Beachfront Hotels at the Shore
Wake up to ocean views and walk right onto the sand. Oceanfront hotels, resorts, and motels at every price point.
Steps to Sand
No driving, no parking hassles
Sunrise Views
Watch the sun rise over the Atlantic
Beach Service
Many include chairs, umbrellas, badges
Top Beachfront Properties
Congress Hall
Cape May
America's first seaside resort (1816). Historic luxury with pool, spa, restaurants, and beach service.
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch
Full-service oceanfront resort with pool, spa, and multiple restaurants. Near Pier Village.
The Flanders Hotel
Ocean City
Iconic 1923 Spanish-style hotel on the boardwalk. Family-friendly with pool and beach access.
Icona Golden Inn
Avalon
Upscale beachfront resort with pool, restaurant, and full amenities on Seven Mile Island.
Caribbean Motel
Wildwood Crest
Historic Doo-Wop beachfront on National Register. Pool, free beaches, retro charm.
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
Stone Harbor
Boutique luxury with spa, pool, and excellent restaurant. Seven Mile Island sophistication.
Borgata Hotel Casino
Atlantic City
Premier AC casino resort with luxury rooms, spa, fine dining, and entertainment.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City
Modern casino resort on the boardwalk with beach access, pool, and nightlife.
Best Towns for Beachfront Stays
Cape May
Victorian hotels & B&BsHistoric beachfront including Congress Hall, Virginia Hotel, and oceanfront B&Bs.
Long Branch
Modern resortsOcean Place Resort and Pier Village area with contemporary oceanfront options.
Atlantic City
Casino resortsBoardwalk casino hotels with beach access. Free beaches, no badge needed.
Wildwood
Doo-Wop motelsClassic beachfront motels with free beach access. Best value for oceanfront.
Ocean City
Family hotelsFlanders Hotel, Port-O-Call, and family-friendly boardwalk properties.
Avalon
Upscale resortsIcona Golden Inn and upscale beachfront options on Seven Mile Island.
Beachfront Booking Tips
Ocean View vs. Oceanfront
Ocean view rooms see the water; oceanfront rooms are directly on the beach. Oceanfront costs more.
Check Beach Badge Policy
Some hotels include badges; others do not. In Wildwood and AC, beaches are free.
Book Direct for Perks
Booking directly with hotels often includes upgrades, free parking, or beach amenities.
Consider Shoulder Season
June and September have great weather with 30-50% lower rates and less crowds.
Best Value: Wildwood Beachfront
Wildwood offers the best beachfront value at the Jersey Shore. Doo-Wop motels from the 1950s-60s sit directly on wide, FREE beaches. You get oceanfront accommodations without paying beach badge fees - unbeatable for families on a budget.