The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in April 2026. 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 Ocean City. I hope you will like it!
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1 The Forum Ocean City, United States
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The Forum offers accommodations in Ocean City near Gillian's Wonderland Pier and Playland's Castaway Cove. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property features an outdoor pool and is located 100 metres from Ocean City Beach.
At the hotel the rooms come with a private bathroom.
Playland's Castaway Cove is 800 metres from The Forum. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.
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2 The Atlantic, BW Signature Collection Ocean City, United States
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Situated in Ocean City, The Pavilion offers beach block accommodation 0.32 km from Ocean City Beach and features various facilities, such as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier is 700 metres from the hotel, while Playland's Castaway Cove is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Atlantic City Airport, 27 km from The Pavilion.
I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in April 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!
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