About us
ICONA Avalon is Southern New Jersey’s most sophisticated and stylish beachfront venue for groups and meetings. Whether you’re looking to inspire your business through a special team-building event or corporate retreat, incentivize your top-performing staff, dazzle your clients with an oceanfront party, or knock out your next big idea in one of our meeting spaces, our full-service Meeting and Events staff is ready to handle every detail.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2016
Renovated2020
Total meeting space10,963 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms159
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Inc 5000 - America's Fastest Growing Private Companies
TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Award 2021
TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice #23 Hotel in USA (2019)
TripAdvisor - 5.0 Excellent rating #1 Hotel out of 5 in Avalon
Soaring 76: Philadelphia's Fastest Growing Companies 2019
Best of The Knot (2013 - 2020)
The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- View (ocean or water)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- View (ocean or water)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
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High season
May 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Apr 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,963 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,720 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
4,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
200
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,963 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,720 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
4,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
200
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,000 sq. ft. 74 x 54 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 300 | 42 | 250 | 200 | 150 | 40 | 100 | |
1,620 sq. ft. 30 x 54 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 150 | 46 | 120 | 150 | 65 | 38 | 60 | |
713 sq. ft. 30 x 23 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 50 | 20 | 40 | 50 | 30 | 24 | 20 | |
775 sq. ft. 40.3 x 19.3 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 60 | 20 | 40 | 56 | 30 | 24 | 20 | |
775 sq. ft. 40.3 x 19.3 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 60 | 20 | 40 | 56 | 30 | 24 | 20 | |
3,100 sq. ft. 57 x 54 sq. ft. | 11 ft. | 300 | 54 | 150 | 200 | 80 | 50 | 75 | |
700 sq. ft. 12.5 x 56 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
8,720 sq. ft. 161.5 x 54 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
650 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
159
Single (1 bed)
51
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $889.00
Double (2 beds)
95
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $889.00
Suites
13
Tax rate
6.625%
Occupancy rate
5%
Total guest rooms
159
Single (1 bed)
51
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $889.00
Double (2 beds)
95
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $889.00
Suites
13
Tax rate
6.625%
Occupancy rate
5%
Location
Getting Here
Easy access from the Garden State Parkway's Exit 13. Left onto Avalon Boulevard/Route 601, right onto Dune Drive (southbound), then left at 78th Street. NEARBY AIRPORTS -- Philadelphia International (PHL) 85 miles away; Atlantic City Airport (ACY) 34 miles away.
Distance from airport
34 mi
Distance from airport 34 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Street parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Philadelphia International Airport
Airport
85 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a large hub airport serving 32.24 million passengers annually. Twenty-five airlines, including all major domestic carriers, offer nearly 500 daily departures to more than 140 destinations worldwide. Located 7 miles from downtown Philadelphia, the Airport is easily accessible and convenient to many tourist sites, business centers, and cultural hubs.
Philadelphia
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Willow Creek Winery
Recreation
19 mi
Surrounded by the ocean and bay, this 50-acre vineyard produces fine wines and offers vineyard vistas and gardens for strolling. There's also an impressive hand-carved, post-and-beam winery surrounded by an outside brick patio where you can enjoy a wine tasting. Take a guided tour or attend one of the larger, varied Farm Festivals.
168 Stevens Street
West Cape May, NJ 08204
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Cape May Zoo
Recreation
7 mi
This zoo is the hidden gem of South Jersey. Locals flock to see the lush country gardens and the extensive natural environment where animals live comfortably and without the stresses often found in big city zoos. Animal lovers are impressed by the Zoo's collection of over 250 species. Plus, you can't beat the price...it's free! This zoo is worth the trip while you're staying at any of the ICONA hotels.
707 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
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Atlantic City Airport
Airport
34 mi
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is served by low-cost airlines with nonstop flights to US cities and over 40 worldwide destinations. This airport provides convenient access to New Jersey. Then it's about a 20-minute drive to Avalon via the AC Expressway/Garden State Parkway.
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Lucy the Elephant
Historical landmark
28 mi
Lucy the Elephant is recognized as the Oldest Roadside Attraction in America and has been declared a National Historic Landmark. There is no charge to visit the site or to shop in the Gift Shop; however, visitors wishing to go inside the elephant must purchase admission tickets to the Guided Tour. Guided Tours through the elephant structure occur every half-hour during business hours, with the last tour of the day beginning 30 minutes prior to closing. ~TripAdvisor website
9200 Atlantic Avenue
at Decauter
Margate City, NJ 08402
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Cape May Whale Watcher
Recreation
18 mi
Cape May Whale Watcher has been dolphin and whale watching in the Cape May, Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Atlantic City and the rest of the New Jersey Shore area since 1993. Join a cruise...
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Brews Cruise
Prime Reb Dinner Cruise
Wine It Down Cruise
Lighthouse Cruise
or create your own private charter for your group of at least 30 people...or 30 plus 650 additional people! Call 800-786-5445 or visit the website to see details, photos, videos and more!
1218 Wilson Drive
Cape May, NJ 08204
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Avalon Golf Club
Recreation
8 mi
An 18-hole championship golf course that blends various hole personalities to create a dazzling experience for the senses. The course measures from 4924 to 6235 yards; it provides challenges for all skill levels. Golfers encounter narrow fairways, an abundance of water...and wind! [609-465-4663]
1510 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Historic Smithville/Village Green
Historical landmark
40 mi
Walk a cobblestone path in this historic hamlet with over 60 boutiques and specialty shops housed in historic buildings. Enjoy a quaint train ride around the Village Greene or enjoy the wildlife along Lake Meone from your paddleboat.
