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Top tips for finding Ocean City hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Ocean City, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Ocean City in February and January.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Ocean City if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book at least 7 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Ocean City accommodation.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Ocean City for 1 day.
Ocean City, Maryland is a popular summer resort with a dynamic party scene, book a hotel directly on the beach for an unforgettable stay.
For a more peaceful vacation, look at hotels such as the Comfort Suites in West Ocean City, that are located across the bridge, a short drive from the beach.
If you’re not planning on renting a car during your vacation, consider booking a hotel that is near one of Ocean City’s public bus stops, such as the Holiday Inn Oceanfront.
To experience Ocean City’s best nightlife, book a hotel near Seacrets, a popular restaurant and nightclub situated on the southern end of the Ocean Beach Boardwalk.
The Hampton Inn & Suites and the Atlantic Oceanfront Inn are two good options for visitors hoping to be in the heart of the Ocean Beach party scene.
The Ocean Beach Boardwalk also offers plenty of good hotel choices for families, including The Grand Hotel and Spa, a simple hotel with balconies and relatively cheap prices.
To stay directly on the beach, but not far from good shops and restaurants, consider a hotel on Atlantic Avenue, such as the Atlantic Oceanfront Inn.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Ocean City
If you would like to take your furry friend on vacation with you, you’re in luck, as Ocean City has several hotels that allow dogs. The Comfort Suites allows you to bring multiple pets but charges a nightly pet fee; La Quinta Inn and Suites allows all sizes of pets for free; and The Paradise Plaza Inn only allows small dogs but does offer many rooms with balconies.
If you want to have a view of the water from your hotel without paying a large sum of money, consider booking a bayside hotel. The Gateway Hotel and Suites and Plim Plaza Hotel are straightforward hotels that offer affordable rates and standard amenities.
One of the best ways to find a cheap hotel in Ocean City is to limit your search to motels. The Sahara Motel is a restful option near the boardwalk and even offers rooms with balconies. The brightly hued Flamingo Motel is also a good option with both an indoor and outdoor pool, and the Executive Motel offers simple accommodations just one block from the beach.
If you would like a hotel with hot tub access, consider staying at the Hotel Monte Carlo & Suites. It has affordable prices but offers many nice perks for guests such as whirlpool tubs, laundry facilities, and outdoor movie screenings. The Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites is an upscale hotel with a hot tub as well as a fun splash pool for kids.
The average price of a double room in Ocean City is $491, but it varies considerably depending on location, facilities, and seasonality. In the last 3 days, KAYAK users have found double rooms for as cheap as $178.
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Ocean City. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Ocean City districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Ocean City city centre
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