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Coastal Chateau

5 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Ocean City, New Jersey · 0.4 mi to the sand

Private beach Sunset ceremony On-site lodging Elopements

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity hosts up to 50 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 609-820-3569
  • Website coastalchateauocnj.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

601 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Coastal Chateau and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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🪵 Boardwalk Beach Access 5 mentions

“The location to the beach and boardwalk made the hotel more than ideal before even mentioning the beautiful views and ambiance from the rooftop.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 162 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 27 mentions

“The Coastal Chateau has been beautifully renovated and is the cleanest, loveliest beach hotel I've ever stayed in, hands down.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions

From the reviews

Our stay at the Coastal Chateau in Ocean City, NJ was nothing short of magical. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were blown away by how beautiful and thoughtfully designed everything was. The rooms were absolutely stunning—bright, airy, and tastefully decorated with calming coastal tones.

★★★★★ — Kristen, Jul 2025

Coastal Chateau is a true gem! You can tell how every single detail was thoughtfully designed. It is gorgeous and absolutely clean in every space. The rooms are quiet and we did not hear anyone walking in the hallways or above us. The beds were absolutely comfortable and the rooms provided true blackout curtains.

★★★★★ — Lindsay, Aug 2025

Hidden gem. Pristine property with a beautiful lobby and rooms. The coffee and snacks were such a thoughtful touch, and the entire experience felt warm and personal from start to finish. The owners are incredibly attentive and genuinely care about their guests.

★★★★★ — Davidv, May 2026

I can't say enough good things - what a great location for a girls weekend. The rooms are gorgeous and so well appointed. The whole property is, really. The rooftop deck was a lovely place to do some reading, with water views. We appreciated the readily available coffee and snacks.

★★★★★ — Allison, Aug 2025

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Getting married at Coastal Chateau

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.