Name: Holiday Inn Ocean City by IHG
Address: 6600 Coastal Highway, North Ocean City, Ocean City, Maryland, United States of America, Ocean City, Worcester County, US
Price range: US$72–US$347 per night
Rating: 8.18

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Ocean City by IHG, travellers praise the resort-style outdoor pool, direct beach access, and consistently friendly staff, while reviews frequently note a split experience between newly renovated, comfortable rooms and older, dated areas with musty carpets.

Many guests report construction or renovation noise and intermittent maintenance issues like weak air conditioning, hot-water outages, dated bathrooms, or elevator glitches. The beachside location and ocean views are widely loved, but some mention unexpected fees (such as parking) and occasional room-type mix ups or late check-ins. On-site dining, especially the Italian restaurant and pool bar, is often enjoyed, though hours and service can be limited or slow at times. Overall, expect a lively, family-friendly resort feel with excellent outdoor amenities if you secure a renovated room.

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Facilities

Resort-style amenities stand out: a large outdoor pool with swim-up bar, fire pits and hammocks, plus indoor pool, hot tubs, arcade, and easy beach access. Some report construction-related closures, cold pool water, limited chairs, EV chargers not working, and paid parking.

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10

Daniel

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay at the Holiday Inn. The hotel is set up like a resort with an amazing pool area with a swim up bar and huge hit tub. There are fun hammocks and swings in the sand. There is also an indoor pool and 2 hot tubs for when the weather is not the best. We had fun in the mini arcade with the kids. The rooms were beautiful and spacious with great views of the pool and ocean. There is an in house Italian restaurant and lots of nearby stores and attractions. Overall our stay was amazing and we can't wait to visit again!!

8

Laura

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and amenities. Friendly staff and good food and beverages. Hotel is a bit dated but they have daily cleaning so it helps. Parking was easy and close. Swim-up bar and poolside restaurant were best features.

10

Angela

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was a pleasant surprise! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool area was clean and bigger than I thought. The beach is literally steps away. There is a dunkin, a cafe, a pizzeria, icecream shop and other stores within a 2 minute walk across the street. Mini golf close by and the boardwalk was a 10-15 minute drive. Would absolutely recommend this hotel and would stay again. We traveled with two small children and they loved it. I can’t forget to add there is a list of daily activities taking place daily which is also fun for the kids!

10

Joshua

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Love the pool, hot tub, swim up pool bar & restaurant attached

10

Hollyann

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Some rooms still need to be renovated. Pool area is clean and very nice. Beach is close. I would recommend this hotel. Great stay!

10

Pamela

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was beautiful

10

Danielle

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was terrible and not worth the extra charge

8

crystal

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Electric vehicle chargers did not work at all.

10

THERESA

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and amenities but the pool was not heated...spent all that money to invest in the outdoor spaces but fell short on heating the saltwater pool.

10

Laura

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Was very impressed with the property. The pool area was fantastic. Loved the swim up bar. Lobby clean and welcoming. Hall ways need some updating. Room very comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean or spotless, while others reported musty odors, dirty carpets, and stained tubs or linens. Occasional housekeeping lapses and worn common areas are mentioned.

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10

Kai

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and the toom was spotless

10

Sarah

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was so clean, very comfortable. The oceanfront view was spectacular! Restaurant for breakfast was delicious and affordable. Easy access to the beach. We loved the indoor pool and hot tubs. And also enjoyed sitting out at the fire pits on a cool evening. Was all together a wonderful experience and beautiful hotel. 10/10 and would stay here again!

10

Austin

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean and quiet room

10

Demetrius

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable bed quiet clean great employees who were very helpful and friendly

4

Valene

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was absolutely filthy. Blood stains on couch and cheeks and just the dirtiest room I have ever stayed in.

2

Van

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old and dirty. Looks like a pretty old motel. Carpet very old and dirty. Hallway stain, old and dirty. Not worth the price paid. Was expecting a much better experience with a well known name. Got to be the worst Holiday Inn I’ve seen. Very disappointed.

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Shannon

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel sucks. The staff are great the cleaning staff not so much. There’s mold in the tub, the carpet in the room smells. The tube had left over hair in the tub. I really paid $2900 for trash. I would have been better of sleeping on the beach.

