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Amethyst

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...RESERVATIONS ON LINE Point Pleasant Beach

“Would DEFINITELY stay again! :)”

June 18, 2008 LoriSNJ

I planned a family vacation, almost 3 weeks ago, before my brother is to be stationed in Iraq. It was a first family vacation in over 20 years and I wanted to make special for him, as well as all four families happy. Theresa, the owner, was very helpful advising me of everything the motel had to offer, as well as local area things to do as this was our first trip to Point Pleasant, (we usually go to LBI). She even waived the cancellation policy. After reading many reviews on Trip Advisor, which she told me to check out, I immediately booked with Amethyst.
The grounds were very neat. Ample local parking. One lot separates the motel from the Boardwalk and Beach which was a great walk with kids. Continental breakfast was wonderful with terrific coffee and fresh bagels. The pool was heated and a good size. We all were traveling with children, and floating devises were permitted in the pool. Staff even provided extra towels for the pool.
The only problem we encountered was upon check in, one room still had a previous guest inside. It was taken care of immediately and staff gave us a "temporary" room in order to accommodate us and ample time to clean the assigned room. In the long run, we kept the "temporary" room which was bigger, at no extra charge, due to the inconvenience and miscommunication with the prior guest.
The cleaning staff was above and beyond! As I mentioned, traveling with young children means a disorganized motel room. Surprisingly, after a tired day at the beach, we returned to an organized room: shoes, toys, snacks etc. all put in it's place. (a nice treat for mom!)
We reserved a room with 2 full beds, which was a little small, but this is an old Jersey Shore motel. The room was bright, and clean, as well as the property. They even have a patio area with grills should you choose to BBQ. I would definitely stay at this facility again due to the friendliness, cleanliness, and location to the beach & boardwalk, especially with two small children.
Upon check-out, Theresa advised me of local events taking place in Sept. that are "must-do's". Again, at off’ season prices (as this trip was), however the ocean would be much warmer! I believe we will "See you in Sept." Theresa! Thank you to the staff of Amethyst for making an Airman's long overdue family vacation a memorable one!

“Love this warm place”

Mar 19, 2008 melen1

This place is a gem. After checking out of a horrible motel in seaside 24 hours after check in, I drove over to PPB in hopes of saving a vacation gone wrong. I was greeted with smiles and accommodated last minute with a great room for me and my family. Clean, warm and friendly, great location and most of all a great bang for your buck.

We are heading back this June and will make this our yearly tradition...

"We Love the Amethyst Beach Motel"
Oct 31, 2007

This was our 2nd stay at the Amethyst this season. We had a "Girl's Week" in August, then returned for a "Family Weekend" away in September. The September weekend was wonderful. 4 Generations of our Family came together at the Amethyst to enjoy the Beach, Boardwalk, Seafood Festival and we all drove down to Seaside Heights for the Clown Festival for the same weekend. All these events were within walking distance from the motel (except the ClownFest).

Theresa, John and their Motel family made our family very comfortable and our stay enjoyable.

We will definitely return next year!

"Great Location"

Sep 4, 2007

my 8 year old daughter and i stayed for one night as we had planned a new york trip but having grown up in new jersey and living in tennessee for close to 25 years i wanted to show her where i spent my summers.
please realize this is not the marriott marquis (where we stayed the next two nightts)but we enjoyed the amethyst just as well..theresa and john (assume the owners)were more than very hospitable. our room opened to the pool and we were very fortunate to hit a unseasonably warm weekend.the location is great especaiily for kids .close to the beach ,the amusement park and the train station as we took the train to n.y.city . the breakfast was very good and theresa worked very hard in ensuring that.. when thersa helped my daughter fix her hair it made us feel we were with family.
we look forward to returning next summer for an extended sta

"NIce, Clean & Convenient"
Aug 31, 2007

Excellent motel , clean tidy and great location , a little expensive for what it is but i suppose thats the going rate for rooms on the coast in August so no complaints from me , friendly staff , short walk to the beach .

"Paridise at Point Pleasant"
Aug 28, 2007

This was our 4th time at the Amethyst and once again our room was clean and beautiful. We enjoyed the complimentary bagels, coffee, and lovely patio. We recommend this hotel very highy and can hardly wait to stay there again.

-Roger and Diane of
Bensalem, Pa

"Our 2 night stay."
Aug 20, 2007

We booked our stay knowing how close the walk was to the beach and the amusements. I would highly recommend the Amethyst Beach Motel to any family with children. The rooms are clean and all seem to be poolside. The staff is friendly and kind. There is a parking lot behind the motel that was safe and secure. The beach is only a block and a half to the beach and amusement area. I wish we had planned more than a two-day stay. We will be back next summer.
The Gelberts.
Dayton, Ohio

Great time at the Amethyst!"
Aug 13, 2007

We just returned from our stay at the Amethyst and I felt compelled to share my thoughts on our stay. Let me start by saying we booked our reservation before reading the other reviews on this website, and if we would have found this website first, I don't know if we would have decided to stay at the Amethyst given some of the negative comments I read here. I was a little worried about what we would find at the Amethyst because of the mixed reviews, but I was quite pleased with our stay.

