We booked a last minute stay at this hotel for a trip down the shore. There was only one available…read moreroom, a two queen suite. Perfect for the three of us making the journey. When we arrived, check in was a breeze. The woman working the desk was wonderful, and we got to chatting about the town while she got everything squared away. Once we were all checked in, she told us how to get to our room, giving us perfectly clear directions. The room we got was amazing. A gorgeous ocean view out the front window. The bedroom had the promised two queen beds, and the living room had a pull out bed stashed in the couch. The suite boasted a full kitchen and had everything we needed, with one small exception. We would have loved some coffee in the room. We were down the shore on a fairly busy off-season weekend, and there were plenty of people loudly enjoying the pool. We were so relieved to find the room blocked all of that out perfectly. We went out for a bit and enjoyed the town. When we came back, we gave the shower a go. I found the pressure a little lacking, but no issues with hot water supply. I really liked the provided shampoo fragrance. We'd totally book this property again the next time we go down the shore.

Positives:hotel is conveniently located at the north end of the boardwalk, near beach. Has…read morerefrigerator,microwave,safe. Negatives:Small room(oceanview king),actually was facing mostly a staircase. Bath not updated. Beds are very firm(some may like this). Air conditioner rusted/falling apart/smelled like burning when on auto and noisy. Walls are very thin and unfortunately if you have inconsiderate folks near you, it sounds like they are in your room whether on sides or above room. Kids walk in your room if you don't immediately lock door. People can gather right outside your door talking so loud it sounds like a noisy bar in your room. Folks who were 6" outside our door for more than 30 minutes )and our door had do not disturb/resting sign on), did not leave after opening door to show them we were inside.When I asked front desk if there was anything they could do (like ask folks to at least gather outside their own room/or move to more open public spaces, she told me just leave room and "go enjoy yourself", that I was "being difficult" by just asking for some common sense considerate behavior.After I then commented that I guess it doesn't matter how much noise I make:She did finally say she would send someone up to disperse crowd. Ceiling tiles have water stains. Had leftover half used hotel hair conditioner bottle in bath. Doormat on inside room is filthy and stained. Parking spaces VERY narrow. Expect dings in your vehicle. You could have a nice stay, but better hope you have 1) more considerate bunch of folks staying when you do 2) Don't mind cramped room.3) Don't get room with deteriorated toilet seat/AC/doormat/walls,4) Have beat up or really tiny car PS bring earplugs if you want to sleep

We've had quite the summer of Wildwood! Staying at The Madison is a treat and one we savor…read more The Ocean Tower and Royal Tower have similar amenities, but we lean toward the Ocean Tower. It feels newer and cleaner. The guest rooms are spacious and bright. Both Towers have a pool, but the Ocean Tower side has a DJ on the weekend with cabanas for rent. My sister rented one for my brother-in-law's milestone birthday and we had a blast. The pool is kid friendly and gets quite busy on the weekends. They offer a small food menu with soft drinks. You're welcome to bring your own adult beverages (which you KNOW we did)! That being said, it's pricey and they are not particularly accommodating about checking into your room early. We feel they could be a little more flexible on this front. If it's not 4:00 PM (or close to it) then you're not getting the keys. If you want to pay $50, then your room is miraculously ready (but not before noon). Checking in at 3:00 PM should not constitute a fee. Just sayin'. If you're seeking retro vibes, then this is the place for you!

I rarely review hotels. I'm used to (and disgusted by) most hotel rooms but let's focus on those…read moreplace. It deserves to be mentioned. Price? More than I've paid in major cities for a four star hotel. Room? Bugs in the bathroom. Shower. Curtain fell apart when I moved it. The fan in the bathroom makes a lot of noise. You'd think, just turn it off, right? Nope. Can't. Tv, three remotes and you still couldn't turn the freakin thing on. I know what you'll say, it's the Jersey Shore. I get it but to charge that much for that little is sad. It's gouging, you've got a convention, raise prices. Parking is an absolute joke. Then at Checkout they asked for a rubber bracelet back (used for transport van) I left it in the room. Also wanted some towel card which I found in their envelope, good thing because they charge you if you don't turn it in. I'd rather drive off the island and stay at a chain where I'm still disappointed, but for 1/4 the price.

Started coming 15 yrs ago . Became like family. Amazing staff. They make you feel like part of…read moretheir family. Beautiful pool area . Beautiful view from your private balcony. Always clean!!!!! Great prices and location.

