Monmouth County · Ocean Township · #23-1233+D
Hotel project at 1603 Highway 35
1603 Highway 35, Ocean Township, NJ · 83,411 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial
About this project
A new hotel of about 83,411 sq ft at 1603 Highway 35 in Ocean Township, with a reported construction cost of about $7.3 million.
Official description: Hotels, motels, boarding houses, etc.; 83,411 sq ft; reported construction cost $7,314,300
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Hotels, motels, boarding houses, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-02-21 · #23-1233+D · Building permit (new construction)
- 2024-01-16 · #22-1348+F · Building permit (new construction) · 9,200 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a proposed new hotel of about 83,411 square feet at 1603 Highway 35 in Ocean Township, Monmouth County. The reported construction cost is about $7.3 million. Highway 35 is a busy commercial road lined with shops, offices and other hotels.
The records don't say what is on the site now, which hotel brand would operate it, or how many rooms it would have. Searches found no developer website, news story, meeting agenda, minutes or hearing notice that clearly refers to this address. A Residence Inn already operates nearby on the same highway. Older news coverage of a different Ocean Township project, at Deal Road and Route 35, also included a hotel. Nothing found confirms that either one is this proposal, so neither is treated as part of it.
What it could mean nearby
- Hotels on a state highway generally add vehicle trips, so traffic and driveway access onto Highway 35 would likely be reviewed. Nothing found describes the specific effects.
- A hotel of this size would likely bring some jobs and visitor spending, but the records give no staffing figures.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated February 21, 2024. No approval, denial or hearing outcome was found online. A project like this usually goes to the township planning board for site plan review, and it may also need county or state permits.
- Feb 21, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the hotel at 1603 Highway 35
Want to weigh in? Site plan applications in Ocean Township are normally heard by the township planning board at public meetings. Residents can usually comment during the hearing, and the township clerk or planning office can confirm the schedule.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan review
- A local board checks a project's layout, parking, drainage, lighting and traffic access against the town's rules.
- Planning board
- A volunteer municipal body that reviews development applications and holds public hearings.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of buildings that are not homes, such as hotels, shops and offices.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $16.7M
- ~834 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~208 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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