the price but will probably spend a little more next time and stay elsewhere

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Jennifer

Staff was amazing

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Samantha

Expedia doesn’t charge some kind of additional fee I had to pay when I got checked in. I wouldn’t complain about any fees if the experience was better. The showers never could stay on the same temperature, went from hot to cold. The rooms are outdated, stained floors and smelled musty upon arrival. The kid pool was off limits the entire stay. Another guest told me, they had it off limits all last season too. I’ve never felt more mislead and we left early!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Margaret

It was just what our family needed.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Lori

This place is a perfect stay with kids. Right next to castaway cove yet quiet. Once inside, you hear nothing. Also steps away from the boardwalk and places to eat. Our stay was very clean. The pool was nice and well kept and the staff was helpful as well.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Gary

Nice area and close to the beach

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Deanna

I felt everything was great and price was perfect for what you get.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Lorraine

An older property, but everything was acceptable. Nothing dramatic about the facility.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Kathleen

Very convenient in location and parking. Sometimes had to go to the lobby for more supplies. Prepared for the room to be checked every other day, but one day was right after the other (and therefore I wasn't prepared). Nice pricing, but printed receipt was a little off. Was charged an extra fee on checkin.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2025

Jekaterina

Motel is very old, you can smell damp. If it would cost me less then 100 $ per night, then it would be ok. But almost 400$ per night, it's tooo over priced

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

John

Ys

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Christopher

Liked location and cleanliness.
Parking is terrible.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

deborah

Comfortable bed, good AC, working elevator

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2025

Miguel

Disappointed After 40+ Years of Visits

I’ve been coming to this hotel in OCNJ for over forty years, and it’s upsetting to see how far it’s declined. Outside the rooms, there’s a strong smell of urine, and the pool area is in poor shape — chipped, broken, and clearly neglected. We also saw people walking around the property smoking marijuana, which was disturbing and not what you’d expect in a family-friendly environment.

For the cost of staying here, it should be significantly cleaner and better maintained.

To be fair, the room itself was clean, the air conditioning worked well, and the carpet appeared newer. But the exterior of the property needs serious attention. Very disappointing overall. I know we’re paying for convenience and location but I was disappointed.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Gay

Very friendly service! Clean room.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Jean

Large room. Could use bigger soaps

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2025

Pam

While I was sitting at the pool, a staff member and an exterminator were discussing setting traps for something and also discussing taking care of bedbugs as soon as the rooms were empty.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Katharine

Enjoyed the proximity to the boardwalk with two small children. Quiet and clean. Room larger than I expected.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Leah

This was a comfortable place to stay in an unbeatable location (1.5 blocks from
the boardwalk). We didn’t mind the sounds of the amusement park nearby. We stayed with a 5 year old and 1 year old and both were comfortable. The mini fridge was decent size enough to store milk and breakfast things for our family for the weekend. There was a slight musty smell on check-in, but it faded (and that’s the beach). The only real drawback was no coffee maker.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Lorie

The property was clean, safe and very convenient to walking to the beach and boardwalk.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Maryann

The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2025

GAIL

Walls are thin. Heard the family in the next room the whole time we were there

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Beth

Location

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Rony

Good

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2025

Andrew

It was ok

It was ok. If you wanna just have a 2 or 3 day stay and ur not looking for much this is ur place.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Amy

Safety bars

Stay was good except the bathroom does not have any grab bars anywhere
My husband took a fall maneuvering in the shower/tub which could have been prevented
Many people regardless of age rely on them

I’ll know to check beforehand before booking anywhere

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

Proximity to boardwalk

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Dan

Bath was dirty upon arrival. Cleaning crew came in when they were not suppose too and we had some medicine missing.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

Haley

Great location and great stay. Would stay again. Room was in good condition and spacious.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Nicole

Look somewhere else

We arrived at least two hours after check in started and they sent us to a room that hadn't even been cleaned yet. The room smelled musty, like the filter in the air conditioning had never been changed. I wasn't expecting much, but this place was not good. Would not recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Huidi

Toilet dirty, was not cleaned enough

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2025

sarah

Had trouble finding our room and parking; the first person checking us in did not provide directions for either and we had to come back each time to ask for directions for both. The way the rooms are numbered is confusing. Rooms starting with 5 are on the second floor. Location is good and it’s convenient. Room was clean and there were enough beds etc. and we liked the outdoor showers. It could definitely stand to be updated.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Bruce

The only issue was the hotel claims the 2nd floor rooms are poolside, they are not. And no elevator to 2nd floor.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Kaye

Overall loved it and would come back! Just wish pool area was open later in evening

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

Crystal

Nice hotel

Room was clean, the kids loved the pool - it was also clean and had plenty of seating. Asked for linens to be changed after first night due to however this was refused and we were told them they could only be changed every other day.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

William

Great

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Nicole

Great location!

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Oscar

Property needs updating

Leisure Family