Living room area of Windrift 1 bedroom Avalon hotel room

Four brightly colored cocktails served poolside from our Avalon NJ restaurants

Beach with grass near ICONA Hotel Windrift

Dining area with kitchenette and table in Signature 1 bedroom suite at our hotel on the NJ shore

Welcome to ICONA Windrift Resort

Where Luxury Meets Comfort

A classic New Jersey Shore vacation awaits you at ICONA Windrift Resort. As one of only two beachfront hotels on Avalon, NJ's, 7-Mile Island – the other is our sister hotel next door, ICONA Avalon Resort – we have been a New Jersey vacation tradition for generations of guests for nearly 60 years. Our hotel joined the family of ICONA resorts & restaurants in 2021 after being family-owned & operated since 1967.

Families, couples, and groups will escape to ICONA Windrift for years to come, continuing a rich tradition of summer beach vacations in beautiful Avalon, NJ. Once you arrive, you will be greeted with our aloha spirit of warmth and love – all part of our commitment to turn all who visit into members of the ICONA family.

Large living room with couch and balcony at our Avalon beach hotel

Kitchenette with fridge and sink in one of our Avalon hotel rooms

Interior of one of our Avalon hotel rooms with King bed at ICONA Windrift

Large marble bathroom with shower in one of our Avalon hotel rooms

Living room area of the Oceanfront 1 bedroom suite at our Avalon NJ resort

Interior of Signature King Studio at ICONA Windrift

Newly Renovated

The beloved Windrift beachfront hotel in Avalon, NJ, has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation that blends the original destination's warmth, charm, and intimacy with contemporary luxury and amenities. The windswept dunes remain while everything about the hotel rooms have been transformed into a coastal chic getaway. Think oceanfront suites, plush studios, and classic hotel rooms. Five stellar dining choices that range from laid-back bars to award-winning fine dining.

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Classic Queen

Our bright & cozy Classic Queen guest room features two Queen beds, free Wi-Fi, Keurig coffeemaker, mini fridge, waffle-knit bathrobes and sumptuous bedding with a pillow-top mattress, plush linens and organic bath products.

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Signature King Studio

Spaciously designed Signature King Studios feature one King bed, a comfortable sitting area that includes a double sleeper sofa, a private balcony, a wet bar with microwave, and a beautifully tiled bathroom with separate dressing area with vanity.

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Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Suite at ICONA Windrift Resort with Living area with pull out couch, sitting chairs, and dining table

Oceanfront 1 Br Suite

The Oceanfront 1 BR Suite is a one-bedroom suite with a private balcony overlooking the ocean.

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Pendant lights hung overhead in our beachfront hotel in Avalon NJ

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Advanced Purchase Rate

Save 15% when you book & pay for your stay in advance!

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5+ Night Extended Stay Discount

The longer you stay, the less you pay. Any new stay of 5+ nights is eligible for an additional 5% off on top of the already reduced Advanced Purchase Rate.

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Weddings in Avalon

Celebrate your biggest of days at the only ocean-view wedding destination on Avalon’s 7-Mile Island. Creative planning, delicious cuisine, vibrant activities, and beautifully designed venues will bring your wedding day dreams to life!

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