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If you’re looking for chain hotels, you’ll find some great options just 10–15 minutes from Belmar in nearby towns like Neptune and Tinton Falls. These include well-known places like Marriott and other comfortable, reliable chains.

Belmar itself is a charming small town, so it doesn’t have the larger hotel chains, but there are some lovely privately owned hotels and bed-and-breakfasts right in town. Just be sure to check the reviews—you’ll get what you pay for, and the nicer B&Bs do tend to charge a bit more.

Here are five hotel options to consider, ranging from national chains to cozy local stays:

  1. Residence Inn by Marriott Neptune at Gateway Centre
    📍 Exit 102, Garden State Parkway – Neptune, NJ
    🏨 All-suite hotel with kitchens, breakfast included, close to shopping and 15 minutes from Belmar.
  2. Courtyard by Marriott Wall at Monmouth Shores Corporate Park
    📍 Tinton Falls, near Exit 105, GSP
    🛏️ Modern and comfortable, great for short stays and just a short drive to the beach.
  3. Hampton Inn Neptune/Wall
    📍 Route 66, Neptune, NJ
    🚗 Convenient location with free breakfast and indoor pool, under 15 minutes to Belmar.
  4. The Inn at the Shore
    📍 Belmar, NJ
    🌊 A charming Victorian-style B&B just two blocks from the beach—friendly hosts and cozy rooms.
  5. Tandem Bike Inn
    📍 Belmar, NJ
    🚴 A top-rated bed-and-breakfast with a homey feel, complimentary bikes, and great hospitality.