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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in New Jersey

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in New Jersey

New Jersey is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in New Jersey for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in New Jersey will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in New Jersey, here are the best family hotels.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Wave Resort

Long Branch, New Jersey
4-star Resort with prices starting at $450 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to New Jersey
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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Located at 110 Ocean Avenue, Wave Resort has great rooms from $450 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 28.9 miles from the city center, families will especially love parking, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, a child pool, and a pool table at this family-friendly hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Kid-friendly
  • Kids' club
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Icona Diamond Beach

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $455 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Icona Diamond Beach which has nice rooms starting at $455. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9701 Atlantic Avenue. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a child pool, free parking, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, and family rooms which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 85.6 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club
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Congress Hall

Cape May, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $562 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to New Jersey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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We found Congress Hall to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $562. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 200 Congress Place. You'll also find a bar, laundry services, a spa, free parking, and bicycle rental which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 88.3 miles from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' club
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The Westin Jersey City Newport

Jersey City, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $341 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in New Jersey
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $341, The Westin Jersey City Newport, at 479 Washington Boulevard provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 45.6 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
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Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

Asbury Park, New Jersey
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $240 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $240 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1401 Ocean Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a child pool, which is nice for families. Just 26.8 miles from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
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Periwinkle Inn

Cape May, New Jersey
Inn with prices starting at $288 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in New Jersey
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Periwinkle Inn is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a child pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $288, and it's located at 1039 Beach Avenue. We also love the free parking, a pool table, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 88.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Microwave
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The Asbury Hotel

Asbury Park, New Jersey
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $379 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is The Asbury Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $379. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 210 5th Avenue. Only 26.6 miles from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love a bar, parking, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a pool table at this family-friendly hotel.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Pool table
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La Mer Beachfront Resort

Cape May, New Jersey
3-star Resort with prices starting at $480 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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La Mer Beachfront Resort offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $480 (before taxes). It's located at 1317 Beach Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 87.7 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave
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Angel of the Sea Bed and Breakfast

Cape May, New Jersey
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $427 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to New Jersey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Water park
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Located at 5 Trenton Avenue, Angel of the Sea Bed and Breakfast has great rooms from $427 (before taxes). It offers a water park, city views, free parking, mini-golf, and bicycle rental. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning, private parking, and cycling which families will love. And this family hotel is just 87.8 miles from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun!

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
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The Reeds at Shelter Haven

Stone Harbor, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $346 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is The Reeds at Shelter Haven which has nice rooms starting at $346. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9601 3rd Avenue. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers city views, free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and shuttle services. It's located just 78.1 miles from the city center, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
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Also, take a look at the family-friendly hotels in nearby destinations: New York City, Philadelphia, Queens, and Brooklyn.

For more terrific hotel ideas in New York City, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in New York City, Best Luxury Hotels in New York City, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in New York City, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in New York City, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in New York City, Best Hotels for One Week in New York City, Best Hotels for One Night in New York City, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in New York City, Best Party Hotels in New York City, Best Business Hotels in New York City, or Best Party Hotels in New York City.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in New Jersey?

New Jersey Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$301

After analyzing 21 family-friendly hotels in New Jersey, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $301. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in New Jersey.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $424
  • 3-star hotels: $252


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