The History Behind the Armada By-the-Sea Motel in Wildwood NJ

Philadelphia natives Gloria and Rudy dreamed of opening an oceanfront motel at the Jersey Shore. In the next few years, they experienced a rapid succession of business ventures, beginning with opening a beach grill on 17th Street in North Wildwood, New Jersey. After a few years, they sold the beach grill and bought the Satellite Motel, then sold the Satellite and bought the oceanfront Flagship. Finally, just three short years later, they sold the Flagship and bought beachfront property in Wildwood Crest, NJ – the future home of the Armada By-the-Sea Motel. 

Today, Rudy and Gloria’s son and daughter-in-law own and operate their family-run beachfront motel. They take pride in continuing the legacy of helping families create memories one vacation at a time. TripAdvisor has recognized the Armada By-the-Sea as being one of the top family-friendly budget hotels in the country by awarding them their Travelers’ Choice Award in both 2017 and 2018.

Forty-five years later, many guests who remember Gloria and Rudy fondly are still returning to the Armada year-after-year and are creating memories with their children and grandchildren. Contact us today and let our family help your family begin creating vacation memories!