Avalon, strategically located on the tip of New Jersey in Cape May County, sets the stage for seaside vacations. A variety of Avalon hotels and lodging providers give vacationers a place to anchor while they're enjoying time along the coast, whether it's for a single night or an extended stay.

When looking for Avalon New Jersey accommodations, vacationers will have a wide range of choices including campgrounds, B&Bs, hotels, and resorts. Many of the places that provide lodging in Avalon are located within steps of beautiful New Jersey beaches. The borough occupies half of Seven Mile Island, offering more than five miles of clean, sandy beaches fronting the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, the town and the neighboring community of Stone Harbor are home to an interesting assortment of shops and restaurants, all found within a short walk or trolley ride from the ocean and several New Jersey beach hotels.

The list of Avalon hotels includes places where visitors can enjoy a luxurious seaside escape. The rooms at Windrift Resort Hotel (pictured) offer excellent views of the Avalon beaches, and the seven different styles suit a variety of vacationers. Some of the suites have kitchens, while others feature multiple bedrooms and plenty of space. The onsite Risley House offers bed and breakfast accommodations and meals. The list of amenities at one of the most luxurious of all of the Avalon hotels includes live entertainment, an oceanfront restaurant, a heated swimming pool, wireless Internet access, four lounges, and complimentary tags to some excellent New Jersey beaches.

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Another choice for lodging in Avalon, the Golden Inn Hotel is a short stroll from the beach. Many of the 154 guestrooms overlook the Atlantic; all of them offer plenty of room, comfortable beds, refrigerators, and individual temperature controls. While in the restaurant, guests can order freshly caught seafood and other expertly prepared dishes. The glass walls, which can be opened in the summer to catch cool evening breezes, provide excellent views of the scenery. Other resort amenities include wine weekends, golf packages, live music, and dancing.

When value is an important part of vacation plans, travelers can make reservations at Avalon motels. The family-owned Lark Motel provides a home away from home and welcoming hospitality along the Jersey shore. The guestrooms provide comfortable accommodations, with plenty of room to sit, sleep, or shower. Some of the rooms have kitchenettes. Guests can pick up beach tags, lounge on the sundeck, and get online with the complimentary wireless Internet access. Special rates and packages are available during the shoulder season, April through Memorial Day and early September until the hotel closes for the season in October.

The Desert Sand Resort encompasses a variety of room sizes, ranging from typical motel rooms to multiroom efficiency suites, as well as a restaurant and lounge. Like the other Avalon motels, Desert Sand, offers welcoming hospitality and great room rates. Big discounts are offered during the spring and fall, and specials are available from time to time during the summer.

Other choices for lodging in Avalon include condo rentals, bed and breakfast inns, and campgrounds. No matter which place they choose, vacationers will find a comfortable and relaxing place after a day spent along the sea. The next morning, it will be easy to get an early start exploring. The Atlantic City beaches, boardwalk, and casino are a half hour away, and Wildwood beaches and Cape May beaches are only minutes from Avalon motels and other lodging providers.