Casinos, beaches, spas and shopping – after all that strenuous Atlantic City activity, what better way to recuperate than by sinking into an inviting hotel pool?
(Photo: Ocean Casino Resort)
The buzzing resort city on the Atlantic coast of New Jersey is sprinkled with plush high-rise hotels, many of which feature their own swimming pools along with indulgent spa centres. However, you don’t necessarily need to burst the budget on where to stay, with several of the city’s mid-range options also offering on-site pools. We’ve picked out 5 of the best Atlantic City hotels with a swimming pool below.
Ocean Casino Resort
There’s something almost hypnotic about the indoor pool at Ocean Casino Resort, located directly along the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Perhaps it’s the Roman-esque architectural design of the covered arch alongside the pool, under which sun loungers are dotted, or the star-speckled pool floor that plays with the light to create an eye-catching visual effect. Either way, it is undoubtedly one of the stand-out facilities at this expansive, upscale resort hotel, along with a state-of-the-art spa, fitness centre, assortment of restaurants, cafes and bars, live music and comedy venue, and giant casino spread across some 138,000 square feet and offering views of the ocean. Guest rooms are no less impressive, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a lavish bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, and a flat-screen TV. From $128 per night.
The Claridge Hotel
(Photo: The Claridge Hotel / Courtesy Booking.com)
This prestigious hotel just minutes on foot from the city’s famous boardwalk has an illustrious past, having seen notable figures from the world of entertainment stay here including the late Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. Needless to say, this level of celebrity would positively demand a luxurious pool for wherever they happened to be staying – and The Claridge sure doesn’t disappoint, boasting as it does a sumptuous indoor pool where light beams in from the glass panelled roof above. Etched onto the floor of the pool are the hotel’s initials ‘CH’, lest you forget. Elsewhere in the hotel offers several nods to the past, including a 1920s-themed Italian eatery and a Prohibition-style bar. There are also two lounges and ballrooms and a connecting entrance to an adjoining casino. Atlantic City Convention Center is under a mile away. From $76 per night.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Atlantic City
For times when you can’t summon the energy to walk the two minutes it takes to reach the beach, then this no-frills hotel one block from the Boardwalk stands ready to help with its own outdoor pool. Set in a small courtyard-style space in the centre of the hotel, it’s not the largest pool you’ll find, nor the most glamorous, but to have one at all in a 2-star property is novelty enough. But the amenities don’t stop there – there’s also an on-site restaurant, a café, and complimentary shuttle stops to local attractions including the city’s casinos. As for the guest rooms, they are designed in simple style and come with a work desk, a seating area, coffee-maker and a private bathroom. From $86 per night.
Boardwalk Resorts at Atlantic Palace
(Photo: Boardwalk Resorts at Atlantic Palace / Courtesy Booking.com)
A popular accommodation choice for those seeking somewhere to stay in Atlantic City with plenty of home comforts, Boardwalk Resorts at Atlantic Palace is a casual aparthotel a brisk 5-minute walk from the Boardwalk. Each unit features its own kitchenettes so you can cook without the expense of eating out, along with a flat-screen TV, while larger apartments also come with a full-size fridge, a living and dining area, and a sofa bed, and some also offer ocean views. Elsewhere in the property, there’s a seasonal outdoor pool complete with a sun terrace and hot tubs. For guests arriving in their own transport, there’s also private on-site parking. From $80 per night.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Whether it’s as somewhere to wash away those tears after a bad night at the roulette table, or a place to luxuriate in the soothing waters while you imagine how you’re planning to spend your winnings, the enticing indoor pool at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino stands ready to serve your every need. Fringed on all sides with loungers, the large pool with a curved glass atrium can be found on the 4th level of the hotel’s South Tower, where it complements a range of other on-site amenities, including a casino, a fitness centre, a restaurant, a bar and a sun terrace. Expansive guest rooms contain a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Atlantic City Beach, Steel Pier and Atlantic City Boardwalk are all a short walk away. From $138 per night.