Carisbrooke Inn Bed & Breakfast

The Carisbrooke Inn

Conveniently located just a few steps from the beach and world famous Atlantic City boardwalk and casinos, The Carisbrooke Inn Bed and Breakfast is nestled in the historic seaside town of Ventnor and offers the perfect place for a romantic getaway, business traveler, family reunion or corporate retreat. The Carisbrooke Inn invites you to experience its European hospitality and enjoy the pleasures of the New Jersey shore!

The Carisbrooke Cottage

Located just across the street from the Carisbrooke Inn and closer to the boardwalk, this old beach house has wonderful ocean views, a large wrap around porch and all the uniqueness, charm and quirkiness of a 100 year old building. Guests in our Coattage will need to park on one of our many quiet side streets but will enjoy all the other amenities of the inn.

Only 300 feet from the ocean

The Carisbrooke Inn, minutes from Atlantic City Hotels and Casinos,  offers wonderful visual details, like dramatic front doors, high ceilings, ornate moldings and a commanding center staircase. Located just a few steps from the pristine Ventnor beaches and Atlantic Ocean, the inn is eclectically decorated with themes from the Victorian era as well as English and French cottages. The Carisbrooke Inn accommodations are elegantly appointed and offer a king size, queen size, or two twin beds. After enjoying a magnificent multi-course homemade breakfast in our parlor, you may choose to soak up the sun on our ocean view front deck, relax in the serenity of the back patio, or cool down with a dip in the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Return to our sun drenched Main Parlor for our popular Evening Wine and Refreshments, which is served fireside in the winter months and on our ocean view deck in the summer. Finish your perfect day by experiencing the top entertainment and exciting nightlife of the Atlantic City casinos.

The Carisbrooke Inn and Atlantic City is a perfect destination for people from all over the world.  It is especially convenient from those traveling from New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, and Atlanta because of either close proximity or easy air access.
 

From the moment you step through the tiled vestibule at The Carisbrooke Inn, you are greeted with The Carisbrooke Inn’s “European Hospitality”. Your innkeeper, John Battista, is a second generation Italian Americans and has traveled around Europe extensively. Since hospitality is an integral facet of the European way of life and has been for John, he  strives to bring this concept of hospitality to the Inn. The “European Hospitality” begins by being personally greeted at the door by John or a staff member. You don’t have to worry about carrying your luggage to your room as the innkeepers will be happy to assist you with your bags. After arriving at your guest room and settling in, you have some time to await the ever popular Evening Wine and Refreshments. Guests are treated to homemade treats such as John’s special blend of wine,  bruschetta made with fresh tomatoes and basil, focaccia from an old family recipe, peach gelato, fresh lemonade in the summer and many more specialties!! These treats are served on our ocean view deck in the summer where many guests gather to experience an outdoor dining experience or fireside in the winter months.

In addition to the delicacies served in the evening, breakfast is always an event to remember! Our multi-course homemade breakfast is served in our parlor area where you can dine with a view of the ocean. Breakfast is a true delight because in preparing our meals, we only use the highest quality ingredients such as fresh herbs, seasonal fruit, and other select foods. In the winter months when fresh seasonal fruit is a rarity, you will be served specialty fruit items picked and canned personally by John and the staff. Such treats include Jersey peaches and cream, apple puffs with cinnamon and brown sugar, and maple poached pears. Accompanying our fruit course is one of our warm homemade baked items including cranberry scones (an Inn favorite), pumpkin chocolate chip muffins (an Autumn time specialty) or sour cream coffee cake, just to name a few. The next course is our main entrée, which we prepare from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Our guests love Westine’s Waffles, an old family recipe, our Spinach and Gruyere Strata (a new twist on Spinach Quiche) or light and fluffy Buttermilk pancakes using a recipe developed at the Inn.


In addition to the distinctive cuisine you will find at the Inn, John and his staff  are personally available to help you plan your activities during your stay. Whether you choose to dine at one of the Atlantic City area’s finest restaurants, spend a day dolphin watching or even antiquing in Historic Smithville, John and his staff will assist you with directions, reservations, transportation and anything else that you may need to make your stay more pleasant. While food and personalized service are important facets of European Hospitality, attention to detail is equally significant. Specifically, the guest rooms are individually appointed with simple and elegant décor. In each room, a guest will find antique furniture and vintage pieces, crisp linens and fresh flowers, all of which are combined to create a luxurious yet comfortable resting place. Also, if you are celebrating a special occasion, our staff is happy to put surprise treats in the room for your loved one, such as champagne, gifts or anything else you would like. Many guests love the convenience of having details such as this taken care of by us.

Attractions & Activities...

Brigantine Wildlife Refuge · Lucy the Elephant · Picturesque Renault Winery · Scenic Ocean Drive · Sun Bathing · Swimming · Golf · Bike Riding · Jogging · Tennis · In-line Skating · Miniature Golf · Boating · Ice Skating · Shopping · Much, much more!

"An unexpected find on the edge of Atlantic City!"

The Inn offers wonderful visual details, like dramatic front doors, high ceilings, ornate moldings and a commanding center staircase. The Carisbrooke Inn is the perfect blend of classic luxury accompanied by modern amenities and superior hospitality.

There is Something for Everyone at Carisbrooke Inn Bed and Breakfast!

