Hotels near Far Rockaway, NY

“I booked with JBS a few weeks ago and my booking was confirmed through a booking site. On the day of my arrival, I received a text message that my reservation was cancelled due to a plumbing issue. I called the establishment and left a Vmsg on whether I can cancel my payment for I could rebook another date. Within 2 minutes, the property manager returned my call to alert me that there was an plumbing issue before I booked with JBS and that my refund was totally taken care of. I live in the same neighborhood as JBS an wanted a nice quaint little house setting for some family members by the beach, for I didn’t have enough room in my bungalow to host them. The property manager, who name I can’t remember, was totally professional with the situation and offered my a special deal, if I decide to book JBS in the future. I definitely wish to book that spot for a little staycation!”

“The hotel was very nice and comfortable. It's actually prettu luxurious looking. My only complaint is the area seemed a bit sketchy, but I got a parking spot right in front and really enjoyed my stay there. I missed my flight so had to rebook for the next day. This was a great option to stay for the layover. It wasn't too far from the airport and IHOP was close that I could go for breakfast when I was done.”

“This is my fourth summer staying at The Rockaway Hotel, and I genuinely love supporting local businesses—especially one that allows for a chic little staycation so close to home. The location is ideal, and this summer, I’ve noticed a marked improvement in the beach amenities. Chris is doing a fantastic job—truly a highlight of the experience.

That said, there are a few things I wish the hotel would consider for future guests:
• Room Comfort: The pillows in the rooms leave much to be desired, and the lack of USB or USB-C charging ports feels outdated in 2025.
• Weekend Experience: Be aware that summer weekends feature live concerts on the patio that go until 10 PM—fun for some, but not exactly conducive to a relaxing evening.
• Pricing vs. Value: Rates on weekends are steep given the room size and overall service level.
• Family-Friendly Vibes: While I understand that families make up a large part of the clientele, the pool area can get quite chaotic. As someone who comes to unwind, I often wish there was a more serene, adults-only vibe—at least in designated spaces.

Still, The Rockaway Hotel has carved out a special niche, and I continue to return because the location, the team, and the spirit of the place feel like summer to me. I hope they keep evolving—and listening.”

“I am a native Nyer who moved and back visiting from NC. Stayed here as the reviews were better than others around. While this was a tad pricer I decided why not. We arrived around 8pm. At first look the property looks really good. There were valets who we asked where to park and they showed us the other side of the building. On entry in the lobby, it's clean, uncluttered and well lit. No musty odors. We got to our room and we were impressed. I had no expectations but was nicely surprised. I am always on the look out for a room not well cleaned. Hair on the pillow or bathroom floor...NOPE. there was none of that. We ordered room service and the bread basket with the olive oil was really good. The fries..were crispy and done well. The room was modern enough, clean. Not a dust in sight. Even in the morning. Bravo.We actually decided we would stay here again.No complaints.Rooms: The rooms are spacious. Had the king room.Food & drinks: Food was good. A bit pricey but worth it.”

“The stay was great, the rooms are toooo overpriced for the size but the amenities the hotel have and location is very good and made sense. Went to the restaurant and Candace was a WONDERFUL server. Ended up having her for dinner then breakfast and her service never wavered. My sister and I went out the night before to somewhere near by and the hotel had a 24 hr food area! Was great for late night snacks before bed and the guy that helped us then was just as great. I wish I saved the photos I took of the food. Overall it’s a very expensive stay and if I had the money I’d stay there multiple times a year other than that great experience.”

“TO ALL WHO VISIT N.Y
C. FROM KENNEDY OR LA GUARDIA,, THIS IS THE HOTEL TO REST ON YOUR VACATION WHY? BECAUSE ITS RIGHT NEXT TO AIRPORT, TRAIN IS 5 MIN WALK , ITS NEW CLEAN, MALL INSIDE WITH RESTAURANTS, STARBUCKS, STEAKHOUSE, CHINESE,PIZZA, BREAKFAST , CASINO BIG WINDOWS OPEN SPACE LIKE U IN COUNTRY, NICE GYM, WAY BETTER PRICES THAN MANHATTAN TAKE TRAIN TO CITY 35 MIN U THERE.”

“This was the best location with everything you can need within close proximity. The hotel is perfect and the staff was one of the best I have encountered! I highly recommend!!”