6

Timothy

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was great. Our rooms carpet was dirty and included mystery stains

4

Amanda

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy but as soon as we stepped off the elevator, it was not good. The hallways were dark and dingy with an overwhelming odor. Our room was clean but extremely musty. The AC didn’t work at all.

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shara

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was fairly clean but really poorly taken care of/in need of an update. Wallpaper peeling, rust, holes in linens. Definitely smelled and looked like the carpet had not been changed since smoking was allowed in the rooms. The balcony door got off track easily. At one point we called down for an extra blanket, they said yes but we never got one. Hallways had a spooky vibe. Overall, staff were nice and it was great to have a kitchen but this did not feel worth our money.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: renovated suites with kitchenettes and balconies offer comfort and strong ocean views, while many unrenovated rooms feel dated with worn decor and a musty ambience. Some note hallway noise or thin walls, and Wi-Fi can be unreliable.

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Daniel

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay at the Holiday Inn. The hotel is set up like a resort with an amazing pool area with a swim up bar and huge hit tub. There are fun hammocks and swings in the sand. There is also an indoor pool and 2 hot tubs for when the weather is not the best. We had fun in the mini arcade with the kids. The rooms were beautiful and spacious with great views of the pool and ocean. There is an in house Italian restaurant and lots of nearby stores and attractions. Overall our stay was amazing and we can't wait to visit again!!

4

Stefanie

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was comfy. Extreme and constant hallway noise. Bathroom needed an update. Old, peeling wall paper, tub had a permanent sand stain, mirror had a black slash through it. Balcony was over dryer vents and lint was everywhere, along with heat and dryer scent. Room had a strange smell. Not worth the nightly rate. The lobby was very nice, but did not reflect the same dated decor as the rest of the hotel. Won’t book again .

10

Hollyann

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Some rooms still need to be renovated. Pool area is clean and very nice. Beach is close. I would recommend this hotel. Great stay!

10

Annette

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our ocean view was spectacular. The room was newly renovated and the air conditioner was frigid. The outside pool was big and relatively warm. There were too many babies and kids in the hot tub. The fire pit was wonderful. The Italian restaurant was delicious!

8

Kathy

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The views from the property are always beautiful. The pool area and rooms are clean and I appreciate the kitchenette and ample storage space for our stay. The bed was comfy and room appeared to be newly refurbished. I was not happy about paying for parking (new policy) and people smoking on balconies was disturbing to me. But I enjoy this hotel very much.

6

Steven

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Noisy

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Autumn

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I paid a few bucks more to have an ocean view little did I know that was only the 2nd floor and we could barely see the ocean..when opening the door to the balcony the screen door popped off..the beds felt like a literal air mattress there was no comfort..it was not clean by any means there was hair all over the floor in the bathroom..I was definitely catfished, the photos made it looks so cute and homey..pool was great though, kids loved it!

8

Jessica

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was great. There is plenty to do within walking distance. There is no sound barrier from room to room or from the hallway. It was difficult to sleep since guests didnt seem to care about "quiet times".

8

Tammy

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall, my stay at this hotel was good. If you reserve an oceanfront room, you may be disappointed if you get a room on the first floor. These rooms have absolutely no view of the ocean because it is blocked by the dunes, and many people walk by your walkout patio. We were moved to the 4th floor which is renovated and has a decent view.

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Zachary

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

For the price, I expected better out of this hotel. First, the good things. Location was excellent. The staff was very kind and helpful as well. Part of the hotel had been renovated and those parts were quite nice. The lobby as well as the exterior pool area were what I expected for $400/night. I heard that some floors had been renovated, but the floor I stayed on was showing its age. Everything seemed dingy. The room itself was a pretty standard room. The bathroom was pretty bad. It was cramped and had a low drop ceiling and the metal supports were rusty. The vanity was in bad shape. The walls were also very thin. We had neighbors for the length of our stay who were inexplicably very loud late at night as well as first thing in the morning. They may as well have been in our room for as loud as it was. Lastly, the wifi was terrible on my floor. Again, for as much as I paid, I would expect these things to be a little nicer. I'm sure when the full hotel is renovated, it will be nice.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with quick help from maintenance and the front desk in many cases. Some guests experienced rude interactions, delayed or late check-ins, room-type mix ups, and occasional billing or communication issues.

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Steve

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was great! Staff very friendly and helpful. Requested late check out were very accommodating. We will be back.

10

Donyelle

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Italian restaurant had a great breakfast. Check in was a breeze. And staff friendly, i formative. Also had a lost cellphone issuse. Found in 5 mins. Would stay again.

10

Muhammad

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great. All their staff very helpful and they all went above and beyond to make you feel like a home. I’m glad I choice correct hotel

4

Christina

27 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would have loved my stay if the hotel would have given me the room I paid for and reserved. I clicked “oceanfront and King bed.” They gave the pool view, and the manager blamed the mistake on Expedia by telling me, “well that’s how it came through to us.” The hotel was NOT sold out. I will never reserve a Holiday Inn hotel in the future.

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Chre

6 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was unable to check in at the check in time until 3 hours after the specified time. The front desk woman, named Martha was rude and was not helpful when I was not able to have a room at check in. She told me and I quote “we had a late check out so your room isn’t ready so I’m not sure what to tell you”. I had no response because I was in disbelief. I tried to contact the hotel manager and Expedia regarding the unacceptable wait time and rudeness of their employee.

10

Dana

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I've been coming here for years from the old to the new we support this hotel. They are always looking for ways to improve. I'm not fond of all the front desk stafff these days but still enjoyable. Even through the construction they did everything possible to accommodate my family.

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Tammy

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was fine. When we got to the property early (before check in at 4) we were told we could check in early that we would be in Q. No txt. Called around 2. Never placed on a list. They took more info. Again txt when ready. 4 pm regular check in. Went to desk. Checked in and staff did not have my info again. Email etc. She then handed me my room key. She was not friendly at all. No welcome, no what are amenities where, about their on site restaurant, check out time, indoor pool, etc. I had to ask if our transaction was done so we could walk away. She said yea. Got to our room....key did not work. Went back down to check in desk.....felt like it was a problem we were there. Took our card ...... picked up another scanned it and handed us another....no sorrys, no please enjoy your stay. My husband and i were very unhappy.

10

Mark

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Holiday Inn Ocean City was very nice. The rooms were clean with good amenities, and nice views of the pool and ocean. The pool was nice and large with plenty of seating. And lastly, the staff was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to our next stay!

10

Lisa

16 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was excellent

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Kyle

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Card charged 7x total for a 2night stay . I booked 2 night stay on Expedia in July for $800-850$. They charged half before I got there( $400 something) which I understand . Then day of checkin (august). They charge my card another 550. I check out two days later and they charged my card 5 times in a row after I left . All different amounts . 250$, 150$, $75, 25$ 10$ ? When you talk to a manger they are rude and just give you the run around about booking thru Expedia or possible temporary hold that they say will fall off in 5 days . $1500 total for a stay I booked a month ahead of time for 800-850$ supposedly ????

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Location

Directly on the beach with ocean views; many shops and eateries are within walking distance, and the boardwalk is a short drive or bus ride. Guests appreciate the quieter setting compared with the boardwalk area.

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Tara

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed my stay and will definitely stay again. Walkable to restaurants, store's, sites, transportation to travel from boardwalk to our hotel was 4.00pp ALL Day!! Room was comfy. My recommendations: Please support your staff to keep the kids out of the hot tub. We couldn't enjoy it AT ALL. Staff kept telling them to get out, but the parents allowed them in. My last recommendation, update the rooms ( at minimum take out the carpet). The sofa bed cushions were horrible. Overall, loved it! Bed was very comfy💕

10

Angela

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was a pleasant surprise! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool area was clean and bigger than I thought. The beach is literally steps away. There is a dunkin, a cafe, a pizzeria, icecream shop and other stores within a 2 minute walk across the street. Mini golf close by and the boardwalk was a 10-15 minute drive. Would absolutely recommend this hotel and would stay again. We traveled with two small children and they loved it. I can’t forget to add there is a list of daily activities taking place daily which is also fun for the kids!

10

Angela

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the pool and outdoor area. Right on the beach. Quieter area away from boardwalk, but not a far drive to get to boardwalk area.

8

Leandra

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was perfect!

10

Mary

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to amenities and on the beach!

10

Carla

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s an older hotel with great views and an excellent attached restaurant. Has a kitchenette. The Staff were very courteous. The hotel is about 10 minutes away (via car) from the boardwalk but the beach makes up for that.

8

Walter W

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Location

10

Steven

14 Aug 2023

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Nice location and the staff were great. Pool, beach and dining were clean and well maintained.

8

Isaac

17 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

10

Brandon

15 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great and I had a great view of the beach from my ocean view room. In walking distance from restaurants and entertainment, and a short drive down to the inlet.

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Dining

The on-site Italian restaurant and poolside bar receive frequent praise for tasty food and drinks, and many enjoy breakfast. Downsides include limited hours, slow or understaffed service at times, and a lack of room service; breakfast is typically not included.

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Sarah

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was so clean, very comfortable. The oceanfront view was spectacular! Restaurant for breakfast was delicious and affordable. Easy access to the beach. We loved the indoor pool and hot tubs. And also enjoyed sitting out at the fire pits on a cool evening. Was all together a wonderful experience and beautiful hotel. 10/10 and would stay here again!

10

Donyelle

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Italian restaurant had a great breakfast. Check in was a breeze. And staff friendly, i formative. Also had a lost cellphone issuse. Found in 5 mins. Would stay again.

10

Elizabeth

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel has great access to the beach, and a beautiful pool with a swim up bar. A beach bar is right next to the pool for a convenient and surprisingly tasty lunch. The Italian restaurant, Taste of Italy, was also fantastic. Overal, we would stay here again. Our only qualm was that the rooms could really use some updating.

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Melissa

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I wish the restaurant stayed open longer

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Paul

5 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great hotel, right by the beach, unfortunately too early in the season for the outdoor pool to be open but the indoor pool was great. Staff were friendly and efficient and the Touch of Italy restaurant was great.

8

ARCINA

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was nice and had an indoor pool. This was important as it was not hot enough to go to the beach and the seasonal outdoor pool was not opened yet. The restaurant onsite was very nice and served good food and drinks.

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Mary

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Only draw back was Bar closed at 10am

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Nicholas

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The renovated floors are nice at this hotel however, there are only two of them. The rest of the hotel is in need of a facelift. Customer service was average at best. Our room wasn’t ready, which was okay. They took my member number and promised to call but never did. Also, the on-site dining was severely understaffed and we waited nearly an hour for breakfast, then another 20 minutes for our bill. The food was average at best. Many items were unavailable from the menu. Overall, this is a 3/5 hotel on a good stay. It gets points for location and beach access.

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James

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

They close breakfast at 10am. Next day got to restaurant for breakfast at 9am they took order gave terrible coffee then waited for 45 mins to get food. Only 2 servers. Slow. Had an oceanfront room 5th floor, and smokers on 3rd floor with Cigars and Cigarette smoke came up to us. Inconsiderate people coffing outside while smoking. Our bathroom had a tub faucet that was bent like someone heavy or too big bumped their knee on it. And our bed was super uncomfortable, like someone 350-500 lbs crushed the head section of bed with their weight, Pillows were soft and crappy. Probably wont stay their again.

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Laura

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tried to check in a bit early since it was off season. I was ok with being told I couldn't but the front desk clerk was rude about it. The room was nice and as long as you didn't look down to see the green, moldy outdoor pool, the view of the ocean was pretty. The website said "in room dining (room service) but there wasn't any available and that was one of the reasons we chose this hotel.

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Month	Average price
January	US$72
February	US$78
March	US$90
April	US$99
May	US$153
June	US$292
July	US$359
August	US$334
September	US$173
October	US$124
November	US$78
December	US$73

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $153	16 $134	17 $162	18 $232	19 $267
20 $115	21 $138	22 $137	23 $123	24 $270	25	26
27 $347	28 $123	29 $123	30 $123

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $147	2 $263	3 $264
4 $90	5 $97	6 $91	7 $123	8 $97	9 $245	10 $248
11 $79	12 $82	13 $82	14 $83	15 $90	16 $136	17 $138
18 $79	19 $75	20 $75	21 $75	22 $99	23 $147	24 $145
25 $72	26 $72	27 $72	28 $72	29 $72	30 $90	31 $94

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Communications)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Pool View (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Oceanfront

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Oceanfront

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Pool View (Accessible Shower)

Studio Suite

Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Pool View (Mobility)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Oceanfront (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View

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