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Cara Mara Resort

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Wildwood Boardwalk

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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6701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260
  • Place, Wildwood Boardwalk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwoods Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Zone Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Kitchenette, Pool View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite, Kitchenette, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View (and 1 Full Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View (and 1 Full Sofabed)

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 580 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Wildwood Crest

Oceanside stay.You'll find Wildwood Boardwalk and Wildwoods Convention Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Morey's Piers and Splash Zone Water Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wildwoods Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Morey's Piers - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Splash Zone Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Raging Waters Water Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Place Wildwood Crest - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sun'z Up Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Jellyfish Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crusader Resort Motor Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Adventurer Inn Pancake House & Family Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Cara Mara Resort

3-star motel near Wildwood Boardwalk
Cara Mara Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 3 yards and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Cara Mara Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Wildwood Crest motel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Cara Mara Resort offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Wildwood Crest motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 yds
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 27 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open June 01 and close September 21.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Cara Mara
Cara Mara Resort
Cara Mara Resort Wildwood Crest
Cara Mara Wildwood Crest
Mara Cara
Cara Mara Hotel
Cara Mara Resort Condominiums Hotel Wildwood Crest
Cara Mara Resort Motel
Cara Mara Resort Wildwood Crest
Cara Mara Resort Motel Wildwood Crest

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cara Mara Resort to the airport?

Cara Mara Resort is 13.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cara Mara Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cara Mara Resort.

How close is Cara Mara Resort to the beach?

This motel is a short 4-minute walk from Five Mile Beach and 3 mi (13-min drive) from Wildwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cara Mara Resort offer free breakfast?

Cara Mara Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cara Mara Resort?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Gateway 26 Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cara Mara Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cara Mara Resort?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Cara Mara Resort have a pool?

Cara Mara Resort features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Cara Mara Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Cara Mara Resort to downtown Wildwood Crest?

Cara Mara Resort is 0.1 mi away from Wildwood Crest.

Cara Mara Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 243 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Harmonie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was very clean and included all the necessary amenities. The owner is very kind and helped me with an issue I had with my stay. I just gave 4 stars instead of 5 becuase at times he was hard to reach and there was not clear check out instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Akshay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with family

Huge Disappointment

Check-in was a joke. We arrived at 5pm, check-in hours were 4-10pm. There is no one on site. Ever. There's a sign on the office door to call the manager. I called several times and no one answered. One of the other guests told me to go to a hotel across the street because sometimes the manager hangs out there. He wasn't there, but the person at the desk had the manager's personal cell. He picked up first ring for them. He gave us a code to access the key in a lock box. It was the wrong code. It took over an hour to get him to come to the hotel to let us in. He reluctantly gave us a parking permit for the lot. Every other car in the lot had one but ours. The room was typical of a run-down, grungy Wildwood motel and smelled overwhelmingly of disinfectant. They did not supply wash cloths in the bathroom. Beds were rock hard, bedding flimsy. The pool was cloudy with bugs and clumps of hair despite being cleaned right before we went in. I would never go back here and I feel ripped off for what I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ocean view!

This hotel had a great location close to beach and nice pool. We had view of ocean, beautiful! Staff was friendly and efficient, room nicely decorated in nautical theme. We did not cook but there was electric stovetop in room as well as coffeemaker, microwave, and fridge. Also places to grill and tables near pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. Found room not cleaned properly. Also, towels were thrown on top of the toilet tank instead of on the rack in the bathroom. Unhappy with stay, would not go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Meghan, cherry hill

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and was told plumbing problem and had to stay across the street. The room smelled, fan did not work, there was no AC in main room only in back bedroom, there were flys, outlets did not work to charge cell phones, people were drinking and partying loud until 2:15 am, it was an awful horrible experience and I will never stay at Cara Mara or Gold crest where they made me move again and gave no money off. Expedia should credit me some money. These are not resorts but 1 star motels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay with no issues. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean. Not gonna lie, because of limited photos we thought we were staying in a roach motel, but it was the complete opposite. Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs updating. A/C was not adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall a very nice clean and family oriented hotel I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a good motel. It was very clean and wet accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Bridget

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went for memorial day weekend with my sister. The staff were unprofessional. They even tried to get me to cancel my expedia booking and book through them for more money. Right upon arrival, they called me none stop and said they needed to move me to the property next door. I didn't knew what that was all about. When we arrived they said there was a "plumbing issue". They also claimed my debit card was declined when they tried to ran it...Although I did not get any declined notifications on my card either because of travel or any other security reasons. I am sure I had more than enough money for my travels. They wanted us to pay in cash. We were actually okay with that since it was going to be cheaper. Anyways, these people were sketchy. I am pretty sure they just had a random vacancy with the next door because the big family property booked the lot of the hotel, They also asked me inappropriate questions about my service dog. They asked me "what does your service dog do". Even though that is an illegal question to ask a person with their service dog. Told me the service dog can not go into the pool area even though it is a service dog. I know it was memorial day weekend but there was a loud family that stayed there. They partied late into the AM being loud and hugging up the pool. I liked that the location was nice between cape may and wildwood which we wanted. The parking was convenient with plenty of parking spots.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
My family and I really enjoyed ourselves we certainly had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating & friendly staff / front desk
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

EVGENIA

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk, Oksana! Clean and nice place, girls was asking daily to clean room, clean towels - great place for this money !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Cara Mara several years ago. We decided to stay at Cara Mara again and were happy with how this property has been taken care of. We were not disappointed at all. The property and location is great. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, Beautiful and Serene! We are always greeted with a smile and a gracious attitude! Service is not a problem. It is accomplished spot on! I certainly enjoyed the Peace and Serenity!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

STANLEY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Robin

Traveled with family
Called ahead for earlier check in and was told 3 PM. Got there at 3:15 and was told I had to wait till 4 PM. Had to sit in car with family and wait.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Enjoyed the rooms with my family ! Great stay will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jerilynn L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
older but well located
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023