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As you walk down the Wildwood boardwalk, you’d be forgiven for thinking you just traveled back in time. There’s something uniquely retro about the Jersey Shore, and Wildwood often feels like it’s joyfully frozen in time in the 1950s. Of course, in one place, that’s completely true! The Caribbean Motel is an oddball landmark only feet from the beach and a few minutes walk from the popular boardwalk amusement parks. A low-cost historic New Jersey inn with a tropical theme, it looks like it was built in the 1950s – because it was! One of the most important landmarks of the Doo-Wop era of architecture, it’s been carefully preserved and restored over the years. You can book your stay any time and take a tropical vacation without ever leaving the Garden State.

The Caribbean Motel feels like a trip to another world - a world where tiki drinks, sock hops, T-Birds, and hoop skirts still ruled the world.
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This historic Doo-Wop-style hotel has been standing since 1957 and still looks much the same - including the iconic arc-shaped pool, only feet from the street.
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The lounge features free coffee every morning, and has the same over-the-top tropical theme you'll find everywhere else.
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The rooms are comfortable and relaxing, but the tropical theme finds itself there as well. It's the perfect sight to wake up to before a day on the beach.
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The motel is in one of the most convenient spots around, only feet from the beach and a ten-minute walk from Morey's Piers.
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At night, the boardwalk is a lively place - but that's nothing compared to the wild transformation the motel undergoes.
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The neon lights that illuminate the exterior are like a billboard, letting anyone who passes by know that the Caribbean Motel is still THE place to stay in Wildwood after 65 years.
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Have you stayed the night in New Jersey’s little slice of the tropics, the Caribbean Motel? Let us know about your visit to this historic New Jersey inn in the comments section. You can book your stay right on the website, and make sure to follow the official Facebook page for all the deals and events at this unique beachside motel. While you’re exploring the Jersey Shore, make sure to head north to explore the world’s longest boardwalk.

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Caribbean Motel, 5600 Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260, USA