Atlantic City, New Jersey: Golden Nugget Hotel, Casino & Marina; hotel review

Golden Nugget Hotel, Casino &Marina

Huron Ave./Brigantine Blvd., in Marina District, (800) 777-8477.  727 rooms.  Room service.  

A sort of boutique casino, the Golden Nugget Hotel, Casino & Marina has a calmer demeanor than most.  But some will find the marina location--a five-minute shuttle ride from the Boardwalk--relatively isolated.  That said, the tranquil setting draws repeat guests.  All guest rooms feature soft, elegant colors and neutral tones, nicely upholstered chairs, desks, and baths with marble accents.  The suites are notable for their chic designer fittings and superior views as well as two oversize marble bathrooms providing the luxurious choice of a deep soaking tub or a sleek shower with duo showerheads.  Fitness facilities include a gym, year-round outdoor pool, whirlpool, tanning salon, jogging track, basketball court, recreation deck, five tennis courts, sauna, and miniature golf course.  A new spa provides Asian holistic treatments and has a sauna and steam room.  A variety of shops line a concourse,

and this is also where you will find the Hand of Faith golden nugget displayed.  The story goes that in 1980 in Wedderburn, Australia, Kevin Hillier found a 61-pound golden nugget barely a foot underground.  It is the biggest golden nugget in existence, the second-biggest ever discovered, and the biggest ever found with a metal detector.  Hillier sold his golden nugget to the Golden Nugget for more than a million dollars!

Restaurants are all owner Landry’s brands, including Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse and a Chart House overlooking the marina.  The outdoor H2O bar and lounge pool area with a view of the Atlantic City skyline includes a heated pool, four hot tubs, fire pits, and affordable private cabanas.  It is a great place to hang out in the afternoon and watch the sun set.  A spa and health club are also available.  The Wine and Wifi lounge is a comfortable spot to sip and surf, and the new Haven nightclub, in a former bus terminal, offers an extraordinary nightlife experience.  And, of course, there is the 80,000-square-foot casino open round the clock.  A seasonal lounge is situated on the marina.

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