Best Hotels in The Wildwoods

Situated on the Wildwood boardwalk with ocean views, the Pan American Hotel is a modern option with a retro feel. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool (and kiddie pool) with an elevated sun deck and a poolside snack bar. When it’s time to eat, there’s an on-site restaurant with water views serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aviation-themed accommodations include free Wi-Fi access, while suites feature kitchenettes and a penthouse offers an outdoor hot tub, indoor dining area, fireplace and kitchen. Recent guests cheer for the nostalgic feel and beachfront location, but they also mention the occasional housekeeping issues.

The oceanfront Fleur de Lis Beach Resort sits adjacent to the Wildwood Boardwalk, about a mile from Morey’s Piers and in Wildwood, New Jersey. All of this resort’s guest rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a microwave, a minifridge, a coffee maker, a flat-screen TV, central air conditioning and parking for one car. On the property’s grounds, guests will find a large outdoor swimming pool, a kiddie pool, a water slide and an oceanfront sun deck. Recent guests heap praise on this hotel, citing the updated rooms, friendly staff and not-your-average-beach-motel feel. However, this location won’t exactly provide a remote beach getaway – it’s in the center of all the action, which can be a negative for some travelers. 

The Adventurer Oceanfront Inn is located at the southernmost tip of the Wildwood Boardwalk, making it just close enough to take advantage of the action and entertainment of the Wildwood, New Jersey. This property is situated directly on the beach and features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a fitness center. Choose a two-, three- or four-bedroom suite out of 100 guest rooms, all of which feature a minifridge, a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker and a private balcony. Plus, there’s free outdoor and garage parking on-site. Recent guests agree that the suites are quite spacious, making them perfect for families and groups. Despite this, some reviews note that the beds could use updating, and smoking – which is allowed on balconies – can be a disturbance.  

Renovated in 2012, Blue Palms exhibits all the retro charm of a classic Jersey Shore summer. Travelers who stay here will be just steps from the beach, the boardwalk and Morey’s Piers. There’s plenty to do on-site at this property, between outdoor fire pits, two swimming pools and three sun decks, plus complimentary access to beach cruisers, chairs and boogie boards. Each of the guest rooms includes complimentary Wi-Fi access, a minifridge, a microwave and parking for one car. Past guests agree that the location and style are quintessential, but they also say that this is not the best place for anyone searching for a quiet getaway. This property is in the heart of downtown Wildwood, New Jersey, so you’ll be on top of the action. 

Situated on the southern tip of the Wildwood Boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, the Port Royal is a retro wonder. The hotel’s inside consists of a doo-wop-themed restaurant (which recent guests love), a game room, a media lounge and a maritime library. The property also features an outdoor pool, a sun deck and a patio snack bar. Each of the guest rooms features central air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi access, a microwave and a minifridge. Past visitors rave about the Port Royal’s proximity to the beach and its subsequent ocean views. The downside of its location is that parking can be an issue at this property due to its desirable location. The Port Royal features no designated, complimentary guest parking, but there is a paid garage nearby. 

The Fountain Motel is a classic beach motel in Wildwood, New Jersey. The property features brightly-colored decor and an outdoor swimming pool. It sits two blocks from the beach and the Wildwood Boardwalk, which means that it is within walking distance of the area’s many attractions. Each of the motel’s guest rooms offers basic amenities, which includes a minifridge, a microwave and a wall air conditioning unit. Some accommodations have extra perks like small kitchenettes. Past guests warn not to expect a luxury stay during your time here, but they claim that the Fountain Motel is a stellar value for a standard room relatively close to the beach. 

At the northern entrance to the Wildwood Boardwalk sits the Le Boot Oceanfront Suites, an all-suite hotel located on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. Each of the property’s 30 one- or two-bedroom suites includes a full kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi access and parking for one vehicle. On the grounds, guests enjoy heated adult and children pools, as well as an outdoor patio space with barbeque grills. Past guests agree that the hotel’s proximity to the beach, and its removal from the liveliness of downtown and Morey’s Piers, puts it in the area’s sweet spot. Some visitors note that this hotel has become a bit dated and could use upgrades. 

The Reges Oceanfront Resort has been family-owned and -operated for more than 40 years – guests agree that when visitors stay at this resort, they’re treated like family. The property features a large, outdoor heated pool, a kids pool, a restaurant, a sun deck and a patio with barbeque grills. In each of the rooms, travelers will find a minifridge, a microwave, a coffee maker and complimentary Wi-Fi access. (Every room and outdoor balcony is smoke-free.) This location is on the beach, which means that every room has a stunning view, but recent guests warn that it is a bit removed from the nightlife of Wildwood, New Jersey. You’ll have to walk or drive to get to the Wildwood Boardwalk and Morey’s Piers.