Name: American Safari Motel
Address: 5610 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest, 08260, US

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Marlene

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4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Joecelyn

Bed was too hard and it wasn’t really clean

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Kayla

Was able to check into our room early. The room was clean and beds were comfortable.

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Jami

I’m rating two stars: one for free parking and the second for location. Otherwise, there is much to be improved here. We stayed in room 202 which doesn’t seem to have any improvements made since the 60’s. If it was well maintained this would be fine. But that wasn’t the case. When the people in the room above us would flush their toilet, the bathroom sink in our room would gurgle so loudly it woke us up. The tub filled with the shower so by 10 minutes in we were standing in 5 inches of water. As the hotel is minimally staffed, at check-in we were told that if we needed housekeeping or additional items, we would need to contact the front desk when they were there. The pool area had broken glass in it twice during our stay which was unfortunate for the safety of all the guests. If the property was closer to $100 a night some of these things may be overlooked however it was a relatively expensive stay for 3 nights and I expected more.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Albert

No breakfast for starters. Our room had leaky faucet so you can hear water dripping while sleeping. If you plan watching TV streaming was the way to go cable was fuzzy. Beds very uncomfortable needs new mattress was very hard. Only thing we liked was we were close to the beach and friendly staff.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Susan

Kitchenette was very small but serves it's purpose. Nice pool.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Sophie

Chambre avec cuisinette. Sans linge à vaiselle ou savon. 2 BBQ sur place mais 1 non fonctionnel et 2e trouble avec bruleur. Ustensile de BBQ sales ou rouillés. Pas de cuillères. 2 fourchettes et 2 couteaux. Avons acheter nous-mêmes certaines chose. Beaucoup ameublements brisés alentour de la piscine et pas super propre. J'ai moi même ramassé de la vitre pour ne pas se couper les pieds. Pas de cafetière. Pas de support à papier de toilette. Point positif, lit confortable et emplacement près de la plage.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Rhiannon

The floors in the room were completely disgusting, turned our feet entirely black even when dry. We will not be staying here again next year.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Jessica

Beds and bathroom were generally clean. Property itself is very outdated and small. This is a good place to just keep your things in and explore the island. Definitely just minimize time spent in your room

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

michelle

Not recommended

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Karla

Nice location. Rooms could use a little updating. Overall it was a good location for what we were there for.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Brian

Everything and the pool was great.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Malerie

We didn’t even make it through the night we left and drove home early. There was bugs crawling on us. There was noises everywhere and security running around. Not good for families.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Regina

The room and bathrooms are ancient. So are the kitchenette. Old and outdated. Will not be staying here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Cari

This place was perfect for our family during our stay. Definitely somewhere we will come again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

irisbell

Great

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

stephanie

I was ok just a place to just place your head down.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

Unfortunately I can give good rate to this property because the room was dirty. The bed was clean and comfortable. I hope the staff can do better job cleaning the rooms. I don’t feel comfortable giving this rate but I have do write the truth. The tv only has few channels the cable company does not have a lot of options.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

JARED

Great stay the ownercwas very nice

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

JOHN

Shower had low water pressure

2/10

Poor

24 Sep 2025

Thomas

Didn’t provide room service could have been ran better with effort

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Jesse

Check in was fast. Employees were very nice and professional. Hotel is very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Donovan

This hotel is in my top 5 in wildwood. The location is great. The customer service was great. Soon as I walked in I felt comfortable. The pool area was clean and quiet. I mean there’s really nothing bad to say about the establishment. I’d definitely stay again. The price was reasonable as well. Looking forward to coming back soon. Thanks for a great time.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Kody

Staff was friendly. Room was clean with a slightly leaky sink but easy to fix with an extra tight turn. Got annoyed about kids screaming and jumping in the pool around 1am and no one to call or enforce a noise complaint

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Carlos

Nice spot that is very close to the beach and boardwalk entrance. Lobby staff were accomadating and helpful. Would stay here again when I return to Wildwood!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Tammy

Great Place to Stay

Highly recommend this Motel. Manager very friendly and helpful.Manager ebven called me a few days before to let me know if we were checking in late to call with directions to check in. Very thoughtful Property is clean and very well kept. Room was clean and very spacious. Love the kitchenette. Area is nice and view from my room, I could see the ocean. Beautiful place to stay . Highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

Shannon

Front desk guy was nice. Our 2nd year staying there & it’s a good budget option with a clean pool and great location

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Stéphanie

Motel que je coterais de correct , bruyant un peu , au prix jai payer cetais parfait . 105$/nuit canadien . Mais payer plus que sa non .

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Michelle

Although the rooms are a bit outdated ans could a bit of TLC, they were clean, as was the pool area. The staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Tracy

A very pleasant stay at such a reasonable price, motel is a tad outdated, but perfect for a short stay. Location is excellent, the pool was lovely.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Madeline

Muy bueno la pasamos muy bien

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Great bargain motel for proximity to the beach and boardwalk, with multiple decent restaurants within a 10 minute walk (Mexican place around the corner is the closest). Shower worked well, the A/C worked well. One window didn't lock but we were able to secure it. Person at check-in and check-out was very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2025

Ken

The rooms were clean and decent, but definitely not what I expected based on the photos online. Our room had broken/missing blinds, and the dresser was in poor condition — one drawer had been screwed shut and another was broken and hanging off.

On the positive side, the beds were clean, and the staff was generally friendly. However, the property overall felt more worn down than advertised.

Parking was also a major issue. One night we returned from the boardwalk and couldn’t find any parking. After circling the building several times, I stopped at the office where an employee outside smoking became frustrated when I asked about it. He eventually directed me to park in an alley after moving a dumpster, but since it was marked “no parking,” I ended up waking up early the next morning to move my car out of fear it would be towed.

If you’re just looking for a no-frills place close to the boardwalk and beach, it works. But if you want something more comfortable and truer to the photos, it may be worth spending a little extra on another hotel nearby.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Sasha

I have stayed in Wildwood before....but I must say this location....stole my heart. This location was close enough to beach but also away from the crowd......you are literally at the start of the boardwalk Across the street.... Is a cool ice cream spot..... Don't forget the coupon for that cone ..... Local tourism coupon books are heavily stocked in the entry foyer....you can BOB it....Beach On Budget.....truly gave me and my family that nostalgic Jersey Shore feel

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Evelyn

great

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2025

Jenna

I called ahead letting them know I use a wheelchair and they assured me that the hotel was accessible but it is 3 steps to get to get to the first floor and at least a 6 inch ledge in and out of the room itself so we had to stay at a sister hotel with a extra small room and my chair could not fit in the br also same 6 inch ledge into the room. It was hell

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2025

Jose

Too much light inside the room

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Manuel

Walking distance to the boardwalk

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

David

Stayed 5 nights with family. The area around the motel is very good. 10 minute walk to the beach and the boardwalk. Parking was a bit difficult on the property even though they say they have enough spots to accommodate everyone. Housekeeping services were almost nil. You have to request for housekeeping 24 hours beforehand and even though we did, we still had no housekeeping services the day after so we had to get our own towels and make our own beds that day. Front desk staff are very friendly and accommodating which made the rest of the experience a bit more tolerable. Not the quietest either. Understandably it’s a family motel but even so we had to ask some guests to keep it down at 1 am because they were sitting outside having a mini party. Overall it’s a budget friendly option if you’re visiting wildwood but moving forward, I will try to find something else in the same area that’s a bit newer and cleaner than this motel. Would recommend if you’re on a budget but I will not be returning.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2025

Carlos

Drawers were stuck,toiletneeded to be plunge

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

DEBORAH

Room was outdated. The bathroom sink dripped. The toilet needheed to be replaced. The blinds didn't work . The light outside the room shined right into our room. The outside area was not very clean.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

gaetan

good location

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2025

Helen

The pool is dirty and the room smells so bad

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Carol

the rooms need an upgrade but overall the place was clean

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Did the job.

