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OCEAN CLUB HOTEL, CAPE MAY, NJ

Nov 28, 2012

photo credit: capemayoceanclubhotel.com

For my birthday weekend I wanted to find somewhere that was within driving distance from the city. Cape May, NJ is a very nice beach town that is about 75 miles ( 1 hr 45mins ) from Philadelphia and I have only visited with the kids. During the Fall, I thought it would be the perfect hideaway for much needed mommy R&R. The city is filled with numerous B&Bs but those are bit invasive when you just want to get some R&R.

After multiple searches I found the Ocean Club Hotel, this property offers a number of room options. I decided on an ocean side view room with a King size bed. Once I arrived, the hotel is located on Beach Avenue which is in close proximity to restaurants and the beach is directly across the street. It offers a tiki bar, outdoor pool (wrong season), quaint restaurant and spa services ( a bit pricey). The room offered a nice view however it was very simplistic. No bathtub just a shower and a no minibar. The room was equipped with air and heat but it was difficult to keep it regulated long term as the room went from too warm to too cool. Overall, the room was soundproof so it was easy to get a good night’s sleep and quick nap in the afternoon.

After reviewing some of the other room selections, I think the best room to book is the penthouse suite. I think for the room rate better deals are available in Baltimore or Washington via SniqueAway or Groupon Getaways.

One of My Favorite Places- Akwaaba B&B

Oct 19, 2009

This is one of my favorite places Akwaaba B&B, Best Breakfast! I wanted to share these deals with my readers.

At Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast, we spoil you with old-fashioned hospitality and modern-day amenities.

OCTOBER SPECIALS!

Dear Valued Guest

If you’ve stayed at Akwaaba before, you know we’re really high touch. Now we’re trying to become a little more high tech–and this e-mail blast is the first of what we plan to send you each month to let you know the exciting specials we’re offering at each inn. During these high-pressured times, we believe it’s high-time you give yourself the break you so richly deserve. So what are you waiting for? Come let us spoil you soon! –Monique Greenwood, owner

Have a Massage on Us!

Receive a free 60-minute massage when you book a four-or-more-night stay at Akwaaba Mansion in Brooklyn before the end of the year! Massage service must occur during your stay, and the promotion must be mentioned at time of reservation.

OUR INNS
Akwaaba Mansion–Brooklyn
Akwaaba DC–Washington
Akwaaba by the Sea–Cape May
Akwaaba @Buttonwood Manor–Cape May
Akwaaba in the Bayou–New Orleans

An Awesome October!

We’re on our way to being 100% booked in Brooklyn this month, and you’ll be rewarded for helping us get there! Reserve a stay for October 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 or 28 and deduct that date in dollars off our regular weekday rate of $160. That means, for example, if you stay October 28, your tab is only $132 ($160-$28)! This includes a full hot breakfast for two and afternoon refreshments, and we’ll even draw your Jacuzzi bath, sprinkle rose petals and light candles to turn your room into a soothing oasis or a romantic retreat. Hurry–only a few rooms left for each date!

Let Them Eat Cake!

November Special

We know November is all about the turkey, but when you reserve a weekday stay at our Brooklyn inn, enjoy decadent dessert on us at award-winning Peaches restaurant–yum!

All That Jazz!

Cape May Jazz Festival Special

The joint will be jumpin’ at Cape May, New Jersey’s always sold-out jazz festival (www.capemayjazz.org) November 7-9. Let us spoil you with our award-winning hospitality while you hop from one club to the next grooving to cool and hot performances from established and emerging jazz artists. Akwaaba guests will be treated to a private cocktail party in our parlor featuring a surprise live jazz performance. Book your room by October 20th and receive an autographed jazz CD by the performing artist!

Have Your Family’s Thanksgiving in Cape May!

We’re making our entire Akwaaba at Buttonwood Manor available to you for this special holiday of togetherness and thankfulness. Sleep 18 members of your family for the five-day holiday (November 25-29), and make yourselves completely at home.

Our inn features six guests rooms with private baths, and two suites in our carriage house, each featuring private baths, full kitchens and sleeping accommodations for four. The main house boasts a large kitchen for preparing the Thanksgiving dinner, two dining rooms to accommodate 18 guests, a game room with a huge flat-screen TV for watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade and football games, and a living room fireplace for unwinding after the big meal. If you’d prefer to have Thanksgiving dinner catered, we’re happy to make the arrangements!

Special package includes: Welcome basket * Movie Passes * Activity Planning *Four-night/Five-day stay for 18–only $2,400!

“They welcome us with open arms and warm biscuits.” –Essence Magazine

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On Mini-Vacay

Aug 27, 2009

Just a few days to get away from the normal hustle and bustle of daily life……. This is a our third trip to Cape May and we stay at Akwaaba B&B in West Cape May. On our previous trips we stayed at Akwaaba by the Sea. Check out the site: AkwaabaThis time we booked a suite at Akwaaba at Buttonwood Manor(directly across the street). I love staying here because each morning you are treated to a full breakfast as well as savory and sweet snacks with beverages in the evening. I was expecting to be rained in for two days but as luck would have it two of our three days were absolutely beautiful. The ocean temperature this time of year is just right. My son had a lot of fun playing in the ocean and my daughter wanted to play in the sand instead. Traveling with an 8yo and 2yo takes a lot of patience and endurance to say the least. Yesterday we spent about 3 hours on the beach and today after breakfast we took an African American tour of West Cape May(It was interesting to learn about the rich heritage of this small beach town), and then some beach time. I am beat and one child is asking “where are we going for dinner?”. One great part of a mini-vaca – NO COOKING! and the 0 calorie meals!