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El Coronado Resort

8501 Atlantic Ave., at East Preston Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
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El Coronado Resort
Ranked #43 of 73 hotels in Wildwood Crest
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Edison, New Jersey, United States
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The El Coronado's location is the best by far! Right on the beach and also in the Crest which is away from all the excitement if that is what your looking for. Staff is top notch and rooms are clean. Pool is great and I love that they have gas grills on the patio area which I can attest are... More

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brucemo123, General Manager at El Coronado Resort, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you, Christine, for your kind comments! I will report your concerns with the balcony lighting to the owners. Please ask for me when you check-in this year...I have a sweet surprise for you. More

Hackettstown, NJ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Each time I went to the El Coranado it was a really good experience. Everyone I met there was friendly and the room was always very clean.The small cafe had excellent,friendly service .I can't say enought good things about this hotel.... : )

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New Jersey
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

We booked one of the package deals from the El Coronado which included breakfast every morning, 1 lunch for each of us, 1 dinner to select restaurants and a Gold, Platinum and Silver attraction. It was well worth the money. We went to Elaine's Dinner Show in Cape May, rode the Silver Bullet and saw many dolphins in the water... More

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Nicholson, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

I just finished my 4th stay there, and after doing a lot of online research, I've kept coming back to the El Coronado after being unable to find a better combination of price, location, and amenities. Previously I've stayed on the 6th floor, for the view, and disliking noise from overhead, but this time I had to request a room... More

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Bruce R, General Manager at El Coronado Resort, responded to this review
1 October 2012

Thank you for your comments. I will consider this information with my staff for next season. More

runnemede
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

My husband and I got married at the El Coronado! We were the first couple to use their newly built "Fiesta Room" as our reception room. We got married on the the beach, and had our reception in the Fiesta Room. The hotel made our wedding and weekend so memorable. From the staff to the managers - we want to... More

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Bruce R, General Manager at El Coronado Resort, responded to this review
1 October 2012

Thanks for the great review...It was a pleasure hosting you and your family as well. Welcome to the El Coronado family! More

Akron, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

The entire exterior had been redone since our last visit many years ago. A big improvement. The front desk was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was great for breakfast. We had one maintenance situation with the in-room safe, which was fixed within 10 minutes. The room and bathroom were clean; however, the carpet could use cleaning.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012 via mobile

The El. Coranado was a fantastic place to stay. The staff couldnt have been nicer and our room was so clean that we couldnt believe it was the last week of August. When i tell you our room was spotless I'm not kidding. The daily activities for the kids are great and the grills on the patio are a nice... More

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Bruce R, General Manager at El Coronado Resort, responded to this review
13 September 2012

Thank you! It is always our aim to provide clean and comfortable rooms for our valued guests. Your kind comments will be shared at my weekly Manager's Meeting. We look forward to hosting your next vacation in the Wildwoods! More

Yorktown Heights, New York
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

After much uncertainty as to whether or not we should take vacation this year, my husband and I decided to take 4 days off to go to our favorite place. This place was Wildwood New Jersey. For the past 30 years we have always stayed in The Bristol Plaza, however, the last couple of years the Bristol has been in... More

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Bruce R, General Manager at El Coronado Resort, responded to this review
10 September 2012

Dear Lizbeth: I clearly understand your anger at having your bikes stolen. Had it happened to me I would be upset too. I also clearly understand your anger at me and my property because I could not compensate you for your stolen property. But I find it unfair that you feel this loss should be attributed to my hotel financially.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

After reading so many recent horrible reviews, we were afraid of what we were goiing to find here, having already made reservations months ago. We were pleasantly surprised to find the staff friendly, the room (Type AS) clean and spacious, and the beach nice and easily accessible. Don;'t believe everything you read, some travelers are just picky, angry and hard... More

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Bruce R, General Manager at El Coronado Resort, responded to this review
5 September 2012

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words and discriminating insight. Enjoy the rest of your summer! More

North Cape May, New Jersey, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

I am a local and I have previously went here to eat and it was delicious, unfourtnitaly I went today sept 1st with my boyfriend and his family and it was discusting. The server had filthy hands and the food was undercooked and homefries were mushy and undercooked, my boyfriends bacon had hair in it. Me and my boyfriends sister... More

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Additional Information about El Coronado Resort

Also Known As:
El Coronado Hotel Wildwood Crest
El Coronado Hotel
El Coronado Wildwood Crest
Address: 8501 Atlantic Ave., at East Preston Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Region: United States > New Jersey > Jersey Shore > Wildwood Crest
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
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#12 On the Beach Hotels in Wildwood Crest
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