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Seaview, A Dolce Resort
Categories: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Beauty and Spas Day Spas Active Life Golf Hotels, Day Spas, Golf [Edit]
401 S New York RdGalloway, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1800
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Seaview, A Dolce Resort
15 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle L.
Arlington, VA
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
BRUNCH REVIEW
*3.5 Stars Rounded up to 4*
We had originally planned to stay here (as the price is right) but decided at the last minute to stay elsewhere (through no fault of the Seaview). Anywaymovingrightalong, I noticed they had a "champagne" brunch for $39.95 a la an ALL YOU CAN STUFF YOUR FACE breakfast buffet. It was my boyfriend's mother's bday so I suggested this place. I love any excuse to feed my face.
The Sunday brunch buffet was nicely set up and for the most part clean. We had to have our table re-done as it was stained and we wanted feed yo'face fresh, so they changed out our linens. On the menu was a variety of hot and cold dishes including (but not limited to) cereals, lox plate, salad station, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage, pork adobo (GROSS), steamed clams, raw oyster (TRIPLE GROSS), and cold salads such as thai beef salad (YUMMY), shrimp risotto pasta (YUMMY). Also was an omelet station next to a prime rib station. Needless to say, if you wanna be and stay fat, come feast here! As you can see, some of the dishes were great; others not so good. The prime rib was very dry with no flavor and I the raw bar was super cheap. To make up for that, I suppose, was their dessert bar which had EVERYTHING. Creme brulee, bread pudding, cake, cookies, sugar!
I didn't care for their service. I never had water available and they plates were not cleared timely... something that is mission critical when eating at an all you can eat buffet. We also were given an empty pot of coffee. Lame times.
Just a note - if you want to celebrate a birthday here, you can get the piano player to play a song for you. This is very popular so get there early to be the first one or else you'll just be upstaging some 90 year old memaw. Also, we got there at noon and they were out of a lot of food so get there earlier.
Valet $13/nightly
Valet $6/dailyListed in: South Jersey (Fat & Sassy)
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Review from Thomas F.
Harrisburg, PA
6/22/2011
"Old school luxury" -- This early-20th century golfers' paradise, less than 10 minutes from Atlantic City's uptown, is the place to stay when you visit Atlantic City. Some highlights: beautiful grounds and golf course (that reach right to the bay), on-grounds spa, beautiful circular dining room, hospitable and well-trained staff, and well-maintained and renovated lodgings.
On a luxury-per-dollar basis, nothing in the area comes close to matching the Seaview. If you're visiting Atlantic City, this is the only place to stay.
4+ stars -- probably will approach 5 when their multi-year remodel is completed. For golfers, it's probably 5 stars as-is. -
Review from Kathy D.
Saratoga, CA
10/30/2011
Lovely wedding destination. Very good food, good service, and Jennifer the wedding coordinator was wonderful. The hotel has the patina of a well maintained historic venue. Having golf and a spa nearby makes it fun before and after the big event.
I read the other reviews, and yes, there are some group reservation and pricing hitches. But I had a different experience with valet parking, etc. The staff is unpretentious and helpful, from the charming lady in the gift shop, to the doormen, to the shuttle drivers.
My sisters wedding was warm, tasteful, elegant yet so much fun. -
Review from Jayme M.
Staten Island, NY
1/12/2011
Excellent Brunch Buffet!!
The best i have ever been to!! They have everything - i mean eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, pancakes, omelette station.... bagels, muffins, lox, fruit, vegetables, mahi mahi, shrimp, chicken, steak, roast beef, potatoes,They also have a chocolate fondue station with fresh fruit and pretzels, marshmellows, not to mention cakes, cookies, puddings. i mean they have everything!! It was like being at a disney world resort!!
It's just phenomenal!! They give you coffee, juice and champagne, they also have a piano player. It's a wonderful way to start your day.
Make reservations and you can dine even if you don't stay at the hotel - i highly recommend stopping in even on your way out of Atlantic City.
We also stayed at the hotel - the beds are comfortable and the hotel it's self is clean and neat and priced well with beautiful landscaping and a golf course. -
Review from Christopher C.
Bethlehem, PA
12/27/2010
Great stay for my wife, myself and our daughters. Beautiful hotel, great activities for the kids, fun at the pools, delicious food and great service.
We love this place. The location is great-nearby to AC and Ocean City and all family beaches. Movies at night by the pool with free popcorn, scavenger hunts, jello eating contests, Cape May Zoo visit to the property with great animals-all around a true resort.
Beautiful golf courses, basketball courts, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools-what more can you want. Would go back again in a heartbeat. -
Review from Tom D.
12/27/2010
Went to the Seaview to play the Bay Course and had a good time.
The course has a nice scenic layout, looking out across the water with some good views of Atlantic City. Being right on the water, the wind can really play havoc with your shots and I found driving with my 3 hybrid more effective by keeping the ball below the wind.
The rates for the courses are pretty expensive, but it's definitely worth playing once or twice. We plan on going back to try out the Pines Course in the future. -
Review from S K.
Manhattan, NY
8/9/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Good place to rest / good pool / food is ok. a pub!! definitely a good way to spend family getaway if you don't wanna stay in AC
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Review from Patrick H.
Melrose, MA
9/10/2008
Positivley drop dead gorgeous resort. Old world charm, the hotel was built as a country club in 1914 and has been a host to golf classics, including the Dinah Shore LPGA events as well as a respite to many politicians, presidents and governors over its long history.
