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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Wildwood Crest

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Wildwood Crest

Visiting Wildwood Crest, New Jersey for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Wildwood Crest, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Wildwood Crest based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Wildwood Crest for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Wildwood Crest before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Wildwood Crest for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Wildwood Crest for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Port Royal Oceanfront Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $254 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 6801 Ocean Avenue, Port Royal Oceanfront Hotel has great rooms from $254 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a restaurant, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, a game room, a game room, a child pool, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
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  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
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Armada By The Sea

Motel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Wildwood Crest
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Armada By The Sea which has nice rooms starting at $233. Offering an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchens, and a game room, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 6503 Ocean Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, a child pool, a child pool, free parking, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
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Fleur de Lis Beach Motel

Motel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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We found Fleur de Lis Beach Motel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $181. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and city views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 6105 Ocean Avenue. You'll also find a game room, a child pool, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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El Coronado Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Wildwood Crest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $116, El Coronado Resort, at 8501 Atlantic Avenue provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, golf, a hot tub, a game room, and a child pool. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Icona Diamond Beach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $455 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Icona Diamond Beach has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $455 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 9701 Atlantic Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a child pool, free parking, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Crystal Beach Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Wildwood Crest
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Crystal Beach Motor Inn is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a water park, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $173, and it's located at 400 East Aster Road. We also love the bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool
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Reges Oceanfront Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Reges Oceanfront Resort because it has great rooms that start at $232. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 9201 Atlantic Avenue. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a child pool, free parking, an indoor play area, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort

2-star Resort with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $145 (before taxes). It's located at 6101 Ocean Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a child pool, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a heated pool which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Jolly Roger Motel

Motel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Wildwood Crest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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Located at 6805 Atlantic Avenue, The Jolly Roger Motel has great rooms from $141 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find golf, city views, a child pool, free parking, and mini-golf which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Paradise Oceanfront Resort of Wildwood Crest

2-star Resort with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Paradise Oceanfront Resort of Wildwood Crest which has nice rooms starting at $174. Offering an outdoor pool, a water park, snorkeling, rooms with kitchenettes, and a child pool, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 405 East Denver Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ocean City, Philadelphia, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, and Cape May.

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


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Wildwood Crest?

Wildwood Crest Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$173

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey based on data from 31 hotels is an affordable $173. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Wildwood Crest.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $455
  • 3-star hotels: $184
  • 2-star hotels: $155


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