If you have AAA, try that rate. They have some from $196 and up in Aug., maybe July too. Also this is through their site. I got $222 for what I wanted early August, and even though you still add on the 25 fee and parking fee for us, it was still the cheapest way to stay on the bosrdwalk, and I have a pin code.
BTW, they had the $169 listed on site for summer promo, but none were available for our dates, your dates may have better luck, and also I am going to keep checking in case any become available.
Edited: I just looked at my reservation and I got the $196 rate. I don't know why I thought 222, I think its because I keep checking rates and some of the rooms I got for my dates is now up to that price, with the 196's for the basic room