Name: Clarion Inn Atlantic City - Beach and Boardwalk
Address: 101 South Iowa Ave, Chelsea, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States of America, Atlantic City (and vicinity), Atlantic County, US
Price range: $74–$459 per night
Rating: 6.9

What guests think

At Clarion Inn Atlantic City - Beach and Boardwalk, travellers praise the walk-to-the-boardwalk location across from Tropicana, decent value, and many clean rooms with friendly staff, but note dated, motel-style facilities and inconsistent maintenance that affect comfort and perception.

Housekeeping earns praise, yet several reviews report pests (including roaches), lingering smoke or mildew odors, damp rooms, and stained or worn furnishings. Facilities draw mixed feedback: the outdoor pool is sometimes dirty or cloudy, parking is limited and paid, and the lone elevator and exterior areas feel neglected. Breakfast is commonly described as decent with waffles and basics, though variety and the dining room environment can be underwhelming. Expect a budget stay focused on location rather than polish.

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Facilities

Facilities draw mixed feedback: the outdoor pool is often dirty or cloudy, parking is limited and paid, and the lone elevator and exterior areas feel worn.

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Jewan

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well first if all the air conditioner didn't work, the elevator almost didn't work. The pool looked dirty.

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REGINA

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Boardwalk Hall is very walkable from the hotel and I felt safe enough to walk at 11pm. The room is good, comfortable bed. There doesn't seem to be enough parking for the hotel, so get there early to secure a spot. Breakfast was decent and pretty tasty.

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Marilyn

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool was green did not get to enjoy. Breakfast was ok....ran out of toilet paper and were told to come back in the morning. But great location overall was ok when your on a budget.

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Terry

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would not recommend this hotel. The place needs to be cleaned up. The pool was green and full of trash. The rooms were okay, but the lamps were broken, the bathroom light looks like it could fall down, there is mold in the bathroom. The chair has stains on it. The telephone doesn’t work. The exterior is horrible, needs painting, rusted. The picture on the Expedia is nothing like what it looks like.

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Miriam

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hot buffet is good, only the hotel doesn’t have enough parking.

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Lorie

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

WALKWAY ON UPPER LEVEL LOOKS LIKE ITS READY TO FALL. ONLY ONE ELEVATOR AND WE HAD TO WALK ALL THE WAY AROUND THE HOTEL TO GET TO OUR ROOM. I HAD TO PARK IN A BACK STREET THAT DIDNT FEEL SAFE.

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Delilah

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the perfect spot next to the Tropicana. It was close to the AC attractions. I had no need to use my car. Close to the quiet side of AC which I liked. Clean and safe with direct access to the beach. The pool was a Bouns. This was the reason I chose this place because of casino's charging guest to use the pool. This place was nice and so was the staff. Perfect spot

6

Laura

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was in a convenient location, only 8 min walk to Boardwalk Hall, right next to Tropicana Casino. The parking was very limited and only $10 compared to $25 at other hotels I saw. Breakfast was okay just limited menu. Waffles were good. Only bad thing was the first room 311 smelled really bad of mildew, they were nice about moving the room, the next room wasn’t a mildew smell but had a little smell to it. Otherwise the rooms was pretty clean. It was good for one night.

8

Kelly

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator and the pool has definitely seen better days. The continental breakfast was limited in choices.

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Michele

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an affordable price hotel for one night. Would I stay here again probably not. The pool was very cloudy so we didnt feel safe enough to use it. Breakfast was okay the make your own waffles was all that was left so thats what we did.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms and solid housekeeping, but recurring issues include roaches or other bugs, smoke or mildew odors, dampness, and stained furnishings or grubby common areas.

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Isabel

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a very nice Inn. Breakfast was good and staff was very courteous and friendly. They went above and beyond to help us feel comfortable and welcome. Beds were comfortable. Nice spot near the beach.

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Hilary

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I got into my room the first thing I saw was a dead bug on the couch, which Google Lens identified as an oriental cockroach. I spent the next hour searching every inch of the room for more bugs, luckily didn't find any. While the bed and bathroom were clean, the couch and chair were stained and gross, I kept all my stuff on the table and in the closet. Breakfast was ok but not a lot of variety. The furniture in the dining room was all old and stained too. People were screaming in the streets during the night and the area didn't feel very staff. Staff was friendly.

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Christopher

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent stay at the Clarion Inn Atlantic City. Unfortunately, the experience was far below expectations due to extremely poor room conditions and lack of proper maintenance. During my stay, I encountered multiple roaches in my room — I personally killed five of them and brought them to the front desk to show your representative Dave this was both unpleasant and unacceptable for a hotel stay. The situation made me very uncomfortable; I didn’t feel safe showering, eating, or even opening my luggage in the room due to the infestation.

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Jaminda

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool is nice the breakfast is ok but it’s dirty an it smells like mildew really bad the beds are super uncomfortable worst cable an wifi I ever been around

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Kimberly

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We tried 3 different rooms. All 3 were dirty, the walls, carpet and furniture were nasty. They attempted to paint over holes and wear and tear but it made it worse. Rust and stains were present throughout the rooms, carpet was torn.