We arrived prior to the official check-in time, yet our room was ready for us. The friendly young lady at the desk checked us in and accomodated our split payment for the room (cash & credit card). She was more than helpful in getting us beach passes and acquainting us with the services of the hotel. When we went to our room, it was bright and cheerful and clean to our picky standards for hotels. There was a slight damp smell when we first walked into the room, but it disappeared (and did not return) as soon as we got the air conditioner going.

The Amethyst has a very inviting pool that was right outside our door. The kids loved being able to walk out the door right to the pool, and my sister and I appreciated all of the lounge chairs and seating that was available right outside our door as we supervised our children. The pool was large enough to accomodate many guests at one time, but it was not so large that the kids had an opportunity to wander out of sight.

The Amethyst appears to be an older hotel, but it is very well maintained. There were a lot of staff members about their business, and they accomodated our requests for more towels and pillows. Oddly enough, inside the room there was only one visible electric outlet and it was up near the drop ceiling (there were outlets in the bathroom area). Since we needed an outlet for some necessary medical equipment, the friendly office staff helped us get an extention cord so it could be plugged in. It was an odd request that they were able to accomodate immediatley.

We had an opportunity to speak with several guests who shared that they have been going to the Amethyst for decades and will return again. I believe we will be joining the list of other satisfied guests who have become loyal customers of the Amethyst.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Friendly and Clean! we will be back!"

New York Aug 8, 2007

Having stayed here 3 years ago, I chose to stay again, this time with my two children, and my sister and her children. We had adjoining rooms on the second level overlooking the pool in the courtyard.

The rooms were freshly painted, NO HOTEL SMELL!!! It was very clean. A priority for me. The air conditioners were new. Room 131 is very spacious, the adjoining room 132 is a little tighter on space, but also very clean. Breakfast was assorted full size bagels, toasters provided, cream cheese and butter. Also muffins, all fresh..Bring your own milk if you do not like powdered creamer..No dairy products were provided for the coffee.

THe only thing that did not work was the oven in room 132. It was low priority for us...I probably should have said something but did not.

We were able to leave our pool toys in the pool, many families there did bring toys and everyone shared, nothing was missing on the last day when we packed up. The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant, I only wished there were some living plants in the courtyard. It is also clean, but no greenery whatsoever. My 8 yr old made me promise we would be back next summer and we will. (2 minute walk to beach and Jenkinsons boardwalk)

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Location, Location, Location"
New Jersey Aug 6, 2007

Thanks to all the staff everyone is very pleasant. and just as accommodating if not more than the bigger chains. Easy walk to beach and boardwalk. Other guests are also friendly had some good laughs. Rooms are comfy and clean. NICE heated pool and the continental breakfast is a plus. We're planning another stay before this season is over.

THANKS! the Todisco's

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Loved the hotel."
Hoboken, NJ July 31, 2007

Loved the amethyst beach motel. It's very close to the beach and restaurants. Theresa was very accommodating. She upgraded our room to an apt. because there were four of us. I had my bachelorette here last year in July so because we liked it so much, we decided to have a reunion with less girls.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Theresa was very helpful. Great customer service!"
New York Jul 31, 2007

Theresa was very helpful and made our stay terrific despite tenuous weather. Her customer service was really great since it was so tough to organize a weekend get together. Everyone's schedules are too different to organize a week. For a motel, the accommodations were great - clean, staff were very helpful, and Theresa certainly went out of her way. When guests are treated this way - we can't help but to come back again.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "can't wait for our next stay."
New Jersey July 27, 2007

This is a great place. a very short walk to the beach/boardwalk. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The pool is really clean and is open late. Continental breakfast is served poolside every morning. Plenty of lounge chairs too. My son and i stayed here for a week and honestly, weren't really expecting much, having stayed at other motels down the shore. It’s just far enough back from the boardwalk to avoid all the noise. we were pleasantly surprised. We would absolutely stay here again.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "We loved the Amethyst as Always"

New York Jul 26, 2007

My family and I stay at the Amethyst Beach Motel every year and every year our vacation gets better and better. The patio is full of lounge chairs and private with a heated in ground pool that was kept immaculate. Our room as always clean and comfortable. The Staff was friendly and warm, as always ,making us feel like family. They were so informative and recommended the best restaurants!!!

Thank you Amethyst for making our summer vacation so great!!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Beach Hotel!"
May 21, 2007

This is a very nice hotel. Although not on the ocean, you can see the boardwalk from your room. The staff is very helpful and attentive. The rooms are clean, good-sized, and well-maintained. Our room had an HDTV, which was a definite bonus! The hotel also has a nice-sized pool in the center courtyard, if you chose to just hang out at the hotel for the day. The daily continental breakfast was also a plus. I have stayed at this hotel a number of times before, and recommend it to family and friends whenever asked about a nice reasonably-priced place to stay at the shore.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Place to Stay!!!"
Sayreville, NJ May 7, 2007

Very nice beach motel. Clean. Staff very friendly. Continental breakfast an added bonus.

