Wildwood Crest hotels: stay next door in Wildwood
Looking at Wildwood Crest hotels? Coastal Collection’s five hotels are in Wildwood, the town just north of the Crest on the same island, about five minutes by car from the Crest’s beaches and a short walk from the Boardwalk the Crest does not have. Wildwood Crest is the quiet, dry, family end of the island: wide beaches, no Boardwalk, no bars. Staying in Wildwood gives you both.
Visiting the Crest this fall or winter? Coastal Sands Inn, 4110 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood, is open through April. Book Coastal Sands.
Crest motel or Wildwood hotel: the honest trade-off
| Stay in Wildwood Crest | Stay in Wildwood (Coastal Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk and piers | A drive or a long walk north | A few blocks’ walk |
| Crest beaches and bike path | Right there | About five minutes by car |
| Bars and nightlife | None; the Crest is a dry town | On and near the Boardwalk |
| Quiet after dark | Very | Depends on the block; ask the desk |
| Open in winter | Varies by motel | Coastal Sands Inn, mid-October through April |
Crest by day, Boardwalk by night
- Sunset Lake and the Crest bike path in the morning.
- The wide Crest beaches, still free, in the afternoon.
- Back to Wildwood for the piers, the arcades and dinner on the Boardwalk.
Crest events worth the short drive
The Crest Pier hosts some of the island’s off-season events, like the Thanksgiving-morning Turkey Trot; see our Thanksgiving weekend in the Wildwoods guide. In summer, the Crest is home to the sand sculpting festival and the free summer music series.
Who should pick the Crest instead
If you want silence after 9 PM and never plan to set foot on the Boardwalk, a Crest motel is the right call. If the kids want the rides and you want to walk to them, stay with us. Compare all five of our hotels on the Wildwood hotels page.
Questions about visiting Wildwood Crest from Wildwood
Are Coastal Collection hotels in Wildwood Crest?
No. All five Coastal Collection hotels are in Wildwood, just north of Wildwood Crest on the same island, about five minutes away by car.
How far is Wildwood from Wildwood Crest?
About five minutes by car; they are adjacent on the same island.
Does Wildwood Crest have a boardwalk?
No. The Boardwalk ends at the Wildwood line, which is why many Crest visitors stay in Wildwood.
Is there a hotel near Wildwood Crest open in the winter?
Yes. Coastal Sands Inn, 4110 Atlantic Ave in Wildwood, is open from mid-October through April, a short drive from the Crest.
Are the beaches free?
Yes, in the Crest and in Wildwood.
| Hotel | Address | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Sands Inn | 4110 Atlantic Ave | Groups; open through April |
| Sunset Beach Hotel | 4300 Ocean Ave | Ocean Avenue, near the Convention Center |
| Beachside Resort | 3700 Atlantic Ave | Families, pool |
| Paradise Inn | 235 E Wildwood Ave | Close to Byrne Plaza and downtown |
| Sunrise Inn | 107 E Lincoln Ave | Near Byrne Plaza and downtown |
Beachside, Sunset Beach, Paradise and Sunrise reopen in April. Check availability.
