Showboat Hotel Atlantic City

From $70 a night at Showboat Hotel Atlantic City (Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $419 total; Expedia listed $548 for the same stay when seen), checked Nov 1, 2026.

North Beach · Atlantic City

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Axel’s take

Showboat delivers family entertainment and beach access, but the hotel itself is uneven.

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Axel’s rating: 6.2/10 · A mid-range Boardwalk hotel in a former casino, focused on family entertainment

Showboat is a mid-range hotel in a former casino, now built around family entertainment rather than gambling. The Boardwalk location, beach access, Lucky Snake arcade and Island Waterpark are its strongest reasons to book. Recent Expedia guests often praise helpful staff and spacious, clean rooms, but Tripadvisor and Booking.com-linked reviews show a less consistent picture. It's a reasonable pick for an activity-heavy family break, not a dependable choice for hotel comfort alone.

Recurring complaints concern dated furnishings, dirty carpets, room maintenance and slow problem handling. The hotel confirms its regular guest pool is closed; Island Waterpark is separate, so check admission inclusions. Resort fees and paid parking also deserve attention. Evolution's second-floor studio build-out was reported in 2026; confirm current disruption before booking. We'd skip it for a quiet couples' escape or reliably polished rooms.

Rooms
Often spacious, but condition varies; dated furniture and broken fixtures recur in reviews.
Cleanliness
Many guests report clean rooms, but dirty carpets, odors and inadequate cleaning remain recurring complaints.
Service
Helpful individual staff receive praise; responsiveness and problem resolution are inconsistent.
Amenities
Arcade, waterpark and 24-hour gym; no public casino, and the regular guest pool is closed.
Fees and surprises
Resort fee, deposit and paid parking; confirm waterpark inclusion and current Evolution studio construction impacts.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · Reddit · bizjournals.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

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The location

801 Boardwalk,, Atlantic City

Directly on the Boardwalk, with the beach outside and neighboring casinos within walking distance.

Amenities and check-in

Arcade, waterpark and 24-hour gym; no public casino, and the regular guest pool is closed.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Game room
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking: $25 per car per night; Extra bed: $27 per guest per night; Cot: free; Deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $100 per room per stay
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Showboat Hotel Atlantic City, Atlantic City: from $70 a night

From $70 a night at Showboat Hotel Atlantic City (Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $419 total; Expedia listed $548 for the same stay when seen), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Showboat Hotel Atlantic City is a mid-range Boardwalk hotel in a former casino, focused on family entertainment in Atlantic City, United States.

Address: 801 Boardwalk,, Atlantic City. Property ID: 1052029.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/atlantic-city/showboat-hotel-atlantic-city-1052029

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$313$412 on Expedia$99 less (24%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$419$548 on Expedia$129 less (24%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$156$193 on Expedia$37 less (19%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$157$193 on Expedia$36 less (19%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $211 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $141 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$70 for 1 night · 2 nights $140 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$70 for 1 night · 2 nights $142 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $143 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $173 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$151 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$74 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $262 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $157 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $157 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $176 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $247 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$150 for 1 night · 2 nights $313 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$163 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced

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Axel's take: 6.2/10

Showboat delivers family entertainment and beach access, but the hotel itself is uneven. A mid-range Boardwalk hotel in a former casino, focused on family entertainment, scored for what it is.

Showboat is a mid-range hotel in a former casino, now built around family entertainment rather than gambling. The Boardwalk location, beach access, Lucky Snake arcade and Island Waterpark are its strongest reasons to book. Recent Expedia guests often praise helpful staff and spacious, clean rooms, but Tripadvisor and Booking.com-linked reviews show a less consistent picture. It's a reasonable pick for an activity-heavy family break, not a dependable choice for hotel comfort alone.

Recurring complaints concern dated furnishings, dirty carpets, room maintenance and slow problem handling. The hotel confirms its regular guest pool is closed; Island Waterpark is separate, so check admission inclusions. Resort fees and paid parking also deserve attention. Evolution's second-floor studio build-out was reported in 2026; confirm current disruption before booking. We'd skip it for a quiet couples' escape or reliably polished rooms.

  • Best for: families prioritizing arcades and waterpark visits; beachgoers wanting direct Boardwalk access

  • Watch out for: uneven cleanliness and room maintenance; closed regular guest pool; resort fee, paid parking and attraction admission

  • Location: Directly on the Boardwalk, with the beach outside and neighboring casinos within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Often spacious, but condition varies; dated furniture and broken fixtures recur in reviews.

  • Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but dirty carpets, odors and inadequate cleaning remain recurring complaints.

  • Service: Helpful individual staff receive praise; responsiveness and problem resolution are inconsistent.

  • Amenities: Arcade, waterpark and 24-hour gym; no public casino, and the regular guest pool is closed.

  • Fees and surprises: Resort fee, deposit and paid parking; confirm waterpark inclusion and current Evolution studio construction impacts.

Axel's opinion of Showboat Hotel Atlantic City, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · Reddit · bizjournals.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

About Showboat Hotel Atlantic City

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 801 Boardwalk,, Atlantic City
  • Guest rating: 3.3/5 on Google from 9,657 reviews (location 4.2/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Steel Pier: 16 min walk · Atlantic City International Airport: 31 min by taxi · Philadelphia International Airport: 71 min by taxi · Island Waterpark at Showboat: 1 min walk · Atlantic City Aquarium: 6 min by taxi · Oriental Ave at Ocean Beach Blvd#: 8 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Parking: $25 per car per night; Extra bed: $27 per guest per night; Cot: free; Deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $100 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Game room, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Spa, Self parking (extra charge), Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Atlantic City

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Room with ocean view

Room with Limited View

Accessible room with Limited View

Quadruple room with ocean view

Quadruple room with Limited View

Accessible Quadruple room with Limited View

Roll-In Shower room with Limited View

Roll-In Shower Quadruple room with Limited View

Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Double room with Limited View (full double bed)

Roll-In Shower Double room with Limited View (full double bed)

Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)

Twin room with Limited View (twin beds)

Accessible Twin room with Limited View (twin beds)

Roll-In Shower Twin room with Limited View (twin beds)

High Floor room

High Floor Quadruple room

High Floor Double room (full double bed)

High Floor Twin room (twin beds)

Standard room

Standard Accessible room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Accessible Quadruple room

Standard Accessible Roll-In Shower room

Standard Accessible Roll-In Shower Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Accessible Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Accessible Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Accessible Roll-In Shower Twin room (twin beds)

Family room with ocean view

Family Quadruple room with ocean view

House of Blues Junior Suite

Quadruple House of Blues Junior Suite

Double House of Blues Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin House of Blues Junior Suite (twin beds)

1 Bedroom High Floor Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom High Floor Roll-In Shower Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

Premium Double Suite with balcony and oceanfront (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Family Roll-In Shower Suite

2 Bedrooms Family Roll-In Shower Quadruple Suite

Super Double Suite with balcony and oceanfront (full double bed)

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