El Coronado Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Wildwood Boardwalk

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Beach/ocean view
Beachfront 2 Bedroom Efficiency Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
View from property
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8501 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260
  • Place, Five Mile Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 464 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Room Efficiency

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Efficiency Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Efficiency Suite Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite Poolside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom Efficiency Suite Poolside

  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Beachfront 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Beachfront 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Beachfront 1 Bedroom Plus Semi Efficiency Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Beachfront 2 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apt Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 Bd 2 1/2 Bath Apt Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 Bedroom 3 Bath Apt Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Wildwood Crest

On the beach.Stay at this Wildwood Crest hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Five Mile Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Sunrise at Rambler Road Park. Lakeview Docks and Centennial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lakeview Docks - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sunrise at Rambler Road Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cape May National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Centennial Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun'z Up Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crest Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crest Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Gut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Carini’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

El Coronado Resort

Beachfront hotel near Wildwood Boardwalk
El Coronado Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at El Coronado Resort. Self parking is free.

This Wildwood Crest hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Coronado Resort offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Alcohol isn't served at El Coronado Resort.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Coronado Resort to the airport?

El Coronado Resort is 14.2 mi (22-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 El Coronado Resort?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Coronado Resort on Jun 8, 2026 start from $104, 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 El Coronado Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Coronado Resort.

How close is El Coronado Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Coronado Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at El Coronado Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 20 for adults, USD 5 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Coronado Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway 26 Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Coronado Resort?

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

Is there free parking at El Coronado Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Coronado Resort have a pool?

El Coronado Resort features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does El Coronado Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Coronado Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is El Coronado Resort to downtown Wildwood Crest?

El Coronado Resort is 1 mi away from Wildwood Crest.

El Coronado Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 507 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, great staff and the three bedroom suite fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay … Convenient & Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience great staff clean room enjoyed our 5 star stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff was great and Front desk lady Ms Stacey
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Gilde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Coronado is definitely a family oriented resort close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MD SHAFAQUATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and excellent beach view from Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location. Quiet and away from the Boardwalk noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were good and spacious. Staff was friendly and convenient w a pool and next to the beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked last minute to stay another night in Wildwood and this place was great. First time here and I would stay again next year. Staff was very friendly. Plenty of staff working around the property and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Gleyciane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing will be returning. Loved it! View was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with kids. Laundry room was nice was able to get laundry done while the kids played
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Great choice

Very clean, friendly staff’s & breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was wonderful. Great entertainment at the pool. Perfect for beach and pool time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved and had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and pool were clean, and staff were friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our maid was the best Crystal left an animal everyday made from towels
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach Enjoyed the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was easily accessible pool, hot tub, beach and delicious restaurant! Very wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025