North Wildwood

North Wildwood is a city located on the Jersey Shore in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Wikipedia.
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Aloha Oceanfront Motel
1. Aloha Oceanfront Motel
4.6
(172)
Motel
Outdoor Activities
Simple motel set opposite a beach offering rooms & suites, most with kitchens, plus an outdoor pool.
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First time staying here and we were greeted by Sandy at the front desk she was a trip! Funny and personable. We stayed in room type C. it was raining the one night so the 9 of us hung out in our room. There was plenty of seating between the sofa and table and chairs . Very friendly people and clean and happy atmosphere. We will stay here again!
I reserved a room for late August 2024. The location is very convenient since it is right next to the beach. From here, everything went downhill. When I entered the room, the floor was practically all carpet and it reeked. The sofa was also dirty and old. The quality of the room in comparison to the price we paid is insane, and not in a good way. I can honestly say that the only good feature of this motel is its convenient location.
Very nice people. Excellent cleaning and support staff. Tip: make sure you have cash! The ATM has a fee, and the cafe is cash only.
Beautiful oceanfront view. Very clean, daily maid service, and two TV (in our room) with hundreds of channels! The kitchenette was modern and functional and food downstairs was very reasonably priced, and convenient, (and the best food in North Wildwood!!) Pool was very clean. Guests were very nice and staff was nice.
My husband & I took our Grandchildren for a quick getaway before school started. We had a lovely spacious room on the 1st floor, the front office staff is wonderful & very pleasant, as well as the other employees, there's a cute lunchenette attached which serves breakfast & lunch. My Grandchildren loved staying here, we'll definitely be back next summer. I would highly recommend this hotel
Great place to stay have been going there for the past few years good people good cafe and very clean. A little disappointed this year 2024 we had to cancel 2 wks before our scheduled vacation due to a personal emergency and was told we would lose our $400.00 deposit. Very disappointing.
Stopped by Aloha Motel expecting a decent breakfast experience, but was really put off by what I saw. Staff were handling money and then immediately touching food with their bare hands—no gloves, no handwashing in between. I brought this up to the waitress, hoping they’d take it seriously, but nothing changed. They still charged me for a coffee and didn’t offer any apology or resolution. Very disappointing and concerning from a health and safety standpoint. Won’t be returning.
The Aloha Oceanfront is a wonderful place to stay! We stayed for a long weekend and were pleasantly surprised by the impeccable cleanliness of the room upon check in. All of the staff were so friendly to my family (special shoutout to the woman in housekeeping, the young man keeping the balconies/railings/exterior clean, and front desk). Having a clean pool with a shallow area for kids was wonderful. It is definitely a family friendly place to stay. Coffee and breakfast downstairs was convenient and so many places within walking distance. We stayed on the third floor and the view was beautiful! The steps were at times challenging with small children but finding out there are different style rooms on each floor is great information for our next stay. We can't wait to come back and stay again!
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
2. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
4.8
(817)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Built in 1874, the restored lighthouse offers a museum & tours, plus a butterfly garden & gift shop.
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It is a beautiful area to explore on a sunny afternoon. The lighthouse is located in North Wildwood, NJ. It's easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway at Exit 6 or from Route 9. After spending the afternoon at the lighthouse, the Inlet Restaurant is within a short walking distance. Then you can make your way over to the seawall, which allows you to follow the line of the beach for over a mile.
Beautiful lighthouse, small but full of history and memories. The gardens are exquisite. It also has entrance to the beach. Have your camera ready for excellent pictures.
Wonderful job on the restoration of this gem. The local government and the volunteers really stepped up here. This is a wonderful end of the inlet, more private with a nice long beach behind the site. There is a very nice paved walking trail that runs right by it too. I think it is the best spot in North Wildwood. Inside, through the displays, you get a real sense of what it was like to live at the lighthouse with your family. There are charts on the wall that show the many shipwrecks and the rescues off the coast here in the 20th century. The Coast Guard and life guards here really have done an amazing job over the years. There is an enchanting shade garden on the grounds that is certainly worth strolling through.
Well maintained , a butterfly garden section snd a path to the seawall walk way and a pleasant are to sit and appreciate
Beautifully preserved lighthouse with stunning gardens and ocean views. The history inside is fascinating, and the grounds are peaceful and perfect for a stroll. A must-see gem in Wildwood.
Beautiful place with great views of the ocean and lovely gardens
Such a neat old lighthouse. Self guided tour that you can take up into the tower and to see what living in it would look like.
Such a cute stop. The lady working was super friendly and there was a guy sitting in the garden (not sure if he was an employee or retiree enjoying his afternoon) who was sitting and explaining some fantastic history from the area. He got into a great discussion with my husband about WWII stuff. Great stop. :)
Ocean Oasis Water Park + Beach Club
3. Ocean Oasis Water Park + Beach Club
4.6
(747)
Temporarily Closed
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
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I had a fantastic time at Ocean Oasis Water Park + Beach Club in Wildwood, NJ. I spent most of my day in the adults-only warm pool with the swim-up bar, which was the highlight for me. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with my husband. The only downside was that some adults brought their kids into the adults-only pool area and gave the lifeguards a hard time when asked to leave. It was a bit frustrating, but it didn't ruin the experience. The lazy river was also a nice touch, and my kids had a great time enjoying the park. I also loved the abundance of hammocks—it was a great spot to unwind. Overall, I highly recommend this water park for both relaxation and fun!
