For summertime fun for the whole family, Ocean City, New Jersey is a great destination that should be on your travel radar. Here you’ll find eight miles of beaches, two miles of boardwalk, and plenty of opportunities for watersports. The actual town has a population of less than 12,000 people, so you can expect to have a relaxing getaway with affordable accommodations to make you feel right at home.
Here are the top hotel options in Ocean City to help you plan your trip.
Port-O-Call Hotel
The Port-O-Call Hotel offers recently renovated hotel rooms in a luxury hotel setting that overlooks the boardwalk, beach, and ocean. This is an idyllic family vacation resort with various room options that come with high-speed Wi-Fi, Keurig machines, HDTVs, and mini fridges. There are plenty of things to do right at the hotel, including an outdoor pool, fitness room, playground, and spa services. Family-friendly dining is available at the Adelene restaurant that has oceanfront seating for breakfast and lunch. There is also the option of joining the Epicurean Ocean Club to experience private coastal dining in Ocean City.
Wild Dunes Inn
With charming rooms that come with everything you need, the Wild Dunes Inn is close to the beach and boardwalk with ocean views and a cozy atmosphere. There are 28 rooms at the Wild Dunes Inn, each with a king-size bed, living space with pull-out sofa, bathroom, and kitchenette. The units sleep up to four people and work well for families and romantic getaways. Amenities offered at this hotel include TV, free Wi-Fi, a free parking space, and pool access at the Impala Island Inn. There are multiple accommodation options at Shorebreak Resorts, such as the Ebb Tide Suites, Ludlam Hotel, Impala Suites, Impala Island Inn, and The Dunes.
The Beach Club Hotel and Suites
At the Beach Club Hotel and Suites, you can enjoy being in the heart of the Jersey Shore and directly on the boardwalk at 13th Street. The guest rooms and suites here have casual elegance, amazing views, and convenient amenities. The hotel has been family-owned and operated for three generations and is a great spot for starting your own family tradition. Amenities offered here include a heated pool, cable TV, refrigerators, free parking, complimentary beach tags, and free Wi-Fi. Definitely check out the onsite restaurant that offers both indoor and open-air dining.
Ocean 7
Just steps from the beach and boardwalk is the Ocean 7 Motel, which has a heated pool and various room and suite options to choose from. The suites and studios have kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and unique decorations. The motel also has guest laundry, Wi-Fi, an elevator, and lobby coffee station. You can use the bike rack by the main entrance, take a swim in the seasonal pool, and have the convenience of a parking spot for your unit. There are some special promotions typically available for extended stays and staycations.
Zenneth Manor Inn
There are 14 private guest rooms at the Zenneth Manor Inn, which is a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the beach lifestyle. The inn is one block from the beach, boardwalk, and Music Pier. You can easily walk to all of the local attractions and restaurants from here with a comfortable place to come back home to at the end of the day. There are accommodations available here for solo travelers, couples, groups of three or four guests, and also families of up to five people. The inn has been welcoming guests since 1950 and has made eco-friendly upgrades since then as part of a commitment to sustainability.
Ocean Manor
When you stay at Ocean Manor, you’ll be just 1.2 blocks from the beach and boardwalk in Ocean City and in the heart of town. This accommodation option has a family-friendly atmosphere and has a few different options for places to stay. For example, Apartment E sleeps 12 people and is a garden-level apartment with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The Ocean Manor Cottage is a quaint spot next to the pool and has four options to choose from. Guests enjoy the nice pool at Ocean Manor and the common areas that are shared among the guests in the various hotel rooms and apartments. Most rooms have ocean views, and all come with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, refrigerators, and one free and reserved parking spot.
Scarborough Inn
Another top place to stay in Ocean City is the Scarborough Inn, which is open year-around and a popular spot for weddings. This is a unique and stylish place with multiple rooms across three floors. This inn has a lovely porch and welcoming vibe that’s been curated by the friendly innkeeper, Sne Avichal. Check out the videos posted on the inn’s website to get a sense of this vibe and what makes the Scarborough Inn a memorable place to stay. Halloween and Christmas are especially fun times to plan a stay here.
Atlantis Inn
The Atlantis Inn offers a boutique hotel experience in Ocean City. This historic hotel dates back to the late 1800s and has been welcoming guests to Ocean City since that time. The various suites here, all unique, typically range from $199 to $399 per night. You can read descriptions about the different rooms on the inn’s website. The Atlantis Inn is located on Atlantic Avenue and offers special packages to celebrate a romantic getaway with roses, chocolates, and sparkling wine.
The Flanders Hotel
The Flanders Hotel is a lovely spot to not only stay for your Ocean City trip, but also to enjoy a classic, three-course afternoon tea session. High tea is served here on Thursdays and on the third Sundays of each month throughout the summer season. There are lots of other amenities here too, such as a salon, spa, full-service restaurant, clothing and specialty shops, and a banquet center for events. The restaurant is called Emily’s Ocean Room and it serves breakfast and lunch year-round, as well as dinners in season and outdoor dining in the courtyard. This historic hotel was built in 1923 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s also home to the largest outdoor heated pool in Ocean City and has a fitness center and 24-hour business center.
Biscayne Suites
The Biscayne Suites is an all-suite hotel that is just a short walk away from the beach and boardwalk in Ocean City. Deluxe, Grand, and Presidential suites are available here, depending on how much space and luxury you would like to have. There is a beautiful rooftop pool that is heated here that is fun for the whole family. The suites come with Comcast cable with HBO, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and daily maid service.
Watson's Regency Suites
All-suite accommodations are available at Watson’s Regency Suites, which is home to the only indoor pool and hot tub in Ocean City. This family resort provides accommodations for single nights, week-long stays, and entire seasons for extended getaways. This is a popular spot for weddings in a location that’s just a three-minute walk from the beach and also three blocks from shopping and dining in the town. When you stay here, you’ll get complimentary beach tags, Wi-Fi, in-room coffee, free parking, and other amenities. All of the suites have queen-size beds, pull-out sofas in the living rooms, full dining rooms, bathrooms, and full kitchens.
Ocean City Mansion
The Ocean City Mansion is a boutique hotel that is five blocks from the beach and boardwalk. You’ll be in a very walkable area to check out the local shops and restaurants from here too and also have plenty of luxury amenities. Each of the seven guest suites and two apartments has a different theme and is beautifully appointed. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, refrigerators, microwaves, Jacuzzis, and European towel warmers. Dog-friendly rooms are available here too. The history of this inn dates back to the 1890s.
Coral Sands Motel
The Coral Sands Motel is a pet-friendly hotel that’s a block from the beach and that has been freshly renovated. It comes with convenient perks, such as beach tags, free Wi-Fi, and first-floor rooms available for accessibility. The small motel has 19 rooms, most of which have two double beds. In addition to the standard motel rooms, there are also three-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom home that you can rent. Package deals are often available at the motel for longer stays.
