USA Today Names Jersey Shore Resort Best New Hotel in the US
A new Jersey Shore resort has garnered top honors in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Madison Resort Wildwood Crest, which resulted from the unification of the Royal Hawaiian Motel and Oceanview Motel in May 2024, was named No. 1 Best New Hotel. It is the first hotel from the South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia region to win the award amid 18 hotel nominations nationwide.
Located at 7201 Ocean Ave. in Wildwood Crest, Cape May County, the new hotel has more than 200 guest rooms, two restaurants, two swimming pools, and beach access.
A $54 million renovation and reconstruction of the former Oceanview Motel and Royal Hawaiian Motel brought both properties, which originally opened in the 1960s, under the Madison Resort umbrella. The new Madison Resort Wildwood Crest offers modern amenities for guests but with a retro-vintage feel.
“We are beyond proud of Madison Resort Wildwood Crest and our entire team that helped to make this dream a reality,” said Madison Resorts President Dan Alicea in a press release issued to Jersey Digs. “Preserving the timeless architecture of these historic buildings was a priority for us. This project has given new life to these towers, created jobs, and provided a place where families can create lasting memories for years to come. It’s an honor to receive this recognition.”
In celebration of this USA Today honor, Madison Resort Wildwood Crest will offer guests a 10% discount on hotel rooms booked between Jan. 16 and May 22, 2025. The offer will be valid throughout January 2025. Guests are asked to use the promo code USAToday when making an online reservation or by calling 609-884-4063.