Me and my dad had a great time. Just a little bit pricey that’s all. The day we went (Monday) it wasn’t very crowded. We were able to enjoy day with little to no wait times.
We went on a Monday towards the end of the summer season. Lines were extremely short for everything. A few nice areas for little kids to play in. A few really cool slides with tubes and mats that you lay on. Could easily spend the day there. Food on site was a little pricey but very good and decent portions.
Nice place to enjoy with family or friends. Better buy the tickets in advance to avoid big lines.
So far so good .fun for kids
Very lovely set up! 2 great water areas to enjoy. It was very busy and kind of hectic. We got the water park and ticket passes. We had a great time on the rides and just enjoyed the overall environment.
We always visit Ocean Oasis. I highly recommend renting a cabana if you have small children or a large group. Food and drinks are pricy but the bang bang shrimp is very good! The park could use some updates, almost all of it is the same from when I was a kid.
We bought the tickets for Ocean Oasis which was more expensive than Raging Water months ahead for 6/08/2024. We couldn't get a map online, it said "click here to find map" but the link wasn't pointing to map. You had to click info, find a map that is not useful, we luckily found a PDF to download but the same useless, as it didn't say where is the admission spot or office. On the PDF file, you can only see the number marking for the rides, not for the water park. We arrived earlier as all reviewed said it'd difficult to find seats. We guessed where the admission spot that we could show our tickets. We waited hours and looked for someone to find out if it's closed. Finally a worker told us it's closed but Raging water was opened, We rushed there but all seats are taken. There's no refund, there no apologies, (someone could have put a sign for the people who actually paid more but ended up at Raging water). The place was too crowded for the size.. I strongly recommend the authorities looked into this place on revenue and safety (no map, no signs for medical office, etc.).
Gateway 26
4. Gateway 26
4.3
(2245)
Video arcade
Fun & Games
Bustling boardwalk casino & arcade offering blackjack, poker tables & classic games for children.
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Easily the best arcade for adults on Boardwalk.(I typed casino and had to go back and change it to Arcade)😆 the video poker tourneys are fun, they also have all the things for kids, good prizes, great staff!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Birthday Weekend to Remember! We visited for my daughter’s birthday, and it absolutely made her weekend unforgettable! 🎉 She hit the jackpot—winning over 1,000 tickets on a single game—and my son scored big from the claw machine with a brand-new Phillies hat. By the end of the night, my daughter had cashed in 2,187 tickets and my son walked out grinning with his new hat and a Rubik’s Cube (his all-time favorite, so finding a unique one made his day!). The atmosphere was pure fun from start to finish, and the staff went above and beyond—so friendly, helpful, and incredibly patient while my kids discovered that mommy’s math skills are… well, let’s just say, not my strongest game 😂. We’ll definitely be back—10/10 recommend for family fun, special occasions, or just a day to make some amazing memories!
Friendly staff ,clean environment, cool air and all the games were working ! We come here almost every year and I've never had any complaints.
Gateway 26 is one of the best arcade's in Wildwood ,we can't go down shore and not hit up our favorite place
Lots of different games options. Huge play place inside out of the elements. Open till 11:30pm on the weekends. Great for the adults n the kids. Some 25cent machines left. Most work off of a card that they load money onto for you. Lots of different choice games. Driving, fps, crane, air hockey. Great spot
Been going to gateway 26 for 35+ years to play the arcades and claw machines. Lately, the claw machines have been horrible. Literally spent $50 on a card and didn’t win a single thing. I even played the cheaper stuffed animal machines too. I am good at them as well. I know that you can’t win every time, but nothing in $50?!? The claw picks up the item, then just drops it. Not worth it anymore.
I have been going here since I was little and loved this place. However, I was there tonight and I was trying to win a stuffed animal spent at least $50. I was getting more quarters next to the machine when an employee opened the machine and gave a stuffed animal to someone they knew for free. I felt so disrespected that they seen me playing and paying money to win the stuffed animal for them to open the machine and give someone a stuffed animal for free. I just felt like that wasn’t cool.
The 25 cent machines are beyond rigged. The entire place stunk and was filled with old and outdated prizes nobody will be able to win without his spent there. Much better places and arcades to spend money at on the boardwalk.
Eds Funcade
5. Eds Funcade
3.9
(19)
Permanently Closed
Amusement center
Fun & Games
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Amazing arcade on the boardwalk. DAN is the beat associate there he makes you feel like family. He is the best and amazing associate there. My family and 5 year old son loves him.
