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The Matador Oceanfront Resort at dusk, its lit pool and red-and-white balconies stacked four floors above the sundeck, with North Wildwood behind it
NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ · OPEN MAY–OCTOBER

Matador Oceanfront Resort in North Wildwood, New Jersey

Your home away from home, just steps from the beach and boardwalk. Family-owned and operated, welcoming you back summer after summer.

4.0 from 272 Tripadvisor reviews

Opens our booking system. Open May – October.

  • Steps from the beach and boardwalk

    Spend your days on the sand and your evenings enjoying the boardwalk-all just steps from your room.

  • Family-owned and operated since 1970

    Your hosts, Robert and Heather Del Monte, look forward to welcoming you and helping your family feel at home.

  • Efficiencies for an easy family getaway

    Enjoy the convenience of an in-room kitchenette—perfect for breakfast, beach snacks, and simple meals throughout your stay.

Find your home away from home

Compare sleeping arrangements, views, and amenities across our 12 room types to find the right space for your family.

Know exactly what to expect before you book, and find the space that feels right for your family.

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Live from the sundeck

A live look at your favorite North Wildwood view.

Live beach, boardwalk, and ocean views from our sundeck.

The Matador's oceanfront sundeck from above — red umbrellas and loungers, with the boardwalk, dunes and the Atlantic beyond

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The view from the Matador sundeck, North Wildwood — the boardwalk, the dunes and the Atlantic. Live through the season, May to October.

Beach days. Pool time. Your kind of vacation.

From mornings by the ocean to relaxing evenings on the sundeck, spend your days doing as much—or as little—as you like.

  1. Two striped beach chairs set up on the wide North Wildwood sand, facing the surf
    01 · Morning
    01 Morning

    Start with the beach

    Grab your beach chair and head to the beach for a morning of sunshine, ocean breezes and toes in the sand. With the beach so close, it’s easy to come back whenever you need a break.

  2. The Matador's heated outdoor pool with the adults-only spa tub in the foreground, red loungers and potted palms along the deck below the balconies
    02 · Midday
    02 Midday

    Make a splash

    Take a dip in our heated pool, splash around with the little ones in the kiddie pool, or unwind in the adults-only spa. There’s a favorite spot for everyone.

  3. The Wildwoods boardwalk tram car passing in front of the Matador Oceanfront Resort
    03 · Afternoon
    03 Afternoon

    Explore the boardwalk

    Rides, arcades, pizza and sweet treats—your Wildwood favorites are just a stroll away. Hop aboard the iconic tram car and take your time exploring the famous Wildwood boardwalk.

  4. The barbecue and picnic area on the Matador sundeck, with tables set out for guests
    04 · Evening
    04 Evening

    Dinner with a view

    Fire up one of our three gas grills and gather around a table on the sundeck. Enjoy a relaxed family dinner with ocean views and a breeze off the beach.

  5. Red loungers and a red umbrella on the Matador sundeck, looking out over the North Wildwood boardwalk arch to the ocean
    05 · Dusk
    05 Dusk

    Stay a little longer

    Settle into a lounge chair on the sundeck and enjoy the evening ocean air. It’s the perfect way to wind down—and start looking forward to tomorrow.

The front exterior of the Matador Oceanfront Resort seen from the lower sundeck, red awnings over the office entrance
Our story

A family tradition. A place in your memories.

Our family’s hospitality story began in 1978, when Carl and Rosalie Del Monte broke ground on the Harbor Light Family Resort in North Wildwood. In 1995, they purchased the Matador from Rosalie’s Aunt Josephine, beginning a new chapter for the family.

Today, their son Robert and his wife Heather run the Matador, with the next generation sharing in the family tradition. For us, welcoming families to North Wildwood has always been personal.

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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

Part of your family’s summer tradition

4.0 from 272 Tripadvisor reviews
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I have been staying at the Matador since 1988, except for a couple of years after my husband died and I will continue to come there as long as I can.
Marie Hawkins · Guest since 1988
The Matador may not have a spa or restaurant bar with umbrella drinks, but its a place that becomes familiar, like a home away from home for all its guests. Now if you are a true NJ shore vacationer, that's what you truly want.
The Quinn family
Me and my family always enjoyed staying at this hotel. We have been coming since the 80's.
Mike Nieves · Guest since the 1980s
EXPLORE NORTH WILDWOOD & BEYOND

Make the most of your stay

Beach days, boardwalk nights, and plenty to explore in between. Discover some of our favorite places to eat, things to do, and local tips to help you enjoy your time in the Wildwoods.

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The Matador's oceanfront sundeck from above — red umbrellas and loungers, with the boardwalk, dunes and the Atlantic beyond
Open May – October

Your next getaway starts here. Call 609-522-1234—we’re happy to help.

Or call 609-522-1234 — someone in the family will pick up.

Opens our booking system. Open May – October.