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Icona Avalon is an iconic, year-round beachfront resort that stretches across a block of oceanfront property. Guests enjoy beach views, bistro dining, and private events at this hotel. It's driving distance from the Avalon Golf Club and Atlantic City International Airport.
The all new Shimmers Bistro has breakfast, small plates, wine, and specialty coffees. Another on-site restaurant, the Avalon Brew Pub, has a laid-back atmosphere, craft beers and cocktails, and guests can eat indoors and outdoors. The Sandbar Village Beach Bar lets guests enjoy drinks outside with music.
Icona Avalon hosts special events, like Girl's Weekend or holiday brunch weekends. It also hosts private parties and events, like weddings, receptions or family reunions.
Guests enjoy amenities like direct beach access, lifeguards, an outdoor heated pool, a spa pool, and a sundeck with a luxury cabana, daybeds, umbrellas and chaises. There's a 24-hour fitness center, free wifi, free self parking, coin laundry, and the Icona pantry with toiletries, snacks, souvenirs, and drinks.
The rooms are decorated with a Nantucket theme and feature fresh colors and beautiful views. Icona Avalon was renovated in 2016 with custom furniture and upscale touches. There are 156 rooms for guests, including studios and kitchenettes. Rooms can accommodate between 2-8 people, and all rooms include terraces and balconies. Rooms have Keurig coffee makers, dining sets, flat-screen TVs, and a gallery kitchen in East Wing Units and West Wing Studios.
The Icona Avalon is a popular location for families, groups, events or parties. It's an award-winning hotel located near the dunes and waves of New Jersey's Avalon beach. Guests can relax in hotel rooms or studios with accommodations available for groups of people.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
The hotel offers bistro dining at Shimmers Bistro, craft beers and cocktails at the Avalon Brew Pub, and beachside drinks at the Sandbar Village Beach Bar. Guests can also enjoy small plates, wine, specialty coffees, and meals delivered right to their chairs at the poolside seating area.
Guests can enjoy direct beach access, an outdoor heated pool, a spa pool, a sundeck with luxury cabanas, daybeds, umbrellas, and chaises. The hotel also provides a 24-hour fitness center, free wifi, free self-parking, and a pantry with toiletries, snacks, souvenirs, and drinks.
The hotel rooms are decorated with a Nantucket theme, featuring fresh colors and beautiful views. They include terraces and balconies, Keurig coffee makers, dining sets, flat-screen TVs, and a gallery kitchen in East Wing Units and West Wing Studios. The rooms can accommodate between 2-8 people.
Nearby attractions include Avalon Beach (0.3 mi), The Wetlands Institute (1.3 mi), History Center (2.1 mi), Pirate Island Golf (2.7 mi), John Holmes House (4.1 mi), Cape May County Park & Zoo (4.3 mi), Avalon Golf Club (4.5 mi), and Cape May - Lewes Ferry (27.9 mi).
Some guests have mentioned concerns about limited ocean views from certain rooms, musty smells in the rooms, spotty wifi, inconvenient facilities for older people, and noisy neighbors. However, many guests have also praised the cleanliness, convenience, and friendly staff of the hotel.
A varied sports program takes place to keep you fit and arts and craft workshops are offered for all ages. Children will love the face painting setup and Bingo games are constantly held at the hotel’s premises. Please refer to the front desk for a detailed schedule.
Themed packages for special holidays like Thanksgiving or Mother’s Day can spruce up family time and make for a fantastic getaway for the family or for couples. Bachelorette Party Packages are always a favorite for brides-to-be and their friends to enjoy a Bridal Brunch or Fancy Hat Tea Party and celebrate. More athletic packages like football weekends for fathers and sons are also regularly on the package shelf to make the most out of your stay.
A party of 30 up to 200 people can take place at the various beautiful social venues at the Icona Avalon resort. The most intimate venue, Hana, is perfect for up to 30 guests and small gatherings that can take place in just under 500 sq ft of space. The Rooftop Skybar that spreads over 4,500 sq ft accommodates up to 200 people. With a spectacular view over the ocean, it is a great place to celebrate social events like weddings, birthdays, or anniversaries.
Driving alongside the shore, you can reach the Icona Avalon resort in about 45m from Atlantic City Airport by car. The Garden State Parkway is your direct connection; simply turn left when you come to Ocean Drive and then right onto East Rochester Avenue where the hotel is located on the right hand side.
To bring that beach feeling on even more, you can consider renting a cabana for your pool lounging. A 3h rental costs approximately $250 but you get to enjoy the privacy and space for up to 6 people. Water bottles and a flat-screen TV are part of the deal. For unforgettable summer evenings, you can also book a slot at the outdoor fire pit, which also costs $250 per 3h and includes water bottles, too.
When you come to the Icona Avalon resort, check the event calendar to see which of the many events are about to take place. Festivals like the Avalon Oktoberfest attract with German-style pretzels, live music, and beer. Children can partake in most events, too, but parents may inquire with staff about specific rules.
The different meeting rooms range from intimate boardroom to more festive conference hall and spread over a total of 17,500 sq ft. Boardrooms and meeting facilities are well-equipped with whiteboards and A/V technology, and for banquets or galas, the Sea Glass Ballroom creates an elegant ambiance. (Prices checked 05/06/19).
Icona Avalon is located at 7849 Dune Drive, 3 miles from the center of Avalon. Avalon Beach is the closest landmark to Icona Avalon.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Icona Avalon.
Yes, Icona Avalon offers free Wi-Fi.
Icona Avalon is 28.7 miles from Atlantic City. Icona Avalon is 62 miles from Philadelphia.
Yes, Icona Avalon has a pool onsite.
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Value for money | 7.9 |
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Distance to city center | 3.0 mi |
Nearest Airport | Atlantic City |
Distance to airport | 28.7 mi |