Location Location Location!!!

Walking distance to beach and boardwalk.
Have stayed here on 6 different occasions and have enjoyed each and every stay.

Thank you.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Happy New Year Eve Stay"
Staten Island, New York Jan 10, 2007

Spent New Years Eve with friends in Point Pleasant and stayed at the Amethyst Beach Motel because they were priced pretty reasonable considering we could walk to Jenkinsons. Had an awesome time at Jenkinsons..

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Holiday Spirit at Beach Motel", North Jersey Dec 19, 2006

Stayed at the Beach Motel after our Christmas party. Even though we made our reservation on line through their website for an economy room with standard check out time, the front desk person gave us a late checkout the following day which was great because we had an opportunity to do some christmas shopping in town and enjoy coffee at Green Planet Coffee. They also upgraded us to a room with 32"plasma tv which we would have been willing to pay extra for. Look forward to staying there again

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Happy at Amethyst" Dec 15, 2006

Stayed at Amethyst for the Holiday Extravaganza at Jenkinsons. Convenient location to Jenkinsons. Seems like a nice place. Quiet this time of year which we liked. Will try again this coming June for a short vacation at Amethyst.

Amethyst Beach Motel: "Nice Place will return again" Manchester NH Nov 29, 2006

This is my 2nd attempt at a review I hope it gets posted. Amethyst was great, the price was right the location was close to the boardwalk and walking distance from town. After being disappointed at our original choice of a motel in Point, we were very pleased with the room and the service.
coffee and bagels in the morning kept me happy but my boyfriend was all to happy having found that they had recently placed a high definition flat screen with unlimited channels in our room. It was all I could do to pry him away for a walk on the board walk. Thanks we will return and recommend this place to our friends.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Amethyst is great!"
CT Sep 18, 2006

My friends and I stayed at the Amethyst for a Mom's weekend away! We were disappointed with the weather, but Theresa, the owner, went out of her way to help make our stay more enjoyable! She was friendly, courteous, and very helpful to us. She made helpful suggestions to us on how to spend our rainy day! despite the weather, we enjoyed ourselves. The rooms are in the process of being updated in the off season, honestly they need it, but the Motel is aware of this and is working towards improvements in the Decor and amenities! The location is great and the clientele is very family oriented, not a bit of trouble with loud or unruly guests! would definitely go back!
FlipFlopgirls~CT

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "loved staying there"
Aug 19, 2006:

Worth every penny, it is a great place for families. It is clean, short walk to the boardwalk, and the stuff is friendly. This was my first stay there and I will definitely go back

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Good Place to Stay"
Aug 20, 2006: New York

We just returned from a two night stay. Overall, this was not a bad place. Our room was clean and the staff was friendly. We had a view of the boardwalk from our room. The heated pool was good for a swim after the beach. There were plenty of chairs around the pool. The location was very convenient. It was about a 1.5-2 block walk to the beach/boardwalk. They did charge us $10 per day to park but if you stay somewhere that you have to drive to the beach, you will end up paying more. The continental breakfast in the morning was very nice to have. There were plenty of bagels, donuts, muffins, coffee/tea and juice. This made it easy since we didn't have to go out looking for a place to eat in the morning. There was some confusion before I left regarding our stay, number of days and arrival but they went out of their way to make it right. Unfortunately, my son got an ear infection during our stay and we ended up cutting it short by one day and they were very understanding. Next time I would just confirm my reservation a few days before I leave. When we pulled up to the motel (and it is a motel, not hotel), I saw two women leaving and I asked them how it was and they said they have been going there for 18 years. I think that says alot about a place. We will definitely visit Point Pleasant again and we will stay at the Amethyst

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "A SLICE OF HEAVEN "
Aug 15, 2006: Sunnyside

Dear Folks,

Firstly, let me say that I did indeed write a review a few days ago and do not see it in your many scores of other reviews so I'm trying it AGAIN.

Secondly, let me say that in the 10 yrs + that I've been staying at The Amethyst; from when I was single and in my early 30's coming to The Amethyst with my galpals to the last 3 years since I've been married and have taken my husband and our 4 yr old son it has always been a BLAST! :-) The Amethyst has and always will be the best lodgings in Pt. Pleasant hands down! You can't beat the staff who are always on call for everything and anything -- they are truly the BEST and demonstrate such every single year. Professional but totally down to earth!

I am returning to The Amethyst on August 21, 2006 and shall send my review of same thereafter, which I know will be yet another successful outing for me and my family. Until then! Quite Satisfied in Sunnyside, NYC Yvette

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: Aug 12, 2006:, Chicago "Amethyst's Awesome Location"

Face it....when you pick a motel/hotel over the internet for a location you've never been to...it's a crapshoot. Imagine my surprise when we got to the Amethyst in Point Pleasant! What a great location! What a great little place (make your reservations early!). It is appr 2 blks from the boardwalk (my 7 & 9 year olds were in heaven) and the ocean! The entire 2 blk walk consists of parking for the boardwalk/ocean that other people had to pay for!

