Atlantic City is popular for many reasons. Visitors love the wide, accessible, beautiful and FREE beaches! They love the 5-1/2 mile-long boardwalk lined with shops and amusements. They love the many historic, quaint, and celebrity chef restaurants. And of course, they love the nine glimmering and glistening casino hotels! So it’s a no-brainer why more than 27 million tourists visit the city each year. Whether you’re on a vacation with your family or friends, or maybe attending a meeting or convention in the city, you won’t run out of activities in Atlantic City.
If you’re done with relaxing by the beach or done casino hopping, you can explore the city’s history and explore the boardwalk where you’ll find a wide range of bars, restaurants and shops.
Atlantic City is for everyone! Your kids can enjoy the Steel Pier Amusement Park and learn about sea creatures at the Atlantic City Aquarium located in Gardiner’s Basin. Adults can enjoy their favorite casino games or comb through Tanger Outlets to shop and enjoy the steep discounts.
If you’re planning to stay for a few days and enjoy the whole city one day at a time, here are some places with amenities that will surprise you. Some of these hotels have their own casinos, theaters, restaurants and world-class shows that will make you not want to leave the city!
There are many, many resort hotels around New Jersey and Atlantic City, but what better way to enjoy Atlantic City than staying at a resort near or at the boardwalk? You’ll get unlimited access to the beach, restaurants, amenities and other fun and exciting things they offer. So here is a brief view of Atlantic City’s hotel-resorts to consider if you want to stay on the boardwalk.
Atlantic City Boardwalk Hotels
Caesar’s Hotel & Casino
Located on the boardwalk, Caesar’s Hotel and Casino is clean with a friendly staff and some of the best restaurants for dining, and clubs where you can let loose! This hotel and casino is on the top of our list for getting the best experience in Atlantic City.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Family-friendly amenities
- Located on the boardwalk
- Large clean rooms
Tropicana Resort & Casino
Tropicana Casino and Resort boasts a sparkling casino, a shopping mall, and high-end restaurants and bars open for corporate events or family dining any day of the week. For dining, we tried Cuba Libre, a Cuban-inspired restaurant, and let me tell you it was good. You’ll also find the very popular Carmine’s which is a legendary New York City Italian family-style restaurant, and The Palm steakhouse which offers the best steaks and seafood!
Why stay in this hotel?
- Imax movie theater
- Modern and spacious hotel rooms
- Best clubs for night life
- High-end dining options
- Luxurious shopping mall
Atlantic Palace Suites
Atlantic Palace Suites is a non-casino hotel that offers rooms complete with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Located on the boardwalk, the rooms have great view of Atlantic City, multiple rooms for large families or group of friends, kitchenettes and balconies! From here, the beach and boardwalk are just a few steps away and a short stroll along the boardwalk will take you six of the nine casinos. The remaining three casinos are located in the Marina District of the city.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Great location
- Accessible beach
- Boardwalk is only few steps away
- Large rooms
- Great view of Atlantic City
Club Wyndham Skyline Tower
Looking for a home away from home? Club Wyndham Skyline Tower might be the one for you. They offer suites with 1 or 2 bedrooms, living room, a full kitchen where you can cook for your family or friends, and your own private balcony. Each room has an ensuite bathroom.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Great location
- Private balconies
- Boardwalk is only few steps away
- Suites offered
- Full kitchen
Ocean Casino Resort
Ocean Casino Resort is known for their amenities and location, they are few steps away from the beach and boardwalk, and the Steel Pier Amusement Park is just a short walk on the boards.
If you’re not up for the beach, you can relax by the pool, spa and bathhouse and then enjoy a night out at a nightclub. If you fancy to swing a golf club, here you’ll find the world’s largest Topgolf Swing Suite!
Ocean’s casino is spacious and luxurious and sure to have your favorite games. If fitness is important to you, you can always take a morning run on the boardwalk or take advantage of their state-of-the-art gym facilities. When it’s time to eat your options are almost endless.
If you are planning to stay for a couple of nights, you’ll get to enjoy their large and luxurious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft and plush beds and marble lined bathrooms. And if that’s not enough, their high-end rooms offer a panoramic view of the city and ocean, and bathtubs with rainfall shower heads. What an experience!
Why stay in this hotel?
- Great location
- Accessible beach
- Boardwalk is only few steps away
- Large, luxurious rooms
- Panoramic views of Atlantic City
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is located right on the boardwalk. With their many amenities you can enjoy world-class shows, casino, spas, salon, on-site gym, bars, outdoor pool and 13 restaurants and cafés.
