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The Best Beach Hotels in Ocean City

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Ocean City

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Ocean City, Maryland can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Ocean City, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Ocean City for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Ocean City's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Ocean City for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Ocean City.

There are ten miles of sandy beach that are lined with hotels and resorts. A festive boardwalk runs along the coastline and has many rides, arcades, restaurants, and more. The beach offers waves and warm water during the summer months.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort & Condominiums

3-star Resort with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Ocean City
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at 9100 Coastal Highway, Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort & Condominiums has great rooms from $168 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 7.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.1 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a hot tub at this beach hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Ocean City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront which has nice rooms starting at $203. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3200 North Baltimore Avenue. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Quality Inn Oceanfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Ocean City
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Quality Inn Oceanfront to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $192. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5400 Coastal Hwy. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.1 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Holiday Inn Ocean City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $69, Holiday Inn Ocean City, at 6600 Coastal Hwy provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 7.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a fitness center, a bar, outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just 3.7 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ocean City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Ocean City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ocean City has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $120 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1701 Baltimore Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.8 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Ocean City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $99, and it's located at 300 Seabay Lane. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Francis Scott Key Family Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Francis Scott Key Family Resort because it has great rooms that start at $197. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 12806 Ocean Gateway. Only 1.2 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love golf, a hot tub, a game room, an indoor pool, and free parking at this fun hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Commander Hotel & Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Ocean City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Commander Hotel & Suites offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $121 (before taxes). It's located at 1401 Atlantic Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 7.70/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers golf, city views, an indoor pool, bowling, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn & Suites Ocean City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Ocean City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 4301 Coastal Highway, Hampton Inn & Suites Ocean City has great rooms from $88 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a child pool which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 2.4 miles from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Quality Inn Boardwalk

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Ocean City
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Quality Inn Boardwalk which has nice rooms starting at $180. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1601 Atlantic Ave.. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, a child pool, and an indoor pool. It's located just 0.8 miles from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Cape May, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, and Rehoboth Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ocean City, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Ocean City, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ocean City, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ocean City, Best Hotels for One Week in Ocean City, Best Hotels for One Night in Ocean City, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Ocean City, Best Business Hotels in Ocean City, or Best Party Hotels in Ocean City.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Ocean City?

Ocean City Average Beach Hotel Price
$137

After analyzing 58 beach hotels in Ocean City, Maryland, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $137. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ocean City.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $196
  • 3-star hotels: $144
  • 2-star hotels: $132


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