Very efficient rooms (microwave and small fridge...perfect!). GREAT pool (clean!) and patio area...people sitting by the patio conversing while the kids swam. Continental breakfast on the patio (very Important: every so often more chocolate donuts would appear....this is key!)

Half a mile from a grocery store and a liquor store is 2 blks further (very nice selection!). Buy sandwich fixings for your beach outing (boardwalk can be pricey). The fridge holds quite a bit.

Boardwalk has something for everyone....food, arcade, carnival rides, shopping, etc..

This motel gears you towards getting out and having fun. This is not the Hyatt, people...think turquoise, sand, beach towels hanging over a railing in anticipation of the next day's adventure....etc.

Loved it!!!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: Aug 2, 2006: New York "Love the amethyst"

I was at the Amethyst in July with my family (my husband and three children). We’ve been staying there for the past three years. It’s very close to the beach and a very family oriented place. We love the management there they are like family. We have met so many great people there. Our friends with there children have been coming w/us also for 3 yrs. we all will definitely return next year!!!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Motel" Jul 28, 2006, Scranton.pa I thought the Amethyst beach motel was great, family oriented, friendly and accessible to all major attractions, I do recommend this motel if you like convenience. I would like to say the staff was very friendly and helpful with everything we needed. Hats off to the Amethyst

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Wonderful Family Experience at the Amethyst Beach Motel"
Jul 20, 2006: , ALLENTOWN

booked my vacation sight unseen, and took a chance. This was the first time my friends and I were taking all of the kids to the beach. I could not have been more pleased with this hotel. My fondest memories of my childhood were vacations at the beach, and now my child can have the same memories. The room was clean and nice, the facilities were great, but the most impressive part of the week was the staff. This really is a family oriented hotel. They were all so wonderful and went out of their way to make all of us feel at home. I can not wait until next summer, I will be booking two 4 day vacations there next summer, and be returning every year for a long time.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "great family vacation"
Jul 12, 2006: Staten island Ny

We have just returned from our family 3 day vacation at the amethyst motel at point pleasant and we had a really nice time. We went with four kids and they really loved it. We had rooms downstairs near the pool and patio area and the kids felt free to come and go in and out of the rooms and back in the pool . The fridge and microwave came in handy. we had connecting rooms with my sister and her family and our parents came too. the motel is very well run and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. every morning we had fun eating the free continental breakfast of donuts and bagels. The coffee pot was on all day long. the best part was the short walk to the boardwalk and beach. I will recommend this motel for anyone especially with kids.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Wonderful experience!!!!!!!"
July 9, 2006: princesschristypa@lycos.com, Walnutport, PA

Our experience at the Amethyst Beach Motel was well worth the rate charged. We enjoyed the large rooms and the clean, newly remodeled tiled showers. We enjoyed clean crisp sheets upon our arrival and our rooms were cleaned daily. Fresh bathroom linen was received daily. We did need a washcloth one day, but they quickly retrieved one for us when we asked, hastle free.
The pool and patio area was large enough to accommodate all of the guests, and still have room to spare. The pool and patio were also very clean. They were also very prompt at wiping the rain water off the tables. Our son Kyle, enjoyed the pool for hours daily!
The continental breakfast exceeded our expectations with fresh bagels, pastries and coffee. When the weather was poor, they opened up the newly remodeled dining/social area for us to enjoy our breakfast.
The walk to the beach is about 1.5-2 blocks but this is one of the closest motels to the boardwalk and major attracations. They do also offer a shuttle to the boardwalk.
The owners were very friendly, kind, courteous, and understanding of our needs. We would highly recommend this motel for a quality point pleasant experience.

Kyle says....
I loved the pool and the whole place!! I hope I get to go there again next year!!!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Count on us again next year!"
Jun 2, 2006: Westchester County, NY

My husband and I decided to get away for the long Memorial Day weekend and picked Point Pleasant and the Amethysts Motel. It was our first trip to the Jersey shore and we enjoyed our stay so much we extended it an extra day.

The Amethysts Motel was exactly what we needed - it was safe, clean and in a prime location to the beach and entertainment. We had a great 2nd floor room with all the basic needs including (to our surprise) a microwave and small refrigerator. We viewed the long wait to find parking for others not staying at the motel and felt lucky that the Amethysts was centrally located and we could walk to everything instead of spending time looking for parking. We even left the beach, went back to the motel for a while and then walked back to the beach later. It was a pleasure to not have to worry about moving the car.

Theresa and her staff were all top notch even on the very crowded and hectic weekend. Every morning we were treated to fresh coffee, bagels and donuts – even on our last day there when the motel was near empty -the goodies were served like clockwork.

