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Bonito Motel

Bonito Motel offers spacious, clean efficiency rooms with full kitchens, pools including a kid-friendly fenced area, and easy access to Wildwood beach and boardwalk. Perfect for families and pet owners seeking comfort and convenience in a classic 1950s-st

236 E Spicer Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260, United States View on map
6.2/10
Average Based on 190 recent guest reviews
Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable rooms with practical amenities

Recent guests highlight spacious, clean rooms equipped with kitchenettes and family-friendly pool areas. While the motel offers a convenient location near the beach and boardwalk, some practical notes should be considered for a well-rounded stay.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious rooms featuring full-size fridges, stovetops, and kitchen utensils
  • Cleanliness throughout the property
  • Comfortable beds ensuring restful nights
  • Family-friendly amenities including a fenced pool area for young children
  • Pet- and kid-friendly service options

Worth knowing

  • Some kitchen essentials like plates and silverware may need to be brought or purchased separately
  • The motel offers a basic, no-frills experience consistent with its 1950s-style design
  • Onsite features include a pool and rooftop deck, but details about services beyond those are limited
  • Located close to popular local attractions but may have mixed overall reviews compared to nearby hotels

Best for

  • Visitors seeking budget-friendly accommodations near the beach and boardwalk
  • Families with young children who appreciate kid-friendly pool areas
  • Travelers wanting basic kitchen facilities in their rooms
  • Pet owners looking for a welcoming place to stay
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About this property

Welcome to Bonito Motel

Bonito Motel stands as a charming 1950s-style low-rise motel tucked just a few minutes’ walk from the pristine Wildwood beach and vibrant boardwalk. Its ideal location on 236 E Spicer Ave in Wildwood, New Jersey, ensures guests are close to iconic attractions like the Wildwood Boardwalk and the Washington Street Mall in Cape May, fostering a perfect seaside getaway.

With a rating of 3.1, Bonito Motel offers a unique blend of vintage ambiance and practical amenities. The rooms are notably spacious, reflecting the efficient and thoughtful design of a full kitchen setup equipped with a full-size refrigerator, two-burner stove, microwave, and coffee pot. Guests find the environment exceptionally clean, with comfortable beds that promise restful nights. Such details evoke a sense of home away from home, complemented by the convenience of pet-friendly and kid-friendly facilities.

Families, in particular, appreciate the dedicated fenced-off pool area designed for young children, ensuring safe and enjoyable moments by the water. The pools themselves add a refreshing dimension to the stay, inviting visitors to relax and unwind after beachside adventures.

Bonito Motel embodies more than just accommodation; it captures the essence of a nostalgic coastal experience, blending comfort, accessibility, and family-friendly warmth. The motel’s capacity to cater to diverse travelers—from families with little ones to pet owners seeking a seaside escape—makes it a noteworthy choice for those visiting Wildwood.

In sum, Bonito Motel delivers on the promise of an authentic mid-century beachside retreat, where simplicity meets convenience, and every detail is tailored to enhance the visitor’s comfort and connection to Wildwood's vibrant seaside culture.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

KH
Kelly Hemphill Dec 31, 2025
10

The room was huge. A big efficiency. Full size fridge.Two burner stove microwave coffee pot pots and pans. We did have to get paper plates bowl cups and silverware. It was super clean. Beds were great. The pools were great.we came with a 1,2,3,4 and the way the one pool has a fenced off spot for little kids was great.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Bonito Motel

Wildwood, New Jersey, USA

This 1950s-style low-rise motel is a 3-minute walk from the beach, a 6-minute walk from the Wildwood boardwalk and 8 miles from Washington Street Mall in Cape May.

  • Wildwood Bus Terminal 13 min Walk
  • New Jersey Ave at Garfield Ave# 5 min Walk
  • New Jersey Ave at Roberts Ave# 8 min Walk
  • Salisbury Regional Airport 3 hr Car
  • Atlantic City International Airport 52 min Car · 1 hr 48 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in New Jersey. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks 9,083 reviews

Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260, United States

4.5 · Amusement Park
Wildwood Boardwalk 10,178 reviews

Wildwood Boardwalk

3500 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260, United States

4.6 · Tourist Attraction
Cape May County Park & Zoo 16,705 reviews

Cape May County Park & Zoo

707 US-9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, United States

4.8 · Zoo
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