At the end of the day, you can relax in a chic hotel room with a cozy and soft mattress, and a luxurious bathroom packed with Rock Spa bathroom products.
Hard Rock is known for entertainment, so while there be sure to take in a show!
Why stay in this hotel?
- Located on the boardwalk
- Accessible beach
- Known for it’s entertainment
- Large beautiful rooms
- Great restaurant options
Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
Resorts Casino Hotel is located right on the boardwalk. If you’re with your family, the Steel Pier Amusement park is located almost directly across the boardwalk from the boardwalk entrance to the casino.
Resorts offers a high-end casino, spa, gym facilities, a NEW indoor and outdoor pool, and shopping venues. When you’re feeling hungry from shopping and exploring, you can dine in one of their many restaurants, bars and cafés. You can enjoy a variety of wines at Cielo Wine Bar located inside the multiple award-winning Capriccio restaurant, a cocktail at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville or Landshark Beach Bar, and maybe a fine steak or seafood at Dougherty’s Steakhouse & Raw Bar.
And if you are planning to stay, Resorts offers over 900 rooms to choose from in either the Ocean Tower or the Rendezvous Tower. Rendezvous rooms are larger and Ocean rooms are a little closer to the boardwalk and beach.
Plan your stay at Atlantic City in advance to enjoy the city to the fullest. They have budget friendly and high-end hotel and resorts to choose from.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Direct access to the boardwalk and beach
- Excellent restaurants
- Friendly staff
- Large clean rooms
- Only year-round beach bar (Landshark) in the city
Non-Boardwalk Hotels to Stay at in Atlantic City
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
Boasting world-class entertainment from artist like Chris Rock, Smokey Robinson and Jerry Seinfeld, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa will definitely satisfy your entertainment needs.
When you’re ready to eat, you’ll have many options to choose from. If you want something casual you could try the famed Borgata Buffet or if you’re feeling like something high end you could try Izakaya by Michael Schulson or Angeline by Michael Symon.
Borgata has luxurious hotel rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms with organic toiletries and cozy and soft beds. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is definitely high up on the list of casino resorts to visit while in Atlantic City.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Marina district location
- Top entertainment
- Luxury, luxury, luxury
- Fantastic dining options
- Great spa
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
If you’re in Atlantic City for work, you could stay at Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel where you have direct access to the convention center. The boardwalk and Tanger Outlets are just a short walk away. If you’re an animal lover, give points to the Sheraton for being pet-friendly!
Sheraton offers the best beds and luxurious linens in their rooms along with a workstation. In the morning you can enjoy a continental breakfast, and in the evening, appetizers. You can also enjoy their fitness center, indoor pool and their famous restaurants with award-winning steaks.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Close to local transportation
- Close to shopping at Tanger Outlets
- Pet friendly
- Nice rooms
Chelsea Pub and Inn
If you’re looking for something that is historic with high-end amenities, Chelsea Pub and Inn is for you. They opened their doors almost a century ago and underwent a full renovation in 2019 for the perfect blend of unique, historic and luxurious.
Chelsea offers a continental breakfast on weekdays and hot breakfast on the weekends. You’ll receive a welcome drink upon arriving, 24/7 wifi to catch up on your emails and a pub perfect for drinks with your friends.
Their rooms are decorated for the Victorian-era and packed with modern amenities. If you want a cozy space with your friends, Chelsea Pub and Inn might be the perfect one for you.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Non casino (if gambling isn’t you thing)
- Historic building
- Pub
- Victorian era rooms
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
The 45-story Waterfront Tower is one of 5 hotel towers in the Harrah’s Resort complex and offers the best views of the city and the waterfront. Their rooms are high end and casino is full-service.
Top entertainment can be found at Harrah’s and their many dining options include Gordon Ramsay Steak, Bobby Flay’s Burgers and McCormick & Schmicks.
Why stay in this hotel?
- Budget friendly rooms
- One of the best places to stay for nightlife
- Clean and large rooms
- Tons of dining options
- Large casino
No matter where you decide to stay in Atlantic City you’re sure to have everything you need to make your visit pleasurable whether you’re a day person or a night person because Atlantic City is “always turned on”.
Enjoy your stay and be safe!!
Should you choose to stay at Resorts, a perfect dinner choice while you there would be Capriccio. This Italian favorite has been here at Resorts as long as casinos have been in Atlantic City and it’s won many awards. Check it out!
At the north end of the Boardwalk in between Hard Rock and Ocean casinos you’ll find Showboat which has a very large arcade and an enormous new waterpark opening Memorial Day weekend, 2023. You might want to check out Does Atlantic City Have Waterparks.
