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Beachfront hotels in Maryland

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Maryland. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Crystal Beach Hotel Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Crystal Beach Hotel

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Offering an oceanfront outdoor pool and a fitness centre, Crystal Beach Hotel is located on the beach and boardwalk in Ocean City. The property offers free parking. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $682.

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  • 2 Kasa Marigot Ocean City Beach Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Kasa Marigot Ocean City Beach

    *** Hotel. This oceanfront property boasts a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a heated indoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi access is available at this Ocean City, Maryland hotel. Each accommodation at Marigot Beach Suites is equipped with a full kitchen, washing machine and tumble dryer. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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  • 3 Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG

    *** Resort. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Conveniently located steps from the beach, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ocean City boasts an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. This oceanfront property also has an on-site restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $628.

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  • 4 Atlantic Hotel, Inc Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Atlantic Hotel, Inc

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Set in Ocean City, 300 metres from Ocean City Beach, Atlantic Hotel, Inc offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Show full description

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  • 5 Dunes Suites Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Dunes Suites Oceanfront

    Hotel. Located in Ocean City, within 100 metres of Ocean City Beach and 1.7 km of Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Visitors Info Center, Dunes Suites Oceanfront provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Show full description

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  • 6 Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This hotel is located off the Ocean City Boardwalk, which features shopping and dining. The Grand Hotel features a full-service salon and rooms with balconies and views of the ocean. Rooms at the Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront include a coffee maker and cable TV. WiFi is available in the hotel. The Grand Hotel has a game room with billiards, shuffle board and a giant chess set. The hotel also has an indoor and outdoor pool. Guests can relax with a drink or light snack from the seasonal pool-side bar or wake up with a coffee from the Java Beach Coffee House. The property is 4.2 km from the West Ocean City Outlets, which feature shopping. The Links at Lighthouse Sound is 10 km away. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $868.

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  • 7 Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Welcome to Hilton Garden Inn in the heart of Ocean City, Maryland, the East Coast’s favorite vacation destination. Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends or as a family, our recently refreshed hotel is close to everywhere you want to be – right on the beach, only steps from the town’s famed classic boardwalk and a short walk to Jolly Roger Amusement Park. You could spend your entire getaway right here at the hotel, where every room enjoys an amazing balcony view and onsite amenities include Coastline Café & Creamery and Solstice Oceanfront Bar & Grill oceanfront restaurant and bar, a well-equipped fitness center, and indoor heated pool along with seasonal activities for all ages such as live music, beach yoga, and jugglers, just to name a few. Show full description

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  • 8 Park Place Hotel Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Park Place Hotel

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Facing the beachfront, Park Place Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Ocean City and has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and restaurant. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $1001.

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  • 9 Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

    **** Resort. This Ocean City, Maryland hotel is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It features an Olympic-sized swimming pool in a 4-story tropical atrium and several on-site restaurants. Each room has a balcony with a side view of the ocean or the pool at the Princess Royale Hotel. Rooms also include a flat-screen TV and a well-equipped kitchen. The Princess Royale Hotel offers guests seasonal on-site dining. Schooner's Restaurant and Lounge for inside dining and The Current for outside dining. For light snacks and cocktails, the Tropical Tiki bar is located in the Atrium. The hotel has an oceanfront sundeck. Visit our gift shop, Sandy's Beach Treasures and choose a unique item that will remind you of your Oceanfront vacation. Also, visit our coffee shop, Royale Roasters, where we proudly serve Starbucks beverages and homemade baked goods. The Ocean Plaza Mall is a 4-minute walk from the Princess Royale Hotel. Bayside Boat Rentals is 3.7 km away. $26 processing fee transaction is collected on all cancellations. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $950.

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  • 10 Hyatt Place Ocean City Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Hyatt Place Ocean City Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Attractively located in the centre of Ocean City, Hyatt Place Ocean City Oceanfront features air-conditioned rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $1188.

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  • 11 Castle in the Sand Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Castle in the Sand

    *** Hotel. This beachfront hotel in Ocean City, Maryland boasts an outdoor swimming pool with a diving board and rooms with panoramic ocean views. The Ocean City Pier Rides are 4.8 km away. Show full description

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  • 12 Americana Hotel Boardwalk Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Americana Hotel Boardwalk

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Conveniently set in Ocean City, Americana Hotel Boardwalk provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $804.

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  • 13 SeaLoft Oceanfront Hotel Ocean City, United States

    Beach: SeaLoft Oceanfront Hotel

    ** Hotel. SeaLoft Oceanfront Hotel on Ocean City’s 45th Street Beach, now open following a multi-million-dollar renovation. Wake up to surf views with direct beach access and an outdoor pool. Our beachfront hotel is a short walk to the best local restaurants and attractions – including the world-famous Seacrets Nightclub. Show full description

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  • 14 Quality Inn Boardwalk Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Quality Inn Boardwalk

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. The Quality Inn Boardwalk is located directly on Ocean City Beach and the Ocean City Boardwalk. This hotel is within 4. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $364.

