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In Every Guestroom
New Sleeper Sofas and Love Seats
(In A, B, C, D, E, F, R Units)
New COREtec Laminate Flooring
WIFI Receiver
New Mattresses and Forever Frames in ALL Oceanfront and Poolside rooms for 2023 Season!
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Welcome to the Crusader Oceanfront Resort In Wildwood Crest
The Crusader is a family resort on the beach in the heart of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey — an oceanfront hotel where families have returned for over 50 years. Situated on the cleanest, whitest beaches on the East Coast, our beachfront resort pairs a classic seaside atmosphere with the amenities that make a family vacation easy. We are family owned, family operated, and family loved.
A top vacation destination as recently rated by TripAdvisor, The Crusader is alive with boundless opportunity for relaxation and family adventure as we offer shuffleboard, ping pong, and billiards onsite, with bike rentals, baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts all within a 10-minute walk. Enjoy the convenience of parking your vehicle here and enjoying breakfast at the Crusader Coffee Shop, or walking with the family to the famed Wildwood Boardwalk featuring Moreys Amusement Piers and Water Parks.
A Wildwood Crest Family Resort Built for Easy Beach Days
As one of the family hotels Wildwood Crest families return to year after year, The Crusader keeps everyone happy: a heated Olympic-sized pool plus a dedicated children’s pool, an elevated oceanfront sundeck, and shuffleboard, ping pong, and billiards on-site. Bike rentals, tennis courts, and ball fields are just a short walk away, making it easy to leave your car parked and explore everything Wildwood Crest has to offer.
Crusader Resort is more than a place to stay—it’s a summer tradition. Generations of guests have made lasting memories with us, and we look forward to welcoming your family to the beach.
Book your Wildwood Crest vacation today and discover why we’re one of the top-rated beachfront hotels on the Jersey Shore.
Love Those Wildwood Days!
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In season, let us do the cooking at our Crusader Coffee Shop serving breakfast and lunch daily. For those looking to prepare snacks and mini meals we also offer suites complete with kitchenettes to accommodate your needs. We look forward to doing everything possible to help make your ˜by-the-sea experience the best it can be. Reserve your vacation now and discover why The Crusader Resort has become a multi-generational classic and why the Crusader Resorts 50 plus years of tradition ranks us as one of the top 15 beach resorts in Wildwood Crest. We look forward to serving you! The Hamlins and Domenicos, Owners