Club Suite, Oceanfront

This suite looks straight out over the Atlantic from a private balcony. Eau Resort & Spa sits on seven acres of private oceanfront in Manalapan, so the outlook is water and sky. Blackout drapes let you keep the room dark for late nights or lie-ins.

The suite has 1 King Bed dressed in premium, hypo-allergenic bedding. A free rollaway/extra bed and a free crib can be added, so the suite sleeps up to 5 guests in its 812 sq. ft. It works best for a couple, or a family with young children.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower. It comes with bathrobes, slippers, a hair dryer and designer toiletries. Towels are changed on request, and a toothbrush and toothpaste are available if you ask.

Club Level rooms at Eau Resort & Spa include concierge service and lounge access. In the suite itself you also get turndown service, free wired internet, a 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, a DVD player, pay movies and a coffee and tea maker.

It offers wheelchair accessibility, a ceiling hoist, a low-height door lock and a low-height view port in the door. The TV has closed-captioned capability. These features suit guests who need them.

Yes. Eau Resort & Spa is a family-friendly resort, and the suite has a free crib and a free rollaway bed. Children up to 17 stay free using existing bedding. The resort runs a Loggers Kids Club for ages 3–12 and a Hide Away Teen Club for ages 13–17. Paid evening sessions are offered on Fridays and Saturdays at $65 per child. The main oceanfront pool welcomes all ages, with a separate adults-only tranquility pool if parents want a quieter swim.

The resort has its own private beach on the Atlantic. The beach can become narrow at high tide, so check the tide if you want a wide stretch of sand. Pool and beach areas are generally open from sunrise to sunset. Eau Spa is a 42,000-square-foot facility reserved for guests aged 18 and over.

There are several outlets on site. Angle is a steakhouse open daily 5–10pm. Nobu Manalapan requires reservations, which can be made up to 30 days ahead. Breeze Ocean Kitchen serves oceanfront, family-friendly coastal fare and has Sunday brunch. Stir is the bar and terrace, Savor is the spa café, and Oceana is the coffee bar, open from 6am. Breakfast is not automatically included, so it is worth checking your rate.

Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Late check-out can be requested at the front desk, subject to availability. Parking is valet only, at roughly $35–$40 per day, and an electric-vehicle charging station is available. Guests need a photo ID and a credit card at check-in.

The November to March window brings the most comfortable weather, with highs near 79°F and little rain. It is also peak season, with higher prices and more crowds. Summers are hot and wet, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June to November. Ocean water is about 76–77°F in winter and 83–85°F in summer.