Is there anything better than an adults-only getaway? We don’t think so, and the good news is you don’t have to hop on a plane or travel far to enjoy one. New Jersey boasts posh luxury hotels and resorts close by to plan an escape with your S.O. or friends. Whether you love the country, city, or shore, we’ve taken the guesswork out of planning, so all you need to do is pick a place and book it. Check out these 19 not-to-be-missed luxe getaways in or near NJ, with an abundance of world-class spas and restaurants, activities, culture, and more. (feature photo credit: The Reeds at Shelter Haven)
Here Are 19 Luxury Hotels And Resorts In NJ And Nearby For A Weekend Away
For nature-lovers
Collective Retreats – Governors Island
Go on a glamping adventure at this one-of-a-kind retreat with unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty, just a quick water taxi ride from downtown NYC. Touted as the most memorable getaway in New York City, you’ll feel miles away when you wake up in your luxe, instagrammable, air-conditioned suite, villa, or tent. Start the day with a hearty breakfast and a bike ride around the island. After exploring, return to s’mores and a bonfire, wine sampling, or a farm-to-retreat dinner. Watch the sunset with festive cocktails and live evening entertainment.
Rates start at $339
Governors Island, New York, NY 10004
Crystal Springs Grande Cascade Lodge
If you like to stay active, this Adirondack-style lodge with spectacular Kittatinny Mountain views will keep you busy from the moment you check in. Play a round of golf at one of 6 championship golf courses or work on your game at the on-site academy. Squeeze in some basketball, pickleball, or personal training before heading to the biosphere pool complex with a tropical aquarium and a vortex pool. For warm-weather dining, eat al fresco on the Chef’s Garden patio, where you can indulge in dishes just picked from the neighboring garden, and wine connoisseurs will appreciate the world-renowned wine cellar. Make sure you check out their calendar of special events to attend during your stay.
Rates start at $529
3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419
Mohonk Mountain House
Stay at this all-inclusive Hudson Valley wellness resort with castle architecture, and on a clear day, you can climb to the top of Sky Top Tower to see six states at once. Throughout the year, there are always more than enough interesting and exciting activities like tennis, mountain biking, horseback riding, and swimming to keep you busy, but Mohonk’s wellness focus and eco-award-winning spa treatments should be at the top of your list. You’ll also want to try rock scrambling, which combines hiking, mountaineering, and rock climbing.
Rates start at $731
1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Pendry Natirar
As you drive along the winding road, the hilltop turn-of-the-century estate that once belonged to the King of Morocco comes into view. You’ve entered the grand and newly established Pendry Natirar, where a night of luxury and soothing country views makes you feel like you landed in the English countryside. Rooms are gorgeously appointed with gentle greens and marble bathrooms. Take a seat with a view in the cozy Ladd’s Tavern, spend your day basking in the gardens, decompressing in the world-class spa, taking a hike on the nearby trail, or hanging out by the pool. At night, dine at Ninety Acres, a farm-to-table restaurant with an open kitchen and chef-driven menu.
Rates start at $700
400 Natirar Drive, Peapack, NJ 07977
River House at Odette’s
This stylish, sophisticated, urban-inspired riverfront hotel is the perfect destination for a quick getaway just outside New Jersey. Once the cabaret spot of Odette Myrtil, the hotel continues to reflect her vibrant personality and French flair, influencing everything from the menu at Odette’s Restaurant to the textiles in the vaulted-ceiling lobby of the Piano Lounge. While you’re there, don’t miss the exclusive experience at ROOF, a members-only rooftop bar offering stunning views of New Hope and Lambertville. Book a room with a river view or a balcony that juts over the riverbank for a dreamy experience, and choose to stay put or explore the quaint town of New Hope, a walk away.
Rates start at $349
274 South River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
The Abbey Inn & Spa
With sweeping views of the Hudson River Valley, this 1902 convent-turned-full-service boutique hotel is a calming spot to kick back and unwind. Explore 50 acres of scenic walking trails and check out nearby West Point or Cold Spring before relaxing on the hotel’s porch with a pre-dinner craft cocktail. Book a table at Apropos, the on-site farm-to-table restaurant, and choose anything from the locally-inspired menu—you can’t go wrong.
