The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Wildwood Boardwalk in Wildwood

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4001 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ, 08260
  • Place, Morey's Piers
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwoods Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwood Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

About the neighborhood

Wildwood

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Wildwood hotel, you'll find Wildwood Boardwalk and Raging Waters Water Park. George F. Boyer Museum and Doo Wop Experience are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Morey's Piers - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wildwoods Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mariner's Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Raging Waters Water Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattle 'n Clover - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fairview Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olympic Flame Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grab-a-Weiner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doo Wop Diner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near Wildwood Boardwalk in Wildwood
As a guest of The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features a front-desk safe, an ATM, and an elevator.

This Wildwood hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Wildwood hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 7.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Jun 22, 2026 start from $226, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Five Mile Beach and 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Wildwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway 26 Casino (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Wildwood?

The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Wildwood.

The Waves Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 869 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Clean room, polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, front desk person very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

therese

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
parking was great in off season , spaces look a little tight for prime season beds comfy , totally renovated inside
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff, nice place to stay close to everything. Would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for a short stay at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Shakema

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarajane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! Always a relaxing place to be when we go to the shore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The waves was a great place to stay for a couple of days-convenient to most walkable attractions and the beach. Staff was helpful and very cordial. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and Friendly Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Top stay in wildwood

Nice clean friendly hotel. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Marquisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not up to date, rooms were small.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lonna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and the property is walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Amenities
Location was great, hotel was very clean and staff was very pleasant and attentive. The price for the stay was very reasonable .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visiting Wildwood and the experience that Waves Hotel gave us was fantastic. It is a small but comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarajane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ilinca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is cute, comfortable and clean. The staff is super friendly. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025