Wildwood Crest is a resort destination, attracting New Yorkers, Philadelphians, and Pennsylvanians. The area situated just 38 miles from the Atlantic International Airport is Wildwood is a road-trip, where Wildwood pet friendly hotels present a slew of accommodation options.

Not all Wildwood Hotels are pet-friendly or have the type of accommodations that most find hospitable. Nevertheless, Wildwood has its share of pet friendly hotels, resorts and rentals. While certain Wildwood pet friendly hotels are truly pro-pet, some properties use it as a marketing ploy to charge high prices.

To avoid overpaying to travel with the other family member, be sure to compare the rates and amenities of at least three similar Wildwood pet-friendly hotels.Create a list, of columns, itemizing the following answers:

• What is the pet per day charge? Many hotels charge between $10 and $20 per day  — per pet.

• Does the Wildwood hotel charge a cleaning fee?

• Does the Wildwood hotel have any vaccination requirements or flea stipulations?  Wildwood pet friendly hotels that do not enforce veterinarian health are most likely not the type of place one wants to reserve stay.

• How pet-friendly is the Wildwood hotel, does it have an onsite dog park or do the grounds have an enclosed area for the dogs to run and play?

• How close in proximity is the hotel to a park a walking trail to walk your dog? (Think convenience).

• Does the resort require pet insurance? Some hotels use the pet insurance requirement as another source of revenue. But depending on the breed, pet insurance maybe a statewide law.

• Does the resort impose a fine or penalty for pet ‘incidents’? Depending on the accommodations certain pet incident surcharges are within reason, while others are another revenue generator.

Meanwhile, be sure to compare each Wildwood pet friendly hotels for price, value, room quality and overall convenience.