Not as fun as it used to be! I used to have a lot of fun at this arcade but as time went on the prizes went down in quality and the ticket price went up. Don't get me wrong the games are fun and all but thats not the only reason to go to an arcade. It ended with me not being able to afford anything good at the arcade after spending over $150 when I could have gotten multiple items for the same amount. At this point, I can't really recommend this arcade anymore unless you go just for the games and not the prizes.
Attendants come around often to reposition the stuffed animals so you cant win. Some of the claws dont work right. In the money grab machine the attandant doesn't look in the bottom of the bag for more dollars. That's the most obvious scam!
From the inside out your going 2get ur💰worth and have a great time .... if not ED will work harder and sleepless 2C Ed’s Funcade is your boardwalk arcade 2 ❤️..
Best arcade In the wildwoods
Montego Bay Resort
6. Montego Bay Resort
3.9
(1529)
Resort hotel
Water & Amusement Parks
All-suite hotel featuring unfussy rooms with balconies, as well as an indoor water park & tiki bar.
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We stayed three nights at Montego Bay this week and I cannot say enough great things about the experience! We stayed in one of the renovated ocean view rooms and it was absolutely perfect. The view was amazing and the room was just right for my family of four. It was also very clean and the housekeepers did a great job daily. The indoor water park was very fun, we went every day and my husband and I went down the slides many, many times! The location is the best in Wildwood, you literally never need to get in your car to go anywhere because you can just walk directly onto the boardwalk from the lobby. The beach is also only steps away. For us, staying here was worth every penny and it’s already been decided we will be back next year!
I stayed here for 3 nights The rooms were very lovely, huge, modern, and we had a jacuzzi. I highly recommend the jacuzzi room. I've stayed in many places with jacuzzi and theirs are extremely nice! I loved it! I gave four stars because the pool and hot tub 100% need a better filtration system and they need to clean them better. They should be cleaning the pool tiles and making sure the pool is clean! I got an ear infection from the pool, you could see yucky stuff floating in the water. Also, the restaurant and bar was closed Sunday and Monday of my stay for the entire day. With children this made getting breakfast more difficult. When the restaurant and bar was open the food was very good and so were the drinks. However, overall, if you have kids or you're looking for a nice room close to the beach with lovely rooms and possibly a jacuzzi, I'd go with this place! The rooms were 5stars I loved our room it was huge and had so many amenities. Bring your own coffee tho! they give you soaps, shampoo, lots of clean towels, linens, and coffe pot with liners. This is a good place!
Convenient hotel for the beach with an indoor pool and slide. Kids will love it. However, the room does get pricy for a 2-star type hotel and some rooms leave much to be desired. Most of the outlets are loose and doesn't hold a plug well. Plumbing seems to be 3rd rate. Daily room service isn't great but one could also go down to the front desk to ask for supplies. The view from the balcony is great though.
Customer service is horrible. Terrible attitudes and uneducated. It’s a shame such a beautiful hotel is run by miserable people. There’s no excuse what so ever for their behavior. I was given a lot of attitude and a lot of hostility. Than Mike the manager called back and said end of discussion we are going to refund you your money while I’m halfway there. The refund will probably come in 3 days. Way to go Montego Bay. They don’t accommodate disabled people. Pure prejudice. I want everyone to understand how foul this company is.
Alright so don’t let the bad reviews scare you. I stayed here, suite with “ocean” view. Didn’t get an ocean view. Just a view of the street. Didn’t complain as I was only there one night. Staff was really cool, kind and genuine. You’re in Jersey so don’t expect Disney treatment. Super close to boardwalk like right on the pier. Very cute location and close to everything. Couch had stains on it. Didn’t use it though. Bathroom is clean. Kitchen clean. Old paper In the kitchen that was signed by the previous guests for housekeeping. Wallpaper in bathroom is peeling. Beds are super cheap. They’re spring beds that squeak with every move. But if you’re tired like I was it was okay. Blankets are clearly old and not being washed properly. Lots of little bits on the mattress from the blanket and not soft. Would I stay here again? Probably not because I’d like to see the other better places around. But this was the cheapest I could find that would allow a 23 yr old to check in. I’d like to report. I stayed on the first floor. No bed bugs, no cockroaches. Clean. Not “Disney” clean. Not “Hilton” clean. But clean. Jersey clean lol.
Just spent a week in a superior ocean view suite and everything was great! The room was perfect with two bedrooms and a large living room and kitchen area. The whole resort was clean from the indoor water park to the outdoor pool. Employees were exceptional and always willing to provide anything we needed. Thank you Montego Bay Resort!!
The room was clean and big! We were on the 3rd floor right on the boardwalk and the pool deck. And we enjoyed the water park on the 3rd floor as well. The only issues we had were not having a full length mirror or any USB ports on the lamps. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Absolutely wonderful service. All staff members we encountered were so nice. From front desk to pool area, tiki bar, and maintenance. Nice pools inside and out. Great views especially for fireworks as we were on 6th floor. Big rooms with full refrigerators. No paper towels or kitchen towels so bring your own. And carpets need updates. But very nice overall.
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