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Blue Wave Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Ocean City Beach

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, City View | Private kitchen | Microwave
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, City View | Private kitchen | Microwave

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Inlet Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shenanigan's Irish Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Roller - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pickles Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hammerheads On The Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blue Wave Inn

Motel near Ocean City Beach
Located close to Ocean City Boardwalk and Jolly Roger at the Pier, 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 a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Wave Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 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 - 8:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 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 available
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 September 18 to May 29:
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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: approximately USD 3 for adults and 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
Property Registration Number 83842, 22-00041996

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 pool is closed seasonally each year from September 18 to 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–8:00 PM, and from 3:00 PM–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?

Check-out 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. Jolly Roger at the Pier and Inlet Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Blue Wave Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 223 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint and charming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with 2 beds. No heat and No blankets to keep warm. Very noisy from other tenants. Slamming doors, runny up and down stairs. Yelling and talking late at night. But you get what you paid for. It did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay , very quiet nobody bothered us very clean daily housekeeping not a far walk from the beach absolutely loved staying here , & we will be again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious even with two queens and a full-size pull out couch. Staff was very understanding and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I met the owner of the hotel. He is the friendliest person I think I have ever met. Great place to stay. Makes your vacation that much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service
Had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beckie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very recently nicely renovated inside and out and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent for the price, convenient location to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was laid back and very chill, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Wave Inn is an average decent motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shontell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very warm and welcoming. I definitely recommend Blue Wave Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

David Corey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE! At check in, the attendant was rude when we tried to make conversation. There was one key to a door that looked as if it had been repaired but even when shut, we could see outside around the edges of the door. The tv did not work and would randomly come on at all hours of the night. There was no food options at all. The room stunk and had mold and mildew in several places, including the bedding. The carpet was ripped and the ceiling had water damage. The bathroom also had water damage and mold growing. The toilet would start running every ten seconds and cut off. The trim throughout the room looked like children attempted to put a puzzle together. It was very noisy and the guests around us made us feel quite unsafe. There were no amenities in the room. The pictures listed online were not what we saw when we walked in our room. It was the worst place I have ever stayed in my life!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

8/10 Good

Amad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wish there was slightly better AC units but otherwise was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

brendan

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, but the price was a little high.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Stephen

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

Great Value

Staff was very nice and accommodating. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Allysin E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to beach/ boardwalk, nearby dock to fish and catch a beautiful sunset. Pool is small but clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Disliked: Cleanliness
Blue Wave Inn is an affordable and convenient hotel close to the boardwalk. However, the room was missing some amenities, such as handsoap, extra towels, wash cloths, adequit pillows and blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023