The Rockaway Hotel

Had an amazing 50th Birthday celebration at the hotel’s rooftop bar. Beautiful ambiance with views of both the city skyline and ocean. The food and cocktails were incredible. The staff was so accommodating and professional and all my guests couldn't stop raving about how wonderful it was. I’m so glad I chose to celebrate my milestone birthday here. I can only imagine how wonderful weddings and other major celebrations must be here. 11/10 , I highly recommend.

I had my wedding there October 6. I can not begin to explain what a wonderful experience it was to work with the staff at this hotel. Jay - is an absolute professional who helps ease your stress. He was extremely knowledgeable and the most helpful. He truly loves his job and that is very clear by the way he treats the couples he works with. Without his guidance I would not have had the same experience . It was the best day of my life and I wish I could do it all over again.
Maura - very transparent and helpful. She is quick to respond.
Margo - she solved every room block issue and accommodated every request.
The team there is amazing and the staff overall is down to earth and very accommodating. The food, the decor, the spa, the pool; there is no other place that provides that experience in NY. I highly
Recommend for any event; especially weddings. Thank you so much for taking care of my family and myself during one of the most important days of my life.

We decided to do a stay-cation and after seeing the hotel in Good Day New York, we were sold. The Garcia's were ready for a Labor Day weekend at the Rockaway!

Upon entering the venue is fresh and clean with great art. The Front staff is very nice and helpful (Daniel was a gem) and the Manager is incredibly sweet and welcoming.

Now, for some cons, for almost $700 per night, we expected a fridge in the room, a bigger room, and the water filter system is hot. Pool side is nice, but gets very crowded and the cabanas have a minimum spend of $1500 (which is unreasonable for 2 guests) and some of the wait staff seem unhappy and are not too welcoming. However, during breakfast there is a Waiter (seasoned gentleman with a British accent) who was incredibly warm and attentive.

Overall, it was a nice experience. The Rooftop has great views and music. The drinks are good and the staff is great. The 2 Jenna's provided great customer service. Margie's offers good food and a nice wine selection.

We'd go back, but would definitely appreciate a fridge and some cool drinking water with better customer service at the pool side.

PS - the ferry leaves you one block away and they do have complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels at Beach 108 for Rockaway guests.

So normally I'm not a huge review guy but this particular time, I must make the exception. This hotel was a true gem that I would've never expected!! My family and I stayed here for my sister in law's wedding. From the very beginning, the staff was extremely hospitable. It was apparent that any type of eye contact with the staff would result in a, "Do you need any help? or Can I get you anything?" The wedding staff was superb as was the food during the entire ceremony. Bartenders were thorough and expeditious. Jay and his staff made the wedding a true event to remember!! The following two days after the wedding were filled with outstanding cuisine from the multiple eateries (poolside cafe, Margie's and the rooftop lounge), pool parties with DJ's and continuous excellent service from the hotel staff!! I truly recommend this venue for events or just a family getaway!! My family and I cannot wait to return as my five year old twins say, "I miss the Rockaway Hotel!!"

I had a stay-cation at the Rockaway hotel. The staff were so welcoming and nice. The pool, food options, atmosphere everything was perfect. I was worried that the room would be too small but it was fairly good size. Although the rooftop was closed while I was staying, the area was opened to see the ocean view and the city view. The hotel was decorated with a lot of modern art pieces and I absolutely loved to learn about each and every one of them. If you ask at the lobby, they can show you the full catalog too! Because I am not a morning person, I wasn't able to attend the yoga class but that would have been fun and we used the bikes to go on the boardwalk and we had a great time enjoying the beach. As someone who lives in the city, this is a great option for a quick getaway trip. Would highly recommend!