We decided to make Point Pleasant Beach and The Amethysts Motel a yearly Memorial Day tradition and return again next year

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Love this Motel"
May 11, 2006 cah6866@optonline.net, Wharton, NJ

I love this Motel. It's a block from the Beach and the Board Walk with the Amusements. The Motel is always clean and the people are always friendly. This is my 12th summer going to the same motel. If's it's a little chilly, they have a heated in the ground pool that the kids love to swim in. Most of the rooms have 2 double beds and a Microwave and mini Refrigerator in them. We always stayed in one of these rooms. Now we stay in a room that has a small efficiency in it.

The boys (17, 15, 7) love coming to this motel. It's close enough that the older boys can come and go with no trouble at all.

Amethyst Beach Motel: "Best Hotel in Town!"
May 7, 2006: Dutchess County, NY

HI..Every year my girlfriend and I re-visit this hotel..We love the hospitality, the location (can walk to beach if wanted), and feel very safe here. We have been going since year 2002 ...and we will continue to stay at this Lovely Beach Hotel for years to come.

Its great to wake up to coffee, bagels, muffins in the morning right on your own patio...Remember all...this is a Beach/Shore Hotel...and this is the BEST in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Come visit, call Theresa she is GREAT! ...You will be glad you did!!!

Sincerely,
Wendy of Dutchess County, NY
Lisa of Dutchess County, NY (2 hours north of POint Pleasant

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Hospitality at it's best!"
May 4, 2006

When it comes to hospitality the folks at the Amethyst Beach Hotel are truly gracious. Theresa and everyone who assists in making your stay enjoyable are ahead of the class when it comes to accommodating your every need. I’ve stayed there on several occasions in the off season and during their busiest time – Memorial Day weekend, and the service I received was top notch. The rooms are clean, spacious and fully accessible to anyone, even those with special needs. I’m looking forward to a much need vacation this summer and if it wasn’t for Theresa’s patience and her willingness to help me find the right vacation package I would be lost. From all of us in Bangor, PA I would surely recommend the Amethyst Beach Hotel as your one stop, family fun place to stay. Being a relocated NJ Girl I truly miss the southern NJ atmosphere and the peacefulness of the beach. Enjoy!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Amethyst, we will be coming back for the summer"
Apr 12, 2006

Had a great time down the shore last weekend,
On our prior visit to Point Pleasant we stayed at a nice motel on Broadway never realizing that the Amethyst was right down the street from Jenkinsons and just a couple blocks from town. It is a clean well run motel. Across the street is a cute little park were the kids played. The Easter egg hunt up at Jenks was all the kids could talk about on the ride down, but after seeing the pool in the center of the motel outside our room they are now concentrating on when we will return for a warm summer swim. We booked for the last week in June and are looking forward to our return. Thanks for the hospitality we recommend this place highly

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great place to stay"
Apr 12, 2006

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the amethyst Beach Motel. We had a great second floor room with a overlooking the park lake and boardwalk. The service was great, the location was perfect - just 5 mins walk to the beach. The bed was comfy and the pool and patio are perfect. We will return in July to Point Pleasant Beach and we will be staying at the Amethyst.

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Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Amethyst Polar Plunge Great Stay!"
Mar 13, 2006:

Amethyst kept us warm and comfortable before and after the Special Olympics law enforcement Polar Plunge. It was as cold but the room was warm and comfortable as was the exquisitely hot shower. The staff was great and even let us test out our plunging skills in their pool. Although it was the middle of the winter the pool was clean and ready for a dive, ice no extra charge. Will definitely return for a warmer swim this summer, thanks to all at Amethyst for making our plunge one to remember.

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Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "will go back and bring the kids"
Feb 9, 2006:

While we were visiting my relatives, we decided to take a walk and check out the Motels in the area, as we were looking to make reservations for the summer. They recommend 3 or 4 motels. We looked at all of them and decided to go with the Amethyst. We liked the place so much that we end up spending the weekend there. My wife is so excited about go back and bringing the kids this summer.

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Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "happy stay"
Feb 3, 2006: Dr.nagwa, Egypt -Cairo

Thanks for making my visit to the US comfortable.

Thanks for our happy stay
I recently returned to Egypt from the United States having spent two weeks
at the Amethyst in Point Pleasant Beach NJ.

The staff was wonderful, although it is the off season for this part of the
country; my family and I were provided with all that we requested.

Clean, warm, comfortable and very representative of the New Jersey Shore, my
family and I have stayed at bigger more full service hotels however we here
management treated us like family.

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Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "A wonderful stay, Amethyst and Point Beach are the Jersey Shore"
Jan 27, 2006: Recently stayed at the Amethyst and had a wonderful stay. This is our third time, having stayed twice lasts summer and once the summer before. We spent a great weekend in spite of the cold weather and left having made our reservations for July. We felt it important to let other travelers know that this is a great place and just blocks away from our favorite restaurant Frankies – the best burgers at the shore

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Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Stay. New Years Eve Loved It!"
Jan 6, 2006: We had a great time at the Amethyst; New Years Eve check in was met with hot coffee and a warm welcome from the staff. The rooms were clean well heated and each or our requests were met with a friendly response. We will return this summer as the patio although off season look awful inviting.

Great job Amethyst, See you soon!