The place is utterly charming with very comfortable rooms and lovely dining spaces. The outdoor pool is gorgeous, but the indoor pool has all of its original turn of the century charm making it at least a must see. They also house a great golf shop if you are in the mood to part with some extra cash.
Dining here is very good and the Main dining room has many right ups. One highlight of our stay, Charles Barkley was there while we were and I got to say "hello" to him.
It's a little off the beaten path, but definitely worth the trip. -
Review from Diana A.
3/8/2010
Hmm...this is a tough one. For $89 on a Saturday night, I thought the price was quite good (especially compared to $400+ at the Borgata). Check-in went smoothly, the hotel was busy. The bed was comfortable and I actually slept pretty well. Self-parking is a little bit of a hike from the front door, but at least you're not forced to valet.
However...the walls are very thin. The toilet had rust around the bottom of it. The curtains had a big brown stain on them. And part of the ceiling above the curtains was actually collapsing (looked like it had been patched previously). WTF? Not what I'd expect to find at a "resort."
Housekeeping only works from 9-5pm, so don't expect turndown service. We never encountered any staff since we only stayed one night after a show in AC.
Seaview is an ok place to crash for a night, I guess...too bad I don't gamble enough to get rooms comped at the Borgata, though. -
Review from Monyca W.
Jersey City, NJ
11/9/2010
I'm not usually a complainer, but here goes:
My first impression was that the property was beautiful. I've driven by it for years and I was really excited to stay there. My second impression was that the valet was rude and kept insisting that if I wanted to leave the car for a second, i.e. to check in and bring bags in, as you do at most hotels, that he needed the keys even if I wasn't going to valet park. After 2 hours of driving, I was inside for two minutes and came out to see the valet getting into the driver's seat. I guess either he really didn't believe me that I wanted to park the car myself, or he really wanted that tip. Then he really rudely acted like he was put out, like, "Oh, you're finally here, I was almost going to have to move the car." There was no one else there, so it wasn't like I was blocking traffic or something. And if I really took any more than 2 minutes, maybe you should talk to the front desk about how long check-in takes.
No, wait, actually, my bad impression started when I called to book the room. The first time I called, I mentioned the group code I was given because I was there for a wedding. I was told I couldn't get the promised group rate because I was calling a few days after the offer expired. I ended up having better luck calling back and not mentioning that we were there with the group until after I was quoted a better price. That's how you treat your guests visiting as part of a group?
The room was small, kind of out-of-date (in terms of decor, it was what you would expect from maybe an 80s hotel) and smelled a little funny. We had two towels, but one had someone's hair on it, so that left us down to one towel for two people. The door had to be pulled shut tight or it didn't lock (a safety concern). We didn't get a "Do Not Disturb" sign, so we stole one off another room's door (sorry, it's true, and I wanted to get some sleep.) In the end, it didn't matter, because the very long empty corridor far from the oversight of the front desk seemed to attract kids who wanted to run up and down the hall unsupervised.
And, while the hotel had most of what you'd like in a hotel, there was just no little perk that made you feel like "Wow, this hotel has something neat to offer. " You know, like the warm chocolate chip cookies at Doubletree, or just about everything at the Residence Inn.
If it was a cheap hotel, I wouldn't complain. It would be an ok basic hotel if you could get a good rate. But all that for the low low price of $162.85 after taxes and fees? Talk about overpriced. Speaking of which, there was some kind of "service fee" on the bill, I asked about it and was told it was a fee tacked on to groups to cover the valet and bell service. I knew I should have never mentioned that I was there with the group. So... the group rate is higher than the room rate and you have to pay a service fee? Guess I should have let that valet park my car after all. -
Review from kimmie g.
Fairfax, VA
2/2/2009
What an overpriced dump. Just because the place is old does not mean it is charming. The hallways are long and poorly lit. Floors were creaky. My room had that old musty hotel smell. The bed and pillows were quite comfy and the bathroom was updated. Room was small. You have to pay for internet in your room. Dining options are limited. The relatively young front desk staff were quite perky and did all they could to please.
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Review from Mark T.
Brooklyn, NY
2/24/2009
Spa lovers stop, very relaxing spa with outdoor patios, good massages, steam room and a good jacuzzi. very calming surroundings.
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Review from Tee S.
Stony Point, NY
3/10/2010
This is my review for the bay course located here. a very enjoyable links course with many nice views of ac in the distance. a lot of short par 4's and 5's but the wind can wreak havoc. very well maintained, as we played brigantine the day before with the fairways covered in geese sh*t, and you could tell here they blew the sh*t into the rough. cheaper than brigantine (when we played yesterday), nicer overall track, and not too much further than brig. in short, play here before brigantine.
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Review from Gary C.
Woodstown, NJ
1/23/2010
My Chefs and I stayed in Executive Suites. The Suites were very nice for the age of the hotel and were modernized quite nicely. I was disappointed that the hotel pool was not available. And there is NO LONGER any association with the Red Door Spa which is still on the Marriott Villa's Property. However, The Buffet Breakfast is EXCELLENT! You name it, They have it. Service is Great and the Atmosphere and views in the dining area are great. This is a place for a great overnight getaway!
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Review from Rachel B.
Ambler, PA
Updated - 11/2/2009
After receiving an email from me about our disappointing visit, I received a phone call from Seaview's sales director. He has invited us back on the house. The voucher that he mailed to me says it is for a stay in one of their "luxurious" rooms. I will post another update after our second visit.
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10/12/2009
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