It is unfortunate that this is the only hotel in Margate and Ventor but it is a dump and I would not stay there again. The furniture is old, the room smelled of smoke . It was dirty . The pool was okay. Even though it is a good location I would never recommend this place to anyone. It needs a full makeover.

First of all the motel itself is in VENTNOR, NJ but a few blocks from the beginning of Atlantic CIty. We stayed for 5 nights in September and had all of our wedding guests stay here as well. The motel is clean, the staff is nice and you can't get any closer to the boardwalk and beach. We had 3rd floor ocean view which was worth the extra few bucks. There is an elevator if you don't like stairs. There is also a pool which is a nice size and clean. It is what it is, the furniture isnt brand new, and we had to have our bedspread changed due to a cigarette burn, but otherwise we had a great stay and I would reccommend it if you dont want to pay for a casino hotel but want to remain ON the island. There are no other hotels or motels in Margate or Ventnor, so this is your only option other than Atlantic CIty when staying in the area.

My friend and I stayed at the Monaco Motel for two days and one night the weekend of 9/24/05. We had an excellent time and would go back.

The location is unbeatable. Right on the beach. The other nice thing were all the decks. One day it was too windy (it was like a sandstorm) to be on the beach. So, we came off the beach and sat on nice reclining chairs on the deck. The chairs were similar to those you see at a pool. Nice and long and reclining until they are parallel with the ground. While sitting on the deck you can see, hear, and smell the ocean. Very nice.

While we never made it to the pool, it was as pictured on the motel web site.

The room was clean and had character. We had a suite, which was nice to have the extra room and the kitchen. The room had a pull out sofa, which ended up being quite comfy. The main room had a TV with a TON of TV stations. The kitchen had a full refrig, mini stove, sink, coffee maker, plates, glasses, and utensils.

The bathroom was small, but funtional. The bedroom had a full (or queen - sorry can't remember) and a twin. Plenty of closet and drawer space was available.

The decor was where the character came in --- think late 60s early 70's kitchy. Yes, all the furniture was old, and needing some updating, but as long as you are managing your expectations, it was fine.

The front desk people were helpful and nice. You could go to the front desk and get ice cubes. A lot of beach places you have to pay for ice or they don't offer it. We paid a half day ($40) to stay until 6pm. That was nice as the weather was great and we spent the day at the beach.

Overall, I would stay here again because of the location, decks, and nice people. This is not the Marriott and as long as you don't expect the Marriott you will have a good time.

My friend, daughter and I found the Monaco by accident as we were searching for a place to stay on an impromptu late-night trip to Atlantic City. My daughter and friend both snubbed their noses, but I immediately recognized a bargain -- reasonably priced, adequate accommodations with a superb location, just footsteps away from the Boardwalk. The staff was polite, friendly and helpful, and I knew from the very first night that I would be a repeat customer.