#1 - it's on the BEACH!
#2 - I have only stayed in the beach-front rooms and they were spacious and clean, cable TV and all of that; good shower!
#3 - the restaurant / diner downstairs is excellent, with indoor and outdoor seating - looked like it was filled with locals (always a good sign)
#4 - if you want something a bit more upscale for ...

It IS right on the ocean which is it's main asset. Its a decent place for the price. The beach is small and separated from its neighbors, and a little rocky. Their restaurant is indoors, on the beach, so the beach is not very private, but the restaurant has nice views. It was a Saturday night and the bar/restaurant was loud and full, but our ...

IF THE FOLKS AT MARNICKS GET THIS THOUGHT/

A NICE PLACE TO STAY ON THE LONG ISLAND SOUND, AND THE PEOPLE WHO I MET WERE NICE FOLKS.
I AM FROM STRATFORD AND COME BACK TO VISIT NOW AND AGAIN. WHEN I NEED A MOTEL TO STAY AT AGAIN I WILL CHOSE TO RETURN !
I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH THE FAMILY WHO OWNED THIS MOTEL, AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD GOOD RELATIONS WITH BEING IN THE RESTRAUNT, AND THE MOTEL .
JAMES P. HUGHES