The Rockaway Hotel

This place is very clean and very well decorated. The hotel definitely has a spa feel from the time you step into the lobby. I stayed here for 3 nights with my sisters (we all have pretty high standards when it comes to hotels) and we all loved it. Rockaway Hotel staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. All of the staff we encountered were helpful and welcoming. Emily was especially wonderful, she deserves a shout out! We ate at Margie's twice and enjoyed the food and drinks both times. I would highly recommend anyone stay here, you will not be disappointed.

Came here for a couples night - stayed March 30th in room 417. Overall we had a really nice time. Room: Our room was indeed quite small, but at the end of the hallway and quiet with a nice view of the bay. No fridge or coffee maker but enough room for two people to move around as needed. Smart TV was easy to log into and bed was comfortable. Pool / Saunas: We had a really great time here - the pool was warm and the sauna's even warmer. The room that is right next to the pool (and indoors) had plent of comfortable seats, towels, robes etc. - we had a few drinks and the cheese/meat platter and were able to relax for most of the afternoon. I believe you have access to this starting at noon the day of your stay through noon the day you leave. Food/Drinks - we ate at Margie's for both brunch and dinner - brunch was very good and reasonable. The dinner menu was ok, but really needed a decent fish option on there - considering how close it is to the water! Extra bread was an upcharge. The burger was VERY good - my wife had butternut squash ravioli which were a bit oily. Drinks overall at the hotel are quite good and reasonbly priced for NY. Coffee is free in the attached coffee bar from 7-11AM. Hotel / Location - the hotel itself is beautiful - cozy lobby with fireplace - plenty of seating and chairs - elevators work great - staff is super friendly and hospitable. As for the location - 2 minute walk to the boardwalk - bagel place and bar across the street as well - you can venture down to 116th street or 129th street as well which are the main streets in this area with local restaurants and such. We prepaid for parking which was $10 but the lot itself is several blocks away - you really dont need this during offseason and we parked on the street and were able to get the parking refunded. During peak season you would likely need this.

The place is absolutly gorgous. The beds are of the finest quality. Yummy. Margie's Pub/Restaurant is great as well. I had the big steak. Yummy. The chocolates from the mini bar are excellent and there is a shop that makes them around the corner. I didn't go in the heated pool, but I enjoyed the sauna. The beach is a short walk away, and do I have to elaborate on how beautiful the ocean and boardwalk are in Rockapulco? Beautiful Spa. I went into Margies Pub in my bathrobe and they liked it (lol). I have food allergies and they were very concerned. Thanks again Ryan and Ryan and the other Ryan. After the beach, sit on a lounge chair by the pool and then go up to the roof and relax on a comfy couch and enjoy the view of Manhattan. The staff are fantastic. I will go back soon and forever. Cheers Tubs, Good Job!!!

The hotel was just okay — nothing exceptional. While it was clean and had an artistic vibe, the rooms were quite small, which made things feel a bit cramped. The location was in a safe area, but it’s not very close to the city center, so getting around took some extra time. A small spa was available, which was nice, but the room amenities were minimal for a 4.5-star hotel. The mini-bar seemed like a nice touch at first, but we were disappointed to find out it wasn’t complimentary. The staff was fine, but nothing particularly stood out in terms of service. Overall, it’s a decent hotel, but not quite worth the high expectations we had.

Although my husband encouraged me to give The Rockaway Hotel a try, I was extremely disappointed when I visited over the weekend because of the following: 1) Pool staff repeatedly ignored me and did not take my order although I specifically asked for assistance upon my entry to the pool. 2) My key card did not work when I arrived at room, and I had to walk back downstairs so the issue could be resolved. 3) I found multiple pieces of hair that did not belong to me 4) Extremely loud music coming from the roof-top area which disrupted my sleep. As a result of the issues listed above, I decided to prematurely terminate my stay and checked out of the hotel the same day I checked in. I highly recommend others to stay at a different hotel in Queens.