18+ Hotels In Ocean City, Maryland

With its famous beaches and bustling boardwalk, Ocean City is the place for a fun, coastal getaway. These 18+ hotels make checking in smooth, so you can focus on enjoying the sun and surf.

Ocean City, Maryland, offers a vibrant coastal experience with its iconic boardwalk, expansive beaches, and a variety of events throughout the year. Big draws include the OC Air Show, where stunt and military pilots put on aerial displays over the beach, and the Oceans Calling Festival, a multi-day music event with multiple stages that brings a lively energy to the boardwalk.

Finding accommodations for travelers under 21 in Ocean City is relatively straightforward, with plenty of options near the beach and boardwalk. We’ve rounded up hotels that welcome younger guests so you can focus on enjoying the local attractions, festivals, and beach activities without worrying about lodging restrictions.

The list 45 hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Ocean City

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  • 1 Barefoot Mailman Midtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.7 Just steps from the Ocean City boardwalk and beach, this pet-friendly hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and a seasonal outdoor pool. Offering sandy beaches, Assateague Island is 10 miles away. A flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player offers in-room entertainment in each room at The Barefoot Mailman. Show full description

    Address 16 35th Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 2 Comfort Inn Ocean City Boardwalk Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.6 The Comfort Inn Boardwalk is located near Ocean City Beach and the Ocean City Boardwalk, offering shopping, dining and entertainment. The Ocean City Municipal Airport is 5 mi away. Free WiFi is offered as well as free on-site parking. Show full description

    Address 507 Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 3 Safari Hotel Boardwalk Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.6 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located on the Ocean City Boardwalk, this motel lies on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It features 2 large common balconies with ocean views and unique safari-themed décor. Show full description

    Address 1-13th street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Right on the beach.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Ocean City by IHG North Ocean City $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.6 Situated in Ocean City, 400 metres from Ocean City Beach, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Ocean City, an IHG Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 2.6 km from Fenwick Island State Park Beach, 300 metres from Northside Park and 2. Show full description

    Address 12601 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 5 Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort North Ocean City $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.5 This Ocean City, Maryland hotel is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It features an Olympic-sized swimming pool in a 4-story tropical atrium and several on-site restaurants. Each room has a balcony with a side view of the ocean or the pool at the Princess Royale Hotel. Show full description

    Address 9100 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Pool tables.
    • Ping pong tables.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 6 DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Midtown $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.5 This beachfront hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the Ocean City Boardwalk, offering various dining and entertainment options. DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront features an atrium style indoor pool and rooms with free WiFi. DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront has rooms with a 55" HDTV, a full kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Show full description

    Address 3301 Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 7 Fenwick Inn North Ocean City $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.4 The newly renovated Fenwick Inn is located in north Ocean City, 0.6 mi from Fenwick Island. The beach is only 328 feet away. Show full description

    Address 13801 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 8 Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront Midtown $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.4 Only 5-blocks from Ocean City’s boardwalk, this all-suite hotel features an outdoor pool with a lazy river and waterslides. Each suite includes a fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi. An adult’s pool is also available. Show full description

    Address 3200 North Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 9 Commander Hotel & Suites Boardwalk $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.4 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Offering an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, Commander Hotel is located on the boardwalk in Ocean City. Free WiFi access is available. Show full description

    Address 1401 Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 10 The Spinnaker Boardwalk $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.4 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This Ocean City, Maryland hotel is just steps from the boardwalk and the beach. It features a heated pool, free WiFi access and the on-site Malia's Café. Show full description

    Address 18th Street and Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 11 Atlantic Breeze Motel & Apartments Boardwalk $$$

    Guest Rating 8.3 Well situated in the center of Ocean City, Atlantic Breeze Motel & Apartments has free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is close to Ripley's Believe It or Not, Ocean City Harbor and Ocean City Boardwalk. The motel has family rooms. Show full description

    Address 405 South Philadelphia Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 12 Best Western Ocean City Hotel and Suites Midtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.3 This hotel is located on the bay side in midtown Ocean City, one block from the beach. The completely nonsmoking hotel offers a microwave, refrigerator and free WiFi in every guest room. Best Western Ocean City Hotel and Suites serves a continental breakfast every morning. Show full description

    Address 5501 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 13 Castle in the Sand Midtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.2 This beachfront hotel in Ocean City, Maryland boasts an outdoor swimming pool with a diving board and rooms with panoramic ocean views. The Ocean City Pier Rides are 4.8 km away. Show full description

    Address 3701 Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 14 Americana Hotel Boardwalk Boardwalk $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.1 Conveniently set in Ocean City, Americana Hotel Boardwalk provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The property has a 24-hour front desk and an ATM for guests. Show full description

