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Reviews of Grenville Hotel & Restaurant

3 out of 5
Grenville Hotel & Restaurant
345 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 315 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 315 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 315 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 315 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 315 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anniversary Stay.
Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. We did not dine in but the room looked beautiful. Parking is a problem as there is no "on site" parking. Property sits on a state highway so there is a lot of traffic. Staff was courteous and professional. Free bicycles and beach badges. Overall, a very nice time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 12yr old daughter, and our little pup has the sweetest time. We cannot thank all the staff enough for making our stay so lovely. The amenities, bikes, beach chairs, beach passes, towels, umbrellas everything was perfect. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- a block from beach. Nice and quiet. Staff super friendly and professional. We’ll be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for beach and dining and shopping options, friendly helpful staff, nice amenities - especially for beach, reasonable rates, nice sunny room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Sharon, Oldsmar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location and exterior of property is lovely. Definitely not worth the money....its old and not well maintained...could be a beautiful property...doors don't close properly, dead lock broken, rusted hinges on doors, drab....needs paint and a facelift. The "breakfast" was pathetic....have had better at Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, and many other BnBs....I would not even call the Grenville a BnB. We were in the area for a wedding..everyone we told where we were staying were so impressed....what a disappointment. The porch is very cozy however traffic noise is awful...beautiful flowers...overall just very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from ht on 2 Jul 2022
Sorry your stay was so miserable, as you can tell from just about everyone else staying here most people have an amazing time here. Our free breakfast consists of coffee, juice, tea, muffins, bagels, cereals, oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, granola bars and fruit. Not sure what else you were looking for. We are 100 yards from the ocean, unfortunately the salt air rusts everything but I will make sure I pass your observations on to our maintenance dept. We spend a $500,000 on upgrades every year, people always comment on our upgrades every year, sorry they were noticed. Have a great day.

10/10 Excellent

Linora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DOG FRIENDLY AMAZING HOTEL!
This was the most amazing stay in a very long time. Found it by pure luck and EVERYTHING WAS SO WONDERFUL and both dogs were treated with the upmost respect. CLEAN, CALM VIBE, RELAXING , GREAT RESTURANT, SO LOCAL TO EVERYTHING. LOVED IT AND CAN/T WAIT TO GO BACK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from ht on 2 Jul 2022
Thank you for staying with us, glad you were able to bring your dog, we are definitely pet friendly. Thank you for the review and have a great day.

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from ht on 2 Jul 2022
Thank you for your review, have a wonderful day

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the history of the Grenville. The rooms are all unique. The area is beautiful and mostly quiet. My only complaint was the comfort of the pillows. Mine were very flat and using two caused neck pain. Besides that I love the Grenville.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New Favorite Place on the Jersey Shore
My stay was absolutely perfect. If you are tired of the same old, boring chain hotels, then this is the place to stay. A historic icon that feels more like a bed and breakfast than just another hotel. The owners and staff were professional, courteous, and welcoming.The location is great (just a block from the beach). Local restaurants were also really good.I would definitely stay there again, and highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is beautiful and everything was great except I couldn't get the television remote to change the channels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Clean comfortable room. Old NJ charm. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The food in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful experience. Great staff. Charming facility. Restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
King studio
We were in town for a short stay for a family event. We made this reservation on short notice. The property was clean, but the Room was very tight. The only place to sit was on the bed. It was a full size king which was a plus but a bit on the soft side. Other rooms may have been bigger.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR, MORRISVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xue Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, cozy little inn, and very tastefully decorated. Close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Nana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
charming
Beautiful, charming hotel full of history. The wide porch with tables and rockers made me wish we were here in warmer times - must be lovely in the summer. Very friendly staff, welcomed our small dog. Room was cute, bed pushed us together like a hot dog and hard pillows. Other than that, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, pleasant personnel. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Maureen on 18 Jan 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

gail

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating folks, took good care of us and our Australian shepherd. Rooms were simple and comfortable, and they gave us an ocean view for no extra charge. Would’ve given bonus points for a microwave. Shower was wonderful!! I travel solo a lot and wouldn’t have hesitated to stay there alone. Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I try to avoid the budget motels and such that lack character. this place has style to it. just entering through the large front door into the front lobby is impressive. the restaurant with its fireplaces aglow was inviting. the building is clean and in good condition. I was impressed there is even an elevator to access the upper floors. my room was so pretty. a comfy large bed, chairs, tv, dressers and tables. all very clean. they even provided a little floor standing heater/fan. my only one complaint is that there was no soap or shampoo. perhaps they have it available at the front desk but I didn't ask. parking is also on the street which isn't my favorite but the area is rather nice and well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew B

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not great for business travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Maureen on 5 Nov 2021
We are located seaside. It is a beach location for a relaxing getaway or vacation! We hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front room
Loved the place but traffic was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Maureen on 5 Nov 2021
Thank you for staying with us! We are located seaside with a main street. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay at a charming, quaint hotel! The historic property was just lovely and the proximity to the beach made the stay all the nicer. A great value, too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Maureen on 5 Nov 2021
Thank you for staying with us and loved that you thought it was quaint and charming as the inn keeper i always feel! And make sure each guest enjoys their stay! We hope to see you again soon!

