We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in New Jersey, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated March 2024.
Super central. Hip. Friendly staff. Facing the beachfront, Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Asbury Park and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with air conditioning and a TV, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Asbury Ocean Club Hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Asbury Park Beach is 100 metres from the accommodation, while Monmouth University is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, 70 km from Asbury Ocean Club Hotel.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most central, cool and creative central luxury hotel in New Jersey. It also has a central location and amazing staff! Soooo nice!
Elegant. Creative. Very clean.Opened September 2021. Country Inn of Hazlet is a 5-star property located in Hazlet. The property is around 3.5 km from PNC Bank Arts Center and 6 km from Keansburg Amusement Park. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, 30 km from the property. The minimum age for check in-guest and accompany person have to 25 years old and above .Show full description
This boutique hotel has exceptional cleanliness and super comfortable beds.
Creative. Cool. Superb breakfast. Located in Spring Lake and with Spring Lake Beach reachable within 300 metres, The Ocean House provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Jenkinson's Boardwalk is 9.4 km from the hotel and Monmouth University is 16 km away. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at The Ocean House have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a seating area. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. The Ocean House offers a sun terrace. Sea Girt Beach is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Belmar Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, 77 km from The Ocean House.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Spring Lake.
This hotel is located in Brigantine, New Jersey and just one block from the Jersey Shore. FantaSea Resort La Sammana features a rooftop pool and all-suite accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Downtown Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Historical Museum are both 5.5 miles from the La Sammana. Each air-conditioned suite at La Sammana Resort is furnished with a kitchenette that includes a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop and dishwasher. All modern suites have a flat-screen TV, seating area and coffee maker. Guests of the La Sammana FantaSea Resort can work out in the gym or relax on the rooftop sun deck surrounding the seasonal pool. Free evening shuttle services are provided to Borgata Casino and Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City. Brigantine Golf Course is a 4-minute drive away.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Set in Cape May, 5 km from Emlen Physick Estate, Cape cottage inn offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 6 km from Cape May Convention Hall, 12 km from Wildwoods Convention Center and 12 km from Wildwood Boardwalk. The hotel has family rooms. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Splash Zone Water Park is 13 km from Cape cottage inn, while Morey's Piers is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Trendy. Creative. Cosy rooms. Bungalow Hotel offers modern and luxurious self-catering accommodation with free WiFi and fully equipped kitchenettes in Long Branch. Guests can enjoy cocktails and light snacks at the unique bar and lounge area. The beachfront boardwalk is 100 metres away. Providing a tranquil environment, all rooms at the Bungalow Hotel are bright and feature a fireplace and an iPod docking station. Private parking has a fee of $30 and 24-hour assistance is available. In addition, family-friendly games and DVDs are available for rental from the front desk. The shops and restaurants at Pier Village are within 5 minutes' walk. The hotel is 3.2 km from Monmouth University and 46 km from Newark Liberty International Airport.Show full description
Great views. History buffs welcome: Congress Hall has overlooked the Atlantic Ocean, in the town of Cape May, New Jersey, for over 200 years. Once known as "The Summer White House," Congress Hall has been a welcome retreat to many throughout the centuries. Known as America's first seaside resort, the historical 19th century hotel offers 106 guestrooms, including newly renovated Junior Suites, each one individually named for the U.S. presidents or dignitaries who spent their summers there. Each Junior Suite is filled with pieces modeled after American heritage furniture with antiqued brass hardware, plush bedding and hand-dyed linen. Located in the center of New Jersey's Victorian District, there is never a dull moment with loads of activities within arm’s reach. Guests can relax in private cabana tents on the beach, or enjoy a relaxing and serene day at Sea Spa. Or, it’s a quick 5-minute stroll to West End Garage, a hall stocked with 50 little independent shops that make Cape May’s retail scene so unique.Show full description
Great value. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. MGM Tower at Borgata has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Atlantic City. This 5-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At MGM Tower at Borgata rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an indoor pool. The Borgata Convention Center is less than 1 km from MGM Tower at Borgata, while Steel Pier is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boasting a private beach area with fire pits and an outdoor swimming pool, ICONA Diamond Beach is located in Wildwood Crest. On-site dining is available. A full kitchenette and varying ocean view are included in each air conditioned room. Select rooms include a balcony. Guests at ICONA Diamond Beach can relax on Diamond Beach or swim in the outdoor pool. The waterfront Coastal Blue restaurant specializes in seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Signature drinks are available at the bar, which also regularly hosts live music. Wildwood Boardwalk is located within a 4.5 km drive of ICONA Hotel. Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks is 4.4 km away.Show full description
