By Nicholas Katers
Places to Stay at the Jersey Shore
The New Jersey shore is a beautiful stretch of Atlantic coastline, from Cape May in the south to Atlantic Highlands in the north, and is a a popular getaway for college students, families and couples during the summer. Multitudes of hotels,
resorts and condominiums have been built over the years in mostly small shore communities as more and more tourists discovered their allure. Luckily, whether you're looking for accommodations that are chic, comfortable or just close to the
beach, the Jersey shore offers something for everyone.
Montreal Inn
The Montreal Inn in Cape May boasts an oceanfront pool and fitness center, as well as two types of rooms from which to choose. Type B rooms feature a pullout sofa, Murphy bed and free in-room coffee, while its suites come complete with panoramic ocean views, kitchenettes and cable television. For leisure time activities, visit the Café Promenade Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Inn's ocean-view sundeck, where you'll find umbrellas, lounge chairs and tables to help you relax.
Montreal Inn
Beach at Madison Avenue
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(800) 525-7011
www.montreal-inn.com/
La Sammana
A little further north in Brigantine, La Sammana resort offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, each equipped with an electronic safe, DVD player, 42-inch plasma television and granite counter tops. The resort's rooftop pool offers panoramic views of the Jersey shore, and the fitness center features free weights, yoga mats and cardio machines with private television screens. Guests at La Sammana enjoy free coffee and tea each morning at the beverage bar in the main lobby.
La Sammana Resort
1400 W. Brigantine Ave.
Brigantine, New Jersey 08203
(609) 266-4000
fantasearesorts.com/la-sammana.php
Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast
Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast on Long Beach Island on the south-central coast of New Jersey offers five guest rooms and two suites, each with a 42-inch flat-screen television, fireplace, central air conditioning and king-sized bed. In addition, Sand Castle's suites feature two-seat Jacuzzis, TV/DVD/VCR units and microwave ovens. For leisure time, there are bikes, tennis rackets and beach towels at no charge. Every guest also enjoys access to a central pantry, where complimentary coffee, tea and soda are available around the clock.
Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast
710 Bayview Ave.
Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006
(609) 494-6555
sandcastlelbi.com/index.html
Ocean Place
Ocean Place resort and spa in Long Branch offers 254 guest rooms equipped with in-room safes, sizable balconies and climate-control air systems. The resort accommodates swimmers year round with outdoor and indoor pools, and the Spa at Ocean Place provides exfoliating treatments, hydrotherapy, stone massages and other services. Ocean View Restaurant offers burgers, sandwiches and salads, while The Spa Café provides low-calorie options for diners. Ocean Place also offers meeting rooms to business travelers and groups.
Ocean Place
1 Ocean Blvd.
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
(800) 411-6493
oceanplace.com
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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