Thunderbird Beach Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Beach

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On the beach
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Coffee service
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32nd Street Oceanblock, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

At Thunderbird Beach Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ocean City Beach and Jolly Roger Amusement Park. Highlights at this beachfront motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and free newspapers in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Midtown Ocean City motel include Ocean City Boardwalk and Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seacrets Distilling Company - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 11 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shottis Point - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Happy Jack Pancake House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Roller - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Beach Motel

Beachfront motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Beach
Thunderbird Beach Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thunderbird Beach Motel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Thunderbird Beach Motel offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (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

  • Free offsite parking within 46 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December and January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 1.59 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room safe

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2913

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Yep, Thunderbird Beach Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Yep, Thunderbird Beach Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean City Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Thunderbird Beach Motel have a pool?

Thunderbird Beach Motel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9 AM to 9 PM.

Does Thunderbird Beach Motel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Thunderbird Beach Motel, but Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a short 5-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

No, Thunderbird Beach Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Embers Island is a short 15-minute walk away.

Thunderbird Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was cheaper than most other places that I had checked. There was no cold water in the bathroom sink but realized it had been turned off under the sink. Had issues with the shower but maintenance did come and fix things. Overall, good for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arelis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay. The room was so clean. Staff was kind and pleasant. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshaua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect and the staff was excellent thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is great, very close walking distance to the boardwalk! Clean and felt safe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

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

country calling

Ilt was a one night stay went to country calling. The clerk at the desk was able to find me a room so i can go to the show. She really helped and was friendly. I would stay here again. Great location clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia, Gallatin Gateway

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a wonderful location. The rooms themselves are your typical older beach motel quality but the staff was friendly and it was exactly what we needed for this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Riley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a great price with convenient access to the beach and parking. The staff was great and accommodating. The room itself was outdated and some rust was in the shower/sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place, great price

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property older but very clean and well maintained Awesome desk staff fast professional and polite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful check in
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smelly upon arrival, having to park blocks away with their small parking lot that never has empty spaces. Horrible customer service, I will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025