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Cheap Seaside New Jersey Hotels

One of the most attractive aspects of the New Jersey Shore is its varied assortment of resort towns. These range from the bustling casinos and night life in Atlantic City to the more serene and family-oriented communities on Long Beach Island. The Jersey Shore also has a wide range of hotel options. The rates at the hotels slightly inland are cheaper, but visitors are still within a few minutes of the beach. Another option is to go during the off-season. September is a particularly good choice, because that's when the Atlantic Ocean is at its warmest; the rates drop dramatically after Labor Day.

Sea Girt Lodge
- Situated a few minutes from the beach and near many shopping opportunities along Highway 35, the the Sea Girt Lodge features 37 rooms with the standard amenities and a heated outdoor swimming pool. The hotel, which is open year round, provides a free breakfast. Many fine-dining restaurants and boutiques can be found in Sea Girt, which is an upscale town and a largely residential community. For those looking for more upbeat entertainment, popular night clubs can be found along the boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant a few miles to the south.
  
  Sea Girt Lodge
  
  2168 Highway 35
  
  Sea Girt, NJ 08750
  
  732-974-2323
  
  theseagirtlodge.com
Jolly Roger Motel
- The Jolly Roger Motel is in Wildwood Crest, which is located near the southern end of the New Jersey Shore. Features at the Jolly Roger include rooms with ceramic tile baths and private balconies; the property is equipped with a laundromat, a heated swimming pool, tennis court, shuffleboard courts and a recreation room with video games. The beaches of Wildwood Crest are a short walk away. Several restaurants can also be reached by foot, although guests have the option of taking advantage of the motel's gas grills. With so many attractions within walking distance, guests at the Jolly Roger have the luxury of not having to use their cars during their stay.
  
  Jolly Roger Motel
  
  6805 Atlantic Ave.
  
  Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
  
  609-522-6915
  
  jollyrogermotel.com
Tropicana Atlantic City
- For a major hotel in a famous resort town, the Tropicana Atlantic City has surprisingly low rates. This is an all-inclusive hotel with 20 restaurants and large gambling floors with 2,800 slot machines. For guests who feel like getting a little fresh air, the boardwalk and Atlantic City beaches are a few steps out the door. Famous singers, comedians and bands regularly perform at the Tropicana. Amenities at what's known as "The Trop" include a beauty salon, a full-service spa, a beach cabana service, a business center, a concierge desk, and both inside and outside swimming pools. The outside pool also has its own bar. Another plus is guests can walk to many other casinos along the boardwalk.
  
  Tropicana Atlantic City
  
  2831 Boardwalk
  
  Atlantic City, NJ 08401-6338
  
  609-340-4000
  
  tropicana.net