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The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort

2.5 star property
Ocean views welcome travelers to this boardwalk property where a friendly staff, free WiFi, and comfortable rooms create a home base for Wildwood adventures

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The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort on Wildwood's boardwalk offers marina access and ocean views. Enjoy the sauna, seasonal outdoor pool, kids' splash area, and convenient laundry facilities. Attentive staff ensure a great stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Pool View | Living area | TV

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Street View 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Street View 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Street View Non-Efficiency Motel Room | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Street View Non-Efficiency Motel Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Pool/Oceanview 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

Pool/Oceanview 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite | Living area | TV

Pool/Oceanview 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pool/Oceanview 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite w/Queen Bed | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pool/Oceanview 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite w/Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Street View 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

Street View 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Street View 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pool/Oceanview 1 Bedroom Non-Efficiency Suite | Living area | TV

Pool/Oceanview 1 Bedroom Non-Efficiency Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Efficiency Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Non-Efficiency Suite

Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Non-Efficiency Suite | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Non-Efficiency Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Sreet View Non-Efficiency Motel Room

Sreet View Non-Efficiency Motel Room | Pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sreet View Non-Efficiency Motel Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Wildwood Crest, The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort is on the beach. Wildwood Boardwalk and Washington Street Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wildwood Beach and Cape May Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wildwood Crest Tennis Center or Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 96th St. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, boat tours and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
6101 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260

What's nearby

  • Five Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Centennial Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wildwoods Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Splash Zone Water Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun'z Up Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crusader Resort Motor Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Jellyfish Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪George's Place Wildwood Crest - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort

Hotel near Wildwood Boardwalk
Located close to Wildwoods Convention Center, The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort provides a marina, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, 1 meeting room and a lift
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Sauna
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 October and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 3 per cent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 10 AM to 8 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort Wildwood
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Crusader Oceanfront Family Wildwood
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The Crusader Oceanfront Family Hotel Wildwood Crest
Crusader Oceanfront Family Hotel
Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort Wildwood Crest
Crusader Oceanfront Family Wildwood Crest
The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort
The Crusader Oceanfront Family
The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort Hotel
The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort Wildwood Crest
The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort Hotel Wildwood Crest

Frequently asked questions

Does The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool. Pool access is from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Is The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wildwood Crest hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Scoop Taylor Park and Wildwood Boardwalk. Wildwoods Convention Center and Morey's Piers are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 320 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room, beautiful area directly beachfront. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

girlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well maintained pool, easy check in and check out, amazing ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no sheets/pillows or blankets for the pullout sofa bed and having to go look for some was inconvenient but everything else was nice. Especially the view from our balcony. I would stay again. The staff was great, very friendly. Loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but very well taken care of and comfortable with a great pool and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!

Excellent hotel in annexcellent location! Very convenient to walk everywhere and parking was included. Room was big and clean, and the pool was a nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and spacious with great view

Spacious clean room overlooking the ocean. A+ for housekeeping and comfort in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Kind staff. Great restaurant on premises.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The overall property and our room was a bit dated and in need of updating. However the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Our room was also very clean and the bed was comfortable. Given the price we paid, at the height of vacation season, we feel that the Crusader was a very good value and we were very pleased with our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Fantastic staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Francis

This is a nice property, especially for guests with kids. There were a few things I didn’t care for most notably the ambient noise level I heard at night. A humming noise coming from the indoor parking area. Probably caused by machines of some sort. Also the parking spaces are narrow which when coupled with steel poles supporting the roof make it difficult to get in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
We love wildwood. First time staying in the crest but was happy with the location and the place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Every staff member was so nice and helpful. The place was very clean and the location was perfect. The restaurant they have was also very very good. Highly recommend The Crusader!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast, easy and friendly! Staff was courteous and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ll definitely be back and I recommend it!! The Crusader has everything you need. Beachfront, wonderful little diner, rooms are great, fantastic customer service and ice cream!!! It’s a short ride to the boardwalk too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Demetria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the crusader was just perfect. The staff were amazing, front desk staff were so nice and helpful with anything we asked. Room was spotless, plenty of towels AHEAD of time! Rooms cleaned as soon as we left and no waiting. Pool was clean and area always spotless. Will be returning next year for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Can't wait to go back if there was only one thing that I could change about this place. It would be for the parking spots to be a little bit bigger. That's about it otherwise a great place to take your family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Delou

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't be fooled by pictures and good rating like I was. I was there from 5/24/24- 5/26/24. Place is very old, dirty, the toilet was filthy, the sheets were dirty, the bathroom is tiny, the TV sucked, no iron but rooms do have a fridge, laundry on site and staff was friendly. I'll give this hotel a 3/10. Do not waste your money here like we just did!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Great all around hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place very
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and nice. The property was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025