My girlfriend's and I spent labor day weekend 2026 here. We did see the horrible reviews but…read moredecided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Boy was that a mistake. The beds were so uncomfortable we had to buy 3 inch foam pads for each bed, the room was super hot at night, the water facets were backwards with the hot and cold water, the shower and bathtub ran at the same time causing flooding, the weather had all the furniture warped and the bathroom ceiling was caving. The toilet water was so hot, it burned your butt while flushing. We discussed with other tenants who had similar issues. We left a night early and asked to be credited $250 for the mattress toppers, we were told no because other people stay there and don't complain. Please do not give this place the benefit of the doubt like we did. They are unapologetic and do not intend to make any attempt to make your stay more comfortable. I will also be reaching out to the better business bureau regarding the bug infestation.

We stayed at the Crusader over Memorial Day weekend and were pleasantly surprised how close to the…read morebeach we were and that it was only a 15-minute walk to the Boardwalk. It has a nice clean outdoor pool that is well-maintained and provides clean towels and lounge chairs. Our room for a family of five was just right with two queen beds and a pullout couch/bed in the living room. Our room also had many of the towels folded into adorable flowers and a great view of the beach/shore. Parking is available right around the building as well as on the street, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. One night, there was a very heavy rain storm. Since our back door was facing the beach, some water crept in through the bottom of the door. We were able to stop the leak with towels and called housekeeping who provided a door guard that soaks up water in case it happened again. For the price we paid, we would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others as well.

Can't recommend. Lamp was broken, refrigerator door handle was broken. My husband fixed both. Cable…read morewas mostly unavailable. Beds were terribly uncomfortable. We were there for 5 days. The maids made up our room once and then left a garbage bag on our door with towels, toiletries and garbage bags as if we were supposed to clean it ourselves. Don't waste your time being frustrated on vacation. Won't be back.

Just recently stayed here. place was very clean and well kept. staff were very friendly. The girls…read morerunning all the events for the kids were amazing. we will be back sept of 2027

it's a shame.. beachcomber has so much potential but they nickel and dime you for everything as a…read moreseasonal. 2 night minimal on a Thursday if you want a guest adding up to a total of $40 to have someone come for dinner. Employees drive wayyy too fast on golf carts but yet they STRICTLY enforce the 5mph speed limit to their guests. Play grounds are out dated and falling apart. Pool and pool chairs need to be addressed. If you want to charge top dollar beachcomber you need to be a top rv resort.

Our family of 5 (kids are 10-14) stays at Icona every year, and it's such a great experience. Beach…read moreaccess and pool/hot tub access is SO easy and the kids have a blast going back and forth. The staff is really kind and helpful...especially Pasquale in the cafe who makes every morning awesome with his personality, friendliness and great coffee...he makes every day start out on a positive note. Also, Anthony who drives the shuttle was so awesome and accommodating when we had special requests. Randel the manager was incredibly helpful to work with us and several friends that also stayed. The rooms are clean and spacious and the food/drinks at the beach bar and pub are great - plenty of options for all. Few cons - The quality of the beach chairs and pool / beach towels are pretty poor for the price of the hotel..and there is very little closet space in the room. Overall - HIghly recommend!

Beautiful hotel right at the beach. Good service provided by lots of what appeared to be…read moreinternational staff members. Beautiful facility.

Watered down garbage cocktails. Warm draft in plastic cups! Bland slop. Avoid this place at all…read morecosts!

Absolutely ignorant "security" staff at the entrance. Website states "family friendly" while it's…read moreanything but that. I was told my 20 year old daughter couldn't stay with my family for the band while tons of little kids were there dancing around. We moved to one of the picnic tables (right next to the dining tables) after finishing our dinner. Two young, male staff members came up to us and a very ignorant young male said we had to leave because we didn't stay at our dining table. Thankfully, a manager came up and told us we can just get another dining table. We explained to our amazing waitress that we already ate and were sorry to hold up her table (ordered drinks and tipped her well) but she told us not to worry and could stay all night. When we explained what the security staff said, she told my daughter she doesn't know why they were so ignorant and told her she can absolutely go up and dance with her siblings and cousin to enjoy Goodman Fiske. Well that's exactly what she did and had a blast! Turns out there were SEVERAL under aged patrons with no wrist bands on up at the stage enjoying the band. How dare they single us out and assume we were going to "sneak her a drink" because "other people have done that". After going to this establishment for several years, I will NEVER go back. Shame on you for singling out someone like that and trying to ruin a special family outing. Not so "family friendly" after all. Lastly, our alcoholic drinks tasted no different than my daughter's nonalcoholic drink. They're charging you for drinks and barely putting any alcohol in them. DO BETTER SEAPORT PIER!!! Kid-friendliness Only if you have a baby/toddler. Ages 14-20 not welcome!

