Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Ocean City Beach

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1109 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Midway Shopping Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Oceanfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Oceanfront

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Oceanfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ocean City

On the beach.At this Downtown Ocean City hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach, both within a 5-minute walk. Midway Shopping Center and Isle of Wight Bay are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Midway Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 4 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Balls Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hammerheads on The Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pickles Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Surfin’ Betty’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papi’s Taco Joint - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront

Beachfront hotel near Ocean City Beach
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront offers its guests an indoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront offers 90 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ocean City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. 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 each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Property Registration Number 2668

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Oceanfront
Howard Johnson Oceanfront
Howard Johnson Oceanfront Hotel
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Oceanfront
Howard Johnson Plaza Ocean City Oceanfront
Howard Johnson Plaza Oceanfront
Ocean City Plaza Hotel
Oceanfront Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront to the airport?

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront is 4.6 mi (9-min drive) away from the Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront on Jan 1, 2026 start from $76.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront.

How close is Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront offer free breakfast?

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino at Ocean Downs (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront have a pool?

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront to downtown Ocean City?

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront is 0.5 mi away from Ocean City.

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1122 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We took our dog with us to Ocean City and the staff was amazing about the whole experience. It was clean and in a great spot on the boardwalk. Will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dequane

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

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a great ocean view! The staff was super friendly and professional. Had a great short vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the boardwalk, close to everything I wanted to see and do. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every summer and love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serife

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the boardwalk and great view from the room. Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great food, excellent service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Geraldine L

Liked: Amenities
Close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

veera

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Great location!

Great view and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you get oceanfront room, make sure not on 2nd floor. Their roofline cuts your view. Bathroom very small which wasn’t convenient when 2 people trying to get ready at the same time. Sheets were scratchy and stiff.A positive is the cleanliness and staff. Very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shout out to GM Ashley. She understands hospitality. Resolved issue with room assignment quickly. Great location. Convenient to breakfast and ice cream drinks next door. Mini donuts too. Very quiet between rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaanita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the location and the view from the ocean front room. The pool was too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quite. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Attia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best choice for family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenia

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff person was pleasant and helpful as well as accommodating. We will be returning in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025