El Coronado Hotel
8701 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 · Wildwood Crest, NJ
$89
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🤖 AI Summary
El Coronado Hotel is a 3-star property in Wildwood Crest at 8701 Ocean Avenue, roughly 2,779 feet (about half a mile) from the beach based on GPS measurement. It is not flagged as an oceanfront or beachfront property, so the walk to the sand is a factor to plan around rather than a doorstep amenity. On-site facilities are limited to a pool, parking, and wifi, keeping the offering fairly basic. Average nightly rate signals around $271. It's a longtime, recognizable name in the area that tends to attract repeat visitors familiar with the Crest, and rooms can book up quickly in peak season.
✅ Pros
- + Pool on site
- + Parking available
- + Wifi included
- + 3-star rated property
- + Established, recognizable name in Wildwood Crest
⚠️ Cons
- − About half a mile from the beach, not a beachfront stay
- − Amenity list is limited (pool, parking, wifi only)
🎯 Best For
🚫 Skip If
- • You want a true oceanfront or beachfront location
- • You're looking for extensive on-site amenities
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El Coronado Hotel
$89/night