Budget Stays at the Jersey Shore
Affordable accommodations under $150/night, free beach towns, and money-saving tips for your shore vacation.
Best Budget Towns
Wildwood
FREE BeachFREE beaches + Doo-Wop motels from $80/night. Best budget destination.
$80-150/night
Wildwood Crest
FREE BeachQuieter free beaches, classic motels, great for families.
$90-160/night
North Wildwood
FREE BeachFree beaches near the lighthouse. Less crowded than Wildwood.
$85-150/night
Atlantic City
FREE BeachCasino hotel deals from $49/night midweek. Free beaches.
$49-200/night
Seaside Heights
Boardwalk motels. Budget-friendly with classic shore vibe.
$90-150/night
Brigantine
Cheapest beach badges ($5/day). Quieter than AC.
$100-180/night
Money-Saving Tips
Stay in Free Beach Towns
Save $8-15/day per person
Wildwood, Atlantic City, and Sandy Hook have free beaches. A family of 4 saves $60+ daily.
Book Midweek
Save 20-30%
Sunday-Thursday rates are significantly lower than weekend rates at most properties.
Visit Shoulder Season
Save 30-50%
June and September have great weather with much lower prices than July-August peak.
Cook Your Own Meals
Save $50+/day
Book a rental or motel with kitchenette. Shore restaurants can be expensive.
Buy Season Beach Badges
Save 50%+ over daily
If visiting multiple times, season badges ($25-50) beat daily rates ($8-15) quickly.
Use Casino Rewards
Free/Discounted Rooms
Sign up for casino player clubs. Even casual gamblers get room discounts.
Featured Budget Properties
Caribbean Motel
Wildwood Crest • Doo-Wop Motel
Historic Doo-Wop on National Register. Pool, beachfront.
Starlux Hotel
Wildwood • Boutique Motel
Neo-Doo-Wop style with pool, neon signs, Airstream trailers.
Lollipop Motel
North Wildwood • Family Motel
Classic 1959 Doo-Wop with iconic neon sign.
Casino Hotel Deals
Atlantic City • Casino Hotels
Midweek casino deals. Sign up for rewards programs.
Free Beach Towns
These towns don't require beach badges, saving a family of four $40-60 per day: