We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in New Jersey, USA. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, country estates, mansions, holiday homes, inns, romantic hotels and guest houses. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Historic. Great value. 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. 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. 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.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Located in Historic Burlington City, this 300-year old bed and breakfast offers a lush garden, a full hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi, amongst other accommodations. Guests will have an easy walk from the Burlington stop on the New Jersey Transit Light Rail Train. Each uniquely decorated room includes a hardwood floor and antique furnishings. All rooms have their own bathroom. A gas fireplace or a garden view are offered in select rooms. The Lily Inn offers 24-hour coffee, tea, and snacks. Guests can enjoy a breakfast outside on the terrace. A library is offered as well for added convenience. A great view of the Delaware River is a 1 minute walk from the hotel, at the Burlington City Riverfront Promenade, which offers walking and biking paths! . Show full description
The Lily Inn is a charming bed and breakfast in Burlington. It is housed in a 300+ year old building with unique features like white cedar floors and blue marble fireplaces. The rooms are beautifully decorated with antiques, creating a sophisticated atmosphere.
Boutique hotel.Hip. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in Cape May, 100 metres from Cape May Public Beach, Lokal Hotel Cape May provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Located around 90 metres from Cape May Convention Hall, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.4 km away from Emlen Physick Estate. The property is allergy-free and is situated 2.8 km from Poverty Beach. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Lokal Hotel Cape May features certain units with sea views, and every room is fitted with a balcony. All rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a coffee machine and an iPad. Lokal Hotel Cape May offers a barbecue. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cape May, like cycling. Wildwoods Convention Center is 13 km from Lokal Hotel Cape May, while Wildwood Boardwalk is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this is the coolest boutique hotel in New Jersey.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Popular among couples. Offering free bikes, this Point Pleasant Beach B&B is 5 minutes' walk from Point Pleasant Beach and Boardwalk. Free WiFi and a complimentary gourmet American breakfast are provided. A refrigerator, coffee machine, and dining table are provided in rooms at The Tower Cottage. The en suite bathroom features a spa bath or shower and a hairdryer. Extras include a fireplace, a work desk, and an outdoor seating area. A 24-hour front desk and front veranda are offered at The Tower Cottage Bed and Breakfast. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge, and luggage storage. Free parking is on site. Point Pleasant railway station, which offers transit service to New York, is 900 metres from the property. Shopping, dining, and public tennis facilities are all within 900 metres of the property.Show full description
This bed and breakfast is one of the most popular in New Jersey among couples!
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. Situated in North Wildwood in the New Jersey region, with North Wildwood Beach and Wildwood Beach nearby, Summer Nites provides accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Splash Zone Water Park. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a private bathroom. Morey's Piers is 1.5 km from the bed and breakfast, while Wildwoods Convention Center is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 63 km from Summer Nites.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Nice style. Nice interior design. Set 27 km from Citizens Bank Park, The Inn on Holly B&B offers 5-star accommodation in Pitman and features a garden. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, the units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a patio. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pitman, like cycling and pub crawls. National Liberty Museum is 30 km from The Inn on Holly B&B, while Pennsylvania Convention Center is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Motel.Trendy. Great value. Popular among women. Situated in Cape May, 1 km from Cape May Public Beach, Boarding House Cape May features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 3-star motel features free WiFi and a terrace. The property is allergy-free and is located 500 metres from Emlen Physick Estate. At the motel rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Boarding House Cape May the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cape May, like cycling. Cape May Convention Hall is 1 km from Boarding House Cape May, while Wildwoods Convention Center is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 68 km from the motel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great bar. Located in Ocean City, in a historic building, 1.7 km from Ocean City Beach, Scarborough Inn is a bed and breakfast with a garden and shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and kitchenware. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Surf Road Beach is 2 km from the bed and breakfast, while Peck Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 22 km from Scarborough Inn.Show full description
This is likely the most creative and cosy bed and breakfast in New Jersey.
Inn / Guest House. Situated in Cape May, within 1.1 km of Cape May Public Beach and 3 km of Poverty Beach, Inn at the Park features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the inn, rooms have a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, the rooms at Inn at the Park have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Inn at the Park can enjoy an American breakfast. Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cape May, like fishing. Popular points of interest near Inn at the Park include Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May Convention Hall and The Colonial House. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Lovely surroundings. Inn at Glencairn is located in Princeton. Free WiFi access is available. The bed and breakfast is 6 km from Princeton University, 3.5 km from Princeton Battlefield and 5.6 km from McCarter Theatre. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and cable channels. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include a desk, bed linen and ironing facilities. At Inn at Glencairn you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a snack bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The property offers free parking. Newark Liberty International Airport is 62 km away.Show full description
One of the most HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in New Jersey.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among women. 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 has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking is available on site. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Asbury Ocean Club Hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Asbury Park Beach is 100 metres from Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, while Monmouth University is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, 70 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in New Jersey. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Guest House.Romantic. Nice surroundings. Located in Cape May, in a historic building, 1.1 km from Cape May Public Beach, Thomas Webster House is a guest house with an open-air bath and free bikes. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Popular points of interest near Thomas Webster House include Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May Convention Hall and The Colonial House. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most ROMANTIC guest house in New Jersey.
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. The Bedford Inn is a 10-room Victorian Bed & Breakfast a block from Cape May's pristine beaches and within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and other activities. There is free on-site and street parking available. Our rooms feature individually controlled heating and air conditioning, flat screen TVs with cable and streaming service capabilities, complimentary WiFi and newly remodeled private bathrooms. Our daily gourmet breakfasts highlight local produce as well as fruit and herbs from our garden. We serve refreshments and snacks from 3:00-5:00pm daily. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International 44 miles away. We are 0.9 miles from the Emlen Physick Estate, 2 miles from the Nature Center of Cape May and 3.4 miles to the Cape May Lighthouse.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. The Neighbour House B&B, a property with a garden, is set in Long Valley, 31 km from Morristown National Historic Park, 49 km from Paper Mill Playhouse, as well as 23 km from Hopatcong State Park. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Morristown Green is 29 km from the bed and breakfast and Mennen Sports Arena is 32 km away. The units come with air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the bed and breakfast have a patio. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar on-site. Guests at The Neighbour House B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Long Valley, like cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Morristown Municipal Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL bed and breakfasts in New Jersey.
Bed and Breakfast. Inn At The Park - The Cottage is set in Cape May, 1.1 km from Cape May Public Beach, 3 km from Poverty Beach, as well as 200 metres from Emlen Physick Estate. The property is situated 12 km from Wildwoods Convention Center, 12 km from Wildwood Boardwalk and 12 km from Splash Zone Water Park. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Some units feature a fireplace. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a private bathroom with a shower. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an American breakfast. Popular points of interest near Inn At The Park - The Cottage include Cape May Convention Hall, The Colonial House and Nature Center of Cape May. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb interior design.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
I think this place could be the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in New Jersey. It also has outstanding views.
Resort.Opened April 2023. Located in Wildwood, 600 metres from Wildwood Beach, The Hen Houses provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The resort features city views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Hen Houses offers certain rooms with pool views, and rooms have a coffee machine. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. You can play table tennis at The Hen Houses, and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the resort include Wildwood Crest Beach, North Wildwood Beach and Wildwoods Convention Center. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 63 km from The Hen Houses.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great location. Popular among couples. Located less than 100 metres from the Cape Bay beaches, this elegant B&B offers a full gourmet breakfast daily. Select suites feature an ocean view or a spa bath. Beach chairs are offered to all guests. Styled in period furnishings, all rooms feature crisp white linens and beds with intricate wood headboards. Offering a fireplace, all rooms also provide a seating area and an en suite bathroom at Beauclaires Bed & Breakfast. Afternoon tea and lite bites are offered daily. A plethora of light bluish grey rocking chairs are available for guests to lounge on the white wrap-around terrace. Free parking is offered to guests at Beauclaires B&B. Cape May Lighthouse is 3 miles away. Atlantic City International Airport is 45minutes’ drive away. Emlen Physick Estate is 1 mile away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great location. This Cape May bed and breakfast is located in Cape May’s historic district and is 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. The Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast has complimentary bikes and free Wi-Fi. This bed and breakfast’s décor is inspired by the Victorian era. Tea and snacks are served in the afternoon and a breakfast buffet is also available each morning. Rooms at The Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast have antique furniture and modern comforts like a cable TV, refrigerator and en suite bathroom. Shopping and local restaurants are available less than 1 mile away at the Washington Street Mall and Cape May Point is 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a great location in Cape May.
Holiday Home. Situated in Atlantic City, 700 metres from Atlantic City Beach and 1.6 km from Steel Pier, Grand Historic 8BR 6 5BA Mansion Waterfront Decks offers air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.9 km from Atlantic City Outlets - The Walk. The spacious holiday home features 8 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Atlantic City Boardwalk is 3 km from Grand Historic 8BR 6 5BA Mansion Waterfront Decks, while The Pier Shops at Ceasar's Palace is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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