Absecon, New Jersey Hotels

Settled in the late 1700's, Absecon is named after the Native American word for "little water or bay." Outdoor activities abound in the nearby Pine Barrens National Reserve, where canoeing, kayaking and hiking are popular. Minutes away at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, hiking trails meander through the forest and along a boardwalk over a salt marsh, allowing optimal viewing of migratory birds. The shopping, casinos, nightlife and beaches of Atlantic City are just 11 miles away.

The Dr. Jonathan Pitney House

The home of Dr. Jonathan Pitney, the founder of Atlantic City, is now a historic bed and breakfast. Stay here and you'll wake to the sumptuous scent of home-made muffins, part of the gourmet breakfast that has become the trademark of the Inn. Suites and guestrooms are decorated with antiques. Amenities include free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV, private bath with whirlpool and complimentary on-site parking.

The Dr. Jonathan Pitney House
57 Shore Road
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 916-0366
pitneyhouse.com

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

A mere five minutes from the bustle of Atlantic City, the smoke-free Fairfield Inn has 200 spacious modernly appointed guestrooms, featuring luxury bedding, with an option of a feather down or foam pillow. Special casino, romance, golf and family packages are available. Hotel amenities include free high-speed wireless Internet, a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free parking, a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool and cable TV with free HBO.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott
405 E. Absecon Boulevard Route 30
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 646-5000
marriott.com/hotels/travel/aiyfi-fairfield-inn-atlantic-city-north/

Comfort Inn & Suites Absecon/Atlantic City

At the Comfort Inn & Suites, choose from a variety of guestrooms, including five suites that come with heart-shaped hot tubs, family suites that sleep six, and a bridal suite with an over-sized Jacuzzi. The complimentary continental breakfast bar features fresh-hot waffles, yogurt, muffins, assorted cereals and fresh fruit. Hotel amenities include a heated indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness room, a business center, free high-speed Internet access, and cable TV with HBO. Some rooms have in-bath whirlpool tubs.

Comfort Inn & Suites Absecon/Atlantic City
202 East White Horse Pike
Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 652-3020
acyhotel.com

Holiday Inn Express

Situated five miles from Atlantic City and the beaches as well as ten golf courses, shopping at The Walk outlets and the colonial shops at Historic Smithville, the Holiday Inn Express offers a convenient location. Other hotel amenities include a complimentary buffet breakfast, free parking, an on-site health and fitness center, free high-speed Internet access and cable TV.

Holiday Inn Express
655 White Horse Pike
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 383-9070
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/abcnj

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Article Written By Melody Moser

Based in New Jersey, Melody Moser has been writing travel articles since 2000. Her work has appeared in "AAA Going Places", TACA Airlines' "Explore" magazine, the "Orlando Sentinel" and the "Daily Herald". Moser holds a Bachelor of Science in travel/tourism management from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Arts in computer science from Stockton State College.

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