Aqua Beach Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (257 reviews)
5501 Ocean Ave , Wildwood Crest , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly service
Great location
Good amenities
Affordable pricing
Cons:
Dated rooms
Issues with light in rooms
Limited kitchen supplies

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Most reviews noted cleanliness positively, though there were some mentions of minor issues.
Service
8.28
Staff was described as friendly and efficient in multiple reviews.
Location
8.82
Numerous mentions of great location and convenient beach access.
Room Quality
7.27
Some reviews indicated rooms were dated and had issues with light interference.
Amenities
7.8
Positive sentiments towards amenities like the rooftop deck and pool area, though some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
7.76
Good value highlighted, but reminded as slightly dated.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Mention of coffee issues and no substantial feedback on food, thus rated just below average.
Overall Experience
7.78
General consensus indicates a positive overall experience with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:57

Property Description

Prime Location near Beaches
Located in Wildwood Crest, Aqua Beach Hotel is just steps away from Wildwood Crest Beach and a short walk to Wildwood Beach. Enjoy stunning ocean views and easy access to the shore for a relaxing stay.

Comfortable Accommodation with Kitchenette
Choose from rooms with private balconies and sea views, some equipped with a convenient kitchenette including a fridge, microwave, and stovetop. Feel at home during your beach getaway with these added amenities.

Convenient Amenities and Multilingual Staff
Benefit from free WiFi and private parking, along with a welcoming terrace to unwind. Our staff, fluent in English and Spanish, are available 24/7 to ensure your needs are met seamlessly.

Experience the best of Wildwood Crest at Aqua Beach Hotel. Book now for a memorable beach vacation!

Important information:

Please note, guests under 25 years of age are not permitted at this property.

Please note only one parking space is offered per unit.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: ACY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 257 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 8.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.27
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 7.78
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Erzsebet family_with_children us
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Smelly dirty carpet in bedroom. Filthy living room tv furniture and dining table and chairs are also bad shape . Same with the shades

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Love that they keep the pool open till 10pm. Staff are freindly and low key. Everything was clean and perfect. Becoming one of are favorite places to stay.

Cons:

Can be a bit pricy. I wish there were more speicals or special rates for loyal guests.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Viviane family_with_children br
10
Pros:

Espaço limpo

Cons:

Como chovia bastante o chão ficou escorregadio, poderia deixar tapete na porta dos quartos , rodo e vassouras pois com criança suja muito

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Tito extended_group us
9
A place to come back
Pros:

Big room and a great location

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Giamboy solo_traveller us
9
Memorial Day weekend
Pros:

Ded and pillows were extremely comfortable. For being on the first floor, I did not hear anyone in the pool, loud noises outside. Coffee shop on site and hot tub next to the pool.

Cons:

Ice machine costs money, parking a little tight .

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Mariusz family_with_children us
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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maryanne couple us
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Tami couple us
7
We had a nice time in May. Beautiful view for sunsets on the upper deck.
Pros:

It was close to the beach and boardwalk.
The staff were very friendly! The upper deck was nice for sunset! It had a great array of seating and hammocks!
The pool and hot tub looked nice, we didn’t use it because it was raining most of the time.

Cons:

It seemed clean. I opened the kitchen drawers and the paint had chipped off inside the drawers, everything seemed sticky. The toilet paper was so close to the floor, I was a bit confused. I just washed a few items before cooking.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Adriana couple us
1
Nunca mais
Pros:

Nada! O hotel é perto da praia, mas faz muito frio , não dá p aproveitar bem praia nem piscina. Vale mais a pena ficar em cape May

Cons:

Foi a pior experiência da minha vida! Se estivesse no Brasil processaria! Fiz a reserva , estava dirigindo e saindo de um estado para outro. Chegamos uma hora da manhã, com a confirmação da reserva nas mãos. Quando entrei na recepção não havia ninguém, chamei e depois apareceu um homem , que estava dormindo e foi acordado . Perguntou o que eu queria , gritando, eu disse que tinha uma reserva, estava com o meu telefone em mãos, ele disse sem nem olhar a confirmação, que eu não tinha reserva nenhuma , que eu fosse embora! Sou cidadã americana , e Brasileira, ele viu que eu era estrangeira e me tratou com grosseria, ele é racista! Fui no carro voltei com meu esposo , ele continuou dizendo que não tinha reserva, sem olhar no computador e só poderíamos ficar se pagássemos ! Estávamos exaustos , sem ter outro lugar pagamos . No dia seguinte pedi ajuda ao booking e para minha surpresa, eles enviaram um e-mail para o booking, dizendo que eu optei por um quarto mais em conta, e que nada aconteceu! Fiquei mais chocada ainda e insisti com o booking que não aceitaria aquela situação! O booking viu que eles estavam agindo de má fé e não querendo perder comissão . E os notificaram . Não recomendo esse hotel

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Ronel solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Staff was helpful housekeeping did great job cleaning room and facility

Cons:

Bed was very hard and my bedroom was right in front of a light on the deck hard to sleep room 215 smh 🤦🏿

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Kimberlee family_with_children us
3
Pros:

It was close to the boardwalk

Cons:

No curtains on the windows. So the blaring light on walkway keeps you up all night. No tv channels or Netflix since it had roku.when I asked front desk I was told the are cheap at Walmart. I also had ro put towels on the floor since there was no rug and the floors were so slippery. There was dead skin cells floating in hot tub.the picture i posted is towels I hung to block light from outside walkway

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Katharina family_with_children us
3
I would not come here again
Pros:

Staff was nice. Pool was clean. Location great. Lobby beautiful

Cons:

Cleanliness of room was not great. Sheets were visibly dirty. Shower curtain was not changed between guests. Mold in shower. Dresser drawers difficult to open

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carole family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Love that you have washer and dryers on first floor- that is awesome
Rooms were clean
Nice to have a cafe downstairs now

Cons:

very tight parking spots.
perhaps you can get a couple more washer and dryers and make sure they are all working
perhaps ask that there are no balls thrown in the pool since there are SO many people in the pool at one time

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jill family_with_children us
5
Roo we had last year so so much nicer than this year and we book alex again carpet had stains and sm
Pros:

Location ...roff top ...pool

Cons:

Room was run down and smelled funny

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kyle-Rhys couple us
5
Good location, but you'll pay premium for it and receive a room from the 80s.
Pros:

Access to the boardwalk, beach front view, kitchenette with a full refrig and microwave.

Cons:

Pull out soda smelled vaguely like urine, building probably hasn't been renovated since the 80s. AC unit was functional but very noisy. Parking is tight, but managed to secure a spot. Inconsistent checkin/checkout times posted online, in emails, and in the lobby. Room rate was absurd for the conditions. Should have shopped around more.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maira family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kurt couple us
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jessica extended_group us
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

I loved the lobby! It was beautiful. The pool was also very nice!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Steven couple us
10
I have been coming to Wildwood Crest on and off for 50 years and this was one of the nicest places.
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food at the restaurant was very good and nice breakfast portions.The pool and the pool area was very clean.

Cons:

Nothing bad or disappointing.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee