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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ocean City

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Ocean City

Visiting Ocean City, New Jersey for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Ocean City, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Ocean City based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Ocean City for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Ocean City before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Ocean City for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Ocean City for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Scarborough Inn Ocean City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $293 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at 720 Ocean Avenue, Scarborough Inn Ocean City has great rooms from $293 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a free breakfast, a game room, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Coral Sands Motel

Motel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is The Coral Sands Motel which has nice rooms starting at $144. Offering a restaurant, parking, pet-friendly rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 709 East 9th Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
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The Flanders Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $280 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ocean City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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We found The Flanders Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $280. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 719 East 11th Street. You'll also find a spa and wellness center, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Harris House by the Beach

Motel with prices starting at $222 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $222, Harris House by the Beach, at 1201 Ocean Ave provides an outdoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a heated pool, a private pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Wild Dunes Inn

Inn with prices starting at $303 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ocean City
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Wild Dunes Inn has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $303 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 801 10th Street. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a heated pool, a private pool, air-conditioning, and a microwave, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Biscayne Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Biscayne Suites is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $218, and it's located at 820 Ocean Ave. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Ocean 7

Motel with prices starting at $244 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ocean City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Ocean 7 because it has great rooms that start at $244. It has an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 870 E 7th Street. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a free airport shuttle, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Atlantis Inn Ocean City

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $380 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
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Atlantis Inn Ocean City offers a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a free breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $380 (before taxes). It's located at 601 Atlantic Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Ocean Manor 1100 Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Located at 1100 Ocean Avenue, Ocean Manor 1100 Inn has great rooms from $157 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Port-O-Call Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $317 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ocean City
  • Beach
  • Pool
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A great place to stay is Port-O-Call Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $317. Offering a pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1510 Boardwalk. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, balconies, and meeting facilities. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Philadelphia, Cape May, Wildwood Crest, Rehoboth Beach, and Wildwood.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ocean City, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Ocean City, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ocean City, Best Hotels for One Week in Ocean City, or Best Hotels for One Night in Ocean City.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Ocean City?

Ocean City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$266

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Ocean City, New Jersey. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Ocean City, New Jersey based on data from 13 hotels is an affordable $266. 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 first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $380
  • 3-star hotels: $276
  • 2-star hotels: $243


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