Rideau Oceanfront Motel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Ocean City Beach

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Premium Room, Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view
Premium Room, Oceanfront | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Inlet Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Street View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Premium Room, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King 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 Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk, both within a 5-minute walk. Fun City Arcade 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
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Trimper's Rides - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inlet Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 3 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shenanigan's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Roller - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Häagen–Dazs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Purple Moose Saloon - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rideau Oceanfront Motel

3-star beachfront hotel near Ocean City Beach
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rideau Oceanfront Motel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ocean City hotel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Rideau Oceanfront Motel offers 48 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 3 to March 14:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 11.10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Pool access

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 75695

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open April 02 and close October 25.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rideau Oceanfront Motel to the airport?

Rideau Oceanfront Motel is 3.9 mi (8-min drive) away from the Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rideau Oceanfront Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rideau Oceanfront Motel.

How close is Rideau Oceanfront Motel to the beach?

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

Does Rideau Oceanfront Motel offer free breakfast?

Rideau Oceanfront Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rideau Oceanfront Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino at Ocean Downs (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Rideau Oceanfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rideau Oceanfront Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rideau Oceanfront Motel have a pool?

Rideau Oceanfront Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 3 to March 14.

Does Rideau Oceanfront Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rideau Oceanfront Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rideau Oceanfront Motel to downtown Ocean City?

Rideau Oceanfront Motel is 0.2 mi away from Ocean City.

Rideau Oceanfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 836 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

theresa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property had easy access to boardwalk, and was safe at night. Stay was great. Pool was clean. Rooms were clean, can’t help sand being everywhere. Ac units could use an update. Our room was cold but later on at night ac would blow warm air. Would stay again if we were to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah

Traveled with family
The allowance and encouraging of smoking everywhere but inside the rooms sadly ruined the experience. There were smoke buckets outside every room in the walkways, and on every balcony. Every time we went out to the balcony, we smelled smoke. When we went to the boardwalk, we had to pass by others sitting in the open walkways smoking. I asked 2 separate people at the front desk on 2 separate days about this, and they both said the same thing. "Yes, its totally fine. Just don't smoke in the room." On Hotels.com it is listed as a smoke free property, which means smoking is prohibited in all areas of a property. I can see if people are sneaking it, but when you have buckets filled with sand everywhere for cigarette butts, then you are actively helping and encouraging your guests to smoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Orlando

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area of hotel close to everything. I am very unsatisfied with some of the Staff members, need to be restrained, bathroom and doors key needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James, Gambrills

Good location if you don’t get a ocean view room there are many other hotels that offer better views of the action the property sits well off Baltimore ave so if you don’t like the noise from the road it’s not as bad as some locations down there. Tv channels suck as most ocean resort h
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last resort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for this beautiful stay. It was the best blind choice I ever made for our family. The service the rooms we will be back for sure. Our hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and great location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must admit I was skeptical when I booked this establishment because I have been to Ocean City many times and never looked at this place as somewhere I could stay. Either because of affordability or because of how I perceived it to look. I was wrong. This establishment was affordable AND while "mature" you can see that they are upgrading from inside out. Obviously this place needs nothing because the LOCATION is PERFECT. Add the friendliness of the staff, and their willingness to make your stay the best in OC only adds to the overall experience. Nothing is perfect, and yes the electrical outlets could be upgraded. But think about it, I literally commented on the outlets as a "negative". That was my only concern charging my 8 devices. Maybe I didn't need all 8. And I didn't because again LOCATION and service. You have access to the boardwalk in its grandest! If you want to be in the midst of action this is it. My whole family can't wait to go back! I can't wait to take advantage of the returning customer discount, making it only more affordable It was a great family outing for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The office staff are super friendly. The motel is right on the boardwalk with easy access to everything. It's an older motel, definitely could use some TLC. The first room my husband and son were in smelled like smoke as a man constantly stood outside the door and smoked and the rooms had wall AC that pulled in smoke. The staff really moved them to another room with no complaints. My biggest issue was the cleaning staff. The first thing I noticed on arrival was the floor was sandy when we first walked in the room. I overheard the neighbor complain about the same thing in their room so I just cleaned ours. We were there for 5 days and they never offered to clean the room or change sheets. Just gave us towels when we asked. I've cleaned hotel rooms before and would never go five days without changing sheets. It's convenient to everything, has a great pool and the office staff couldn't be nicer. Overall, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nader

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly front desk staff. Great location on the boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wanted a place on the boardwalk to meet with family who were staying nearby in a condo. It was a great location - right on the boardwalk, close and easy! I love that the rooms were labeled with their location. I got a room that wasn’t facing the boardwalk or pool and it was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Close to boardwalk and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly at the front desk when checking in. The staff was also nice enough to call a few days before our stay and confirm our reservation and arrival time. Room was nothing fancy but it was perfect for coming back to at the end of the day to relax and sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

doris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!!! Clean rooms close to all the shops and beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy so many walkable places near the Rideau! This was our first stay and we will definitely go back. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The owner went out of her way to accommodate our requests with professionalism and kindness. The room was very clean, beds were super comfy! We had an amazing long weekend stay!
We loved the balcony view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Henry Soe

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk tried to charge again upon check in. Then they corrected it. After check in, they charge again. Thank god, we checked our credit card again. We saw it they did again, we complained to them, they corrected it again. Be careful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The sheets and pillows had stains on them. The room and hallway smelled like weed. For the price you pay it’s like a motel 6. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025