4 Ideas for Cozy Winter Getaways in NJ

Friends in robes in bed on a girls weekend at ICONA Resorts

Cozy season is officially here. To celebrate the season, book a winter getaway at the Jersey Shore.The Jersey Shore is home to various getaways to help you beat the winter blues. These getaways allow you to relax by yourself or with family and friends. They’re also close to home and offer the best rates. Let’s […]

ICONA Resorts Acquires Second Avalon Beachfront Hotel With Purchase of the Windrift Hotel

Windrift Hotel exterior

AVALON, N.J. – MARCH 26, 2021 – ICONA Resorts today announced that it has purchased the Windrift Hotel, the oceanfront resort adjacent to ICONA Avalon, built and owned by the Buckingham and Diller families since 1967. With this acquisition, ICONA Resorts now owns and operates the largest oceanfront resorts in Avalon and Stone Harbor. The Windrift joins ICONA’s portfolio of award-winning hotels including ICONA […]

ICONA Diamond Beach Named #1 Hotel in New Jersey & #6 Best Hotel for Service in USA

ICONA beach umbrellas on Diamond Beach

ICONA DIAMOND BEACH HONORED WITH TOP HOTEL ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE PREPARING TO REOPEN FOR 2021 SEASON FOLLOWING MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RE-BUILD DIAMOND BEACH, NJ – FEB. 11, 2021 – ICONA Diamond Beach announced today that it has been recognized with two distinct hotel achievements. U.S. News & World Report named ICONA Diamond Beach the best hotel in the state of New Jersey and Tripadvisor […]

New Year’s Eve Celebration at ICONA

ICONA Diamond Beach entrance and sign

Ring in the new year on the beautiful South Jersey Shore with family and friends. ICONA Resorts is currently offering New Year’s Eve packages starting at just $145 per person. Depending on which resort and package you choose, you and a significant other can enjoy a comfortable overnight accommodation, open bar, dancing, four-course dinner, and breakfast buffet. […]

Plan a Winter Beach Wedding Ceremony at ICONA

ICONA Diamond Beach entrance

Happy couples have been planning Diamond Beach wedding ceremonies for years even during the cozy season. It’s hard to top the soothing sound of lapping waves, the azure blue ocean, and the soft, white sand. ICONA Diamond Beach has quickly become one of the premier Jersey Shore wedding venues thanks to our prime beach access, elegant accommodations, […]

The Avalon Brew Pub Burger of the Week

Burger of the Week at Avalon Brew Pub

Is there a better guilty pleasure combination than a refreshing Bohemian pilsner and a juicy Angus burger? Lucky guests at ICONA Avalon are just steps from a fresh pint and a casual upscale dining experience at one of the best New Jersey breweries: Avalon Brew Pub. Not only is Avalon Brew Pub the East Coast’s only beachfront microbrewery, […]

New Jersey Lighthouses: A Self-Guided Tour

Couple walking on the beach

New Jersey is home to 23 unique lighthouses, many of which can be discovered within minutes of ICONA Resorts. Lighthouses have become such a fascination among Americans that citizens can now join the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s “Passport Program,” one of the many ways you can hunt down the rarest beacons. Hunting for lighthouses is a popular […]

A Romantic Winter Getaway to South Jersey

Winter is the season of love here in South Jersey as the cooler temperatures inspire couples to cozy up morning, day, and night. Very few romantic New Jersey getaways rival an extended weekend stay at ICONA Resorts. Our three oceanfront resorts provide sophisticated charm, romantic restaurants, and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views, all within minutes from delightful wintertime […]

A South Jersey History Tour

Group of friends about to board the ICONA Shuttle

Whether you’re a history buff or simply looking to pass the time during a rainstorm, South Jersey has several interesting museums worth exploring during your next visit to ICONA Resorts. Many of our oceanfront cities, including Cape May, NJ, played a crucial role in World War II. All three of our oceanfront Jersey Shore hotels are […]