Surfside Motel

Kept us away from the major traffic.. and close to calm relaxing water.. basic room but good for NY

The motel smells of smoke. Howard Beach station is a bit too far to walk, especially late at night on return. There was easy neighborhood parking near the station so was easy to get subway to NYC and then airtrain to JFK...although the motel gives transportation to JFK, this is one way only so could not pick up my daughter on her return flight and get shuttled back to the motel to drive home...instead had to park at train station and leave from there. The motel area is safe as far as i could tell which is better than many other options. It served its purpose but was not some place I would stay for pleasure. I might stay there again under similar circumstances as I could not find great alternatives. Overall if not for the smoke smell it would have left a better impression. Certainly cheaper than staying in the city.

Hotel staff was very nice. Hotel needs to be repaired and upgraded due to Hurricane Sandy 2 years ago.

everyone was helpful in making use comfortable...we were most thankful for this. AGAIN WE SAY THANKS! in a world that is becoming so uncaring, it is good to find those who cares.

Near JFK and probably the only plus side to it. Our room was worn out, planes are heard all the time, area is sketchy and we were unlucky enough to have a room on the parking lot side and some idiot played his car music on full blast. It's not the hotel's fault ofcourse but it reflects the insolation and noise cancelling abilities of the room. Oh before I forget, the staff was extra helpful so I would give them a plus on that part too

DEAD BUGS IN BATHROOM AND IN CEILING WOULD NEVER GO BACK STAFF VERY NIECE.

Fine for a few nights, It was clean and good beds.

My son and I needed a place to stay while visiting family nearby. I didn't realize the neighborhood was sketchy enough to require security glass at the check-in desk...that was my first clue to the experience. It's right next to some sort of big party venue/social club, so I'm guessing people stay at the motel after they party. The hallway is dingy and unappealing; the room has no closet and no towel racks in the bathroom, just a few hooks on the wall. There's nowhere to put your toiletries in the bathroom. The shower had not been cleaned from the previous occupant (shampoo, soap scum, hair in the tub). The towels are so old and thin you can practically see through them. The bed is covered with rubber (which considering the surroundings is probably a good idea!) and just the sheet on top of that--no mattress pad, which was kind of weird. There was a little noise from other guests in the hallway, but it wasn't bad. I guess for the location, the price is not bad.

Complimentary collection from the airport was excellent, room was very dated and bedding was tatty. Reasonable size room and comfortable bed. Staff friendly and helpful.

Every part of Room and furnishings was old, smelly, dated, and ceiling panels literally falling down. Don't let outside deceive you. Actually left at 2 a.m. and drive 3 hours home because couldn't stand it any longer