    Address 913 Atlantic Ave Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 15 Francis Scott Key Family Resort West Ocean City $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.1 Located 3.2 km from the beach, this Ocean City hotel boasts both indoor and outdoor pools. An on-site fishing pond and picnic area are also featured. Show full description

    Address 12806 Ocean Gateway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 16 Quality Inn Boardwalk Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.0 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. The Quality Inn Boardwalk is located directly on Ocean City Beach and the Ocean City Boardwalk. This hotel is within 4. Show full description

    Address 1601 Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 17 Holiday Inn Ocean City by IHG Midtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.9 Located directly on the beach, this hotel boasts a private balcony in every room and 2 swimming pools. The Ocean City Pier Amusement Rides are 10 minutes’ drive away. The Holiday Inn Ocean City features rooms with free Wi-Fi and a sofa bed. Show full description

    Address 6600 Coastal Highway - Oceanfront Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Tennis court.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 18 Ocean Lodge Hotel North Boardwalk $$$

    Guest Rating 7.9 Well located in the center of Ocean City, Ocean Lodge - New Building provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. The property is located 1.3 miles from Assateague Beach, a 17-minute walk from Jolly Roger at the Pier and 0. Show full description

    Address 803 N Philadelphia Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 19 Ocean 1 Hotel & Suites Ocean City Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.9 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located in downtown Ocean City, this oceanfront hotel features free WiFi and rooms with cable TV and a balcony. The boardwalk is only a short walk away. Show full description

    Address 101 North First Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 20 Comfort Inn Gold Coast North Ocean City $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.8 Comfort Inn Gold Coast is located on the bay, 820 feet from Gold Coast Mall and two blocks from Ocean City Beach. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and hot tub and fitness center. Free WiFi is offered. Show full description

    Address 11201 Coastal Hwy. Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Tennis court.
    • There's a water sports facility here.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
    • Water park.
  • 21 Beach Bum Inn Boardwalk $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.8 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Ideally situated in Ocean City, Beach Bum Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than 1 km from Ocean City Boardwalk, a 9-minute walk from Jolly Roger at the Pier and 800 metres from Ripley's Believe It or Not. Show full description

    Address 213 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842 Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 22 Princess Bayside Beach Hotel Midtown $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.8 This bayfront hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk to the beach and boasts both indoor and outdoor pools as well as on-site dining. The Ocean City Boardwalk is 3 miles away. The comfortably decorated rooms at the Princess Bayside Beach Hotel all feature a cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Show full description

    Address 4801 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pool tables.
    • There's a water sports facility here.
    • Private beach area.
    • Free parking available.
  • 23 Sea Bay Hotel Midtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.7 Located in Mid-town Ocean City, Maryland this hotel is only one block from the Ocean City Beach. This Bayside hotel features an outdoor pool and rooms with a private balcony and free parking. All guest rooms at the Sea, Bay Hotel are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Show full description

    Address 102 60th Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 24 Kokomo Suites Midtown $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.4 Kokomo Suites offers accommodations in Ocean City. The property is set 3.1 km from Roland E. Show full description

    Address 7300 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
  • 25 Hotel Monte Carlo Ocean City Boardwalk $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.2 Located steps from the beach and boardwalk, this Ocean City hotel features a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the ocean, bay and city skyline. The seasonal pool overlooks the ocean and rooms feature a kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator. Each spacious room at Hotel Monte Carlo offers a 50-inch flat-screen TV and work desk. Show full description

    Address 216 North Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Rooftop pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 26 Beach Walk Hotel Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.2 In Ocean City, Maryland, this hotel is next to the beach. It features free Wi-Fi access. A refrigerator and cable TV come standard in each room at Beach Walk Hotel. Show full description

    Address 2- 10th Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 27 Harrison Hall Hotel Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.2 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located off the Ocean City boardwalk and beach, this oceanfront hotel has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar. There is also a small, shallow pool for young children and the Jolly Roger Amusement Park is 5 km away. Show full description

    Address 1409 Boardwalk Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 28 Beach Walk on the Ocean Boardwalk $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.1 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located in Ocean City, Beach Walk on the Ocean offers free bikes. The property is located right on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Show full description

    Address 1001 Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 29 Plim Plaza Hotel Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.1 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Situated right on the Ocean City Maryland Boardwalk, this hotel is less than a mile from ride on the Ocean City Pier. The 2-level sun deck features an outdoor pool and three hot tubs. Show full description

    Address 109 North Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 30 Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums North Ocean City $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.1 This Ocean City hotel is a beachfront property that offers guests an indoor pool, game room and fitness center with a sauna. The rooms come with a TV, microwave, and private bathroom with toiletries. Carousel Resort Hotel has amenities such as an indoor ice skating rink, a moon bounce, a lounge and a hot tub. Show full description