“Wonderful hotel with even better staff! They were all friendly, available and incredibly helpful.
Special thanks to Aldina for hosting our hockey team, ensuring all of our team meals were delicious and on time, and making our entire stay so pleasant!”

“Great cheap spot. Really good for raunchy photos and videos and making memories. Have a few memories here with friends. The jacuzzi rooms are nice but always booker for some reason as of lately…
Location is stellar, right by the grand central, easy access to different parts of queens and easy to get to the other boroughs and Long Island.”

“I'm a New Yorker born and bred, so when I tell you New York has changed boy I'm not kidding! This is the first time I had to pay to stay at a hotel. Surprisingly with the city bring over crowded we had a difficult time locating a room ourselves. So we got a booking agent. She got a nice room at Best Western on Van Wyck. Room was clean and nice. Especially the bathroom. The receptionist was knowledgeable and pleasant. My only negative experience was the breakfast. It was unappealing and their wasn't good choices. Being this hotel is consider to be choice. I expect more. There was cereal, yogurt. Just Blah! Best Western needs to do a better job.”

“Don't comment on room service cuz we were there two days and we didn't get room service and they said they didn't do anything to the room on a daily basis. But the room was fine and the staff was very nice. Lynbrook is a very nice place to stay in. The breakfast in the morning was bacon and eggs an assortment of cereals and coffee and some bagels and croissants and juices and I think that was pretty good for Continental breakfast.”

“I spent one night at The Vanderbilt and the staff was amazing. The room was impeccable. Everything was spotless, spacious, and felt like a home away from home. We ate dinner at the restaurant on site and it was delicious. We were even able to get in a morning work out because there’s a gym full of equipment! I can’t wait to stay visit again.”

“Been coming here for years. Staff is always nice to me & my fiancé. Never had no issues at all coming here. It had a vending machine in lobby full of chips/candy/soda. Also they had 4 hour rooms & over night stays. It is no longer a hotel it’s now a shelter. I will miss coming here so much !!!!Walkability: Walkable to the avenue, and near buses to travel. Food areas are close by.Food & drinks: Different places to eat”

“A lot more pleasant staff than you would expect in a JFK airport hotel. Rooms are up to standard, the restaurant was pretty good with one friendly and extremely overworked guy (and maybe someone in the back, but for all I know he cooked the meals too), and the neighborhood is actually pretty nice to walk around. Parking is $40 a day but that's NYC for you.”

“I just parked there for airport ride.
Coming back shuttle is a hustle.
You have to take the train. To fed circle then call and wait 40 min for their shuttle.
So it’s not worth it.”

“This place was both less and more. Less in the fact that you'd call down to the desk and they say they didn't get a call. As a result, I had to lie there with a beeping fire alarm all night and still get up and go to work the next day. Less in that you'd go in to the desk at say, 230am because you have a long drive ahead of you and no amount of hellos or knocking can wake whoever is taking a nap in the office. I had to ask the security guard to get the night person.

It was More in the fact that the staff even tho they didn't have much English, were very nice and helpful ppl. When I returned from work the day after the beeping fire alarm, I saw one of the you ladies and explained to her what I need and within 5 mins, a man was there to fix it for me. I had stopped by the reception desk and told the guy who was working there but when I opened the door after work, the beeping greeted me which means he forgot to do his job and have it fixed when I was gone all day.
It was More in the sense that when I had an issue with the washing machine the same young man rushed to my assistance and took it apart and got it fixed for me so I could wash my clothing. Real nice staff, those people.

Food & drinks: About 40 restaurants within walking distance of the hotel I was told when I enquired.”

“Upon checking in, I was kindly greeted by Fabian and Siara. I wasn’t expecting to stay in New York, but my flight got delayed. Their warm welcome and assistance to all my questions was very helpful. My room was super clean. After a mini hectic airport experience having this hotel encounter was just what I needed. Super grateful for their service! 5-star all the way! Also, ask Siara for reliable local car/transportation services - she knows a reputable driver - great pricing.”

“Worked with Rahul to set up a block for our wedding. He was friendly and professional to work with and helped my wife and I for our special day. Our guests appreciated the size of the rooms, the included breakfast, easy wifi access, easy access to Whole Foods across the street, and easy access to the train, just 10 minutes away. Good value, overall.”

