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    ICONA Avalon

    3.5 (64 reviews)
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    Sylvia A.

    Well my Icona stay is now complete. I have stayed at All three. Icona Diamond Beach, Icona Cape May. Now Icona Avalon. Which is the biggest beach resort. They also have a restaurant. Outdoor Bar section and a much bigger resort. This one is the most expensive of them all. My first stay was at Diamond Beach. I love the small amenities that they Include such as chapstick, typical soap and lotion. They also now include a small hand sanitizer. They also have slippers that you can have. Robes and towels & anything else missing would be an additional fee. We prepaid for our room in advance and don't get me wrong we wanted the ocean view room and we paid dearly for it. My husband wanted me to have a very special mother's day. My mom was out of town so I couldn't be with her. I definitely enjoyed it. My husband said we had the high ballers room lmbo. That it is! We also ordered enhancements. The fruit Tray and the meat tray was super delicious! Loved the way they arranged the platters. My only disappointment was it wasn't in the room even though I pre-ordered it. So I spoke to the front desk and they got right on it. The bed was nice and comfortable and the room was nice and clean. The view was amazing... we were located on the third floor. I just feel like when you go off season and prepay you should get a discount which we didn't unless you call a few dollars a discount. This resort has ample parking. Definitely not a problem there. If returning I probably would stick to Cape May or Diamond Beach but "Icona" still is one of my favorite place to visit while in the New Jersey area.

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    Nehal A.

    Gorgeous hotel with beautiful interior. Most rooms come with in-built kitchen which is perfect for families with infants/toddlers. Pros: 2 min walk to the beach, hotel provides towel, umbrellas, beach chairs for free. There's pool and hot-tub, neither deeper than 5ft, open from 9am-9pm. Bar right next to the pool. Parking is free. Avalon sports facilities like basketball, tennis courts are 1 block away. Cape May is 20 mins drive away The hotel has two restaurants to serve lunch and dinner. Avalon Brewery Pub is the better option. Cons: Tiny elevator

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    Caroline C.

    We are presently in the middle of a stay at the ICONA Avalon. Recommendations from friends about how much they loved their time here and a chance to enjoy the shore after a difficult four months of life in a pandemic made us excited; however, we have been met with disappointment on multiple fronts. Worth mentioning that this facility is doing their part to keep more or less all spaces sanitized. There are hints of lemon disinfectant permeating the halls and hitting you upon entry, signage indicating appropriate COVID guidelines, all staff members in masks at all times, and a clear presence of cleaners. The ICONA IS very beautiful, but our experience has been less so. Times may be unprecedented, but good service isn't. We left our room at 10:45am and returned after 3:45pm to discover our room had yet to be made up for the day. When both of my parents expressed concern over this and requested attention on two different occasions, they were met with indifference and flippant responses. Perhaps they are more than overworked, but this hotel is not at capacity as it's not currently permitted so we are unsure of how this happened. The food is fair; I wouldn't say it's the draw of this place. The wait staff is comprised of nice kids that lack hustle on the work floor. Can't really fault them but can't say it made dining at the ICONA much better. I know it's unprecedented times and I don't want to put pressure on anyone, but with a hotel operating at less than full capacity per state guidelines and the prices they charge, the service has been close to infuriating. If our experience was this poor at less than full capacity, I can only imagine what things will be like when businesses are allowed to open up. Again, this hotel is nice and it has made positive impressions on many, but we are not one of them.

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    Marcella G.

    Absolutely beautiful! This is my fourth time staying here and it's an absolute must stay at the southern new Jersey shore points. It's redone and it has the feel of a small boutique hotel. Very clean, nicely decorated, and always friendly people working. It's right on the beach for a nice walk and in the summer they have an outdoor pool and bar right on the beach. When we arrived this time Justin checked us in and we were celebrating my best friends birthday and he sent up a bottle of bubbly for us to celebrate. What a nice touch :)

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    Marin J.

    I'm really surprised but the 3.5 stars. We just had a wonderful experience staying at Icona. Rooms were spacious and clean, staff was friendly and accommodating. Location is awesome, right on the beach so it's an easy walk to and from your room. Would definitely come back next year.

    Great time at ICONA Avalon, New Jersey.

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    We enjoyed the beach and appreciated the chairs and umbrella provided.

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    Stone Harbor Womens Civic Club

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    I had my wedding here in May 2008…read more I don't know if you are can find a nicer and less expensive spot down the Jersey shore to have your nuptials! It was fairly recently renovated, and the place is bright and airy with very nice hardwood floors and renovated bathrooms. The kitchen isn't updated but that shouldn't matter as long as you are having caterers bring everything to you. The nicest thing about the civic club is that you can hire anyone you want! This is very different from a lot of hotels and other venues, which come with their own lists of acceptable vendors. We were going to get married on the beach (after getting our permit through Stone Harbor) but it ended up misting all day long, so we had our nuptials in the club facing the doors. It wasn't exactly what I would have chosen, but it was okay. If I had to do it all over again, I would have been prepared for a rainy wedding day, and made up a little spot for us to get married with some christmas lights strung up, etc. This is a great spot to have a DIY beach wedding, and I highly recommend it! You may have some trouble getting through when you call them (they aren't the most responsive). Be persistent; it's worth it!