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  • 15 Holiday Inn Ocean City by IHG Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Holiday Inn Ocean City by IHG

    *** Resort. Located directly on the beach, this hotel boasts a private balcony in every room and 2 swimming pools. The Ocean City Pier Amusement Rides are 10 minutes’ drive away. The Holiday Inn Ocean City features rooms with free Wi-Fi and a sofa bed. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $504.

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  • 16 Ocean 1 Hotel & Suites Ocean City Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Ocean 1 Hotel & Suites Ocean City

    ** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located in downtown Ocean City, this oceanfront hotel features free WiFi and rooms with cable TV and a balcony. The boardwalk is only a short walk away. Show full description

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  • 17 Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott

    *** Hotel. Whether traveling for business or vacationing with the family, enjoy oceanfront luxury and sensational views at the Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott. Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott is a one-of-a-kind, reimagined beachfront resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City, MD. During your visit, enjoy a nice meal and a refreshing beverage at Wahoo Oceanfront Grill or sip your favorite coffee drink and add on a few quick bites from Ashore Things, or enjoy Room Service in the comfort of your guestroom. Show full description

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  • 18 High Point South Condos Ocean City, United States

    Beach: High Point South Condos

    Hotel. High Point South Condos is located on the beachfront in Ocean City, 1.9 km from Northside Park and 4 km from Thunder Lagoon Waterpark. Located around 6. Show full description Guest review score 7.8

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  • 19 Lankford Hotel and Lodge Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Lankford Hotel and Lodge

    ** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Well set in the centre of Ocean City, Lankford Hotel and Lodge provides free WiFi, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 1.2 km from Ripley's Believe It or Not, 3.4 km from Baja Amusements and 3.6 km from Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Visitors Info Center. The property is non-smoking and is located 80 metres from Ocean City Beach. The hotel offers certain units that include sea views, and every room comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Popular points of interest near Lankford Hotel and Lodge include Ocean City Harbor, Jolly Roger at the Pier and Ocean City Boardwalk.

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  • 20 Harrison Hall Hotel Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Harrison Hall Hotel

    ** Hotel. Located off the Ocean City boardwalk and beach, this oceanfront hotel has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar. There is also a small, shallow pool for young children and the Jolly Roger Amusement Park is 3.1 mi away. Show full description

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  • 21 Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums

    *** Hotel. This Ocean City hotel is a beachfront property that offers guests an indoor pool, game room and fitness centre with a sauna. The rooms come with a TV, microwave, and en suite bathroom with toiletries. Carousel Resort Hotel has amenities such as an indoor ice skating rink, a moon bounce, a lounge and a hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $646.

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  • 22 Plim Plaza Hotel Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Plim Plaza Hotel

    ** Hotel. Located right on the Ocean City Maryland Boardwalk, this hotel is less than a mile from ride on the Ocean City Pier. The 2-level sun deck features an outdoor pool and three hot tubs. A refrigerator is provided in all rooms at the Plim Plaza Hotel. Cable TV and an alarm clock are also available. All rooms feature tropical décor. Guests at the Plim Plaza Hotel Ocean City are offered complimentary tea, coffee, fruit, and a newspaper each morning. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The hotel features a spacious front porch which overlooks the beach and boardwalk. Chairs and umbrellas are also available for guest use on the beach. This hotel offers a variety of dining experiences. The Caribbean Bar & Grill is located next to the pool and serves light meals and frozen drinks. Paul Revere Smorgasbord offers a buffet with American cuisine. The Casino at Ocean Downs and the Jolly Roger Amusement Park are both within 10 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Shopping at White Marlin Mall is 2 mi away.

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  • 23 Tidelands Caribbean Boardwalk Hotel and Suites Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Tidelands Caribbean Boardwalk Hotel and Suites

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. "Located on the boardwalk, just steps from the beach, this Ocean City resort offers 2 outdoor pools and on-site Poolside Dining at the Hook-up Bar and Grille!" A coffee machine, refrigerator and microwave are provided in each room at the Tidelands Caribbean Boardwalk Hotel and Suites. Show full description

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  • 24 Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Ocean City’s Boardwalk, this hotel is 3.3 km from the Jolly Roger Amusement Park. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $719.

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  • 25 Days Inn by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Days Inn by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This oceanfront property in Ocean City, Maryland, is located on the Boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It boasts an outdoor pool and a children’s pool, a restaurant and rooms with a private balcony. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 26 Safari Hotel Boardwalk Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Safari Hotel Boardwalk

    ** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located on the Ocean City Boardwalk, this motel lies on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It features 2 large common balconies with ocean views and unique safari-themed décor. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 27 Commander Hotel & Suites Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Commander Hotel & Suites

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Offering an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, Commander Hotel is located on the boardwalk in Ocean City. Free WiFi access is available. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $798.

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  • 28 Monte Carlo Boardwalk / Oceanfront Ocean City Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Monte Carlo Boardwalk / Oceanfront Ocean City

    ** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the city, Hotel Monte Carlo Ocean Front is located on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $780.