• Soak up the warmth on the ocean view front deck.
• Stroll down the worlds longest boardwalk.
• Cool down with a dip in the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean
• Relax in the serenity of the back patio.
• Delight in snacks and refreshments - served fireside in the winter.
• Savor fine dining in one of the several great area restaurants
• Experience top celebrity entertainment and the exciting night life of Atlantic City

We're just 1 mile from Atlantic City. That's a short, beautiful 20-25 min. on the boardwalk, along the beach!

However you choose to spend your time, the cares of every day life will begin to slip away, as you relax and let the incredible warmth and hospitality of Carisbrooke Inn Bed & Breakfast soothe your soul!

The business traveler will find all the amenities of a
fine business class hotel here at The Carisbrooke Inn:

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access
In-room Work Space
Meeting/Seminar Space
Corporate Retreat Facilities
Private Bath
Fax on Site
Copier and Printer on Site
In-room HDTV with DVD

Corporate Rate
Flexible Cancellation Policy
Early Breakfast Available
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Queen-size or King-size Bed
Private Bathrooms
Complimentary Parking

"I planned this weekend for my fiance and I it was the best I've ever been in. Cozy, very clean, feels like your home, service is to die for..Baked goods makes you go back for more...all of the room's are better than a hotel room." a guest from New York City

"This was my second stay at the Carisbrooke Inn. It had a great atmosphere, making you feel very welcomed and relaxed. The room was very clean and neat. My favorite part was hanging out by the fireplace sipping wine and chattting with other guests. Great service and accomadating my special requests were the highlight of my stay." a guest from Hagerstown, Maryland

"Two years in a row we stayed here and absolutely loved it. This year we had the newly renovated Room 9 , OMG FABULOUS!!!! Agnes was so nice and very helpfull and those cookies she makes are the best. The breakfast was soooooooooo good. It is so nice to stay here and then go minutes up the road to AC."  a guest from Delaware

"This was our second visit to the Carisbrooke Inn, and it won't be our last! John and his staff were excellent hosts; friendly, informative and helpful without being overbearing. The meals were great and the housekeeping was exceptional. Much better than a hotel, and convenient to the beach and boardwalk."  a guest from Allentown, PA

• Soak up the warmth on the ocean view front deck
• Stroll down the Atlantic City boardwalk
• Cool down with a dip in the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean
• Relax in the serenity of the back patio
• Spend a day at the beach – only steps away from the Inn
• Delight in Evening Wine and Refreshments - served fireside in the winter.
• Savor fine dining in one of the several great area restaurants
• Gamble in one of 10 world class casinos
• Enjoy one of our many local spas
• Experience top celebrity entertainment at one of the local venues
• Experience the exciting night life of Atlantic City at one of the many nightclubs
• Shopping, shopping, shopping... Atlantic City is home to well over 100 stores and shops ranging from the outlets in The Walk to the very high end stores at The Pier Shops at Ceasars
• Explore the great attractions of the area:
• Brigantine Wildlife Refuge
• Lucy the Elephant
• Picturesque Renault Winery
• Scenic Ocean Drive
• Forsysthe wildlife and birdwatching preserve
   

While visiting the New Jersey Shore you can Enjoy:

• Sun bathing
• Swimming
• Golf
• Bike Riding
• Jogging    
• Tennis  
• In-line Skating
• Miniature golf
• Boating
• Ice Skating
• Shopping
• Antiquing
• Bird watching
•  Museums
• Theater
• And much, much more!

The hidden gem of the historic community of Ventnor is just down the beach from Atlantic City. At the time of its incorporation in 1903, the city of Ventnor was a place of rest and retreat at the Jersey shore for families vacationing from nearby Pennsylvania, New York and Washington, D.C. Today, people from all over the world come to vacation in Ventnor because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, its fabulous restaurants and unique shopping, and its easy access to the nightlife and excitement of Atlantic City and the Casinos.

The original Carisbrooke Inn, built in 1891, was a grand ocean front inn and the first hotel established in Ventnor. This fine hotel served as the center of all social and political life as the town of Ventnor, New Jersey evolved. Its name, “Carisbrooke”, was acquired from the Carisbrooke Castle located on the Isle of Wight in the picturesque resort town of Ventnor, England. Unfortunately, this beautiful hotel was demolished in the winter of 1910-11. In 1996, the current Inn was established and paid tribute to the original Carisbrooke Inn by assuming its name.

The architectural style of the current Carisbrooke Inn is an American Foursquare – a post-Victorian style which shared many features with the Prairie architecture pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright. Its boxy shape provided roomy interiors for homes on small city lots. Many Foursquares are trimmed with tiled roofs, cornice-line brackets, or other details drawn from Craftsman, Italian Renaissance, or Mission architecture. The Carisbrooke Inn still retains many of its original features as when the property was first built. In addition, the Inn has been recently painted in an historic color scheme consistent with the American Foursquare era.

The Carisbrooke Inn
105 South Little Rock Avenue
Ventnor, New Jersey ( NJ)  08406

From points West:
Take the Atlantic City Expressway east to exit #2.  Follow Route 40 east, just over 2 miles and turn right on to Atlantic Avenue.  Proceed 1 mile and make a left on S. Little Rock Avenue.  Carisbrooke Inn will be on the left.

From points North and South:
Take the Garden State Parkway to exit #38.  Follow the directions listed above.

From NJ Transit in Atlantic City:
From Atlantic City , take NJ TRANSIT Bus No. 505 to Longport and get off at Ventnor and Weymouth avenues.  Prior to traveling, check current service schedules