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The Shore House

2.0 star property
Motel in Ocean City with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Free daily continental breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 8 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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12534 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Inlet Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

At The Shore House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Grand Prix Amusements and Baja Amusements. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this West Ocean City motel include Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Inlet Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 2 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Tugos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rise Up Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Shore House

Motel in Ocean City with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Shore House also features a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
The Shore House offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Ocean City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 3 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Bedtime Inn
Bedtime Inn Ocean City
Bedtime Ocean City
Bedtime Hotel Ocean City
Microtel Inn Wyndham Ocean City Motel
Microtel Inn Wyndham Ocean City
Bedtime Inn Suites
Bedtime Inn Suites
The Shore House Motel
The Shore House Ocean City
The Shore House Motel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shore House?

The Shore House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Shore House?

Yep, The Shore House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Shore House?

The closest beach to The Shore House is Ocean City Beach (3.2 km).

Does The Shore House have a pool?

The Shore House has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10 AM to 8 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Does The Shore House serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shore House?

No, The Shore House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shore House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shore House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Shore House Reviews

6.8

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 598 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Abla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property looked beautiful and cute online but this wasn’t the case in real life. The walls are extremely thin so I was hearing TOO much. The doors to the units are JANK and require you to throw your body weight into the door to get it open. Flooring is uneven and the bathroom is dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room keys didn’t work 99.99% of the time and I had to go to office every day we were there to get new keys or my keys re activated. Someone busted up everything in the office over a refund all while I was trying to get into my room(which I couldn’t because my key didn’t work). I asked the front desk guy and he said he couldn’t at that moment, so I waited patiently. With 3 kids an elderly mother and me being a diabetic I had no choice but to ask again after about 25-30mins. I believe the owner or property manger let me in thank god because I was having a low blood sugar. As for cleanliness, the floors really need cleaned better. They were sticky and there was dirt everywhere. The tub could have used a good cleaning as well. Other than that I can’t really complain. It’s a cute little hotel, affordable, and close to what we needed to be close to for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
$75 hold on a card for incidentals is the highest in Ocean City by almost $50. Very unreasonable. And when I couldn't pay it, they wouldn't let me check in or refund my money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and would book again.

Check in was a breeze. I never made it to breakfast so I can't chime in on that. The beds were comfortable and clean, The water is very hot for showers which was amazing. Microwave and refrigerator worked as they should. I was there 4 nights no one came to check if we needed anything or came to refresh the rooms. I did request clean towels, & paper toilet. No extra trash bags were given so I just used grocery bags that I had. The pool was refreshing and not too cold. I love how it has a 1ft part for the littles. The hottub was a bonus and felt good at night. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ceoni

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Tv was broke when we arrived and they replaced it with a 8inc TV screen omg I almost needed a magnifying glass to watch it! Other than that nice and clean, about. A 15 min drive to boardwalk and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendall

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were still dirty sheets/blankets and sum things are slightly broken, and the door is
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unclean rooms and unprofessional management