Great breakfast. Featuring a heated indoor pool, this Cape May hotel offers free WiFi access and rooms with a flat-screen TV. The beach is just 8 minutes’ walk away. Satellite channels are provided in each air-conditioned room at Wilbraham Mansion. An en suite bathroom is included as well and comes with a hairdryer. Certain rooms feature a spa bath or a fireplace. Guests at the Cape May Wilbraham Mansion can enjoy the tranquility of the front porch or relax in the indoor heated pool. Meeting facilities are also available. Cape May Lighthouse is 6 minutes’ drive from Wilbraham Mansion, which is only 20 minutes’ drive from Cape May County Park. The United States Coast Guard Training Center is 6 km away.Show full description
Good breakfast. Great location. This Lakewood hotel is off Route 70 and within a 15-minute drive of Point Pleasant Beach. The hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and a coffee maker. Hilton Garden Lakewood has an on-site restaurant, which serves breakfast. Guests can work in the business center or work out in the gym. The Hilton Garden Inn is 2 miles from the Lakewood Historical Museum. The hotel is 12 miles from Seaside Heights Beach and Boardwalk.Show full description
Elegant. Stylish. Great restaurant.Opened February 2021. Set in East Brunswick, 26 km from Princeton University, The Chateau Grande Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The units feature a safety deposit box. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari is 37 km from the hotel, while Monmouth University is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, 41 km from The Chateau Grande Hotel.Show full description
Great location. Very clean. This oceanfront hotel in Cape May, New Jersey offers rooms with a balcony. The Boardwalk is a short walk, while the Cape May Lighthouse is 4 miles away. Cable TV and a refrigerator are featured in every guest room at the ICONA Cape May. They all have an en suite bathroom and select rooms have a kitchenette and ocean views. A 24-hour reception is also available. Hemingway’s Prime Steaks and Seafood restaurant, as well as other dining options are within 3 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The Cape May Stage is 1 mile away. The Washington Street Mall is 2 minutes' drive from the property.Show full description
Very clean. With a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun terrace, ICONA Avalon is a short distance from the beach. Cape May is 27.3 km away. Every room at this resort is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units feature a seating area as well. Bathrobes and free toiletries are provided. ICONA Avalon has an onsite gift shop, a spa centre and a hot tub. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 57 km from ICONA Avalon.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great restaurant. Located in Manasquan, 2.1 km from Seawatch Beach, Inn on Main Hotel features views of the city. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Manasquan Beach. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms have a coffee machine, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast garden views. At Inn on Main Hotel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Sea Girt Beach is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Jenkinson's Boardwalk is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Trenton-Mercer Airport, 76 km from Inn on Main Hotel.Show full description
Cool. Good breakfast. Embassy Suites By Hilton Berkeley Heights is situated in Berkeley Heights, within 26 km of Prudential Center and 26 km of New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. All rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Statue of Liberty is 36 km from Embassy Suites By Hilton Berkeley Heights, while Ellis Island is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Morristown Municipal Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Central. Comfortable beds. Great value. Located in Florham Park, Archer Hotel Florham Park offers 4-star accommodation with a fitness centre and a bocce ball court. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Guests can make use of a bar. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Each room includes air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. All rooms include a desk. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can swim in the indoor pool or make use of the business area. The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day. Drew University is 2.2 km from Archer Hotel Florham Park. Newark Liberty International Airport is 22 km away.Show full description
Central. Elegant. Rooftop bar. Situated in Ship Bottom, 1 km from Ship Bottom Beach, Hotel LBI features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hairdryer, while some rooms at the hotel also feature a balcony. At Hotel LBI, the rooms have a seating area. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Hotel LBI will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ship Bottom, like cycling. Fantasy Island Amusement Park is 11 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 51 km from Hotel LBI.Show full description
Very central. Nice style. Rooftop bar. Canopy By Hilton Jersey City Arts District has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Jersey City. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 4 km from Ellis Island, and within 200 metres of the city centre. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English, Spanish and Dutch. Bloomingdales is 5.5 km from Canopy By Hilton Jersey City Arts District, while One World Trade Center is 5.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great views. Great value. This Red Bank, New Jersey hotel is located on the banks of the Navesink River and has a marina. The hotel offers an outdoor seasonal pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Molly Pitcher Inn rooms include a work desk and air conditioning. The rooms are equipped with cable TV and a safety deposit box. The hotel offers room service. The Molly Pitcher provides guests with a concierge service, which has information on area attractions and events. The hotel also features laundry service. The Molly Pitcher Inn is within a 3 minute drive of Marine Park. The hotel is within a one-minute drive of Two River Theater, which features live entertainment.Show full description
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