Rates start at $299
900 Fort Hill Road, Peekskill, NY 10566
The Bridgeton House on the Delaware
This boutique inn currently sets the bar for romantic getaways—hence, it was named one of the top Honeymoon Destinations worldwide by Country Living. As in its name, this Bucks County favorite sits directly in front of the Delaware River, so you’ll want to book a room or suite with a riverside view and a fireplace. Order fresh flowers to your room, a truffles-and-bubbly package, or a charcuterie board for al fresco dining on your private balcony, or take a stroll and enjoy it en plein air.
Rates start at $249
1525 River Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
The Lodge at Woodloch
Down the road from the family-friendly Woodloch Resort is this adults-only oasis, where the all-inclusive luxury spa resort sits on over 500 acres of a natural preserve. You can make this stay into whatever you want—a serene escape with soothing spa treatments, a wellness journey where you learn about healthy habits, or a weekend chock full of outdoor and indoor activities that take you outside your comfort zone, like ziplining, paper marbling, sound therapy, fly-casting, or even hatchet throwing. Whatever you decide, don’t miss hanging out in their world-class spa, with hydromassage water walls, a tylorean bucket shower, and the snow room, where it’s always snowing, for a cryotherapy treatment post-sauna.
Rates start at $1,138
109 River Birch Lane, Hawley, PA 18428
Hotels for beachcombers
Asbury Ocean Club Hotel
At this luxe seaside escape, you’ll feel like you jetted away to somewhere amazing on the other side of the world. But no, you just traveled down the Garden State to paradise. With an infinity pool that faces the ocean, an all-glass dining and lounge space that looks like it’s floating on water, gorgeous suite or loft accommodations, and a spa with sea-inspired treatments, you can’t help but be wowed by this stunning space, listed as one of the top hotels in New Jersey in the Michelin Guide.
Rates start at $381
1101 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Hotel LBI
Consider this your home-away-from-home shore house, but with world-class amenities. In the summer, use the beach passes and bicycles to your heart’s content and let the hotel staff help you plan a memorable fishing, surfing, or boating day. When you’ve had enough fun in the sun, head back “home” for sunset views and rooftop cocktails or a dip in the indoor pool with a retractable roof that opens on warm days. Make sure you check out their list of happenings and events at the hotel during your stay.
Rates start at $169
350 W. 8th Street, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
Ocean Casino Resort
A posh modern resort with a prime spot overlooking the Atlantic, Ocean Casino Resort is all about luxury with a side of action in one place. After you check into your well-appointed room with panoramic views, you can get ready for a night on the town without leaving the premises. Dine at one of the three elegant restaurants, all with stunning windows that put you in view for sunset— Amada with a tapas-style menu; Linguini by the Sea for fresh seafood options; the newly opened Chez Frites for bistro French fare; or Ocean Steak for a steakhouse experience—before stopping by the tables for a thrilling night of casino games or round at the Ocean’s 18 Mini Golf featuring state of the art holograms and immersive technology. Late night, catch live music at Nola’s Lounge or get down at the HQ2 two-level nightclub. And did we mention they have a 40,000-foot spa with a soothing Himalayan Salt Cave and an indoor/outdoor pool open all year round overlooking the waves? More reason to stay a while.
Rates start at $99 a night.
500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
The Pridwin
Nestled between the North and South forks of Long Island, Shelter Island has long been a haven for those seeking refuge from the hustle of city life (and the Hamptons crowds). And The Pridwin, a classic resort from 1927 lovingly restored by the group behind Cape May fave Congress Hall, offers the essential escape for tired parents looking to sneak in a vacay without going very far. Check into a room at the main lodge or a colorful chic decorated cottage with water views, luxe bedding, and marbled baths, and then decide how active or relaxed you want to spend your days—sit on their swath of Crescent Beach dipping your toes in Peconic Bay, paddle a kayak, lounge by the pool with water views and a cocktail in hand, play a rousing game of ping pong in the retro game room, or just cuddle up in a rocking chair on the sweeping porch with a good book. At night, as live music plays softly in the bar and you feast on local Long Island freshly caught fish while watching the sunset over the bay, you’ll be apt to say—same time, next year—and make a point to book it again.