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Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great experience at the Amethyst "
Jan 1, 2006: Management was extremely helpful and kind. Room reasonably priced. Clean environment GREAT BREAKFAST. Would definitely spend New Year's there again.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Everyone Loved it!"
Nov 28, 2005: My entire family, friends, and even co-workers all stayed at the Beach Motel the weekend of October 2, 2005 to celebrate my wedding. We must have had rented about 30 rooms total. Not one person had a complaint. We started booking rooms during their high season, the summer of 2005.Even though they were swamped, they always made time to help us, and were friendly. When the time came, and we arrived, there were no mistakes (amazingly) and everything went smoothly. And we were high maintenance. The staff even helped unload the car. They happily helped with extra's such as giving out gift bags. We brought some extra food to add to their continental breakfast (which was perfectly satisfactory all on its own). They stored everything for us, and laid out their regular breakfast, as well as all out extras each morning, always with a smile. And we were messy, too. Some of us even ended up in their very clean heated pool, which was still open.

As the bride, Theresa up-graded my room to a 2nd floor suite. It was lovely. It was clean, bright, cheerful, and had plenty of room for all the people that were in and out, as that room became everybody's home base. The other rooms were great, as well. I know because I was in almost all of them at one point or another. Every guest said they would and will stay there again. I know that my husband and I certainly will.

I have been going to the Jersey shore for 32 years, and this motel is far superior to any of the motels I have stayed in. Keep in mind, these are Motels, not Hotels. If you're looking for amenities that you'll find at the Ritz, maybe you should go to the islands. The Amethyst Beach Motel has everything a Jersey girl (or couple, family, etc.) needs and more!
I can't thank them enough for making my wedding weekend perfect! They covered every detail.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Good For The Money"
August 21, 2005: New York, I just returned from the Amethyst after a three night stay with my husband and three small children. The room cost $149 a night for five of us and this included a continental breakfast which included donuts, bagels and beverages, perfect for the kids. The room was clean. I found the staff friendly. My kids loved the pool which was open in the evening and perfect for a swim after walking on the boardwalk. The hotel is close to the beach, about three blocks which is a short distance. I truly have nothing negative to say. It wasn't the Ritz, however, it was fine for the price. I would consider returning in the future. It is a good place to stay if you have small children.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Loved the Amethyst"
July 27, 2005: Bayside New York, My husband and I along with our 2 kids stayed at the Amethyst for 4 nights. What a great place to stay. The staff was great and the hotel is very clean. The location is also perfect. Not far from the boardwalk and beach. We had a great time and would definitely go back. If you are looking for a good place to stay this is the place.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Just left the best place to stay in Point Pleasant Beach, what a great vacation!"
July 27, 2005: New Jersey

We are a family of three and found the Amethyst rooms immaculate as well as the patio and pool. Although the weather wasn’t the greatest management had the pool almost as warm as a hot tub and their main lobby area set up for rainy day movies on a plasma screen with full theatre sound. If that wasn’t enough they also provide us with free internet access, personal pizza’s and Hot Dogs. This was real Jersey Shore experience which we will return for again. We took some pictures which we have posted and encourage anyone seeking the coolest place in town to stay at Amethyst

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Best Place to stay at the shore!"
July 27, 2005: north jersey, Wanted to let any one thinking of coming down the shore to know how pleased I was with my choice of motels. Amethyst was exactly what I was looking for. When I got home I developed the pictures and was reminded how immaculately clean the pool was. I look forward to returning. I would like to make this an annual getaway. The next time I will stay the week. Since we are not so far away we will be returning often

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Family Place"
July 3, 2005: New York. My sister and I decided to take my grandparents and the kids (3years old and 14 months) to the Jersey shore. At first we booked three nights at the Hershey Motel at Seaside Heights. WHAT A MISTAKE!!! That place was so run down and was not appropriate for children. We heard about the Amethyst from a friend of mine. So we called them and with luck they had space for us. The place is clean. The staff goes out of their way to meet your needs. The pool is great. (not to big but big enough) and the boardwalk was a block away. If you have small children this is the place to stay. My two kids enjoyed every second of our trip. There is also continental breakfast served every morning. (coffee, juice, bagels and donuts) I would highly recommend this place for a family getaway.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Very pleased! What an awesome surprise!"
June 27, 2005: Bergen County, NJ. This was our first time at the Amethyst--I stayed there from June 22nd through June 25th with my 11 yo daughter. When I booked our room back in February, I'd seen some pretty poor reviews here, BUT, I've found repeatedly that perfectly wonderful hotels sometimes get a bad rap on Trip Advisor for no other reason than that some people are just whiney perfectionists with an axe to grind.

This is now the THIRD hotel I've stayed at that received less than stellar reviews on Trip Advisor and turned out to be outstanding!

Our room was newly painted in a cheerful yellow, clean, and completely devoid of mold or mildew (I'm severely allergic to mold and I would've known if there was a problem.) The A/C worked incredibly well, the TV was fine, and the shower was fantastic--no shortage of hot water and plenty of water power.