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Cretia

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms friendly staff

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Vincent

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lots of dust

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Patricia

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean. Breakfast was good but could have used a bit more selection. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

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Sabrina

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was moist and damp. Smelling like mold. The rug was wet and the refrigerator was hot. My husband and I really needed another room.

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Patrick

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was unclean. Sheet on bed didnt seem.to be changed from previoue gueat.

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Rooms

Rooms range from comfortable beds and some spacious layouts to motel-style, noise-prone spaces; recurring issues include smoke or mildew smells, occasional Wi‑Fi/TV problems, and missing microwaves in some rooms.

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Ken

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Charge 10.00 a night for parking, site says parking included does not mention fee. Window curtains in room close with big space in between, only see through curtain closes all way-why?!!! Doors slam and it sounds in room. Ambulances, super charged engines, screaming. You can hear all inside room, no sound proof! Blanket/ matress cover old and uncomfortable on skin. Bars of soap good for one wash. Remote control goes from non HD to regular HD takes forever to chang channels. Refrigerator and freezer doesn’t have separation so food and drinks turn to ice.

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Jason

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a motel and it's just ok. No microwave. I was with my family so I would of preferred a nicer place. Dont get me wrong, it was clean, but not the most comfortable room. Probably wouldn't stay there again. For younger folks, I'm sure its all they need. It is only a a block from the boardwalk.

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Taylor

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Got exactly what we were looking for on our trip to Atlantic City. Property is a short walk from everything, boardwalk, beach, and Tropicana is right next door. About a 20 min walk from the bus station. Staff was very accommodating and nice, everyone is always working. Free breakfast was consistent and convenient, good options. Other guests were fine as well. Room was clean and TV worked. We got a smoking room, exactly what we wanted. If you book within enough time before your trip this is an extremely budget friendly

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April

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was what i needed a bed and close to the beach nothing special....

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Jessica

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price and choosing the smoking room just one night I guess it did the job. The room was pretty clean along with the bathroom as well. Some things I didn’t like was the bed was uncomfortable and flat. Couch had oil stains did not want to sit on them. And very noisy, could hear the buses and trucks even with AC on all night and early morning.

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dianeth

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms need more light. My bed was squeaking every time I moved.

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Aneesha

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good I just wished the curtains didn’t cover the heater and block the heat. But the riim was comfortable.

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Dale

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed had stains, found a couple bugs and air conditioner wasn’t working properly.

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johanna

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pay the extra $50 and stay in Tropicana. The bed is old and either too hard to has a dent. The room stank of smoke and adjoining rooms are playing music until after midnight. Plug outlets are broken and a hazard.

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James

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Wi-Fi connection was unreliable. I had to switch to my phone’s 5G service, which worked significantly better. My checkout time was clearly stated as 12:00 PM, yet the cleaning staff knocked on my door around 11:40 and again at 11:50, pressuring me to leave early. I even asked if checkout was indeed 12:00, and despite confirmation, the front desk still called me before that time. This was both disruptive and unprofessional—if checkout is at 12:00, guests should not feel rushed beforehand. The hotel’s upkeep was adequate but could benefit from more attention to detail. Overall, the service felt unsatisfactory. Customer service standards seem to have declined, and unfortunately, this experience reflected that.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, though some reviews cite rudeness, absent front-desk support, and uneven responsiveness, including checkout pressure and inconsistent communication.

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Jennifer

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly, the hotel was clean and it was mostly quiet, and so close to the boardwalk and good breakfast

10

Shelia

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk Sheryl was awesome!

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Heather

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was adequate. The person working was rude and continued a personal call while checking us in

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Alice

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

i was satisfied with the location and my overall stay the staff was extremely good

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DeMalcomb

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good customer service

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Tiffany

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed here before and the staff is always friendly and nice.

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Laura

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was in a convenient location, only 8 min walk to Boardwalk Hall, right next to Tropicana Casino. The parking was very limited and only $10 compared to $25 at other hotels I saw. Breakfast was okay just limited menu. Waffles were good. Only bad thing was the first room 311 smelled really bad of mildew, they were nice about moving the room, the next room wasn’t a mildew smell but had a little smell to it. Otherwise the rooms was pretty clean. It was good for one night.

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James

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Wi-Fi connection was unreliable. I had to switch to my phone’s 5G service, which worked significantly better. My checkout time was clearly stated as 12:00 PM, yet the cleaning staff knocked on my door around 11:40 and again at 11:50, pressuring me to leave early. I even asked if checkout was indeed 12:00, and despite confirmation, the front desk still called me before that time. This was both disruptive and unprofessional—if checkout is at 12:00, guests should not feel rushed beforehand. The hotel’s upkeep was adequate but could benefit from more attention to detail. Overall, the service felt unsatisfactory. Customer service standards seem to have declined, and unfortunately, this experience reflected that.

10

Carmen

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything from the check in clerk to the check out. The employee even housekeeping was so curious and respectfully. Even the breakfast was great. Clean room too.