4/10 Poor

julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff seemed indifferent to the hotel guests. They were more interested in the group events going on in their restaurant. As a paying hotel guest, I was told there was no chance I could have dinner at the restaurant-- they were booked with an event. Why wasn't I told that when I made my reservations? Also no one was masked-- seemed indifferent to safe hygiene. No one asked us how our stay was, etc. The rooms were scruffy and old. Won't go back again. I would never recommend this place. It's too bad--- it looks really cute from the outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Maureen on 5 Nov 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Maureen on 5 Nov 2021
Thank you!!!!! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Nadja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Maureen on 5 Nov 2021
Thank you! I love being an innkeeper and to make sure each guest enjoys their stay!

6/10 Okay

Andrzej

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Grenville Hotel at the Jersey Shore in Bay
Lovely old hotel with pretty flower bed in front. Our 4th floor room had a small view of the sea. The beach is close, just a block away, an easy walk. Staff were very friendly and helpful with any needs or questions satisfied. Street parking in front of the hotel available, no lack of space even though the hotel was full, so very easy. Having an elevator made room access easy for all guests. Our room was fairly small but very bright and comfortable. We were very happy with it and really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The employees couldn't be any nicer. They were very helpful and cheerful. My only semi-negative comment is that the rooms could have been spruced up a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you Grenville!
The staff is wonderful here! Very dog friendly. It's about a 4 minute walk to the beach. The room was very small, but it did keep us going out to find things to do. We tried to walk most of the time to where we were going because it's on street parking so once you moved, most likely you weren't getting the same spot. The food in the restaurant is exceptional, but you will pay for it. I could imagine staying in a place this old is not for everyone. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best location, lovely staff and owners, clean, beds seemed work out and bedding needs updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Maureen on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Maureen on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you! Enjoy the rest of the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place on the Jersey shore
This is the best place I’ve stayed in on the New Jersey shore. The beach is a very short walk & beach pass comes with the room. All staff, whether hotel or restaurant, that I encountered did their duties in a professional manner & were friendly and helpful. A special shout to Maureen who was on duty at the hotel desk when I arrived. I arrived later than I planned after a horrendous drive and was hungry, tired & a little cranky. Her cheerful manner & helpful accommodation of my needs lifted my mood quickly. The room was very clean and well laid out. Each room is unique as this is a historic building—not a cramped cookie-cutter room like modern hotels/motels. And, has an elevator! Unlike most older buildings. A true blessing when you have bad knees. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Maureen on 15 Aug 2021
You are so sweet! And for sure you were not cranky! you always were smiling and cheerful! It was great talking to you and meeting you! Hope to see you again when you are in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Grenville was great!
Everything about it was very nice and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach. Beach passes and chairs complimentary. Staff was excellent. Efficient and helpful. Always greeted with a smile. Did not try the restaurant but the big porch was a great place to enjoy take out. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
as far as i was concerned, this was a real vacation place. there were no clocks in the room, no phones, not even to the desk. no problem! the shower had the best drenching hot water, that seemed endless, stroll to beach, and just a cool and quirky kinda place to stay! Thanks to the staff, who were always ready to help!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Maureen on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Have a great rest of the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Maureen on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pets belong at home
We had a very pleasant stay. I was not happy, however, that dogs were allowed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Maureen on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us! Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Just wish gentlemen front desk was happy all the time not just when we left but definitely be back again amazing place amazing food close by
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
It was HUGE being able to bring our old dog (no longer able to go to a kennel). Parking was difficult with a party at the restaurant - but was ok after. It wasn't clear but perhaps there should be some designated loading zone in front of the hotel where parking is not allowed. It's on a busy street so that would have helped & felt safer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Maureen on 19 May 2021
Thank you for staying with us and we definitely love seeing everyone's dogs. Unfortunately the street in front of the hotel is a State Hwy and we have no say about parking or loading. Thank you again for staying with us

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The 60th Birthday to Remember
I booked in advance for a surprise birthday stay. I had flowers, balloons and a cake delivered. The staff set up the room with the flowers and balloons and stored the cake in the restaurant refrigerator. Everyone made this surprise a success. A very friendly and enjoyable experience. We were able to have our dog participate and she was welcomed with the same hospitality!!! Don’t look beyond the Grenville good location to visit many great attractions. One we picked was Asbury Park New Jersey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Maureen on 17 May 2021
thank you so much for staying with us, and i am glad that we were able to make the birthday fabulous! We hope to see you both soon! Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We always want everyone to have a great stay!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent, just a block off the beach and in a beautiful neighborhood. The room was spartan, not the usual inn looking ambience. Parking was available on the street and was fine, at least off-season. There was a minimal attempt for breakfast on the run.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Maureen on 17 May 2021
Glad you were able to stay by the beach! Hoping governor allows us to serve more than a covid grab and go breakfast sooner than later! We hope to see you again soon!