Open May – October; rates start at $735
81 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights, New York 11965
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
Relax by the sea in the quaint town of Stone Harbor at this contemporary oasis emphasizing pretty bay views and a richly appointed home-away-from-home feeling, with a cozy fireplace, roof garden sundeck, and elevated cuisine at one of the five restaurants on-site. During the summer, there’s a beach butler at your disposal when you want to head to the ocean side (providing you with chairs and lunch should you request it). Don’t miss the sumptuous Salt Spa with Brine Light Therapy and a Turkish Bath.
Rates start at $129
9601 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
The Virginia
With a sweetspot location in historic downtown Cape May, this adults-only seaside boutique hotel is the kind of destination that feels like you landed in a swank friend’s beach home. Rooms are posh with luxe Belgian cotton sheets and decorated in soothing tones and modern beach cottage style. Spend your mornings enjoying coffee on the porch, then when the sun sets, cozy up by the fire in the living room downstairs and play a game of gin rummy while enjoying a cocktail from the chic, Brit-style bar in the adjoining Ebbit Room, a renowned gourmet dining destination. Want more activities? Head to Congress Hall (their sister resort) to the full-service spa decked out in yellow and white striped cabana-style rooms, or settle into a lounge chair with waitstaff at the beach by the ocean.
Rates start at $152
25 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Hotels for city dwellers
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
In the heart of Manhattan, The Fifth Avenue Hotel is a jewel of space with a posh style reminiscent of European hotels. Indeed, the stately mansion accommodations are a mix of opulent and modern touches, including rich velvets, golden accents, and marble bathrooms, making it seem like you’re staying in a Gilded Age mansion rather than a hotel. Start with a drink in the stunning Portrait Bar, a cozy library adorned with an elevated art collection and wood paneling, and then move into the hotel’s signature restaurant, Café Carmellini, a swank supper club setting offering Italian and French cuisine with a modern New York vibe.
Rates start at $995
1 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001
The George
The impeccably renovated and meticulously curated early-1900s mansion-turned-boutique hotel is the brainchild of iconic makeup artist Bobbi Brown and her husband, Steven Plofker. After exploring Montclair’s art museum, area gardens, antique shops, galleries, and first-rate restaurants, get cozy with a glass of wine in the hotel’s library or curl up in front of your room’s beautiful fireplace. If you bring your dog, he’ll get comfy in his doggie bed and relish his VIP treatment, too.
Rates start at $379
37 N. Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
The Peacock Inn
Dating back to the 1700s, The Peacock Inn has many historical touchstones—it was once a meeting place for the members of the original colonies, operated as a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and hosted noteworthy guests, including Albert Einstein. The Inn has undergone a sophisticated upgrade since those days, with luxury amenities including rain showers, heated bathroom floors, and flat-screen TVs. The elegant restaurant features creative farm-to-table cuisine from nearby farms and purveyors.
Rates start at $355
20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540
The Rittenhouse
The Rittenhouse is ideally situated right across from Rittenhouse Square Public Park, making it easy to explore most major sights. Spend your day strolling from the Liberty Bell to the Rocky Steps with ease. After a fun-filled day of sightseeing, treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon tea at the charming Mary Cassatt Tea Room. Then, indulge in the spa’s Signature Couples massage or unwind in the indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. Feel like a pampering session? Get your hair styled at the on-site salon—you’re all set to enjoy a delicious meal at the renowned Scarpetta restaurant and sip cocktails at the cozy Library Bar downstairs.
Rates start at $553
210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
W Hoboken
If you’re looking for the best view of New York City, the W Hoboken is located on the waterfront with easy access to the PATH and NY Waterway Ferry, making it simple to take a trip into Manhattan. Rooms are serene, with muted blue tones and stunning views of NYC. Up for a workout? Hit FIT, a 1,520-square-foot gym, or take a class at YOGARENEW, the W’s partner studio. When you’re ready to indulge, enjoy a delicious meal at Halifax and end the night with a cocktail in The Living Room. Don’t miss out on their Whatever/Whenever® service, precisely as it’s labeled—the hotel will accommodate you with anything you want, any time during your stay.
Rates start at $411
Currently undergoing renovations, but the hotel remains open, 255 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rates reflect the introductory room rates off-season and are subject to change throughout the year.
6 more amazing resorts in NJ and the surrounding areas to check out
Bedford Post Inn, 954 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY 10506
Glenmere Mansion, 634 Pine Hill Road, Chester, NY 10918
Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Wave Resort, 110 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
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