The Ocean Shores

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Homer with free parking

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Couples can enjoy a romantic meal on the balcony overlooking the water and mountains.
Set against a stunning mountain backdrop, this building offers a serene escape with a grassy area and expansive views.
Experience breathtaking views from the viewing platform with a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy ocean views from the comfort of this room, featuring a large bed, desk, and TV, with access to an outdoor area.
Standalone building with a grassy lawn and a body of water in the distance.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Beach View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3500 Crittenden Dr. , Homer, AK, 99603

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Homer Spit - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Swell Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Ocean Shores

Property highlights
The Ocean Shores provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ocean Shores offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ocean Shores Homer
Ocean Shores Hotel Homer
Ocean Shores Motel Homer
The Ocean Shores Motel
The Ocean Shores Homer
The Ocean Shores Motel Homer

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ocean Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ocean Shores?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ocean Shores?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ocean Shores?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ocean Shores located?

With direct access to the beach, this Homer motel is within a 10-minute walk of Bishop's Beach, Pratt Museum, and Bunnell Street Gallery. Bunnell Street Arts Center and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are also within 15 minutes.

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The Ocean Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 463 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, quiet, very conferable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. I could lay on my bed and see the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breath taking ocean and mountain views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the view and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view makes this motel wonderful! It’s a little outdated but that is part of its charm. Private beach access and gorgeous views were great. Be sure to get a second story beach view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really nice people. Room was clean and you couldn’t ask for a better view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water front view is stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun waking up to squawking birds! Really, I just like the location. Way better to be on Bushops Beach and off the Spit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an extremely well maintained property that beams with owner pride.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this property! It was very clean and comfortable. The view was amazing and it's nice that every room has their own balcony with a view. You could also easily walk down to the beach! The only things that could have made our stay better was breakfast and blackout curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean room. Enjoyed the back patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this stay! Would 100% recommend. Close access to the beach. Beautiful views. Kid friendly. Very clean rooms and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Ocean Shores! The view from our room window was awesome and beautiful! the path to the beach was easy to navigate and the beach was pretty cool! The location is perfect: close to restaurants and the spit. we actually spent an entire afternoon just sitting on the balconey soaking up the sun and enjoying the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting along the water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and I love how retro it is with decorations/microwave etc. The restaurant and coffee cart right there are amazing quality. Really the best feature is the beach trail down to Bishop’s Beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was near the beach in Homer. The rooms were manufactured housing in a long strip. It was quiet and comfortable. We stayed one night before our trip to Kodiak. It was close to the airport and the harbor. I would recommend and go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with amazing views. The room is clean, spacious and exactly what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
Property location right near the water with a great view of the ocean. The resort itself is dated and rooms were tired. The front desk owner was very nice and friendly and gave us a free upgrade to a room with a better view. There’s a bath to the beach from the property which is a pretty walk and fun to do. Drivable to all of Homer and things to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Clean comfy room. Unbelievable view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is stunning. Ask for the ocean front building.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find. We were running late and the Inn keeper was still up to greet us. It was a very nice touch. He had given me instructions in case he had left the office as to where the key would be located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt the description was wrong. It appears that you would be on the beach. Only one of 4 buildings is on the beach. Most of the rooms had a good view of the beach and you could walk down to the beach on a path.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025