The Rockaway Hotel

I recommend NOT staying here. It's like staying at a Best Western for Ritz Carlton prices. I went with friends and we got a room with two beds - they gave us a room with twin size bunk beds! Like we were at summer camp! We were able to get that changed but even the upgrade was a ridiculously small room. The barrel sauna closed too early, the yoga teacher missed her calling as a drill sergeant (and was discriminatory), the hotel charges for late check out. There is simply very little to recommend this hotel.

Beach spa hotel on Rockaway near JFK. Enjoyable recovery spot or layover. Greeted with sparkling rosé at happy hour, dinner onsite, sunset at the rooftop bar; then enjoyed yoga, winter pool club, bagels & bicycles on the boardwalk!

My husband and I were here three nights for a little getaway. Very disappointed. The room was so small it was hard to negotiate. There is no place to hang your clothes and the underbed drawers refused to open. We had to get help from a housekeeper who showed us you have to kick them hard, then stick something in the corner to keep them from closing again. I don't expect in a luxury hotel to get on the floor to access my clothes . The shower was fine, once you figured out how to work it - very complicated. Likewise the lighting. As noted in another review, the room refresh only meant clean bedding (which I don't really need daily), towels and trash emptying. No wiping up in the bathroom. A glass I used on arrival sat with its lipstick stain for our entire stay. The Spa lounge was a lovely space to relax and read, except for the constant music. My real complaint though is the $50 per day charge -on top of a hefty room fee- for a glass of wine when you arrive, a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, use of a beach bike and permission to enter the lounge. Oh and pickup/dropoff IF available. Honestly, I've stayed in many far less expensive hotels where all that is included. It just seems mean-spirited. The staff, both in the hotel and the very nice attached restaurant, however, were very pleasant and accommodating.

Hotel is only on business due to a lack of competition. Rooms are very small and poorly designed. The staff, with a few exceptions, is surly and incompetent. Our room was cleaned only once during a 3 night stay, despite us being out of it for the majority of each day Highly recommend finding other accommodations and using transportation to get to the beach as opposed to staying here.

Highly recommend Margie’s. Phenomenal food. I love the Sunday “parm” night dinner special. Make sure to get an Irish coffee from Frankie the bartender too! The best IC in the city! Thanks, Brandon