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Singapore Motel Update

Joey at Wildwood Video Archive posted an update for the Singapore Motel (https://wildwoodvideoarchive.com/first-look-at-the-singapore-motel-condos/)

Having stayed across the street at the Royal Hawaiian for several years, we always saw the police there a lot. I ended up staying there by accident one year for Mother's Day weekend. We were actually booked at the Oceanview but got a call from the owners while on the way down that there was an issue with that motel, so all reservations were moved to the Singapore. It was not a good experience, and you could tell that the owners had completely given up on the place. If I could afford to shell out more money for a different place I definitely would have! Still, it's sad to see more condos coming in, and the new building looks so plain and uninspired. It does say there was structural damage to the building, but it would have been nice to see a new motel put in its place with some kind of doo wop or island feel to it.

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Anthony Caniano

Jul 17, 2021

I guess you just have to catch it right as far as eBay goes. I have seen a lot of Wildwood related items. We haven't been to the museum in 20 years as it seems like we just never get there. Maybe if it rains when we are down in early October and they are open.

nickym70

Jul 14, 2021

eBay is a good place to look for classic postcards.

Nicole Graced

Jul 17, 2021

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I've looked on and off throughout the years but haven't found anything. Every time I come down I've been tempted to check out the Wildwood Historical Museum, but I either don't have the time (my son practically lives in the pool) or they're not open.

Anthony Caniano

Jul 14, 2021

Sometimes you can find brochures, postcards or even old Wildwoods Hotel-Motel guides for sale online. It stinks that whole area around the Three Coins got wiped out, Kona Kai, Tahiti and so many others. The Oceanview was the Admiral then the Admiral East.

Nicole Graced

Jul 17, 2021

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I still get sad when I pass by that area. I can't remember exactly where is was but I know it was somewhere in the sea of all the condos that went up. I worry about the future of the Mark that was sold earlier this year. We had friends that stayed there and we'd have crab leg night in their room every trip. It's such a cute motel and I'm hoping they don't demolish it.

Anthony Caniano

Jul 17, 2021

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@Nicole Graced I get sad too, all those little half block 2 story motels that were torn down in a matter of 1-2 years for a bunch of very dull boxy condos with swimming pools the size of a hot tub. That area starting right behind the Royal Hawaiian has no life to it especially at night.I hope the Mark 1 survives also.

Nicole Graced

Jul 17, 2021

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@Anthony Caniano We used to stay at the RH when our friends were at the Mark. It was so much fun walking down the beach to each others' motels. I'm really hoping the new owners keep it as a motel.

Anthony Caniano

Jul 11, 2021

Looks like it will have a large pool also unlike most condos. On another subject I worry about the future of the Oceanview Motel next door. I believe it is owned by the same people who used to own the Singapore. It gets horrid online reviews and some of the guest photos look pretty bad. it has a special place in my heart because it is the first motel my family ever stayed at in Wildwood Crest and I can remember it going way back to the late 60's when I was just 5,6, and 7 years old. It was almost new then as I think it opened in 1964 and was a beautiful place just like the Singapore was and the Pan American still is. Thank god for the Moreys as they keep their places in tip top shape.

Nicole Graced

Jul 14, 2021

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I think both motels have the same owner. I can only imagine the state of the Oceanview after having seen what the Singapore looked like. I know what you mean about the first motel being close to your heart. I stayed at the Three Coins motel when I was little and, unfortunately, that was one of the first to go when they started clearing property for condos. I still think about that place to this day and wish I could at least find a picture or brochure of it.

The only Morey property I've stayed in has been the Starlux and we loved it so much that we went back a couple weeks later.

Anthony Caniano

Jul 10, 2021

I agree that it would have been great to have the Singapore rebuilt and remain a hotel but I choose to look at it as a glass half full situation. The majority of the building still stands and at least it wasn't torn down for more single family homes only the super rich can afford like the Captains Table. The Singapore was really something back in the 60's and 70's before new owners ran it into the ground, it really went downhill the last 10 years.

Nicole Graced

Jul 11, 2021

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You make a good point about them not converting that space to single homes.

When I stayed there, I was hopeful because they had new owners at the time. When we checked in I was greeted with a shattered office door and it went downhill from there. The room was disgusting and I would never stay there again unless there were noticeable improvements. I know all the motels have their quirks but it was so sad to see it in that state.

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