The Albatross Hotel is great if you're looking for something on the Jersey Shore that is intimate, close to the beach, and less expensive than downtown Asbury Park. Situated in a historic building, the rooms are quaint and cozy.
very bare bones
One step above a youth hostel. Expect small rooms fit for a monk and blank walls. My room did not have a closet or anywhere to hang any clothes up. Check whether your room will have an air conditioner, mine didn't. Great location.