OLYMPIC ISLAND BEACH RESORT, Wildwood Crest

The hotel sits directly on the beach, offering easy access to the shore. The Wildwood Boardwalk is a flat, pedestrian-friendly 10- to 15-minute walk (about 2 km) away, while Splash Zone Water Park is 2 km from the property. Cape May Lighthouse is 12 km south. Atlantic City International Airport is 58 km away. The immediate area around the hotel is quiet and family-oriented, yet within a short walk of restaurants, playgrounds, and sports courts. Beach chair and umbrella rentals are available on the beach for an additional fee.

Room options range from double rooms and studios to one-bedroom apartments, some with full kitchens or kitchenettes. All accommodations include a private bathroom, free toiletries, a coffee maker (standard pot style), microwave, and refrigerator (full-size in many units). Larger efficiency rooms have two flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Some rooms feature a private entrance, seating area, and ocean, pool, or city views. Room F (a one-bedroom apartment) accommodates up to six people with two full-size beds in a private bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room. Units are non-smoking and carpet-free. Bathrooms tend to be compact.

The Olympic Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel, offering a convenient option for morning and midday meals. Cuisine is American-style, and the restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. A coffee shop is also on site. For those who prefer to prepare their own meals, select rooms come with a full kitchen or kitchenette, and the hotel provides two gas grills in the poolside picnic area.

The elevated seasonal outdoor swimming pool (open from Memorial Day Weekend) features a pool with a view and is surrounded by a large sun deck with loungers and Adirondack chairs facing the ocean. The hotel also provides tubes and beach balls for children. For active leisure, free tennis equipment is available, and off-site activities include aerobics, live music, tennis, and a water park (for an additional charge). A hose-off area near the restaurant in the parking garage is available for rinsing sand off after the beach.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas. Free private parking is provided on site (one spot per room, reservation not needed); spaces are tight with poles on the sides, so compact cars are recommended. An elevator is available but may occasionally be out of service. Daily housekeeping is included. Luggage storage is free of charge. Other services include an ATM/cash machine on site, vending machines for drinks and snacks, and free fax/photocopying. A luggage cart is available to assist with moving bags to the room.