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Sahara Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Ocean City Beach in Ocean City

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1900 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ocean City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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8.0 out of 10
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About the neighborhood

Ocean City

Downtown Ocean City stay.At this Downtown Ocean City motel, you'll be well placed to visit Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk, both within a 5-minute walk. Isle of Wight Bay and Bahia Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 5 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brass Balls Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papi’s Taco Joint - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sahara Motel

Motel near Ocean City Beach in Ocean City
Sahara Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Sahara Motel offers 161 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. This Ocean City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 85599

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 29 and close October 01.

Property is also known as

Sahara Motel Motel
Sahara Motel Ocean City
Sahara Motel Motel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sahara Motel to the airport?

Sahara Motel is 5.1 mi (10-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 Sahara Motel?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sahara Motel on Jul 1, 2025 start from $113.52, 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 Sahara Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sahara Motel.

How close is Sahara Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 2-minute walk from Ocean City Beach and 5.8 mi (10-min drive) from Maryland Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sahara Motel offer free breakfast?

Sahara Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sahara Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino at Ocean Downs (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sahara Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Sahara Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sahara Motel have a pool?

Sahara Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Sahara Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sahara Motel to downtown Ocean City?

Sahara Motel is 1.1 mi away from Ocean City.

Sahara Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 276 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although the room looked clean, it smelled very musty. We open the door, but the rain and mugness did not help. I could not stay because of my allergies and asthma. They were very nice at the desk, but they could not give me a refund since I went through travelocity. They told me to contact you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for beach. Clean rooms, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to be right on the boardwalk ocean front with private balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great night check them out

The price was awsome the location was right in the midle of everything the room was very clean the only fault against it was its dated but the avocado bath was nostalgic i will stay there again ocean across the street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cafe was *amazing!*
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty carpet

When I booked I thought I got beach front and one that had a kitchen . No no no ! When we complained the front desk said you had to book direct to get the choice !! What !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

gail, Millington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was missing shower curtain. Housekeeping should have know to replace it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
For the price I would have liked a better bed and I could hear the neighbor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrye

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Desperately needs some love

The only thing that saved this place is the staff. They were so helpful and friendly. After the first night I went to the store and bought bed bug spray, sheets, pillow cases, and blankets and had house keeping take theirs back. I got candles to help the major mold smell. It is not a 10 minute walk not even run to the end of the boardwalk, much longer. Thanks to the staff for being so great and making the stay better
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the on-site diner, and the place was very clean. The staff was friendly and very responsive. The room was a little dated, but the oceanfront balcony was fantastic. The AC was cold put not positioned in the room the best.
Great Ocean view
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool is open until end of September when we went 2 weeks ago the pool had dirt and leaves in it. All else was great. The cafe was excellent. Front desk srrvice was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Moira

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great old school Ocean City hotel BUT it could use a good scrubbing. Our room was fine but it looked like the window and the phone had not been cleaned in some time. It’s nice to have these older hotels around but please give them the care they need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Samson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelled horrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here. My room was clean and it was pretty quiet considering there was a festival. The location is very convenient, very walkable. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled with partner
Our carpet was very dirty. I dropped crumbs and when I used a wash cloth to pick them up the cloth was black. Carpets need cleaned bad. I had booked through Expedia an Oceanfront room. I called the Sahara to never have anyone pick up the phone. I was told you have to go through a reservation center which I called and requested a first floor room away from the road. Upon check in I was given a third floor ocean view room. When I said we requested first floor I was told I would be upgraded to oceanfront free of charge. I showed her my reservation sheet showing I had booked oceanfront. Some of the better things were: Our air conditioner wouldn't work and they did come and replace it. There were no maids sitting on the steps that you had to try to climb around which was true in past years. I noticed the trash cans on the floors at the steps were always emptied which wasn't happening in past years. The rooms were cleaned better than previous years.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was so close to the boardwalk and ocean for early morning sunrise walks. Very clean facility beds could use upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outdated and uncomfortable.

Stayed here because family members were staying here. I would never stay here again. Beds were lumpy and hard. Bathroom had a wall sink and no shelves. All fixtures were cheap and old. No place to set down small items. No hook on back of door. Carpet looked really old. Dark green color was popular in early 90s. Furniture looked like 1982. To their credit, the bathroom was as clean as it could be given its outdated appearance. The place just looks sad and i couldn't wait to leave. I am used to staying in modern hotels with ammenties so this place was uncomfortable in many ways. Diner associated with it used the be very good, but not good now. Eggs tasted like powdered eggs. It was really awful and really expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024