    Address 11700 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Tennis court.
    • Pool tables.
    • Ping pong tables.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Private beach area.
    • Free parking available.
  • 31 The Burgundy Inn Hotel and Apartments Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.9 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, The Burgundy Inn is located in Ocean City. A cable TV is included in each air conditioned guest room. Show full description

    Address 1210 Philadelphia Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 32 Tidelands Caribbean Boardwalk Hotel and Suites Boardwalk $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.8 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Located on the boardwalk, just steps from the beach, this Ocean City resort offers an outdoor pool and rooms with a cable TV. The on-site Crabcake Factory Poolside features poolside dining. Show full description

    Address 409 Atlantic Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Rooftop pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 33 La Quinta by Wyndham Ocean City Midtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.7 La Quinta Inn & Suites Ocean City is located in Ocean City. Free WiFi access is available and free on-site parking is offered. Each air-conditioned room will provide you with a cable TV, microwave, dining area, refrigerator and a coffee machine. Show full description

    Address 106 32nd Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 34 Commander Beach House Hotel Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.7 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This hotel is one mile from the Ocean City Pier Rides and within a one-minute walk of the beach and boardwalk. The hotel offers rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. Show full description

    Address 1405 Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 35 Ocean Lodge Hotel South Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.6 Just steps from the beach and Ocean City Boardwalk, this hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. A shared terrace and balcony offer a great spot to view local events such as car shows and Bike Week. Satellite TV is featured in each air-conditioned room at Ocean Lodge Hotel - Ocean City. Show full description

    Address 801 North Philadelphia Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 36 Flamingo Motel Midtown $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.6 This motel is within a 5-minute walk of the Atlantic Ocean and 4 blocks from the Ocean City Boardwalk. The motel offers sun terrace and rooms with a flat-screen TV. Flamingo Motel rooms include a microwave and refrigerator, for a light meal or late night snack. Show full description

    Address 3010 Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 37 Surf Inn Suites Midtown $$$

    Guest Rating 6.6 Set in the Midtown district of Ocean City, Surf Inn Suites features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is offered. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette and a sofa bed. Show full description

    Address 7100 Coastal Highway Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
  • 38 Madison Beach Bayside Boardwalk

    Guest Rating 6.5 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Ideally located in Ocean City, Madison Beach Bayside offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Boasting a sun terrace, this property is set a short distance from Ocean City Beach, Assateague Beach and Jolly Roger at the Pier. Show full description

    Address 2 Saint Louis Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
  • 39 Surf Villa Hotel Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.5 Just steps from the beach, this Ocean City hotel offers free WiFi and rooms that feature a refrigerator. The boardwalk and Ocean City Pier Rides are less than 1 mi from the hotel. Cable TV is offered in each room at Ocean City Surf Villa Hotel. Show full description

    Address 705 North Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
  • 40 Coastal Inn - Ocean City Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.4 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This conveniently located Ocean City, Maryland hotel is just 2 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and boardwalk. Coastal Inn features an outdoor pool and spacious guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. Show full description

    Address 2601 North Philadelphia Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
  • 41 Flagship Oceanfront Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.4 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This oceanfront hotel is located directly on the Ocean City Boardwalk and boasts indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The hotel has 2 on-site restaurants and a poolside bar. Show full description

    Address 2600 Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Pool tables.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 42 Sea Cove Motel Ocean City Ocean City $$$

    ** Guest Rating 6.3 Located just half a block from Ocean City’s beach and boardwalk, this motel is 2 blocks from Jolly Roger Amusement Park. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi and a refrigerator. Every room at Sea Cove Motel Ocean City includes a microwave, satellite TV with HD HBO Package. Show full description

    Address 2701 North Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Tennis court.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 43 Spindrift Motel Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 5.6 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This Ocean City, Maryland hotel is just 2 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean shore and the boardwalk. Its suites have private balconies with views of the Synepuxent Bay. Show full description

    Address 216 25th Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 44 Sea Breeze Ocean City Boardwalk $$$

    *** Guest Rating 5.6 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. This Ocean City motel is located a short walk from the beach and the boardwalk and boasts an outdoor pool. The Ocean City Pier Rides and amusements are 8 minutes’ walk away. Show full description

    Address 201 North Baltimore Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 45 Islander Motel Boardwalk $$$

    ** Guest Rating 5.6 Stay in the heart of Ocean City. Less than 10 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is located less than 1.6 km from central Ocean City. Show full description

    Address 2001 Philadelphia Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Tennis court.
    • Free parking available.