Our stay at the shore house was deplorable. I’ve seen fraternity houses that are cleaner. The walls in the room were covered in stains,dents,scuffs etc. The bathroom had feces on the toilet tank, hair and an eyelash in the shower along with mold on the faucets. We stayed in a double room and the sheets were not changed before we got there in either bed. There was sand and hair in one bed and makeup, crumbs and weave in the other bed. When we requested a receipt upon checking out days earlier than planned/paid for we were told they can’t give us a receipt. We requested to speak to a manager and the poor young man that was at the front desk kept having his phone calls sent to voicemail (mind you he was left with the hotel on his own after only working there a week). The manager’s conduct was highly unprofessional, displaying a confrontational tone and disrespectful manner toward me. After telling the manager the room was very dirty and trying to tell her about the sheet situation she cut me off to tell me she’s “sorry I feel the rooms are dirty.” Overall, this was one of the most disappointing hotel stays I’ve experienced. The lack of cleanliness and the unprofessional behavior of the manager left a lasting negative impression. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I got in the room I wanted to leave. The walls are super thin, I heard clear conversations from the people above and beside us. I had to sleep with the tv on because of the neighbors snoring. The floor had sand everywhere. Two of the nights my key card didn’t work. The sink had mildew by the overflow. You must request room service. NEVER AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service
The girl at the front desk HOPPED over it to check me in, I thought what was a tad unprofessional. There was barley any toilet paper in the bathroom but thankfully I only was really in the room to shower and sleep. I found someone else's hair on the wall in the bathroom and also on the pillows - not what I would except from a room that should have been cleaned for the next guest. A Roku remote was provided but there was no way to use it with the TV in the room, which was mounted on the wall with ALL the wires and the cable box exposed. Overall I would not recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent cleanliness, extremely basic room. No table tops to put anything. No toilet paper. No tissues. Super small room. No hook to hang towels, clothes or anything. Sink is super low. AC was good. Overall between 1 and 2 star. Not ghetto but close. Super low quality room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Book a room for one night the room was clean but when I went into the bathroom the fan in the shower had a big hole in the ceiling I was able to stick my whole hand thru it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were ROACHES in the bed. They hotel only offered to let me switch rooms. The hotel picture online are very MISKEADING to how the property is in person. They wouldn't refund me my money. I paid 3 nights and never slept there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly pool well kept in a spot with lot's to do and places to eat enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice little hole in the wall place

I was pleasantly surprised by this little hotel. I wasn’t sure it would be okay after reading some of the reviews, however the room was super clean, and was wonderfully cool. The bedroom portion was nicely updated. I will say the bathroom needs a serious remodel or at least some repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very unhappy from the start of my stay on Aug 4 as I stated in the last review. The extension was already paid in full from Thursday to Friday so we had no choice but to stay even though we were unsatisfied. At this point I asked to have housekeeping do a stay over not only one time but twice on Thursday morning. My needs were not met when we returned to the room at 8pm we noticed housekeeping wasn't done. No towels, toiletries and bed was not changed or touched. I questioned the office staff, a black man who was rude. Stated after 3 nobody is available. I explained I requested housekeeping sheets towels toiletries etc in the morning after renewing my reservation not once but 2x and he said he didn't care. They had no toilet paper or tissues in the office. I had to ask for it at the microtel nextdoor. Also the office isn't open from 8pm to 8am. What if we had an emergency or locked out ourselves we would be stuck for the night. If we wanted a good breakfast aside from coffee, toast, fruit we had to go next door. To use the pool it was shared by the microtel as well and none of this was listed on the advertisement on there website or Expedia. We were also told we had to pay another 75$ fee even though we stayed in the same room for the deposit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived we already had issues with the fridge leaking all over the floor. We had to wait 45 min for maintenance. I requested to change rooms so we didn't have to wait and we're told now they were sold out however, just 5 min before at check in we were asked which room we wanted upstairs or downstairs. We asked to speak to managers and were told they weren't working that day however the desk clerk informed me she contacted her regarding the fridge. We had no stay over service and were there 5 days. I even requested it 2x and it wasn't done. I asked for toiletries and the night desk clerk said it wasn't avail so we had to ask for them at the microtel next door. The day before checking out we had to wait 30 minutes for the housekeeping staff to clean it. The pool was shared and inconvenient location as far as contental breakfast they had coffee and fruit. We had to eat next door as well. Walls were thin we could hear everything from rooms around us. For a non smoking hotel we could smell marijuana on the premise and nothing done about it. The photos on the site don't even pertain to that location. I won't ever be renting there again and I will not be referring this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was ok only fault I found was the towel wasn’t clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best kept secret

I’m very satisfied with the clean room with free breakfast options. Ice water and coffee are available all day. Pool and hot tub were maintained nicely. Extreme value for the low price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Muska

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannettee

Travelled with family
This property is cute. Simple, clean, fresh decor. Studio suite meant a tv in the sitting area and in the bedroom. Easy check in/out. Washers and dryers to take home fresh clothes after a stay. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel overcharged my card $180 even though I booked through Expedia and when I checked out the manager said she refunded my card the $180 and I have yet to get my refund. I will be filing a complaint with the better business bureau if I do not receive my money.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025