Route 9 @ Moss Mill Road
Smithville, NJ 08205
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Wetlands Institute
Museum
2 mi
A visit to the Wetlands Institute is a “hands-on” educational experience that is fascinating and fun! Exhibits include a terrapin station, aquarium, elevated marsh walkway, tidepool shop and others. Summertime offerings include eco-cruises onboard The Skimmer and guided kayak wildlife tours. There's always something exciting happening at the Wetlands Institute.
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
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East Coast Water Sports
Recreation
13 mi
Hang Loose Parasail, Wildwood -- 609-522-9453
Utsch's Marina, Cape May -- 609-898-8359
TWO NEARBY LOCATIONS where you can enjoy parasailing, as well as wake board/tubing, whale/dolphin watching boat trips, jet skiing, leisure cruises, speedboat tours, and much more!
502 West Rio Grande Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
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Over Under Sport Fishing Charters
Recreation
2 mi
OU operates South Jersey's premier fishing charters. Year-round, weather permitting, you can schedule a charter for offshore, back bay, or deep sea fishing. Sightseeing and Sunset cruises are also available. From expert angler to complete novice, OU will cater the trip to meet your group's expected experience.
Avalon, NJ
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Laguna Oaks Golf Course
Recreation
6 mi
Laguna Oaks is a "ten-hole masterpiece that may be the most challenging and most beautiful Par-3 Course you will ever play."
600 Bayberry Drive
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
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Miss Avalon & the Avalon Lady
Recreation
4 mi
Miss Avalon is a huge 78-foot fishing yacht that departs twice daily during the summer. They also offer full-day and half-day trips depending on the time of year, and are also available for private charter parties and nature cruises. Another option, the Avalon Lady, is a shaded pontoon boat that runs daily fishing and crabbing trips in the back bay.
14th Street at Ocean Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
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Thunder Cat Dolphin Watch
Recreation
7 mi
For an up-close dolphin-watching tour, join one of Thunder Cat's 90-minute cruises along the beaches of Wildwood and Cape May. Experience sea life at its best! Enjoy the thrill of seeking those irresistible Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins with a US Coast Guard Master-licensed Captain in this USCG-certified 49-passenger speedboat!
1001 Ocean Drive
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
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Avalon History Center
Historical landmark
3 mi
Avalon History Center is a local history museum that displays a collection of objects from Avalon’s past. Visitors can learn more about their favorite beach town by viewing fun and fascinating displays, including a 1925 Avalon Life Boat that they can climb into. The History Center’s collection includes thousands of photographs, objects, and ephemera that tell the story of Avalon’s residents, places, and events. ~Avalon Free Public Library website
215 39th Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
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Fishing on the Adventurer
Recreation
9 mi
Take a four-hour trip with Captain Gary Sloan on this 65-foot long, 22-foot wide DMR Fishing Yacht (US Coast Guard Inspected and Certified for Safety). Bait and free instruction is supplied; rental poles are available. Daily trips are scheduled morning, evening and nights too. Charters can also be scheduled April through November.
US Coast Guard certified,
Wildwood Fishing Center
Rio Grande at the Bay
Wildwood, NJ 08260
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Shore Gate Golf
Recreation
12 mi
After opening in 2002 to rave reviews, Shore Gate has repeatedly ranked among the top 20 public golf courses in New Jersey by Golf Digest...Carved out of the trees, Shore Gate allows each group to feel unbothered as they navigate the 18-hole course from start to finish. ~Shore Gate website
35 School House Lane
Ocean View, NJ 08230
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Baycats in Ocean City
Recreation
23 mi
Baycats, a staple on the bay for nearly a quarter century, is a family-owned water sports outfitter located in Ocean City. They offer kayaking nature tours of the back bay salt marshes, Hobie catamaran rentals (Hobie cats), yoga on the dock events, introductory paddle-boarding lessons, rentals and tours. Or simply schedule a leisurely sail around the bay instead!
316 Bay Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
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An iconic landmark in Avalon, New Jersey, The ICONA Avalon beachfront resort stretches across an entire oceanfront block giving guests access to some of the most coveted beach views in New Jersey. Developed by world-renowned Achristavest, which creates homes and resorts so unique they are impossible to duplicate, the ICONA Avalon seaside decor gives a nod to Nantucket. Our soothing interiors, custom furniture, and upscale finishes are the perfect complement to the classic luxury of Avalon, New Jersey. At ICONA we believe in a new level of service and style at the Shore. ICONA Avalon offers 3 dining options from casual to upscale, a fitness center, spa~lon, and a premier events venue. Guests will love the elegance of the new Shimmers Bistro where they can enjoy a specialty coffee and croissant in the morning, during high season. Those seeking an upscale casual atmosphere will appreciate the convenience and comfort of the Avalon Brew Pub. Prefer the outdoors? Sip a delicious cocktail while enjoying music at the Sandbar Village or relaxing in a luxurious poolside daybed. ICONA Avalon has an option for every group.
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ICONA Avalon Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated ICONA Avalon's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does ICONA Avalon have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is ICONA Avalon and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to ICONA Avalon's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at ICONA Avalon developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does ICONA Avalon clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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