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Voted #1 Luxury Inn at the South Jersey Shore & Winner of 'Best of the Best' Award, the Atlantis Inn luxury B&B is Ocean City's newest and most luxurious place to stay! The Atlantis Inn transcends traditional bed and breakfast concepts with the upscale chic sophistication of European elegance, 21st century comforts, and top-of-the line amenities. Ideally located right on the Beachblock, this exquisite upscale Inn offers 10 richly appointed King/Queen luxury suites and two multi-room villa apartm
Come stay with us and enjoy our twenty-three brand new rooms in the Atlantic City area! Newly built in 2006, The Atrium sits in a quiet natural surrounding. We offer our guests serenity, but with the convenience of being close to all of the action! Whether you are going on a family trip, or a romantic getaway, the Atrium Motel will be sure to please. We are eleven Miles from the center of Atlantic City with a Microwave and Fridge in all rooms. The Inn offers easy access to Garden State Parkway a
This newly-renovated resort motel has a lovely heated outdoor pool with two sundecks. All rooms are extremely affordable and are decorated in a modern tropical motif with all the amenities you would expect to find. This family-friendly resort offers numerous activities for adults and children. Located almost directly on the lovely Atlantic Ocean- with sandy beach- playground and basketball court. The boardwalk with all its many amusements is within walking distance. The immediate area offers man
Courtyard by Marriott is conveniently located in Somerset Hills in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and is just 24 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Our hotel features free high-speed Internet access, fitness center & Indoor pool
The Berkeley Carteret Hotel is one of the Grand Hotels of a by-gone era. A 20 million dollar USD restoration and renovation in 1985 created a unique and impressive blend of modern luxury and classic beauty. Directly opposite the Atlantic Ocean, guests enjoy numerous sandy beaches, miles of scenic boardwalk. Located in the heart of the Jersey Shore. There are 250 luxury suites and rooms offering spacious accommodations, all with private full bath. Minutes from area attractions, The Berkeley C
Stay at an extended stay hotel in Atlantic City with deluxe amenities and services. The Best Western Atlantic City West Extended Stay & Suites is conveniently located in the center of the county with easy access to the FAA Tech Center and Storybookland Theme Park. Hotel guests will be just minutes from thrilling Atlantic City with its famous casinos and the Boardwalk. A wide variety of nearby dining and shopping options are within a short drive from the hotel. Each well-appointed studio room
This full-service Westampton, New Jersey hotel features a complimentary expanded continental breakfast and recently built guest rooms and state-of-the-art fitness facility. Conveniently located off the New Jersey Turnpike, the Best Western Burlington Inn is a full service hotel boasting a friendly, knowledgeable staff- all for a reasonable price. Guests staying at this Westampton hotel will be within walking distance of great shopping and close to a variety of local boutiques and restaurants. T