Manchester Inn

25 Ocean Pathway
Ocean Grove New Jersey 07756
USA

http://www.themanchesterinn.com

Phone: +1-732-775-0616

General Information

Magic embraces the charming elegance of the Manchester Inn located in Historic Ocean Grove, New Jersey. 4 Time award winning Inn for best for a weekend escape and Best Murder Mystery. You will feel welcome as you enter the pillared front gallery to the Victorian charm of the roomy lobby. Built in the 1870's as two separate Inns, the Manchester boasts Victorian decor and 35 uniquely decorated rooms. The spacious lobby features a Steinway piano and camel back sofas. The Inn is just one block from the ocean and ½ block from the Great Auditorium, which features concerts and Sunday services. Enjoy the cooling ocean breezes from our 60 foot rocking chair porch while overlooking Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove's finest avenue. The Secret Garden Restaurant is open to the public Memorial Day through Labor Day for Breakfast and our award winning Sunday Brunch. For the remainder of the year the Restaurant can be reserved for private events, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby and bridal showers, birthdays and family reunions. We host group retreats for both churches and businesses and provide a relaxed atmosphere for corporate training and seminars.


Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 35 guest accommodations (25 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 69.00 and $ 99.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 175.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00
  • Other Accommodations: Deluxe rooms with porches
    Deluxe rooms have private baths and private porches. Full breakfast served daily - We have family rooms and connecting rooms
    Murder Mystery Dinner Theater offered monthly. This Inn has been an award winner 4 years in a row.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
On Site
  • Alarm clock
  • Board games
  • Conference Rooms
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fax Machine
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private entrance
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities

Other Amenities: Guest Kitchen, Ocean Views, Rocking Chairs, Private Porches

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 8:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Breakfast is served in the Front Porch overlooking the Ocean, On-site restaurant
  • Dinner is available for $14.00 - 18
  • Special meals available: Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Grilled Breast of Duck with fig and plum sauce
    Served with Couscous.
    Also
    Grilled Pork Loin with Sherried Onions

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Memorial Day - Labor Day two night minimum, no minimum rest of year)
  • Smoking is not allowed
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Children are welcome
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (The restaurant is a bring your own establishment)
  • Deposit amount required (Reservations held for 7 days awaiting deposit. Deposit of one night or 25%, whichever is greater, taken at time of reservation.)
  • Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
  • Cancellations:
    Refund of deposit if canceled more than 30 days prior to reservation. 50% refund 15 days prior to reservation. No refund 7 days prior to arrival. Cash or credit card accepted for deposit, and charged for cancellations. AX, MC, VS, DISCOVER accepted
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Chamber of Commerce Board Member
    • IBBP
    • PAII
    • Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:
  Stay Friday and SaturdayMinimum stay: 3 days
  Thursday or Sunday 1/2 p 
 20%mid week 4 night stayMinimum stay: 4 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Bridal Showers
  • Chocolate Lovers Weekend
  • Corporate Retreats
  • Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
  • Retreats
  • Victorian House Tours
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Christian Travel
  • Excellent views
  • Family Travel
  • Gay / Lesbian Travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Group events
  • Honeymoons
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
  • Weddings
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Historic Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Victorian
  • Built in 1875
  • Opened for business in 1875
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2000
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Access for the disabled is limited
  • Parking is limited (On Street)

Location

  • Geographic region: Atlantic Beaches
  • Location is best described as: Historic Town, Victorian Seashore Town, Oceanside, Small town
  • Nearest major city: Eatontown, NJ (2 miles north)
  • Directions to property:
    By Car: From New York and Northern New Jersey - Garden State Parkway south to Exit 100B, Route 33 east to end. Turn left onto Route 71 north. First right onto Broadway to end, left onto Ocean Avenue and left onto Ocean Pathway, #25. Look for 4 trees! From Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania - Interstate 295 North or New Jersey Turnpike north to Interstate 195 east to Route 18 north to Route 33 east (follow above). By Bus: Bus service from most metropolitan New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia areas via Academy and New Jersey Transit. By Train: Via New Jersey Transit from New York and Newark Penn Stations to Bradley Beach Train station.
  • Nearest major airport: EWR 40 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From New York and Northern New Jersey - New Jersey Turnpike south to Garden State Parkway south to Exit 100B, Route 33 east to end. Turn left onto Route 71 north. First right onto Broadway to end, left onto Ocean Avenue and left onto Ocean Pathway, #25. Look for 4 trees! From Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania - Interstate 295 North or New Jersey Turnpike north to Interstate 195 east to Route 18 north to Route 33 east (follow above).
  • Meeting places:
    • Bus
    • Train

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Clark and Margaret Cate
    Collecting antiques, walking on the beach, riding our bicycle-built-for-two
  • The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Ocean, Great Auditorium, Antiquing, Race Track, Outlet Malls, Outlet Stores, Religious Services


Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Antiquing, Concerts, Horse Racing, Holding Hands and strolling on the beach, Discount Outlet shopping, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports