Ocean City City Center Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Ocean City, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Harris House By The Beach

8.4 / 10

(584 Reviews)

From 216$
Blue Water Inn

5.7 / 10

(755 Reviews)

From 89$
Atlantis Inn Hotel (Adults Only)

8.2 / 10

(131 Reviews)

From 279$
Biscayne Suites

8.7 / 10

(606 Reviews)

From 160$
Ocean 7 Motel

8.2 / 10

(680 Reviews)

From 189$

Most vacationers choose a hotel based on its proximity to the beach and its amenities. While both of those factors are important, there are other reasons why travelers should consider staying in a Central hotel when visiting Ocean City, MD.

Central hotels are located in the heart of the city and are within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach. They also offer a variety of amenities, such as pools, fitness rooms, and on-site restaurants. Another bonus is that Central hotels are often less expensive than those located on the Boardwalk.

So, if you’re looking for a centrally-located hotel with all the amenities you need, be sure to check out the offerings from Central hotels in Ocean City, MD.

Best Hotels Downtown Ocean City

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Harris House By The Beach Blue Water Inn Atlantis Inn Hotel (Adults Only) Biscayne Suites Hotels in Central Ocean City With Parking Ocean 7 Motel The Flanders Hotel Port-O-Call Hotel Hotels in Downtown Ocean City With Pool Watson'S Regency Suites Impala Island Inn Scarborough Inn

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8.4
Very good
584 Reviews

Harris House By The Beach

📍 1201 Ocean Ave

From 216$

The 2-star Harris House By The Beach Motel is set 2.4 km from Downtown Ocean City and 3.1 km from Boardwalk. Guests who stay in the venue can park their car on site.

The property is situated 1 km from Ocean City centre and 30 km from Atlantic City International airport. There is easy access to the free beach. Harris House By The Beach Motel is a short ride from the seasonal beachfront OC Waterpark.

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5.7
Good
755 Reviews

Blue Water Inn

📍 617 East 8Th Street

From 89$

Set 5 minutes on foot from Carey Stadium, this 2-star Blue Water Inn Ocean City is located near Gillian's Wonderland Pier. WiFi is available throughout the venue as well as free self-parking and an outdoor swimming pool are available on site.

Boardwalk is less than 1.1 km away. The accommodation is set a 5-minute walk from Ocean City centre. The seasonal beachfront OC Waterpark is also located near the hotel. You can get to the long - standing Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Park in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
131 Reviews

Atlantis Inn Hotel (Adults Only)

📍 601 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Nj , United States

From 279$

Atlantis Inn Hotel Ocean City, located 1.5 km from Playland's Castaway Cove, features WiFi throughout the venue. It is 200 metres from the seasonal beachfront OC Waterpark and a few steps from Gillian's Wonderland Pier.

The accommodation is 1 km from the city centre and adjacent to Ocean City Boardwalk. The beach is a short walk from the property. You can get to Lucy the Elephant in a few minutes by car.

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Hotels in Central Ocean City With Parking

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8.7
Excellent
606 Reviews

Biscayne Suites

📍 820 Ocean Ave

From 160$

The 3-star Biscayne Suites Ocean City is set 1.1 km from Boardwalk and 0.6 km from the seasonal beachfront OC Waterpark. Wi Fi is offered throughout the venue.

The accommodation is set within 5 minutes' walk of the centre of Ocean City, not far from the indoor miniature Haunted Golf. Ocean City Boardwalk is also located near the hotel. You can get to John F Kennedy Park in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
680 Reviews

Ocean 7 Motel

📍 870 E 7Th St

From 189$

The 2-star Ocean 7 Motel is placed in Ocean City, not far from the venerable Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park. There is a 24-hour reception and a laundry room at the venue too.

The accommodation is approximately 0.6 km from Courses, while Playland's Castaway Cove is 1.4 km away. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Ocean 7 Motel is a short ride from Boardwalk.

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Hotels in Ocean City

Airport nearby ✈️ Atlantic City International, New Castle, Philadelphia International
Average Price 💰 384$
Hotels in Ocean City 🏨 49
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 284
Landmarks nearby 📍 Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City Beach, Playland's Castaway Cove, Glazed Over Studios, Stainton's
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Harris House By The Beach
Family Hotel 👪 Blue Water Inn
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Atlantis Inn Hotel (Adults Only)

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8.6
Excellent
157 Reviews

The Flanders Hotel

📍 719 East 11Th Street

From 239$

The Flanders Hotel Ocean City, located within 1.5 km of Ocean City Beach, offers guests free self-parking and a restaurant. The venue is within walking distance of many of the attractions including the long - standing Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Park and Courses.

The accommodation is situated 1 km from Ocean City centre and 30 km from Atlantic City International airport. John F Kennedy Park stands at 4.9 km distance from the hotel. You can get to Great Egg Harbor Inlet Bay in a few minutes by car.

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Hotels in Downtown Ocean City With Pool

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8.3
Very good
48 Reviews

Port-O-Call Hotel

📍 1510 Boardwalk

From 249$

Port-O-Call Hotel Ocean City is about a 5-minute ride from Ocean City Beach and features free self-parking and an outdoor swimming pool. The venue is located off Boardwalk, just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre.

The accommodation is within 1.5 km to the seasonal beachfront OC Waterpark. The hotel is near a beach. You can get to Ocean City Boardwalk in a few minutes by car.

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8.7
Excellent
350 Reviews

Watson'S Regency Suites

📍 901 Ocean Ave

From 199$

Watson'S Regency Suites Ocean City, located in 10 minutes' stroll of Boardwalk, features a free private carpark and an indoor swimming pool. The long - standing Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Park can be found 500 metres from the venue.

The accommodation is set in the beautiful part of Ocean City, a few minutes away from Snicklefritz Reef. Attractions within walking distance include Ocean City Boardwalk and Courses.

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8
Very good
204 Reviews

Impala Island Inn

📍 1001 Ocean Ave

From 140$

The 2-star Impala Island Inn is set 4.1 km from the dedicated Longport Dog Beach and 1.4 km from Ocean City Beach. WiFi is included in public areas.

Courses is located near the venue, and Atlantic City International airport is approximately a 40-minute drive away. It is about 1 km away from the centre of Ocean City. Ocean City Boardwalk is also located near the accommodation. You can get to Great Egg Harbor Inlet Bay in a few minutes by car.

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Budget Hotels In Ocean City City Centre

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9.4
Excellent
93 Reviews

Scarborough Inn

📍 720 Ocean Avenue

From 240$

The 3-star Scarborough Inn provides quick access to Ocean City Boardwalk and offers free self parking and a sunbathing terrace. The property is located 300 metres from the venerable Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park and just a few steps from Ocean City Recreation Department.

OC Waterpark is less than 0.3 km away. The centre of Ocean City is 5 minutes' walk away. Scarborough Inn is a short ride from Snicklefritz Reef.

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6.7
Good
368 Reviews

The Cove

📍 724 Ocean Ave

From 161$

Ocean Breeze Hotel features a chic 2-star accommodation in vicinity of Ocean City Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in public areas.

Ocean City Tabernacle Church is located 250 metres from the venue and the circa–1929 concert hall "Ocean City Music Pier" is 300 metres away. It is set within a 5-minute walking distance from Ocean City centre. Ocean Breeze Hotel is just a short walk from Tee Time Golf.

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9.4
Excellent
78 Reviews

Ocean City Mansion

📍 416 Central Ave

From 191$

The 2-star Ocean City Mansion Bed & Breakfast is situated 1.8 km from Boardwalk. There is WiFi provided throughout the venue.

Located off the indoor miniature Haunted Golf, the accommodation is set near the venerable Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park. Ocean City Boardwalk is about 0.4 km away. Ocean City Mansion Bed & Breakfast is a short ride from Playland's Castaway Cove.

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The Forum Ocean City

📍 800 Atlantic Avenue

The Forum Ocean City is a 3-star venue placed around 9 minutes by foot from the historic Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park. Guests will have access to private parking garage on site for added convenience.

This accommodation is in an 11-minute walk from Ocean City Beach. It takes 5 minutes on foot to get to Ocean City centre. Ocean City Boardwalk is also located near the hotel. The seasonal beachfront OC Waterpark is an easy walk away.

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8.9
Excellent
30 Reviews

Ebb Tide Suites

📍 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue

From 197$

Ebb Tide Suites, located 1.4 km from Ocean City Beach, features an outdoor swimming pool and a patio. The property lies within 700 metres of the venerable Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park.

Ocean City centre can be reached within 5 minutes' walk. Attractions within walking distance include Ocean City Boardwalk and Courses. Ebb Tide Suites is a short ride from the oceanfront Municipal Beach Park.

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7.3
Good
609 Reviews

Sifting Sands Motel

📍 840 Ocean Avenue

From 120$

The 2-star Sifting Sands Motel Ocean City places guests merely 1 km to Boardwalk. WiFi is available throughout the venue as well as a free car park and an outdoor swimming pool are available on site.

Located 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ocean City, the accommodation is close to the indoor miniature Haunted Golf. The long - standing Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Park is about 25 minutes away by foot. The historic Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park is also located near the hotel. You can get to John F Kennedy Park in a few minutes by car.

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5.5
Good
312 Reviews

The Atlantic, BW Signature Collection

📍 801 Atlantic Ave Beach Block Of 8Th Street

From 255$

The Pavilion Hotel Ocean City, set next to the venerable Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park, is 30 km from Atlantic City International airport. Set within reach of Ocean City Boardwalk, the venue features an American-style restaurant serving meals of American cuisine.

Boardwalk is 1.1 km from the accommodation and the long - standing Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Park is 0.8 km away. It is about 1 km away from the centre of Ocean City. The Pavilion Hotel is a short ride from Great Egg Harbor Inlet.

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7.1
Good
255 Reviews

The Forum

📍 800 Atlantic Avenue

From 259$

Offering free self parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area, The Forum Ocean City is set close to OC Waterpark. The long-standing Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Park is 850 metres from the inn.

Located in proximity to Ocean City Boardwalk, the venue is within 10 minutes' drive from the oceanfront Municipal Beach Park. It's a 5-minute walk from here to the centre of Ocean City. The Forum is a short ride from Boardwalk.

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8.1
Very good
717 Reviews

Ocean Manor 1100 Inn

📍 1100 Ocean Avenue

From 116$

Ocean Manor 1100 Inn Ocean City is a 3-star venue set 0.8 km to Ocean City Beach. Wi Fi in the rooms is available.

This accommodation is in a 6-minute walk from the long - standing Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Park. Attractions within walking distance include Boardwalk and Courses. Ocean Manor 1100 Inn is a short ride from the venerable Gillian's Wonderland Pier Amusement Park.

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8.1
Very good
127 Reviews

Wild Dunes Inn

📍 801 10Th St

From 177$

The 2-star Wild Dunes Inn is set 0.7 km from Ocean City Boardwalk and 0.8 km from Boardwalk. Wi Fi is available in the rooms and free self-parking is provided on site too.

Located 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ocean City, the venue is close to Courses. The indoor miniature Haunted Golf is also located near the hotel. You can get to Ocean City Beach in a few minutes by car.

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8.1
Very good
2 Reviews

Cabin By The Sea Hotel

📍 805 E. 8Th Street

From 267$

Located just off the indoor miniature Haunted Golf, this 2-star Cabin By The Sea Hotel Ocean City is a 10-minutes’ drive from the historic house "Somers Mansion". Guests will have access to private parking lot onsite for added convenience.

The centre of Ocean City can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Ocean City Boardwalk is not far from the venue and Ocean City Tabernacle Church is about 300 metres away. Cabin By The Sea Hotel is a short ride from Boardwalk.

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Ocean City City Center Hotels FAQ
What are the most favoured hotels in Ocean City city centre?
Visitors highly rated Atlantis Inn Hotel (Adults Only) (rating: 9.0/10) with housekeeping, a sundeck and restaurant at the price of 189US$ per night. As an alternative, book Ocean Breeze Hotel rated 7.4/10 for 89US$ per night, featuring an outdoor swimming pool and concierge service. Other best central places to stay include Scarborough Inn, Ocean 7 and Ocean City Mansion.
What are the top budget hotels in Ocean City city centre?
For budget-conscious visitors, twortw.org offers 11 affordable hotels. You may book The Forum rated 9.0/10 for 360US$ per night. It's located 350 metres from the city centre and a 5-minute walk from Ocean City Recreation Department. Alternatively, book The Flanders Hotel rated 7.4/10 for 179US$ per night. It offers body wraps, a treatment room and a facial room, as well as laundry, room service and 24-hour reception on site. Other top properties include Port-O-Call Hotel, Ocean 7 and Blue Water Inn.
What are the best luxury central hotels in Ocean City?
We recommend Atlantis Inn Hotel (Adults Only) rated 9.0/10, a cool 4-star hotel set 0.2 km from Gillian's Wonderland Pier. It costs 189US$ per night and offers housekeeping, a sundeck and restaurant.

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