Dinogo Readers’ Top 10 Resorts in the Mid-Atlantic for 2024

From Pennsylvania to the Jersey Shore and the Chesapeake Bay, our readers agree that New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania are the highlights of the Mid-Atlantic. This year’s top resorts range from cozy boutiques to expansive estates, many featuring stunning waterfront views.

How the Voting Process Works

Each year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L invites readers to share their travel experiences from around the world, providing insights on the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. In 2024, over 186,000 T+L readers participated, casting more than 700,000 votes across over 8,700 establishments, including hotels, cities, and cruise lines.

Hotels were categorized as resort hotels, city hotels, inns, or safari lodges based on their location and offerings, and they were evaluated according to the following criteria:

Accommodations/amenities
Setting
Hospitality
Cuisine
Affordability

Respondents could rate each feature as excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores reflect the average of these ratings.

Highlights from Our Readers

Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania, climbed to the top this year, moving from No. 7 to No. 1. Returning to the list is The Asbury in Asbury Park, New Jersey, maintaining its No. 10 ranking from last year. The Asbury Ocean Club Hotel shifted from No. 3 last year to No. 5 this year, while Nemacolin in Farmington, Pennsylvania, dropped from No. 2 to No. 6. The Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland, has ascended to No. 2 from No. 4, boasting a world-class spa and stunning water views right on the Miles River, which flows into the Eastern Bay.

The Wave Resort, located in Long Branch, New Jersey, claimed the No. 3 spot this year as a new entry. This oceanfront destination features a spa, various dining options, and a pool with a view of the water. Also in Long Branch is the Bungalow Hotel, a boutique property situated in the Pier Village area, which is related to the Wave.

To discover which hotels were voted as favorites by T+L readers in the Mid-Atlantic, keep reading.

The Champion

Omni Bedford Springs Resort: Bedford, Pennsylvania

The brick façade of the Omni Bedford Springs Resort

Image courtesy of Omni Bedford Springs Resort

Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, this historic resort boasts eight natural springs and a sprawling 30,000-square-foot spa. One reader praised the 'exceptionally crafted cocktails from a menu curated by local mixologists' at the Lobby Bar, while another highlighted the 'truly remarkable experience' provided by the resort's expansive spa. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a taste of history, this enduring property has gracefully stood the test of time. 'What a fantastic restoration of a beautiful old establishment,' one survey respondent remarked. Having hosted presidents and dignitaries alike, this legacy property continues to excel.