Motel is a bit dated, but was priced right for a quick 2 day trip to the shore. Despite a pool right outside our door, it was quiet at night. Very well lite in the courtyard/pool area, which made it a bit tough to sleep at night.
Dresser drawers were completely broken and sticking out, so not functional. Blinds were broken.
Room was clean, which was most important to us.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Alexandria

Typical down the shore motel. Bathroom tiny. Conveniently located to convention center.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Linda

Like the Safari hotel. We had a good first experience. We will be back

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

francis

No

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Mary Ann

Weekend getaway

Hotel pool was nice, close to beach and boardwalk. Hotel staff was very accommodating and friendly. I would definitely come back again next year.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Laura

American Safari was a very nice and clean hotel. Staff friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Michelle

Good shower! We were very comfortable. The decor is very happy and cheerful! I could have used an extension cord for one lamp in my room. Beds were comfy! Staff very responsive! Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Meagan

Clean friendly close to beach

Clean. Needs upgrades to door and locking system. But it works. Family trip, so we spent most time at beach. Has full kitchen and fridge. Decent pool.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2025

Jasmine

The hotel is too small, small bed . And the cleaners have to clean the spiders webs on the each corner of the room . The room not clean well . We can’t sleep . Everything small on the room even the room

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

michael

Good

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

jackeline

I really enjoyed my 3 days thier ans ni e view from the balcony.. definitely will stay again

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Nicole

The property was cute and clean. The bathroom and interior of the room was was dated, but gives to the charm of a motel.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Christopher

Good spot

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

sherin

The owner is very friendly and kind

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

santa

Loved it out there

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

Valerie

The property was clean and the suite was cleaned as well. The office staff was super nice. Walking distance to the Beach and boardwalk.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2025

Verified traveler

Normal motel room...small parking...no room service...hard beds.....no coffee maker or coffee...no breakfast....

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Apr 2025

Jackie

Upon arrival management was very nice to allow us to check in early bc we are here for a tournament. Once we entered the room, the floors need attention, and my bathroom floor was wet, I thought maybe they just mopped . We left and came back later and the floor was still wet. We were able to switched rooms the next day. We recommend this motel bc I’ve stayed here for decades when the other owners owned it. Adamo. Well if Adamo was to see his old property he would be devastated. My friends room , her sink was leaking water all over the bathroom floor. My parents room had an inch of dust on cabinets and food left in refrigerator. I’m thinking if you knew people were coming even though it’s off season, no reason why it shouldn’t be perfect . I grew up staying at the safari and hopefully they will refurbish it back to how I remember it being

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Raymond

Great stay very friendly

Was good experience especially for last minute trip with the kids they enjoyed it

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2024

Judy

Bathroom was not clean!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2024

Erika

Older, but clean.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Zachary

Close to the beach

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2024

Bobbi

Property was in OK condition, room was clean, however, it needs mattress upgrades! The personnel were very nice also. Great price for the weekend.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2024

grant

The property location worked well for my needs. In this part of town, there are many motels packed so tightly into each other that the areas between motels are a bit \"unkept.\"
This was neither the best place or worst place I ever stayed; it was average. Nothing memorable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

It was a nice quiet clean place.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2024

Lucinda

One night stay after Labor Day.
Older hotel but is very clean.
Front desk staff was nice and helpful

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2024

Brittany

My only major complaint is the screaming kids at 7 AM in the morning at the pool. I believe the pool shouldn't be open that early and wait until a later time to accommodate all guests.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Shannon

Would stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2024

Shannon

Would stay again. Clean pool and quiet

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

Michele

Lovely place to stay

2/10

Poor

28 Aug 2024

Joe

there was nothing to recommend it.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2024

Luis

Room was clean just missed shop for incidentals

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2024

Michele

The hotel was very clean and the location was great! Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. We were very disappointed however with the noise above our room that continued through the night into the morning. We asked to switch rooms the next day. They were very nice and moved us but that room was even worse. Our original room had a window that overlooked the pool and had an ocean view. The new room faced a brick wall and was across from a utility room with staff going in and out making noise. A bright light outside the room was shining through our window and I didn’t get sleep the second night either. We didn’t want to complain again after they had already moved us the first time. Other than that it was ok. Don’t stay there if you are looking for a quiet getaway.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2024

Celeste

Had a great stay! Brought the family and enjoyed our suite.

