Blue Wave Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Ocean City Beach

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The Blue Wave Inn, steps from Ocean City Boardwalk, offers a seasonal outdoor pool and garden views. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and continental breakfast before exploring. The on-site restaurant provides convenient dining options.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Kitchen
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
203 9th Street, Ocean City, MD, 21842

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Inlet Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 3 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Balls Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hammerheads on The Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pickles Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piezano's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blue Wave Inn

Motel near Ocean City Beach
A short walk from Ocean City Boardwalk, Blue Wave Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and coffee/tea in reception
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Wave Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 18 September to 29 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 16 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 9 for adults and from USD 1 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 83842, 22-00041996

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Beach Bum Motel Ocean City
Beach Bum Ocean City
Beach Bum Motel
Blue Wave Inn Motel
Blue Wave Inn Ocean City
Blue Wave Inn Motel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Wave Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 18 until May 29.

Is Blue Wave Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Wave Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Blue Wave Inn?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Wave Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Blue Wave Inn located?

Located in Downtown Ocean City, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Midway Shopping Center, Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. Isle of Wight Bay and Ocean Bowl Skate Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Blue Wave Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 274 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jhenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel and close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lillie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to boardwalk and beach its a older motel but it felt homey
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

May Cho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are friendly and if you need something, they are quick to give you the best service they could. I really enjoy staying here and will be back soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melody

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled musty and the bathroom floor was coming up due to water damage there were feet prints on the walls and ceiling no curtains only blinds that were broken the carpet and furniture is very out dated. The staff and owners were friendly and the grill had good food, pool was clean and nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Latasha

The room was ok and clean the staff were very friendly. Location was one of the best things easy to walk to the beach and board walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Amenities
They were such nice people Felt very at ease on their property!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, was also able to have a late check out for $25 extra. Only 3/4 blocks from beach. Was able to accommodate my grandmother, my toddler and myself. Beds were comfy and water pressure for shower was excellent. Pool was very relaxing as well. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. There was a set of bedding missing for the sofa but it was resolved by the front desk person really quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cleen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
This is a very economical hotel and management is very friendly and accommodating but I would not recommend for families with young children as it seemed to attract a younger party crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience staying at the blue wave inn. Parking was a little bit of a struggle as the lot is very tight to get in and out of. We were only allowed one parking pass so the rest of our group had to find parking else where which was inconvenient. Our room was clean and nice. The pool was great although it seemed cloudy the whole time. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking is horrible and the tv didnt work it was not worth 250 for a single night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room I booked was not available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The light outside our room flickered, our door knob was falling off the door, our door opener every time someone else opened their door in the hallway, our
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No food services at all , no ice machines ; television didn’t work , Internet service was sporadic. The room didn’t have towels I had to go get them from front desk. No phone in room ; black mold on the tub. Front door to the room looks like it’s been kicked in before, pieces of wood missing from it . All in all a real slum type of Motel. Not worth half the money I had to pay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The motel is close to the beach and broadwalk. Check in was easy and the staff was very friendly. The room could have been cleaner.  We found hair on the side of the tub and on the chairs. Be prepared to clean the bathroom before you use it. I would not use the dingy towels and washcloths, we brought some from home. The drop ceiling had water stains but the decor was not bad. The room had double beds and I didn't see any signs of bed bugs.  There is no separate outdoor spaces.  Overall, if you are looking for an inexpensive place to stay that is close to the beach, and are willing to clean and bring some of your own things from home this motel would not be the worst place to stay.

4/10 Poor

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness
These pictures look nothing like they do in real life. The picture showed a beautiful balcony. Nope. It's a shared walkway to each room. The pictures showed a kitchenette. Nope. It's just a wall. You get a microwave, mini fridge and coffee pot...but without cups. Check out is actually at 10:30, not 11. There is also no continental breakfast despite it being advertised on their website and even in the room. But hey, there were pillows and it's a three minute walk from the boardwalk, so there's that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has bedbugs! Stay away!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was a little
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they were very rude
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was close along with food options right there and it was what you expect to pay staying there not great but ok enough to stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ranwei

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Will never come back to this place. People smoke marijuana around. The bathroom fan is broken. Nowhere to hang the dress. Very uncomfortable bed. A lot of mosquitoes in the room. Dirty facility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheyenne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No towels and washclothes, refrigerator wasmt working, tv wasnt working, turned the heater on and the smoke alarm went off, there was no soap and it was a big inconvenience to ask for anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom tiles falling down , main entrance to door huge gap had to use towels to stuff between door jam could see right through the door
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025