Name: The Rockaway Hotel
Address: 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive Rockaway Park, Rockaway Park, NY
Telephone: (888) 406-7656
Rating: 4.25

Exceptional

Liked: Beautiful and fun building, generous and friendly staff, highly accessible as ferry and bus stops close by, the ocean a 3 minute walk away. Our family of 17, ages ranging from 3 to 73 years old, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Very good

Exceptional

Fabulous location and outstanding options.

Liked: Great amenities, lots of fun entertainment and gorgeous views. Decor is so lovely!
Disliked: N/A

overall the stay was good...

Liked: Location was great -- very accessible by subway, a CVS right across the street, and just two blocks from the beach. The pool was nice, slightly heated which was appreciated, and poolside service was good. Bed was comfortable. The $55/night amenity fee means it is two people's full time job to be on the beach and set up umbrellas and chairs for you, which is really nice -- especially when ours started blowing over, one of the workers came over and fixed it for us.
Disliked: The rooms definitely do not have blackout blinds so I was woken up very early each morning, and are on the smaller side -- our room had nowhere to sit apart from the bed. Also no minifridge in the room which I was disappointed by. Cafe in the hotel apparently couldn't make decaf coffee.

We only stayed for one...

Liked: The location and pool
Disliked: Nothing

Overall stay was great

Liked: Pool and rooms are beautiful
Disliked: Access to non-allergic food

Very good

Felt like it wasn’t money...

Liked: Location
Disliked: Just a lot of small things.

Good

Liked: We have come many times, but have noticed that the pool scene is very aggressive. People are fighting for seating; the hotel rents out the pool area for swim lessons and day passes, and the hotel guests are left fighting for seats. The pool staff was rude and dismissive when asked for help. The morning host was especially rude.
Disliked: See above