Guidelines

The following guidelines help us ensure that everything runs smoothly and everyone can enjoy themselves at Harvey Cedars.

Emergencies & Injuries

Dial 911 and notify our front desk staff in the event of any serious injury.
First-aid equipment is available at the front desk, gym, and pool.
The nearest hospital is Southern Ocean Medical Center, about twelve miles away on Route 72 West. (609-597-6011)
Fire escape maps and directions are posted on the back of each room door.

Please be on time for meals. We cannot always guarantee service to those who are late.
If you must take a meal to a sick guest, please clear with the dining room staff first.
Soda may be purchased from vending machines in the dining room, The Canteen, and the Bayview Lodge laundry room at any time.
There are ice machines in the laundry rooms in Bayview Lodge and (summer only) Poolside Lodge. Please be considerate of others and avoid taking large amounts of ice at one time.
Food and drinks other than water are not allowed in the Oldham Chapel or the gym.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 7 AM. Please be considerate of other guests and neighbors. Guests are expected to stay in rooms after the scheduled time.
Smoking anywhere on our grounds or in our buildings is not allowed.
Sports and ball activities are allowed only in the gym or outdoors.
Couples who are not married may not share a room.
Sleeping bags and hammocks are not allowed in rooms for fire safety reasons.
Store bicycles only in the racks located around the grounds. They may not be stored on porches or indoors as they may prohibit emergency escape.
Burning anything in buildings or tampering with smoke alarms is not allowed. String lights and other electric fire hazards are also prohibited. Violation will result in a fine.
Report all damage and spills to a staff member immediately. Do not use tape, nails, paint, or any item or chemical that may damage rooms. Damaging or intentionally leaving marks on property will result in a fine.
A night watchman is on duty from 10 PM to 7 AM.
All public spaces are monitored with security cameras at all times.
Please check out on time and return all keys to the front desk in the Victorian Hotel.

Washers and dryers are available in the Bayview Lodge, Poolside Lodge, and The Marsh laundry rooms. Use irons on ironing boards only.
We provide linens and pillows for all rooms. Bath towels, washcloths, and soap are provided for rooms with private bathrooms. Please bring your own beach towels, hair dryer, and other personal items.
Toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and laundry detergent are sold at the front desk in the Victorian Hotel. During family weeks, we offer one free towel exchange event mid-week.
Please keep the grounds neat by using trash receptacles. Recycling receptacles are for glass, plastic, and aluminum cans and bottles only.
During family weeks, our housekeeping staff will freshen all rooms mid-week. To opt out, “do not disturb” signs are provided.

Beach badges are required for anyone ages 12 and up during the summer. We provide them as wristbands.
Use sidewalks when walking. Enter the beach via Mercer or Middlesex Avenues and do not use private lanes. As parking is limited, it may be in your best interest to walk.
Keep off the dunes. The town imposes fines.
Swimming in the bay and diving off the dock are prohibited. Children under 10 years old must be supervised while on the dock.
We ask women to wear one-piece bathing suits or tankinis and to wear a cover-up while walking in buildings except the pool building. We ask men to wear short-style trunks and to wear shirts in all buildings except the pool building.

A significant part of the Harvey Cedars experience during our events is scheduled morning devotional and chapel services. We strongly encourage guests to attend these services.
Children are expected to attend the age-appropriate programs we provide or to sit with their parents during sessions.
There are two nursery rooms in the chapel for parents with small children and babies. The service may be live streamed to these rooms.

Please supervise children at all times.
Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult at the pool per New Jersey bathing facility regulations.
The surrounding streets are public - children and adults should be cautious when crossing streets or riding bicycles on roads.

Please park in designated areas according to the building you are staying in:

Bayview Lodge: parking lot on the north end of the building.
Poolside Lodge: parking lot on the street side of the building or Chapel parking lot. Please do not park in the street.
The Marsh / The Cove: parking lot in front of the building.
Victorian Hotel: parking lot in front of the building or Chapel or Davis Center parking lots.
Captain’s Deck: Davis Center parking lot.
Chapel Dorm: Chapel parking lot.

Please be aware of parking areas for those with a handicap or for fire emergency vehicles and delivery vehicles.

Services like printing and copying may be available at the front desk. Our staff is available to assist you.
If you’ve lost an item, notify the front desk in the Victorian Hotel as soon as possible. If you’ve found any lost items, bring them to the front desk with details about where and when you found them.
Staff photographers may be taking photos and videos of guests and activities for use in marketing and promotional material. Please notify the photographer if you do not want your picture taken and used in this manner.