The heated pool was a pleasant surprise--very well kept, spotless, and a nice comfortable temperature (while the ocean was freezing, the pool was just right and even on less than hot days, we could still swim in comfort.)

Continental breakfast was ok. Granted the bagels tasted better when toasted (several toasters were available!), but other than that, it was a good bargain and included OJ, apple juice, and plenty of coffee. Later in the day, after breakfast, they served delicious iced coffee in the patio.

The people running the Amethyst went out of their way to be helpful and polite. Every single person we came in contact with was completely professional and a pleasure to deal with.

The location of the motel was perfect. All one had to do was walk at most 2 blocks to get to the main part of Jenkinson's boardwalk, and yet it was very quiet at the motel itself. Our room looked out onto a little lake/pond with geese and swans--a very pretty view.

I've stayed at other motels in PPB. I will never consider going anywhere other than the Amethyst again.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "We'll be back!"
June 8, 2005: We recently kicked off the summer with a stay at the Amethyst Beach Hotel, and what a way to start! We've stayed there to begin the summer for the last few years and each year gets better and better. The hotel looks great, our rooms were clean and updated, brightly painted and well maintained. This was the first year we had a unit with a kitchen in it and everything was working well and very clean. The pool is the best part and it's centrally located - the swimmers loved it!! The staff, as always, was attentive and friendly. We'll definitely be back! Keep up the good work!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Our Annual NJ Vacation Motel is ONLY at Amethysts!"
June 4, 2005: I tell people about this motel all the time, yet I can never seem to do it justice! When I call to reserve our room, I just tell them where I'm coming from and what weekend and I am greeted by name! They even know the exact room I prefer and, as the case one year, shifted their reservations around to get us in that room (consider that this involved people arriving/checking out on different days, number in their party, etc). Everyone is made to feel that special and that welcomed by Theresa, John, their family and staff. The rooms have always been clean. The pool in perfect condition. They make sure all guests, first timers or chronic repeaters (like us) are happy. Since my husband is bored by beach/boardwalk (yes, I do think something is wrong with him), every year I bring a different friend who brings a child and a child's friend and our son brings a different friend. We want to share the experience with as many friends as possible. One year we had too many for the beds and in a matter of minutes there was an extra cot in our room, no questions asked. We arrive early a.m. every year before checkin time and, after driving four hours, they either have our room ready in advance knowing we will be early or will give us keys to another room so we can change and dive into the pool! Our friends have all been impressed. Last years friend BEGGED to come again this year! She has also been telling pending-vactioners to the Jersey Shore about Amethyst's! Our son is so comfortable there that he takes our continental breakfast orders the first night there and, when we wake up each morning, he already has our "requests" in the room waiting for us and he is in the pool! They have never questioned him carrying all this food. He wants everyone to enjoy themselves as much as he does every year and so does Amethyst's! Last year we decided on our annual vacation that we wanted to return two weeks later for a shorter vacation, during peak no-vacancy season. They made it happen! Ahhh....two months to go and we'll be back there for the 6th (or is it 7th?) year in a row and continuing..

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "BEST MOTEL IN POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ.."
June 1, 2005: My family and I have been going to the Amethyst Beach Motel for 3 years, this coming July is our 4th year. I would never stay anywhere else!! This motel caters to families, there is a beautiful courtyard where I know my children are safe. The staff has been very kind and the management has worked with me as far as paying my vacation off when I fell on hard times. I know every year I can go to the Amethyst, without one worry. We are in walking distance to the boardwalk and the beach. The past 3 years, the same people have been coming and my 10 year old daughter has made several friends who look forward to seeing each other every July. This is the place to stay in Point Pleasant Beach!!! I can't wait until July!!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Always good at the Amethyst"
May 28, 2005: We go down every year for the PLJ Summer Kick Off and tried other hotels but now we stay always at the Amethyst. The rooms are clean and newly painted. The location is convenient to the beach and boardwalk-the staff is friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast is a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Point Pleasant and we'll be back!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "BEST VALUE IN POINT PLEASANT BEACH! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!"
May 25, 2005: Tried to make reservations to go to Pt. Pleasant Beach for the weekend and was confused by the difference in pricing among the hotels I called. We decided to take a chance and go down without a reservation so that we could see first hand why some hotels were charging so much less than others. We really didn't want to spend a lot of money on a hotel room since we were only there for one night so we started at the least expensive motels on Broadway which are located so far from the main boardwalk you have to drive there and pay for parking. Ultimately we worked ourselves up close to the main boardwalk and found the Amethyst Beach Motel which is where we ultimately stayed. Yes we paid a higher price than what we would have at many of the other motels but Amethyst was nicely maintained and once we parked we could walk to the main beach and boardwalk as well as town shopping. We now understand the difference in pricing among other motels and hotels and have come to learn that the old saying you GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR is true. We too share the many positive comments made with regard to this hotel and will be returning.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Time- our Jersey Shore vacation spot"
May 15, 2005: Stayed at the Amethyst Beach Motel for a wedding in Pt. Pleasant beach.
We really enjoyed our stay and would have stayed longer if the weather had been better. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. They are right across from a park and lake and we can see the swans swimming around from our room which we loved. The rooms were bright colored and clean. We all had a great time. Would recommend anyone to try this facility

