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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