The Spinnaker

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Efficiency
Seasonal outdoor pool
Efficiency | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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18th Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Efficiency

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Corner Efficiency

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

The Spinnaker places you steps from Ocean City Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Ocean City Boardwalk. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Ocean City hotel include Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Inlet Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 5 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papi’s Taco Joint - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Surfin’ Betty’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Franco's Pizza & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malia's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Spinnaker

Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at The Spinnaker. Self parking is free.

This Ocean City hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Spinnaker offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Ocean City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 27 October to 11 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 3048

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Spinnaker Hotel Ocean City
Spinnaker Hotel
Spinnaker Ocean City
The Spinnaker Hotel
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The Spinnaker Hotel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Spinnaker?

Yep, The Spinnaker has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Spinnaker?

Yep, The Spinnaker is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean City Beach.

Does The Spinnaker have a pool?

The Spinnaker has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Spinnaker?

No, The Spinnaker does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Spinnaker?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Spinnaker's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Spinnaker?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Spinnaker?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Spinnaker?

There isn't one on site, but Embers Island is a short 8-minute walk away.

The Spinnaker Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1012 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice! Our view was great, from our balcony we could see the ocean, the bay sunset, and the city. The spinnaker has everything we needed. It was clean, the pool area was nice, my teenagers loved the location because the boardwalk is right there, Steps to the beach and shopping.. Of all the places we have stayed around OC this was our favorite location by far! We will be staying here again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

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

Affordable & convenient room

Check in was easy, kitchen, room & bathroom were clean. We needed a kitchen to cook considering the ever rising cost of eating out. Only insignificant issues were the small/short full sized beds, ac unit blasting heat onto then balcony making it unusable and being assigned a first floor room directly over a restaurant. Cafe noise wasn’t the problem but the delivery trucks slamming doors at 4:45 in the morning were. We didn’t sleep well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My stay here was great besides a toilet that sounded like a bird was inside, the bathroom was small for 4 people staying and the tub water didn’t drain that well. Other that that the room was very clean, bed was comfortable and it’s very close to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price, a little out dated but perfect for people on a budget
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Milagro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again with my family. Friendly, great location and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John J

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girum

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a positive overall experience during our stay at this motel, which is conveniently located near the beach in a popular tourist city. However, I felt disappointed that there was no self-service laundry facility on-site, and the nearest laundromat in the city was not within walking distance. I believe adding a self-service laundry facility would greatly enhance guest convenience and satisfaction, especially for those staying multiple nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Need more covers, the pullout bed didn’t have any covers on it,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wanted to stay here... Property is a 4 out of 5. Don't expect the Hilton but way better than the normal motel. Rooms are dated but clean. Beds were good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teirnee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accessibility to the beach and other attractions was phenomenal. The room was just okay, nothing bad or good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmer Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good fot family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lentford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was i nice stay staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great location. Close to everything. With in walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Beach access right across. Great for me and older teenage kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Magnolia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and will definitely book again. So convenient, clean, staff friendly and courteous! Definitely Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beti

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tnxs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay it was a nice property clean and quiet and rooms are a nice size
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Would come back again.

Great location , spacious room. Bathroom quite small. No space to put toiletries. Decent kitchen area , although we didn’t use. Pool area nice , but small for this size hotel. A reserved handicap space was accommodated, which was great. I didn’t use housekeeping in my 3 night stay but they were accessible if you needed anything. As for cleanliness the bathroom floor/ corners could be cleaner. Overall i would stay again as you are steps away from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and would definitely stay again! Room was clean beds were very comfortable and the kitchenette was very convenient!
View from the room balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025