“I had a fantastic stay! The hotel was clean, the rooms were lovely, and the breakfast was excellent, thanks to Assitan, the breakfast specialist. She was incredibly helpful, greeting everyone with a warm 'good morning' and assisting with the machines. Her dedication to keeping everything spotless was impressive. The hotel's location is also ideal for exploring New York, with plenty of affordable dining options nearby. Five stars to Assitan - she truly shines! A sister from another mother ❤️”

“Great place. Clean rooms Comfortable beds. Staff is friendly and helpfulNeeded a bottle of water at 3am, staff opened the case for me and gave me 2. Walked to diner in the morning. 2 blocks away. Great people Great neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again”

“This was close to the airport. Waited over an hour for the shuttle (aka, SUV) then he was rude, and drove so fast,with music so loud. We almost hit another car. The desk gal was nice. There was glass on our room floor, just small shards sparkling with my flashlight, after 4 pokes, I had to put back on my shoes. Noisy 1st floor. Ck out was easy. The driver in the AM was nice,”

“Rooms are decent. Clean and with all basic amenities. Only thing to note is that the shuttle to the airport only runs once every hour. So if you end up at say 2:15 at the airport, you need to wait till 3 for the shuttle. Otherwise you'll have to take a cab.”

“I think people expect the Ritz sometimes with their reviews. For a hotel, on a connection to Europe it was great for our family. Proximity to airport was very good, food was good both breakfast and dinner. We slept well...And people were very nice at front desk.”

“I loved the suite that I stayed in. It was a one bedroom suite that had another king bed in the other room. It was nice and spacious. I used this room to get ready for my wedding (getting make up and hair done )and at one point we had 9 people in the room and we weren’t on top of each other. The room was clean and new . I will say parking isn’t the greatest(they don’t have a free parking lot) in this location so I did pay for valet which I believe they use the parking lot for their valet. I did recommend some of my wedding guest to stay at this hotel as well.”

“This is a really nice hotel it's a bit pricey for my taste. In any event me and my girl friend decided to get a room. The rooms are incredibly spacious and stylish. The bed was really comfortable and the sheets were clean and soft.Rooms: As I said the room we stayed in was huge and stylish and the bathroom looked like a walk in closet that's how big it was. Also I have to mention the bathroom was very clean and smelled good.Safety: Me and my girl friend felt very safe during our stay at fortune. Also it was quiet.Walkability: Hotel Fortune is within walking distance of the stores, restaurants and Bodega's. Also there is a nice park that is close by.”

“We had a lovely room. Unfortunately the ocean view was obstructed by scaffolding. But, the service was impeccable. Sharon assisted us by keeping our bags after check out time so we could experience another day walking the lovely boardwalk. Morning with a coffee pot on the table was greatly appreciatedWalkability: We were pleasantly surprised this hotel was on the beach with a lovely boardwalk.Food & drinks: The mezzanine bar/lounge served a delicious meal. I had the meatballs and my husband had a very flavorful ribeye. Christian was an excellent bartender/server.”

“An Amazing place to go but never go at night the guy of night he is so homofobic i we t with my boyfriend and he told us no sorry i dont have room and behind us a couple straight wanted a room and he sayd yes why cuz they are a normal couple bro i will pay for it u want money thats it but the guy in the day he is so Nice friendly and help full he dont care he want money thats it do u work money is money”

“I appreciated the hotel's dedication to providing exceptional dining experiences, from the gourmet cuisine to the attentive service. It made every meal a memorable occasion.”

“I would give it 5 stars because everything went nice and smoothly. However, the rooms are SO SMALL! We got the king size bed and the pictures looked more spacious but it was so tiny! Also, anytime anyone opened or shut the door the whole room shifted a bit! But, altogether it wasn't a bad stay!”

“After Delta cancelled our flight from La Guardia we had to rebook flights for the next day, the only flights available being from JFK. So we had to find somewhere to stay overnight close by. The Rodeway Inn came up in our search so we booked them. By the time we got out the airport it was going to be after 9 before getting to the Inn, however after phoning and explaining our situation they said it was no problem to sign in later. The rooms were a good size for an overnight stay, they were clean with en suite, there is a lift to the upper levels. The surrounding neighbourhood is clean and tidy, the streets are a bit dark at night. There is a 7 eleven round the block with a Burger King across the road. The prices were good for an overnight stay and an Uber only costs $20 to go to JFK which was less than 20mins away depending on traffic. Great place for a short stay if you are stuck. The staff were polite and really helpful.”