Welcome to the
Crusader Oceanfront Family Resort
The perfect place for your next family vacation!
Located on the Beach in Wildwood Crest, NJ.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
"Awesome hotel, staff is sooo nice, I've been going there for last couple years and I was nervous because there was new owners but everything is still the same very clean and very friendly and an awesome location." – TripAdvisor
Qualilty and Service at a Great Price!
"This hotel offers so much for a reasonable price! Everything is clean and well maintained and all of the staff are always happy and friendly! We just love this place and look forward to our annual visit!" – TripAdvisor

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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!

Welcome to the Crusader Resort

The Crusader Oceanfront Resort is located on the beach in the heart of Wildwood Crest New Jersey, a top vacation destination as recently rated by TripAdvisor.Our beachfront resort is situated on the cleanest, whitest expanse of beaches on the entire East Coast. 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 & basketball courts all within a 10-minute walk. Enjoy the convenience of parking your vehicle here and walking with the family to the famed  Wildwood Boardwalk featuring Moreys Amusement Piers and Water Parks.

Love Those Wildwood Days!

Don’t take our word for it! Check out these awesome TripAdvisor reviews!

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

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Live View from Our Balcony

More GREAT Views from our Property


Beach View South

Dune Walkover, Pier & Beach

Beach View East

Beach & Promenade South

Beach & Promenade North

Baseball Field & Promenade