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Crystal Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Recharge at this beachside haven. Enjoy easy access to amusement parks and boardwalks.

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With its Ocean City Beach location, Crystal Sands Motel offers a refreshing getaway. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, and enjoy coffee or tea in the lobby - all while being close to Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Ocean City Boardwalk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1705 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD, 21842

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Isle of Wight Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bahia Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Surfin’ Betty’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papi’s Taco Joint - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Franco's Pizza & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Crystal Sands Motel

Motel near Ocean City Beach
Close to Ocean City Boardwalk and Jolly Roger Amusement Park, Crystal Sands Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Crystal Sands Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, freezers, and heating

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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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The mandatory general deposit applies only to guests under 21 years old when checking in without a parent or a guardian.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 23 and April 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per person, per stay (for guests under 21 years old)
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 83657

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Crystal Sands Motel Motel
Crystal Sands Motel Ocean City
Crystal Sands Motel Motel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crystal Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Sands Motel located?

Located in Downtown Ocean City, this motel is steps from Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. Isle of Wight Bay and Bahia Marina are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Crystal Sands Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The recently renovated rooms are very nice for a motel. I enjoyed this stay better than an earlier one in the Spring
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very close to the boardwalk and restaurants. Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and employees are very friendly and helpful! Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel to stay for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for a short trip! Owner is very kind and helpful. Everything about the room was very clean. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was clean with a great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest folks running this place! Rooms are super nice too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, affordable, very friendly staff. Super close to the boardwalk and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

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

Nice place

Very nice place - very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Great location, just a block away from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond! Everything was explained throughly upon check in. The rooms were clean. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was fantastic and very helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Convenient location to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Its a place to put your head close to boardwalk. Its a little outdated,bathrooms need an update. The staff where nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay for me and my family. The property is so clean, looks recently renovated, the staff are extremely nice and helpful, and you can't beat the location. We continue to visit OC and Crystal Sands is always our first choice to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place & very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner and the staff were really helpful and very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Convenient to the beach. Very clean. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Cozy room and great location!

Friendly, welcoming staff! Perfect location across from boardwalk/beach with a quiet comfortable room. Everything for our 2 nights was in walking distance including great bars and restaurants! We will definitely be book here again on our next trip to Ocean City!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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