Long Branch, New JerseyPier Village
Wave Resort
Boardwalk beach resort
Pier Village Long Branch, New Jersey
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort SocialOutside the door
Boardwalk beach resort
Days run on an easy coastal schedule, moving from the Atlantic sands directly into the bustle along the boardwalk.
What it’s good at
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Pier Village surrounds the property with outdoor cafes and shops, steps from the oceanfront promenade and the town carousel.
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The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony through floor-to-ceiling glass looking straight out over the Atlantic.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The second-floor heated pool looks out over the Atlantic, ringed with wicker pod daybeds and cushioned loungers.
Restaurant
Soya by Salt
The kosher Asian-fusion dining room serves bao buns and yakitori, with tables spilling onto the boardwalk terrace.
At the table
Bubbi's Bagels serves morning coffee beside oceanfront windows, and The Bar mixes craft cocktails over a mosaic stone counter.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.