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2024

Kelly

I would never stay here again. They do not invest in keeping this property up at all. Lamps in room were broken, holes in wall, patch jobs on ceiling, blinds broken, maid service not up to par. Lounge/deck area had broken old tables and no chairs.. railing was extremely loose and insafe and carpeting old and disgusting. It was a very disappointing experience staying here. For the expensive price you can definitely find much better.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2024

Miguel

Great place

Perfect place, smooth checking and fast, friendly personal, clean area and near to the beach. Good facilities and convenience place for family and near to everything.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2024

Elsendiera

The floors were dirty in my room, the pool area under the chairs and ground had trash from other guests. For it to be a family friendly pool the shallow part of the pool is very small.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2024

Andrea

Its the usually, outdated motel along the beach. The guy that checked us in was awesome. Never really saw anyone else. The room was relatively clean, but I moved the lamp, and I was the only person to ever did so! The AC worked, bit it sounded like it was on its last leg. The room they stuck us in shouldnt even exist. We dubbed it the Harry Potter room. And they need some soundproofing. Or maybe the girl upstairs was wearing bricks for shoes.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Susan

Like the room. Just an old building. Clean love the separate rooms and no rugs. Would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2024

Laura

The pool wasn’t attended to. The same garbage sat there our entire stay. The bathroom had no fan to circluate any air from the shower. Beds were clean, nice fridge size, pool wasn’t crowded, close to the beach and not far from the boardwalk

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2024

Marylou

This was a suitable property to spend time with family. If your main purpose is to spend time on the beach and wild wood attractions and won’t spend too much time in your room then this is suitable for those needs. It was nice to see that a two bed room had division for semi privacy with one bed having a door and the other bed in the outer part. The toilet had a slow refill which can be annoying. It’s nice there are exterior seating to relax. The pool is a nice touch but was occupied by large families.

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2024

denise

The pool was nice and clean
The Tv cable did not work Direct Tv
Cable channels had technical difficulties
At night outdoor lighting too bright

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Genene

Overall nice stay

Front desk was very nice when we arrived. Parking was no issue. Our room was as expected, clean but dated. Pool was very clean and staff was pleasant. Good for the price if you are not looking for anything fancy. There is a bike rental place across the street and a basketball court as well. Easy walk to the boardwalk.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Carmen

Great all around

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2024

Sonia

The bath was always clogged, water was not drained properly but the bathroom was never updated it looked like it was done in the 1970’s.
Also 1 burner on stove was not working.
Pool was closed as of 8pm but yet people jumped in at 1:00 am clients to showers until 3:30am nothing was done about it. Will never go back to that motel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2024

GREGORY

The property was clean, the room was spacious and it was close to the beach and boardwalk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Charlene

My fiancée and I stayed for 3 nights and had a great time.. the man at the desk where we checked in at the AZTEK motel next door was so friendly, he said come see me if you need anything at all. The room was nice, clean, bed was comfortable. Everything about the motel was A plus!!! Great motel. We’re going back again next month. This is our favorite new place in wildwood crest❤️

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

Maribel

My stay was very pleasant. The motel is rather small which is what I like. The pool was nice and there were many food options! the boardwalk is near the motel which is convenient! I would stay here again when I come back!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

samir

Motel is decent we booked last minute room is clean nice size except leaky faucet and stove stopped working last day

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2024

kristin

This place needs some definite upgrades!!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Julianne

The Blinds in the room let too much light in and it disrupted our sleep. Darkening Curtains would be great!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Sean

Very clean, convenient location to beach (across the street), beds are firmly springy like a trampoline, staff was friendly, parking was great. Will definitely be returning to this location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2024

Amanda

Very close to beach. Staff very nice and professional. Very clean room and linens. Room on 1st floor near exit was noisy at times but didnt ruin experience. Would definitely stay agai

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

Michelle

Electrical outlets need to be replaced. Shower head needs to be replaced.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

M

The host was so polite and welcoming. I had a problem with my convertible top not going up after my check out, and he let me stay parked under the canopy while I went out to the shore for a few hours, told me to take my time.. He was so nice.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

13 May 2024

Laura

We had an issue with the heat/air unit; it wouldn't work. It was an unseasonably cold the night of 5/11 and we were freezing all night. The tv in the bedroom would only stream so it kept spinning in a lag. The tv in the 1st room did have cable; the staff helped getting us a remote for that tv that worked. They looked at the heat/air unit but were not able to fix it. We did ask to change rooms but they said they did not have any rooms available.

Overall the room was clean for an older property.

Leisure Family