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Shelia

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sheryl was excellent greeting customers on Friday and.Saturday and making sure there was comfort in your stay. I cannot say same for young man on Sunday during the day. He was more interested in talking on his phone and looking down when he was speaking to you and you could not tell if he was speaking to the person on the phone or the person next to me. He also started helping someone else when my business was not completed. He had no customer service at all and will hurt the business! Thank you to Sheryl who is awesome!!

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Location

Excellent walkability to the Boardwalk, beach, Tropicana, and events like Boardwalk Hall, though several guests note street noise and an area that can feel rough or unsafe.

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samdai

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the Boardwalk

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Kristie

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is always just right. Best location, very comfortable, good value. Thank you once again to the staff, I will return again and again.

8

Some Good

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, staff was nice, breakfast was accommodating and the location was perfect for seeing a show at Boardwalk Hall

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ana

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet area and walking to casino was very close by

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bibi

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was very clean and staff was pleasant; however the room was too small, there was a lot of drug addicts around, parking was not convenient, no microwave in the room. Elevator was very small and the floor leading from it was not decent looking. Breakfast was decent, but the dining area was too small. I did not like the area at all. I felt unsafe. It’s not the worse I’ve seen, but a little upgrading would do even better for business. Housekeeping was done daily which I loved. I’m sorry but I have to be honest.

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Delilah

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the perfect spot next to the Tropicana. It was close to the AC attractions. I had no need to use my car. Close to the quiet side of AC which I liked. Clean and safe with direct access to the beach. The pool was a Bouns. This was the reason I chose this place because of casino's charging guest to use the pool. This place was nice and so was the staff. Perfect spot

6

Laura

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was in a convenient location, only 8 min walk to Boardwalk Hall, right next to Tropicana Casino. The parking was very limited and only $10 compared to $25 at other hotels I saw. Breakfast was okay just limited menu. Waffles were good. Only bad thing was the first room 311 smelled really bad of mildew, they were nice about moving the room, the next room wasn’t a mildew smell but had a little smell to it. Otherwise the rooms was pretty clean. It was good for one night.

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Nancy

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like that it convenient to the Boardwalk and the casinos. Breakfast is ok. The room was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly . Check in was fast and easy. I would definitely recommend and stay again.

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Mariela

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was good! Front desk was very nice. Motel like feeling but the bed was comfortable. Literally right across the street from Tropicana and the beach. For less money then the Tropicana.

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Bernard

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great

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Dining

Free breakfast is widely appreciated for convenience with waffles and basic hot items, but some find selection limited and the dining room uncomfortable at times.

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Sayra

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay for a great price during July 4th. Breakfast available but get early bc it’s gets crowded. Staff very helpful and pool is family friendly, our kids liked it! Really close to the boardwalk with lots to do. We paid $20 for parking for 3 night stay but was deff worth it!

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Rebecca

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, and the bedding and towels were pristine. The shampoo/conditioner and hand soap were pretty good. The fridge was clean. The air conditioning did the job, and was pretty quiet. There is a safe in the closet, and the closet had enough room for my bag. The front desk staff were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was okay. Egg patties, sausage patties, bread for toasting, cereal, juice and coffee, and a make-your-own waffle maker. The dining area was clean, tidy, and large enough that i could take my time eating. I would stay again.

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Carmen

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was great. Clean room. Fantastic employees. Breakfast was great. Recommend this place if you have a last minutes vist to Atlantic City 😁

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Samantha

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall everything was good. Breakfast need improvement

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Patricia

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean. Breakfast was good but could have used a bit more selection. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

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Laura

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was in a convenient location, only 8 min walk to Boardwalk Hall, right next to Tropicana Casino. The parking was very limited and only $10 compared to $25 at other hotels I saw. Breakfast was okay just limited menu. Waffles were good. Only bad thing was the first room 311 smelled really bad of mildew, they were nice about moving the room, the next room wasn’t a mildew smell but had a little smell to it. Otherwise the rooms was pretty clean. It was good for one night.

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Kelly

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator and the pool has definitely seen better days. The continental breakfast was limited in choices.

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Paolo

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good performance/price ratio. Not luxurious but has a pool. Close to the Boardwalk. Complimentary breakfast in a large and clean room.

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Carmen

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything from the check in clerk to the check out. The employee even housekeeping was so curious and respectfully. Even the breakfast was great. Clean room too.

8

Stacey

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was small but the bed was comfortable and the pool was nice. The breakfast was better than I expected with lots of choices.

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Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$96
March	$82
April	$87
May	$107
June	$123
July	$173
August	$149
September	$77
October	$78
November	$73
December	$72

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $75	17 $74	18 $109	19 $157
20 $75	21 $74	22 $75	23 $74	24 $74	25 $127	26 $157
27 $75	28 $74	29 $75	30 $74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $75	2 $352	3 $459
4 $275	5 $75	6 $75	7 $75	8 $75	9 $108	10 $157
11 $74	12 $74	13 $75	14 $74	15 $75	16 $113	17 $157
18 $81	19 $80	20 $80	21 $82	22 $81	23 $138	24 $157
25 $82	26 $81	27 $82	28 $81	29 $79	30 $151	31 $157

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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