    I was married there in May and as far as a venue for a wedding, I'm going to have to go ahead and…read moregive it 5 stars. The biggest plus: right on the beach. One minor concern: Size. Any more than 80 guests and I don't think it will work for you. The cost was very reasonable. You have to throw in an extra $200 to have a guy set up and then take down their tables and chairs. Also, you have to clear the place of all your garbage yourself which can make the end of the event a little hairy. Our friends were great and they helped with everything. I remember seeing my old roommate hauling a big bag of garbage to a dumpster on his walk back to the nearby hotels, which is another plus of this location. Another huge benefit is they have a sound system you can hook an iPod or computer into and that's your DJ. Plus, they don't make food. So you have to get an off-site place to cater. Anyone who's read Bridal Bargains knows that's good for your wallet. We went with Island Grill in Ocean City and I have reviewed their performance on Yelp. Overall, I am very happy my wife wanted to get married here. She made a great call.

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    Icona Golden Inn

    (82 reviews)

    we went to the icona windrift in Avalon for breakfast. we walked in and waited for a hostess. no…read moreone showed. I stopped a busboy and asked he said he doesn't know where she is. he told us to seat ourselves. we went to get a high seat and they were all dirty with jelly etc on them. I then stopped a waitress and asked if someone could wipe them off. we then waited 10 minutes at our table for a waiter. he gave us menus another 10 minutes before he came back to take a drink order. the drinks never came. we did put a food order in. we waited 15 minutes for the drinks to come. I said to my family (6 o us). we are out of here. I stopped at the bar to ask for a manager. she said she was. I explained that I watched her on her cell phone earlier and drinking her drink while we were waiting for ours to come. we last ate here about 10 years ago and noticed the service going down. I said to my family this morning let's try this place again. we are done. will not go here again. .

    So the room and service get 4 stars The pool gets 2-3…read morestars. Rooms still look good after the refresh. Pretty clean and well maintained. Love the mini fridge in the rooms. Beds are comfy Staff is friendly and helpful. Pool was nicely designed and lots of chairs/umbrellas given the space. All the chairs will be gone by 10:30am so get there early. Staff is helpful. Pool itself is not maintained quite how it should. It's cloudy and not the cleanest I have seen. Nice addition is the chase lounges offered on the beach. Nice upgrade.

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    Matador Oceanfront Resort

    (32 reviews)

    Great location. Ocean front. The hotel sits at the beginning of the boardwalk. Check in was quick…read moreand easy. Front desk staff were friendly and accommodating. The room was on the fourth floor, which opens to a sun deck facing the ocean and the pool. We had a one bedroom with two beds, plus a sofa bed. Easily accommodated 2 adults and 3 fourteen year old boys Wifi was good until later in the evening, I assume because of the many users after a long day at the beach. The first of three Morey's Piers is about a 5 minute walk away. You could also tram to the others. But we walked.

    Positives:hotel is conveniently located at the north end of the boardwalk, near beach. Has…read morerefrigerator,microwave,safe. Negatives:Small room(oceanview king),actually was facing mostly a staircase. Bath not updated. Beds are very firm(some may like this). Air conditioner rusted/falling apart/smelled like burning when on auto and noisy. Walls are very thin and unfortunately if you have inconsiderate folks near you, it sounds like they are in your room whether on sides or above room. Kids walk in your room if you don't immediately lock door. People can gather right outside your door talking so loud it sounds like a noisy bar in your room. Folks who were 6" outside our door for more than 30 minutes )and our door had do not disturb/resting sign on), did not leave after opening door to show them we were inside.When I asked front desk if there was anything they could do (like ask folks to at least gather outside their own room/or move to more open public spaces, she told me just leave room and "go enjoy yourself", that I was "being difficult" by just asking for some common sense considerate behavior.After I then commented that I guess it doesn't matter how much noise I make:She did finally say she would send someone up to disperse crowd. Ceiling tiles have water stains. Had leftover half used hotel hair conditioner bottle in bath. Doormat on inside room is filthy and stained. Parking spaces VERY narrow. Expect dings in your vehicle. You could have a nice stay, but better hope you have 1) more considerate bunch of folks staying when you do 2) Don't mind cramped room.3) Don't get room with deteriorated toilet seat/AC/doormat/walls,4) Have beat up or really tiny car PS bring earplugs if you want to sleep

    ICONA Avalon - hotels - Updated May 2026

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