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Stay"
April 23, 2005: Visited Pt. Pleasant Beach this weekend for my birthday with friends and
stayed at the Amethyst Beach Motel. Great location to Jenkinsons and
Martells. Their pool was not open but should be by this weekend as they were
working it when we arrived. Their staff was working very hard at renovating
their rooms and we had an opportunity to stay in one of them. The rooms have
been freshly painted and are cheerfully colorful with much attention to
cleanliness. Their staff was really terrific, the location great and we
really enjoyed the continental breakfast. Can’t wait to go back in June.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "A+ for the Amethyst!"
April 20, 2005: Great stay, great weekend Amethyst is definitely the place to stay. Once we parked our car we never needed it again until we checked out late Sunday. The room we stayed in was newly renovated work was ongoing on the other sections. The location is the best as it is a short walk to the central boardwalk and three blocks from downtown Pt Pleasant Beach. We had a package which with a late checkout on Sunday and included continental breakfast. The staff where great and we will be coming back, we recommend it highly

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "It's Become a Summer Kick-Off Tradition"
March 30, 2005: My family began vacationing at the Amethyst 5 years ago this summer and we plan to keep on going back. We pick the children up on their last day of school and keep on driving 'til we hit the shore! We meet up with friends there and formally kick-off our summer vacations. The convenience of the Amethyst to the beach and boardwalk is perfect. It's also a convenient walk to town. We like to get the poolside rooms so that the kids can enjoy the water and we can enjoy the close proximity. It's always easy to have an adult on hand to keep an eye on them without making a huge effort. The staff is friendly and efficient; never a problem there. The rooms are clean and the grounds are well kept. I saw some of the other reviews and I can't believe they stayed at the same place! Four years and counting and we never experienced any problems. This is a very comfortable Jersey shore accommodation at a very reasonable price. Get our room ready, Teresa, we'll be there soon

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Always have a great time"
March 24, 2005:

This June will make my family's 5th annual trip to the Amethyst. We started going there with one other family and we have grown into a group of 5 families going there this year. We always have a great time mostly due to the perfect accommodations. The rooms are typical Jersey Shore rooms (small) but who cares when we have the swimming pool right outside our door. Our children practically sleep in their bathing suits so they can jump into the pool as soon as they wake up. And the parents love the convenience of the continental breakfast, we eat poolside while the kids play and swim. The staff is accommodating and the office always remembers us and greets us by name. Its not the Hilton, but we wouldn't be able to enjoy ourselves in this manner at the Hilton. I always recommend the Amethyst to anyone who is visiting Pt. Pleasant.

PS: Its always clean and neat when I am there. I have seen staff members working at 7AM and at midnight, so they make the effort to maintain the site. Thanks Theresa!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Found the Place to stay for our 2005 vacation"
March 20, 2005: We were extremely satisfied and have made reservations for a pool side room this summer and look forward to our vacation their!

Recently visited pt. Pleasant Beach to decide where to stay for our family summer vacation this year. Having read postings on this site I decided to visit the hotels prior to making our reservations and have decided to stay at the Amethyst Beach Motel. The location is great as is their patio and pool area. They were in the process of getting ready for the season with work being done in the rooms; however we were able to see some rooms so we could decide exactly what accommodations would suit us best and check the facility out for ourselves.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Great Place to Stay!"
March 19, 2005: Looking forward to returning to our favorite spot. Have vacationed at the Amethyst Beach Motel for years now and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Our children have made friends there as have we and each year we all try to coordinate our vacations so we can meet there again. They are close to the beach and rides and we love their pool and patio.

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "15 years of GREAT reviews..."
March 16, 2005: lilflirt523@aol.com

Me and my family have been staying at the Amethyst Beach Motel for 15 years now, every summer for at least a week at a time. The staff is wonderful, and so is the location. They recently renovated the motel, two years ago with new patio sets, a beautiful restaurant, etc., and as for the high prices, speak to the governor of New Jersey he is the reason the prices are higher. And as per the conditions of the rooms the staff can only do so much, when you have people who stay there that treat it poorly, the results are damaging. We all have such a good time there, and cant wait to go back this summer, So John, Theresa, and staff keep up the good work, and see you in August!

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "Warm & Friendly"
March 11, 2005: This is a great place to stay, real close to beach and boardwalk. When visiting with my family each of the last two summers we stayed at the Amethyst.
My kids love the park and concert shell especially the fireworks on Thursday nights, lots of families. The patio is real nice with barbeques and light breakfast served there.
We are looking forward to returning this summer

Point Pleasant Beach: Amethyst Beach Motel: "great location nice motel family run.. Clean and comfortable"
January 10, 2005: recently visited Point Pleasant Beach for a family holiday party; we stayed at the amethyst for several days and found the facility and staff very accommodating. A great room for breakfast with a fireplace and beautiful fish tank... We will be back...