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$54M Renovation Preserves Doo-Wop History At Jersey Shore Resort Opening This Summer $54M Renovation Preserves Doo-Wop History At Jersey Shore Resort Opening This Summer
Madison Resort Wildwood Crest Opening A new beach resort in Cape May County will have a modern twist on historic architecture reminiscent of the doo-wop era. Madison Resorts will open its second Jersey Shore resort in Wildwood Crest on Thursday, May 16, the company said in a news release. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. The Ocean Avenue resort is a massive renovation for the Oceanview Motel, which was the largest motel built in Wildwoods when it opened in 1964. "We’re thrilled to bring our Madison Resorts family to the Wildwood Crest community," Madison Resorts founder Dan Alicea said in a statement. "…

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by Chris Spiker
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$13.4 Million Merger Brings Massive Beachfront Resort To Jersey Shore $13.4 Million Merger Brings Massive Beachfront Resort To Jersey Shore
$13.4 Million Merger Brings Massive Beachfront Resort To Jersey Shore Madison Resorts will open the largest resort in Cape May County next year, officials announced. Madison Resorts has purchased the Royal Hawaiian in Wildwood Crest for $13.4 million and will invest another $7 million for renovations. The Royal Hawaiian property will be united with the former Oceanview Motel next door which has been under construction since earlier this year. Together, the resort will offer more than 200 rooms, three restaurants, two pools, five conference rooms and two rooftop event spaces. The work on the former Oceanview Motel will wrap up soon with an opening date in e…

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by Jon Craig
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Historic Jersey Shore Doo-Wop Style Motel Saved From Demolition, Bought By Resorts Owner Historic Jersey Shore Doo-Wop Style Motel Saved From Demolition, Bought By Resorts Owner
Historic Jersey Shore Doo-Wop Style Motel Saved From Demolition, Bought By Resorts Owner A major resort owner has purchased an iconic motel in Cape May County that it plans to upgrade with $12 million of renovations. Madison Resorts announced the purchase of The Oceanview Motel in Wildwood Crest for $10 million. The owners said they aim to preserve the motel's history while upgrading the property and adding amenities. The iconic doo-wop style motel at 7201 Ocean Ave. is celebrated by the local Wildwood Crest and Jersey Shore community as one-of-a-kind for its unique style of architecture and its rich history. After months of community lobbying to save the motel, Madison Reso…

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by Jon Craig
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Cape May's Montreal Beach Resort Has New Local Owners, Renovation Plans Cape May's Montreal Beach Resort Has New Local Owners, Renovation Plans
Cape May's Montreal Beach Resort Has New Local Owners, Renovation Plans The Montreal Beach Resort and Harry’s Ocean Bar and Grille are changing owners after 56 years in business.  Plans also are in the works to renovate hotel rooms and the Cape May resort's lobby, according to its new owner, Madison Resorts. Madison Resorts is a locally owned hospitality management company headed by property operations veteran Dan Alicea. Alicea has previously worked in the local market, as well as led the revitalization of two historic resorts on the East Coast. “My wife was born and raised in Cape May County. Now operating a piece of its history is a childhood dream com…

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by Jon Craig