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Thunderbird Beach Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel near Ocean City Beach

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On the beach
Coffee service
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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32nd Street Oceanblock, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Roland E. Powell Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(101 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior

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About the neighborhood

Ocean City

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Midtown Ocean City motel, you'll find Ocean City Beach and Jolly Roger Amusement Park. Also, Ocean City Boardwalk is within half a mile (1 km) and Roland E. Powell Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 7 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Happy Jack Pancake House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shottis Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ripieno's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Beach Motel

Beachfront motel near Ocean City Beach
Thunderbird Beach Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Thunderbird Beach Motel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Thunderbird Beach Motel offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, and January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 1.59 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room safe

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2913

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thunderbird Beach Motel to the airport?

Thunderbird Beach Motel is 5.9 mi (11-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 Thunderbird Beach Motel?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Beach Motel on Oct 12, 2025 start from $50.0, 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 Thunderbird Beach Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thunderbird Beach Motel.

How close is Thunderbird Beach Motel to the beach?

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

Does Thunderbird Beach Motel offer free breakfast?

Thunderbird Beach Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino at Ocean Downs (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Thunderbird Beach Motel have a pool?

Thunderbird Beach Motel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Does Thunderbird Beach Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Thunderbird Beach Motel to downtown Ocean City?

Thunderbird Beach Motel is 1.9 mi away from Ocean City.

Thunderbird Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1018 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK, Rupert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dated, but was fantastic for what we needed. Quick walk to the beach. They allowed us to park before and after checkout to go to the beach. On site pool was great. Outdoor shower and bathroom available when coming from the beach. Office lady was super friendly. This is the first place I will check the next time I come back to the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

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

Perfect stay

The closeness to the beach without the noise of the boardwalk was amazing. Great night sleep. Pool was the perfect temperature. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Decent location nice little pool parking included
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach. Swimming pool is a decent size it did come in handy with the heatwave it was to hot to go to the beach. They have loungers tables, and chairs so you can get out of the sun when you want to. They clean your room everyday no need to ask or you can put the do not disturb on your door. Plenty of parking. The beds are very comfortable. I did stay for 5 nights, and i was very comfortable. They do supply shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion. Plenty of towels, and i asked for an extra comforter. The AC works great and i have to mention this again. This is a very clean motel Why pay more somewhere else this is very affordable. I will definitely come back. Staff is very friendly. Everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean very friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming, the rooms were clean and the beach access is everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The price itself is unbeatable. Super close to the beach and the pool is nice. Very close to the waterpark. 7-8 min walk to the northern end of the boardwalk. The room itself is pretty good at this price range. The AC is powerful in such hot weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anyae

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Neighbors can be very noisy late at night. Convenient location to shops and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hilda

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

Don’t believe what you read!

The reviews must be fake because the motel was nothing like described! I’m pretty sure my beds had bedbugs because I have bites all over my body.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nyeishia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heated pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mery

Liked: Cleanliness
clean, neat, very nice but tv never worked
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean housekeepers was very considerate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It is nothing special but we had fine stay.

We were skeptical but had a quick weekend trip and chose Thunderbird. Short version. It’s fine. Our room was clean and serviceable. Parking behind the hotel was quite nice and spacious and recommend over the front. Location is excellent. It’s an old hotel folks. Hasn’t been updated since the 80s I’d guess. Nothing about it is nice. It’s just adequate. We paid 250 a night on a summer weekend. That’s a lot for a dive hotel but for OC on the weekend it’s about as good as you can do. If doing the trip again we’d have no issue staying here again. Expect very little and you’ll he satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice spot for an easy weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025