We picked this hotel for our trip to Wildwood Crest for its close proximity to the beach and…read moreexcellent room/amenities for a decent price. Mahalo is a sister brand of the Icona. They had lots parking (free) available around the property. Free afternoon shuttle service to popular restaurants. They had free beach chairs and bicycles as well. The lobby area was super nice. There was a small shop and dining area. The pool area was too quality. One end of the pool was barricaded for toddlers and other side was about 8 feet deep. Lots of shaded sitting space was available all around the pool. Kids had lots of fun playing in the water. They had a terrace space on second floor that we used for hanging out with our big group. The room was spacious since it had a living space too. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was tiny but good enough to do necessary tasks. The beach across the hotel was fantastic. The sand was soft and we could walk almost 25 feet into the water at waist high level. All staff members we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The hotel organized different activities for kids and adults on each day. The only negative of the place was they had a small elevator, so there was a long wait every time we had to go up or down. But overall loved staying at this property and most probably would come back again next year.

Is it overpriced? Yes. But it's summer and it's right by the beach. They only make money in summer…read more And we all want to go to the beach and enjoy the convenience of having chairs (you can borrow/carry it from the hotel) and quick access to shower. The room has a living room, bedroom and semi- modernized bathroom. 2 lounge chairs outside on the hallway. You can see the beach from the balcony. It also has an outdoor hangout area with lounge chairs and light at 2nd floor. Swimming pool on ground floor. Kid section is fenced in (good feature). Parking lot attached (need a tag from them). Bathroom is a little small but it will do it. Absolutely love the big living room because we came with a big group and we were able to hangout in the room and outdoor area as well. Beds were good. Enough closet/drawer space for us. The staff were nice. No food service but there were many restaurants downstairs. Again you are paying for the location not the amenities in the hotel. I think it's pretty solid hotel for the area.

So this was the first time we stayed at the Paradise while on our annual family vacation to…read moreWildwood. For over 25 my fiancee and her family has been going to Wildwood I joined the crew 13 years ago. We used to stay at a different place but we got very annoyed and upset with them last summer so this year we tried out Paradise and let me say it was absolutely amazing from check in to check out. The location is perfect. Literally right on the beach. All the staff were so friendly and professional always with smiles and paying attention to details. The rooms were very very clean. The amenities provided were plentiful the beds comfortable we had 2 bathrooms which is a huge plus and our room had a amazing king sized bed. The other room had 2 full/queen beds plus there is a sofa bed if needed. Absolutely plenty of room. The rooms were always made up when we left (one of the several reasons we got annoyed with the prior hotel). There is an elevator for the upper floor and they have luggage carts so you don't have to climb stairs while lugging bags. They have a little shop in front where you can purchase such as candy, chips, beach supplies and ice (sorry no ice machine). The pool is amazing. Very refreshing after a long day at the beach. Only bad thing is no floats allowed in the pool. There are 2 sun decks. One by the pool and one on the second floor that faces the ocean. Plenty of loungers and chairs as well as umbrellas. They also have 2 BBQ grills and tables to enjoy a meal outside. Also there is a beach volleyball court. I would say the only negative things are the no floats in the pool, no ice machine and no designated parking for handicapped people (I am a disabled veteran and police officer) other than those things which were really no biggie our stay was absolutely amazing and a great time was enjoyed by our entire family. Thank You to the owners and staff for an amazing week. We will definitely be back next year and many more to follow!

It's my second year back to this location. It's beachfront, the parking spaces actually have enough…read morespace for each car, the staff is super friendly and accommodating. Most important, the rooms are clean. There's also an elevator so it doesn't matter which floor you're on when schlepping heavy luggage. They have a really nice size pool which is cleaned daily along with a decent amount of sun chairs available. Honestly the only knock is the 1960s outdated air conditioners which visually take up an obscene amount of space in the rooms but other than that the place is a great spot to stay for a few days in Wildwood. They have a covered first floor area for you to eat at night. In addition, a barbecue grill to make your own food. On the second-floor, there is more open area space to eat or hang out all while enjoying beachfront views. Paradise - In!