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American Safari Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A pool area with white lounge chairs and a yellow umbrella.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a stove. There is a small dining table with chairs.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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5610 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260
  • Place, Five Mile Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwood Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwoods Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and two paintings on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, each with a yellow bedspread and white linens. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with floral artwork.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a ceiling fan.

Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a nightstand.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wildwood Crest

With a stay at American Safari Motel in Wildwood Crest, you'll be near the beach, a 4-minute walk from Wildwood Boardwalk and 14 minutes by foot from Wildwoods Convention Center. .This motel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Cape May Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Morey's Piers.
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What's nearby

  • Five Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Centennial Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wildwoods Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Morey's Piers - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mud Hen Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marvis Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dogtooth Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Poppi's Pizza Napoletana - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬16 min walk

About this property

American Safari Motel

American Safari Motel offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Wildwood Crest motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 01 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

American Safari Motel Wildwood Crest
American Safari Wildwood Crest
American Safari
American Safari Motel Motel
American Safari Motel Wildwood Crest
American Safari Motel Motel Wildwood Crest

American Safari Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 389 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and the pool was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location. Rooms could use a little updating. Overall it was a good location for what we were there for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was ok just a place to just place your head down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds and bathroom were generally clean. Property itself is very outdated and small. This is a good place to just keep your things in and explore the island. Definitely just minimize time spent in your room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay the ownercwas very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay at such a reasonable price, motel is a tad outdated, but perfect for a short stay. Location is excellent, the pool was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great place to stay, staff was extremely friendly and helpful took care of everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my 3 days thier ans ni e view from the balcony.. definitely will stay again
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and decent property. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Brought the family and enjoyed our suite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot that is very close to the beach and boardwalk entrance. Lobby staff were accomadating and helpful. Would stay here again when I return to Wildwood!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was fast. Employees were very nice and professional. Hotel is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
American Safari was a very nice and clean hotel. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy was nice. Our 2nd year staying there & it’s a good budget option with a clean pool and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great because near the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and helpful room was very clean and beds were very comfortable overall great stay will be staying in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place around the hotel near the Beach,room very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the rooms are a bit outdated ans could a bit of TLC, they were clean, as was the pool area. The staff was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay very friendly

Was good experience especially for last minute trip with the kids they enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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