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  • 29 Flagship Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Beach: Flagship Oceanfront

    ** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This oceanfront hotel is located directly on the Ocean City Boardwalk and boasts indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The hotel has 2 on-site restaurants and a poolside bar. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 30 Beachcrest 3 Ocean City, United States

    Beachcrest 3

    Hotel. Beachcrest 3 is situated on the beachfront in Ocean City, a few steps from Ocean City Beach and 4 km from Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Visitors Info Center. The property is around 4. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 31 Marigot Beach Condo Ocean City, United States

    Marigot Beach Condo

    Hotel. Marigot Beach Condo is situated on the beachfront in Ocean City, a few steps from Ocean City Beach and 2.5 km from Northside Park. The property is around 4. Show full description Guest review score 7.8

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  • 32 Capri 710 Ocean City, United States

    Capri 710

    Hotel. Capri 710 is located on the beachfront in Ocean City, 500 metres from Ocean City Beach and 2.2 km from Northside Park. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 33 Golden Sands 2101 Ocean City, United States

    Golden Sands 2101

    Hotel. Golden Sands 2101 is set on the beachfront in Ocean City, 200 metres from Ocean City Beach and 1.9 km from Northside Park. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 34 Sea Watcher Ocean City, United States

    Sea Watcher

    Hotel. Sea Watcher is set on the beachfront in Ocean City, a few steps from Ocean City Beach and 1.7 km from Northside Park. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 35 Courtyard by Marriott Ocean City Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    Courtyard by Marriott Ocean City Oceanfront

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Courtyard by Marriott Ocean City Oceanfront occupies a beachfront location 6.4 km from Ocean City Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $1290.

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  • 36 Ocean Towers 3A Ocean City, United States

    Ocean Towers 3A

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Ocean Towers 3A features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Ocean City. The property is around 3. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 37 Oceanwalk 501 Ocean City, United States

    Oceanwalk 501

    Hotel. Oceanwalk 501 features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Ocean City. The property is around 1.3 km from Northside Park, 3. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 38 Rainbow Condos II Ocean City, United States

    Rainbow Condos II

    Hotel. Located in Ocean City, 300 metres from Ocean City Beach, Rainbow Condos II features views of the sea. Featuring a children's playground, this property is set near attractions such as Northside Park. The accommodation provides an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 39 DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Ocean City, United States

    DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront

    **** Hotel. This beachfront hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the Ocean City Boardwalk, offering various dining and entertainment options. DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront features an atrium style indoor pool and rooms with free WiFi. DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront has rooms with a 55" HDTV, a full kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $524.

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  • 40 Americana Motor Inn on Boardwalk Ocean City, United States

    Americana Motor Inn on Boardwalk

    * Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Ideally set in the centre of Ocean City, Americana Motor Inn on Boardwalk features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This 1-star hotel offers a restaurant. Show full description

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  • 41 Sands of Time Ocean City, United States

    Sands of Time

    Hotel. Sands of Time is located on the beachfront in Ocean City, a few steps from Ocean City Beach and 2.5 km from Northside Park. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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  • 42 Boardwalk One Ocean City, United States

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located directly on the Ocean City Boardwalk, this beachfront hotel boasts an outdoor pool and rooms with a private balcony. The Pier Rides and Amusements are 5 minutes’ walk away. Show full description

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  • 43 Ocean Hideaway 511 Ocean City, United States

    Ocean Hideaway 511

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Ocean Hideaway 511 features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Ocean City. The property is located 2. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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  • 44 Sea Watch 519 Ocean City, United States

    Sea Watch 519

    Hotel. Sea Watch 519 is set on the beachfront in Ocean City, a few steps from Ocean City Beach and 1.7 km from Northside Park. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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  • 45 Sea Watch IV Ocean City, United States

    Sea Watch IV

    Hotel. Sea Watch IV is located on the beachfront in Ocean City, 1.7 km from Northside Park and 3.9 km from Thunder Lagoon Waterpark. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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  • 46 Surfside 84 Ocean City, United States

    Surfside 84

    Hotel. Situated in Ocean City, a few steps from Ocean City Beach, Surfside 84 features views of the sea. The property is around 3.7 km from Northside Park, 4. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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  • 47 Irene Ocean City, United States

    Irene

    Hotel. Irene features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Ocean City. The property is situated 1.9 km from Northside Park, 4 km from Thunder Lagoon Waterpark and 6. Show full description Guest review score 7.8

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  • 48 Paradise Plaza Inn Ocean City, United States

    Paradise Plaza Inn

    *** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This Ocean City, Maryland hotel is just steps from the beach and boardwalk and boasts an outdoor pool and on-site restaurant. The boardwalk amusement rides are 1. Show full description

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  • 49 Quality Inn & Suites Ocean City Fenwick Ocean City, United States

    Quality Inn & Suites Ocean City Fenwick

    **** Hotel. Situated 0.1 miles from the Ocean City Beach, this hotel features air-conditioned rooms with a kitchen and balcony. There is an outdoor pool and a large sun deck with umbrellas and cosy seating. Show full description

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  • 50 Eden Roc Motel Ocean City, United States

    Eden Roc Motel

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located in Ocean City, within 90 metres of Ocean City Beach and 1.2 km of Ocean City Harbor, Eden Roc Motel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Show full description

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